A new method for quantitative assessment of hand muscle volume and fat in magnetic resonance images
Abstract Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by systemic inflammation and bone and muscle loss. Recent research showed that obesity facilitates inflammation, but it is unknown if obesity also increases the risk or severity of RA. Further research requires an accurate quantification...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-12-01
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| Series: | BMC Rheumatology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41927-020-00170-3 |