DXA-Derived Indices in the Characterisation of Sarcopenia

DXA-Derived Indices in the Characterisation of Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is linked with increased risk of falls, osteoporosis and mortality. No consensus exists about a gold standard “dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) index for muscle mass determination” in sarcopenia diagnosis. Thus, many indices exist, but data on sarcopenia diagnosis agreement are scar...

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Main Authors: Natascha Schweighofer, Caterina Colantonio, Christoph W. Haudum, Barbara Hutz, Ewald Kolesnik, Ines Mursic, Stefan Pilz, Albrecht Schmidt, Vanessa Stadlbauer, Andreas Zirlik, Thomas R. Pieber, Nicolas Verheyen, Barbara Obermayer-Pietsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
DXA
DXA-derived muscle mass indices
BioPersMed cohort
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/1/186

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/1/186

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