2017
Publications
Sarcopenia assessment
The incidence of sarcopenia among hospitalized older patients: results from the Glisten study
Date:
Authors:
Martone A., Bianchi L., Abete P., Bellelli G., Bo M., Cherubini A., Corica F., Di Bari M., Maggio M., Manca G., Marzetti E., Rizzo M. R., Rossi A., Volpato S.
Journal:
Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle
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This study analyzed 394 elderly patients who were hospitalized. 14.7% of those who did not have sarcopenia upon admission developed symptoms upon discharge. The onset of sarcopenia was significantly correlated with nutritional status and the number of days of bed rest.
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Beyond Body Mass Index. Is the Body Cell Mass Index (BCMI) a useful prognostic factor to describe nutritional, inflammation and muscle mass status in hospitalized elderly? Body Cell Mass Index links in elderly
Date:
2018
Authors:
Rondanelli M., Talluri J., Peroni G., Donelli C., Guerriero F., Ferrini K., Riggi E., Sauta E., Perna S., Guido D.
Journal:
Clinical nutrition
Topic:
The Body Cell Mass Index (BCMI) demonstrated a statistically significant correlation with albumin levels. Therefore, BCMI may be a useful and cost-effective tool for assessing inflammatory status in elderly individuals.
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Phase angle as bioelectrical marker to identify elderly patients at risk of sarcopenia
Date:
2014
Authors:
Basile C., Della-Morte D., Cacciatore F., Gargiulo G., Galizia G., Roselli M., Curcio F., Bonaduce D., Abete P.
Journal:
Experimental gerontology
Topic:
Phase angle (PhA) is inversely related to muscle mass and strength in elderly individuals, making it a potential marker for identifying those at risk of sarcopenia.
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Prevalence of sarcopenia in acute hip fracture patients and its influence on short-term clinical outcome
Date:
2016
Authors:
González-Montalvo J., Alarcón T., Gotor P., Queipo R., Velasco R., Hoyos R., Pardo A., Otero A.
Journal:
Geriatrics & gerontology international
Topic:
This study analyzed 509 patients with hip fractures to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and its impact on hospitalization. Sarcopenia was present in 17.1% of cases and was associated with a lower body mass index.
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Associations between nutritional frailty and 8-year all-cause mortality in older adults: The Salus in Apulia Study
Date:
2021
Authors:
Zupo R., Castellana F., Guerra V., Donghia R., Bortone I., Griseta C., Lampignano L., Dibello V., Lozupone M., Coelho-Júnior H., Solfrizzi V., Giannelli G., De Pergola G., Boeing H., Sardone R., Panza F.
Journal:
Journal of internal medicine
Topic:
This study examined the impact of nutritional frailty on mortality risk in 1,943 elderly individuals. The study found that nutritional frailty was associated with a higher risk of death than physical frailty, nutritional imbalance, and cognitive frailty.
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