Cut-off points to identify sarcopenia according to European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) definition
Background The reported prevalence of sarcopenia ranges widely depending on its definition
criterion. European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) developed …
criterion. European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) developed …
[HTML][HTML] Non-invasive MR imaging of human brain lymphatic networks with connections to cervical lymph nodes
Meningeal lymphatic vessels have been described in animal studies, but limited comparable
data is available in human studies. Here we show dural lymphatic structures along the …
data is available in human studies. Here we show dural lymphatic structures along the …
Which body mass index (BMI) is better in the elderly for functional status?
BMI is commonly used indicator of malnutrition and 18.5–24.9kg/m 2 is generally regarded
optimal. However, there is an ongoing debate on ideal range for elderly. BMI cut-off values …
optimal. However, there is an ongoing debate on ideal range for elderly. BMI cut-off values …
Prevalence of sarcopenia and its association with functional and nutritional status among male residents in a nursing home in Turkey
G Bahat, B Saka, F Tufan, S Akin, S Sivrikaya… - The Aging …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
The prevalence of sarcopenia differs between different populations, ages, gender and
between settings such as the community and nursing homes. Studies on the association of …
between settings such as the community and nursing homes. Studies on the association of …
Relation between hand grip strength, respiratory muscle strength and spirometric measures in male nursing home residents
Adverse-outcomes related to sarcopenia are mostly mentioned as physical disability. As the
other skeletal muscles, respiratory muscles may also be affected by sarcopenia. Respiratory …
other skeletal muscles, respiratory muscles may also be affected by sarcopenia. Respiratory …
Prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing among older adults: A comparison of the Beers 2012 and Screening Tool of Older Person's Prescriptions criteria …
Aim To date, there is no study comparing the Beers 2012 and Screening Tool of Older Person's
Prescriptions (STOPP) version 2 criteria, nor reporting a comparison of the prevalence of …
Prescriptions (STOPP) version 2 criteria, nor reporting a comparison of the prevalence of …
Assessments of functional status, comorbidities, polypharmacy, nutritional status and sarcopenia in Turkish community-dwelling male elderly
Functionality, comorbidities, polypharmacy, nutritional status and sarcopenia affect the
prognosis of elderly excessively. These parameters are influenced by the population, living …
prognosis of elderly excessively. These parameters are influenced by the population, living …
Sarcopenia assessment project in the nursing homes in Turkey
…, ME Kuyumcu, BB Yavuz, Y Yesil, F Tufan… - European journal of …, 2014 - nature.com
Results: According to handgrip strength measurement, 483 (68%) of patients were sarcopenic
(male: 72%, female: 63.8%), 228 were non-sarcopenic. The prevalence of SO was 22%(…
(male: 72%, female: 63.8%), 228 were non-sarcopenic. The prevalence of SO was 22%(…
Comorbidities, polypharmacy, functionality and nutritional status in Turkish community-dwelling female elderly
Background and aims Most elderly persons live in developing countries where current geriatric
epidemiological data are scarce. We aimed to study major comorbidities, polypharmacy, …
epidemiological data are scarce. We aimed to study major comorbidities, polypharmacy, …
Clinical characteristics and predictors of progression of chronic kidney disease in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease: a single center experience
Background Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is the most common
hereditary renal disease. The course and progression of the disease is highly variable. In this …
hereditary renal disease. The course and progression of the disease is highly variable. In this …