Role of muscle ultrasound in frailty assessment in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Role of muscle ultrasound in frailty assessment in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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English
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Frailty is a geriatric syndrome that is characterized by increased vulnerability to intrinsic and extrinsic stressors due to decreased biologic reserves. Muscle ultrasound (US) is a valid and reliable method for assessing muscle quantity in older adults. The study aims to examine the relationship between frailty definitions and US-derived muscle pa...
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Role of muscle ultrasound in frailty assessment in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_493c30a4c3224bbcabb116c29b60b3f6
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1471-2318
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1471-2318
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10.1186/s12877-024-05008-y
