Evaluating body composition, especially appendicular muscle mass, can be an effective strategy for predicting longevity in people over 65 years of age, according to a study conducted by researchers at ...

There are few studies of the association between low appendicular muscle mass (LAM) and clinical outcomes in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. We aimed to determine the clinical association between ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . People with diabetes and less appendicular skeletal muscle mass are more likely to have lower bone mineral ...

The appendicular muscles are the muscles that move the appendages or extremities – the arms and legs. They also play a key role in stabilizing the shoulders and hips. The researchers studied a group ...

Muscle mass gradually declines as part of the aging process—called sarcopenia, it’s considered one of the largest risks for loss of function, mobility, and independence for older adults. And, ...

Body composition changes, especially low muscle mass in arms and legs as a result of aging may impact the survival of older adults and increase death risk in older adults, reports a new study.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Absolute appendicular lean mass appears to be a suitable marker for predicting osteoporosis based on low muscle ...

Future Cardiol. 2013;9(6):767-770. The author has no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject ...