SCWD Publications Digest

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Transcriptomic Profiling Reveals Differences in Slow-Twitch and Fast-Twitch Muscles of a Cigarette Smoke-Exposed Rat Model.

Cigarette smoking is known to affect muscle function and exercise capacity, including muscle fatigue resistance. Most studies showed diminished cross-sectional area and fibre type shifting in slow-twitch muscles such as the soleus, while effects on fast-twitch muscles were seldom reported...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreTranscriptomic Profiling Reveals Differences in Slow-Twitch and Fast-Twitch Muscles of a Cigarette Smoke-Exposed Rat Model.

Longitudinal Body Composition Identifies Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Cachexia Following Combined Immunotherapy and Target Therapy (CHANCE2213).

Cancer cachexia can impact prognosis, cause resistance to anticancer treatments and affect the tolerability of treatments. This study aims to identify hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with cachexia by characterizing longitudinal body composition (BC) trajectories. This longitudinal, multicentre cohort study included unresectable...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreLongitudinal Body Composition Identifies Hepatocellular Carcinoma With Cachexia Following Combined Immunotherapy and Target Therapy (CHANCE2213).

Mitochondrial calcium uptake declines during aging and is directly activated by oleuropein to boost energy metabolism and skeletal muscle performance.

Mitochondrial calcium (mtCa) uptake via the mitochondrial calcium uniporter (MCU) couples calcium homeostasis and energy metabolism. mtCa uptake via MCU is rate-limiting for mitochondrial activation during muscle contraction, but its pathophysiological role and therapeutic application remain largely uncharacterized. By profiling...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Cell Metabolism
Read MoreMitochondrial calcium uptake declines during aging and is directly activated by oleuropein to boost energy metabolism and skeletal muscle performance.

Body Composition and Incident High-Intensity Back Pain and/or High Disability: A 10-Year Prospective Population-Based Male Cohort.

Back pain poses a significant global burden, within which individuals with more severe symptoms consume higher healthcare expenses than those with lesser back pain. Whether measures of body composition predict high-intensity back pain and/or high-disability in population-based cohorts is unknown....

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreBody Composition and Incident High-Intensity Back Pain and/or High Disability: A 10-Year Prospective Population-Based Male Cohort.

Assessing Association Between Circulating Bilirubin Levels and the Risk of Frailty: An Observational and Mendelian Randomization Study.

Bilirubin is a by-product of haemoglobin breakdown and has been reported to be a potent antioxidant recently. While elevated levels of bilirubin have been linked to a reduced risk of various diseases, their role remains unknown in frailty. This study...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreAssessing Association Between Circulating Bilirubin Levels and the Risk of Frailty: An Observational and Mendelian Randomization Study.

Skeletal Muscle P MR Spectroscopy Surpasses CT in Predicting Patient Survival After Liver Transplantation.

Skeletal muscle alterations are associated with higher mortality and morbidity in patients with liver cirrhosis. Assessing these changes seems to be a promising method for identifying patients at a high risk of poor outcomes following liver transplantation (LT). This is...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreSkeletal Muscle P MR Spectroscopy Surpasses CT in Predicting Patient Survival After Liver Transplantation.

Associations of Muscle-Related Metrics With Respiratory Disease in Chinese Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study.

There is limited evidence about the association of muscle mass, strength and quality with respiratory disease, especially in Chinese populations. We aimed to comprehensively examine such associations and identify better metrics with more clinical and public health relevance. We conducted...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreAssociations of Muscle-Related Metrics With Respiratory Disease in Chinese Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Skeletal Muscle Index Changes on Locoregional Treatment Application After FOLFIRINOX and Survival in Pancreatic Cancer.

Patients with borderline resectable (BR) or locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) require complex management strategies. This study evaluated the prognostic significance of the perichemotherapy skeletal muscle index (SMI) and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA 19-9) in patients with BRPC or LAPC...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreSkeletal Muscle Index Changes on Locoregional Treatment Application After FOLFIRINOX and Survival in Pancreatic Cancer.

Concordance of Freehand 3D Ultrasound Muscle Measurements With Sarcopenia Parameters in a Geriatric Rehabilitation Ward.

Sarcopenia is a devastating disease for older adults, but it lacks accessible and reliable tools for measuring total appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASMM). Two-dimensional muscle ultrasound (US) has been developed for its bedside clinical advantages and feasibility but lacks standardization...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreConcordance of Freehand 3D Ultrasound Muscle Measurements With Sarcopenia Parameters in a Geriatric Rehabilitation Ward.

Impact of resistance training and chicken intake on vascular and muscle health in elderly women.

Resistance training is a well-known exercise therapy for preventing and improving lacks of muscle mass, strength, and quality with advances in age; however, its effects on arterial stiffness are not beneficial. Additionally, a higher intake of protein, which is an...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreImpact of resistance training and chicken intake on vascular and muscle health in elderly women.

Sarcopenia Seems to Be Common in Older Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder characterized by nocturnally exacerbating pain that leads to significant sleep disturbances. The hormonal and metabolic changes caused by sleep disruption may increase the incidence of muscle-related diseases like sarcopenia in older adults, which...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreSarcopenia Seems to Be Common in Older Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome.

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