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Frailty or sarcopenia: which is a better indicator of mortality risk in older adults?

Despite the different conditions, frailty and sarcopenia overlap regarding their common link: the assessment of walking speed and muscle strength. This study aimed to compare the frailty phenotype to the sarcopenia using different cut-off points for low grip strength to...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Epidemiology And Community Health
Read MoreFrailty or sarcopenia: which is a better indicator of mortality risk in older adults?

Myofiber-specific FoxP1 knockout protects against pancreatic cancer-induced muscle wasting in male but not female mice.

Cancer cachexia affects up to 80% of cancer patients and results in reduced quality of life and survival. We previously demonstrated that the transcriptional repressor Forkhead box P1 (FoxP1) is upregulated in skeletal muscle of cachectic mice and people with...

Read MoreMyofiber-specific FoxP1 knockout protects against pancreatic cancer-induced muscle wasting in male but not female mice.

Impact of Cachexia and First-Line Systemic Therapy for Previously Untreated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: NEJ050A.

Cancer cachexia complicates advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC); however, it remains unclear how often cachexia occurs and how it affects the course of chemotherapy in patients receiving first-line systemic therapy. We conducted a multicentre, prospective observational study and enrolled...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreImpact of Cachexia and First-Line Systemic Therapy for Previously Untreated Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: NEJ050A.

Sarcopenic obesity in patients with head and neck cancer is predictive of critical weight loss during radiotherapy.

The impact of computed tomography-defined sarcopenia on outcomes in head and neck cancer has been well described. Sarcopenic obesity (SO) (depleted muscle mass combined with obesity) may pose a more serious risk than either condition alone. We investigated SO and...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: British Journal Of Nutrition
Read MoreSarcopenic obesity in patients with head and neck cancer is predictive of critical weight loss during radiotherapy.

The lived experience of renal cachexia: An interpretive phenomenological analysis.

Chronic kidney disease is common, affecting up to 13 % of the global population, and is predicted to become the fifth leading cause of 'life years lost' by 2040. Individuals with end-stage kidney disease commonly develop complications such as protein-energy...

Read MoreThe lived experience of renal cachexia: An interpretive phenomenological analysis.

LRRK2 Gene Mutation Causes Skeletal Muscle Impairment in Animal Model of Parkinson's Disease.

While the gradually aggravated motor and non-motor disorders of Parkinson's disease (PD) lead to progressive disability and frequent falling, skeletal muscle impairment may contribute to this condition. The leucine-rich repeat kinase2 (LRRK2) is a common disease-causing gene in PD. Little...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreLRRK2 Gene Mutation Causes Skeletal Muscle Impairment in Animal Model of Parkinson's Disease.

The Innovative Role of Nuclear Receptor Interaction Protein in Orchestrating Invadosome Formation for Myoblast Fusion.

Nuclear receptor interaction protein (NRIP) is versatile and engages with various proteins to execute its diverse biological function. NRIP deficiency was reported to cause small myofibre size in adult muscle regeneration, indicating a crucial role of NRIP in myoblast fusion....

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreThe Innovative Role of Nuclear Receptor Interaction Protein in Orchestrating Invadosome Formation for Myoblast Fusion.

Evaluation of quadriceps muscle cross-sectional area using an ultrasonic diagnostic equipment with a wide field of view.

Skeletal muscle index measurement via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry or bioelectrical impedance analysis is used to evaluate muscle mass when diagnosing sarcopenia. However, inherent challenges exist with these methods. We previously focused on muscle mass evaluation in the quadriceps femoris by...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Plos One
Read MoreEvaluation of quadriceps muscle cross-sectional area using an ultrasonic diagnostic equipment with a wide field of view.

Association between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and myosteatosis measured by computed tomography.

In 2023, the concept of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) was introduced as an alternative to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We aimed to assess the quantity and quality of skeletal muscle using each of these diagnostic classifications. This...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreAssociation between metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and myosteatosis measured by computed tomography.

Proteomic profiling of human plasma extracellular vesicles identifies PF4 and C1R as novel biomarker in sarcopenia.

Sarcopenia, the gradual and generalized loss of muscle mass and function with ageing, is one of the major health problems in older adults, given its high prevalence and substantial socioeconomic implications. Despite the extensive efforts to reach consensus on definition...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreProteomic profiling of human plasma extracellular vesicles identifies PF4 and C1R as novel biomarker in sarcopenia.

Tumour-induced alterations in single-nucleus transcriptome of atrophying muscles indicate enhanced protein degradation and reduced oxidative metabolism.

Tumour-induced skeletal muscle wasting in the context of cancer cachexia is a condition with profound implications for patient survival. The loss of muscle mass is a significant clinical obstacle and is linked to reduced tolerance to chemotherapy and increased frailty....

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreTumour-induced alterations in single-nucleus transcriptome of atrophying muscles indicate enhanced protein degradation and reduced oxidative metabolism.

Myosteatosis and muscle loss impact liver transplant outcomes in male patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Sarcopenia is associated with unfavourable long-term survival in patients undergoing liver transplantation (LT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the impact of myosteatosis and muscle loss on patient prognosis has not been investigated. Seven hundred fifty-six HCC patients who received LT...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreMyosteatosis and muscle loss impact liver transplant outcomes in male patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Overall mortality for community-dwelling adults over 50ย years at risk of malnutrition.

It is well reported that malnutrition in acute care is associated with poorer health outcomes including increased mortality. However, the consequences of malnutrition on survival in community settings is uncertain. Malnutrition in people 65ย years or over is often cited. Nevertheless,...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreOverall mortality for community-dwelling adults over 50ย years at risk of malnutrition.

Long-term insulin resistance is associated with frailty, frailty progression, and cardiovascular disease.

Insulin resistance and diabetes are associated with an increased risk of frailty, and frailty is associated with cardiovascular disease and premature mortality. We aim to investigate the impact of long-term insulin resistance trajectories on future frailty and cardiovascular risk among...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreLong-term insulin resistance is associated with frailty, frailty progression, and cardiovascular disease.

Metabolomic analysis of dietary-restriction-induced attenuation of sarcopenia in prematurely aging DNA repair-deficient mice.

Sarcopenia is characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, and is a major risk factor for disability and independence in the elderly. Effective medication is not available. Dietary restriction (DR) has been found to attenuate aging and aging-related...

๐Ÿ“ฐ Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreMetabolomic analysis of dietary-restriction-induced attenuation of sarcopenia in prematurely aging DNA repair-deficient mice.

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