History

Arabic Translation & Validation of Strength, Ambulation, Rising from A Chair, Stair Climbing and History of Falling Scale (SARC-F).

BACKGROUND

Sarcopenia, characterized by a progressive decline in muscle mass and function associated with aging, impacts around 10% of older adults worldwide and leads to heightened morbidity, increased hospitalization, and escalating healthcare costs. Early detection is crucial for timely intervention. The...

🗓️ 2026-02-19
Read MoreArabic Translation & Validation of Strength, Ambulation, Rising from A Chair, Stair Climbing and History of Falling Scale (SARC-F).

Exploring the role of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the associations between sarcopenia and falls in older adults.

The present study investigated the moderating effects of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the association between sarcopenia and falls in older adults. This prospective cohort study was conducted among octogenarians residing in the mountainous Sirente geographic area of Central Italy....

🗓️ 2025-08-14
📰 Publication: Scientific Reports
Read MoreExploring the role of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the associations between sarcopenia and falls in older adults.

Sarcopenia assessed by DXA and hand-grip dynamometer: a potential marker of damage, disability and myokines imbalance in inflammatory myopathies.

To assess the ability of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and hand-grip dynamometer to measure damage in inflammatory myopathies (IM). . Forty adult IM patients with a disease duration ≥12 months, low or no disease activity for ≥6 months, were prospectively enrolled. Thirty...

🗓️ 2024-03-27
📰 Publication: Rheumatology
Read MoreSarcopenia assessed by DXA and hand-grip dynamometer: a potential marker of damage, disability and myokines imbalance in inflammatory myopathies.

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