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Wu YY, Li JY, Xia QJ, Gao YY, Zhang C, Xu PJ, Liu J, Zhang HJ, Yu RZ. Analysis of Risk Factors of Sarcopenia in Patients with Maintenance Hemodialysis and Its Correlation with Emotional Status and Quality of Life. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:3743-3751. [PMID: 39104383 PMCID: PMC11299645 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s469900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/21/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Objective Sarcopenia is more common in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients, and the aim of this study is to analyze the risk factors associated with sarcopenia in MHD patients, along with its correlation to emotional status and quality of life. Methods This is a cross-sectional cohort study. A total of 111 MHD patients who were treated in the Department of Nephrology of our hospital were selected as the study subjects by convenience sampling. The quality of life and emotional status were evaluated by health survey scale (SF-36), self-rating anxiety scale (SAS) and self-rating depression scale (SDS). Regression analysis was used to explore the influencing factors of sarcopenia. Correlation analysis was used to investigate the correlation between sarcopenia and quality of life and emotional status. Results The prevalence of sarcopenia was 59.8%. The results showed that age, gender, body mass index (BMI), dialysis time, economic status, marital status and pre-dialysis creatinine were significant factors affecting the development of sarcopenia in hemodialysis patients (p<0.05). The SF-36 total score was significantly lower in the sarcopenia group (72.05±12.28 vs 78.03±10.55) than in the non-sarcopenia group, but the anxiety scale score (52.97±4.67 vs 36.2±3.36) and depression scale score (57.67±4.58 vs 38.71±3.77) were significantly higher than those in the non-sarcopenia group (p< 0.001). Correlation analysis showed that sarcopenia was positively correlated with SAS and SDS scores and negatively correlated with SF-36 total score (p < 0.05). Conclusion The risk of sarcopenia was higher among MHD patients who were older, male, single, with a longer MHD duration, lower economic status, lower BMI, comorbid diabetes and lower levels of creatinine.
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- Yong-Yao Wu
- Department of Nephrology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315099, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315099, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315099, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315099, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315099, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315099, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315099, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Nephrology, Ningbo Medical Center Lihuili Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, 315099, People’s Republic of China
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- Urology & Nephrology Center, Department of Nephrology, Affiliated People’s Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, 310014, People’s Republic of China
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Shi Y, Stanmore E, McGarrigle L, Wang X, Wang X, Li Y, Todd C. Development of a community intervention combining social media-based health education plus exercise programme (SHEEP) to improve muscle function among young-old adults with possible sarcopenia: Co-design approach. Maturitas 2024; 186:108027. [PMID: 38820935 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2024.108027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/02/2024]
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OBJECTIVES There is no precedent for the use of social media in preventing sarcopenia. The aim of this study is to develop a social media-based intervention programme for the young-old population in the community in China to improve their awareness and behaviours regarding sarcopenia prevention. STUDY DESIGN Using guidelines for developing complex interventions, this study was divided into two main phases: a co-development phase and a preliminary test phase. Both were carried out in Changsha, China. The development phase employed co-design methodology with relevant stakeholders, including two rounds of consultation with patient and public involvement (12 members) and two rounds of focus groups (30 participants); this was followed by the three-week preliminary test phase (22 participants). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES This study evaluated the consultation with patient and public involvement, and mainly collected qualitative data from the two rounds of focus group interviews and a final semi-structured interview following the preliminary test, so as to explore the participants' experiences, comments, and suggestions for revising the social media-based intervention. Handgrip strength was also evaluated. RESULTS The health education included seven videos of 4-6 min each related to sarcopenia, including information on the concept, influencing factors, adverse effects, manifestations, screening methods, and preventions. The exercise video consisted of four types of training (warm-up, aerobic, resistance, and flexibility training) and lasted 30 min, with a suggested engagement of at least 3 days/week. The specific contents and "dosage" of the final intervention were unanimously favourable to the diverse stakeholders involved (older adults with possible sarcopenia, experts, researchers). After the preliminary test, an improvement in handgrip strength was observed, from M15.92±SD5.22 kg to M19.13±SD5.44 kg (T = -5.44, P < 0.001). Subgroup analysis revealed that this improvement was evident in both men and women. CONCLUSIONS The social media-based intervention was universally endorsed by the participants and showed indications of a positive influence on sarcopenia. A feasibility study is now needed.
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- Ya Shi
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; School of Nursing, School of Public Health, Yangzhou University, 225009 Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China; School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, M13 9WL Manchester, UK.
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK.
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, 410013 Changsha, Hunan Province, China.
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- Department of Geriatrics, the Second Xiangya Affiliated Hospital, Central South University, 410011 Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, 410013 Changsha, Hunan Province, China
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine & Health, University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC), University of Manchester, M13 9PL Manchester, UK; Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, M13 9WL Manchester, UK.
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Franco MF, Leme DEDC, Coimbra IB, Coimbra AMV. Prevalence and factors associated with sarcopenia among Brazilian older adults: An exploratory network analysis. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 123:105438. [PMID: 38608545 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2024.105438] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/05/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to verify the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associations with sociodemographic, clinical and psychological factors in community-dwelling older adults. STUDY DESIGN A randomized cross-sectional study was extracted from a probabilistic cluster conducted on individuals aged 65 years or older residing in the community. METHODS Sarcopenia was defined according to the criteria of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP2). Body composition was assessed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Associations were analyzed using networks based on mixed graphical models. Predictability indices of the estimated networks were assessed using the proportion of explained variance for numerical variables and the proportion of correct classification for categorical variables. RESULTS The study included 278 participants, with a majority being female (61 %). The prevalence of sarcopenia was 39.57 %. Among those with sarcopenia, 67 % were women and 33 % were men. In the network model, age, race, education, family income, bone mass, depression, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, total cholesterol levels and rheumatism were associated with sarcopenia. The covariates demonstrated a high accuracy (62.9 %) in predicting sarcopenia categories. CONCLUSION The prevalence of sarcopenia was high, especially in women. In addition, network analysis proved useful in visualizing complex relationships between sociodemographic and clinical factors with sarcopenia. The results suggest early screening of sarcopenia for appropriate treatment of this common geriatric syndrome in older adults in Brazil.
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- Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
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He S, Meng D, Wei M, Guo H, Yang G, Wang Z. Proposal and validation of a new approach in tele-rehabilitation with 3D human posture estimation: a randomized controlled trial in older individuals with sarcopenia. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:586. [PMID: 38977995 PMCID: PMC11232209 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05188-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Through a randomized controlled trial on older adults with sarcopenia, this study compared the training effects of an AI-based remote training group using deep learning-based 3D human pose estimation technology with those of a face-to-face traditional training group and a general remote training group. METHODS Seventy five older adults with sarcopenia aged 60-75 from community organizations in Changchun city were randomly divided into a face-to-face traditional training group (TRHG), a general remote training group (GTHG), and an AI-based remote training group (AITHG). All groups underwent a 3-month program consisting of 24-form Taichi exercises, with a frequency of 3 sessions per week and each session lasting 40 min. The participants underwent Appendicular Skeletal Muscle Mass Index (ASMI), grip strength, 6-meter walking pace, Timed Up and Go test (TUGT), and quality of life score (QoL) tests before the experiment, during the mid-term, and after the experiment. This study used SPSS26.0 software to perform one-way ANOVA and repeated measures ANOVA tests to compare the differences among the three groups. A significance level of p < 0.05 was defined as having significant difference, while p < 0.01 was defined as having a highly significant difference. RESULTS (1) The comparison between the mid-term and pre-term indicators showed that TRHG experienced significant improvements in ASMI, 6-meter walking pace, and QoL (p < 0.01), and a significant improvement in TUGT timing test (p < 0.05); GTHG experienced extremely significant improvements in 6-meter walking pace and QoL (p < 0.01); AITHG experienced extremely significant improvements in ASMI, 6-meter walking pace, and QoL (p < 0.01), and a significant improvement in TUGT timing test (p < 0.05). (2) The comparison between the post-term and pre-term indicators showed that TRHG experienced extremely significant improvements in TUGT timing test (p < 0.01); GTHG experienced significant improvements in ASMI and TUGT timing test (p < 0.05); and AITHG experienced extremely significant improvements in TUGT timing test (p < 0.01). (3) During the mid-term, there was no significant difference among the groups in all tests (p > 0.05). The same was in post-term tests (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION Compared to the pre-experiment, there was no significant difference at the post- experiment in the recovery effects on the muscle quality, physical activity ability, and life quality of patients with sarcopenia between the AI-based remote training group and the face-to-face traditional training group. 3D pose estimation is equally as effective as traditional rehabilitation methods in enhancing muscle quality, functionality and life quality in older adults with sarcopenia. TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05767710).
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- Shichun He
- Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology, Northeast Normal University, Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, Jilin, China
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- Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology, Northeast Normal University, Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, Jilin, China
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- Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology, Northeast Normal University, Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, Jilin, China
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- AI Group, Intelligent Lancet LLC, Sacramento, CA, 95816, USA
- Graduate School of Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, 3591192, Aitama, Japan
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- Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology, Northeast Normal University, Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, Jilin, China.
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- Chinese Center of Exercise Epidemiology, Northeast Normal University, Renmin Street, Changchun, 130024, Jilin, China.
- AI Group, Intelligent Lancet LLC, Sacramento, CA, 95816, USA.
- Advanced Research Center for Human Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa, 3591192, Aitama, Japan.
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Ragusa FS, Veronese N, Vernuccio L, Dominguez LJ, Smith L, Bolzetta F, Koyanagi A, Monastero R, Barbagallo M. Mild cognitive impairment predicts the onset of Sarcopenia: a longitudinal analysis from the English Longitudinal Study on Ageing. Aging Clin Exp Res 2024; 36:129. [PMID: 38856870 PMCID: PMC11164776 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-024-02781-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and sarcopenia are two common conditions in older people. It is not widely known if MCI could predict the onset of sarcopenia. Therefore, we aimed to investigate whether MCI could predict the occurrence of sarcopenia in a population of older adults. METHODS In the ELSA (English Longitudinal Study on Ageing), MCI was defined as the absence of dementia, preserved functional capacity and low performance in three objective cognitive tests. Sarcopenia was diagnosed as having low handgrip strength and low skeletal muscle mass index during follow-up. The longitudinal association between MCI at the baseline and incident sarcopenia was assessed using a multivariable logistic regression model, reporting the data as adjusted odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). RESULTS 3,106 participants (mean age of 63.1 years; 55.3% males) were included. People with MCI reported significantly lower mean handgrip strength values and Skeletal Mass Index (SMI), as well as a higher prevalence of obesity at baseline. At baseline, 729 people had MCI and during the ten years follow-up period, 12.1% of the initial population included had sarcopenia. On multivariate analysis, adjusted for 18 potential confounders, the presence of MCI (OR = 1.236; 95%CI: 1.090-1.596, p = 0.01) significantly predicted the onset of sarcopenia during follow-up. CONCLUSION The presence of MCI at baseline was associated with a higher incidence of sarcopenia at ten-years follow-up, demonstrating a likely role of MCI as a predictor of the onset of sarcopenia in older people.
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- Francesco Saverio Ragusa
- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, 90127,, Palermo, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, 90127,, Palermo, Italy.
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, 90127,, Palermo, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Kore University of Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Centre for Health, Performance, and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Azienda Unita Locale Socio Sanitaria 3 Serenissima, Department of Medicine, Geriatrics Section, Dolo-Mirano, Italy
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- Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Universitat de Barcelona, Fundació Sant Joan de Déu, Barcelona, 08830, Spain
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience, and Advanced Diagnostic (BIND), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, 90127,, Palermo, Italy
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Therdyothin A, Prokopidis K, Galli F, Witard OC, Isanejad M. The effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on muscle and whole-body protein synthesis: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Rev 2024:nuae055. [PMID: 38777807 DOI: 10.1093/nutrit/nuae055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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CONTEXT Sarcopenia describes the age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and strength that is driven, at least in part, by an imbalance between rates of muscle protein synthesis (MPS) and muscle protein breakdown. An expanding body of literature has examined the effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) ingestion on MPS rates in older adults, with mixed findings. OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effectiveness of n-3 PUFA ingestion in stimulating rates of MPS and whole-body protein synthesis in healthy adults and clinical populations. DATA SOURCES Searches were conducted of the PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus databases from inception until December 2022 for articles on randomized controlled trials comparing the effect of n-3 PUFA ingestion vs a control or placebo on rates of MPS and whole-body protein synthesis. The search yielded 302 studies, of which 8 were eligible for inclusion. DATA EXTRACTION The random effects inverse-variance model was used and standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95%CIs were calculated to assess the pooled effect. Risk of bias was assessed by the Cochrane Risk-of-Bias 2 tool. DATA ANALYSIS The main analysis indicated no effect of n-3 PUFA supplementation on MPS rates (k = 6; SMD: 0.03; 95%CI, -0.35 to 0.40; I2 = 30%; P = .89). Subgroup analysis based on age, n-3 PUFA dose, duration of supplementation, and method used to measure fractional synthetic rate also revealed no effect of n-3 PUFA ingestion on MPS. In contrast, the main analysis demonstrated an effect of n-3 PUFA ingestion on increasing whole-body protein synthesis rates (k = 3; SMD: 0.51; 95%CI, 0.12-0.90; I2 = 0%; P = .01). CONCLUSIONS n-3 PUFA ingestion augments the stimulation of whole-body protein synthesis rates in healthy adults and clinical populations. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO registration no. 42022366986.
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- Atiporn Therdyothin
- Department of Musculoskeletal and Ageing Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 8TX, United Kingdom
- Department of Orthopedics, Police General Hospital, Bangkok, Pathum Wan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Musculoskeletal and Ageing Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 8TX, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Piazza dell'Università, 1, Perugia PG, 06123, Italy
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- Centre of Human & Applied Physiological Research, King's College London, London, SE1 1UL, United Kingdom
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- Department of Musculoskeletal and Ageing Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, L7 8TX, United Kingdom
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Srikrajang S, Komolsuradej N. Association between Height-Changing Scores and Risk of Sarcopenia Estimated from Anthropometric Measurements in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1005. [PMID: 38786415 PMCID: PMC11121361 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12101005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2024] [Revised: 05/06/2024] [Accepted: 05/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Anthropometric assessments are commonly used to diagnose sarcopenia in older adults. However, the ongoing exploration of novel approaches aims to improve the early detection of sarcopenia. This study investigated the association between the height-changing score (HCS) and the risk of sarcopenia defined by anthropometric measurements in 340 older adults (mean age: 66.2 years). The HCS derived from the difference in height and demi-span equivalent height (DEH) was used as an indicator of declining height in the older adults. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed a significant association between the HCS and the risk of sarcopenia in both male and female older adults (OR = 1.146, 95% CI [1.021, 1.286], p = 0.021). In addition, income, BMI, and nutritional status were significantly associated with the risk of sarcopenia (OR = -1.933, 95% CI [0.271, 0.986], p = 0.045; OR = -2.099, 95% CI [0.386, 0.587], p < 0.001; OR = -1.443, 95% CI [0.555, 0.866], p = 0.001, respectively). The white blood cell count, lymphocyte count, and HDL cholesterol were blood biomarkers significantly correlated with calf circumference. It can be suggested that the HCS acts as an indicator and screening tool for sarcopenia risk in older adults, highlighting the potential impact of decreased height on muscle mass loss. Encouraging nutritional support can help mitigate the risk of sarcopenia.
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- Siwaluk Srikrajang
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Kanchanavanich Road, Songkhla 90110, Thailand;
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, 15 Kanchanavanich Road, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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Granic A, Cooper R, Robinson SM, Sayer AA. Myoprotective whole foods, muscle health and sarcopenia in older adults. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2024; 27:244-251. [PMID: 38386477 DOI: 10.1097/mco.0000000000001020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Sarcopenia increases in prevalence at older ages and may be exacerbated by poor diet. Whole foods rich in specific nutrients may be myoprotective and mitigate the risk of sarcopenia. Here we review recent evidence published from observational and intervention studies regarding myoprotective foods and explore their benefit for the prevention and/or treatment of sarcopenia in older adults. RECENT FINDINGS We found limited new evidence for the role of whole foods in sarcopenia and sarcopenia components (muscle mass, strength, physical performance). There was some evidence for higher consumption of protein-rich foods (milk and dairy) being beneficial for muscle strength in observational and intervention studies. Higher consumption of antioxidant-rich foods (fruit and vegetables) was associated with better physical performance and lower odds of sarcopenia in observational studies. Evidence for other protein- and antioxidant-rich foods were inconsistent or lacking. There remains a clear need for intervention studies designed to identify the role of whole foods for the treatment of sarcopenia. SUMMARY Although evidence for myoprotective roles of dairy, fruit and vegetables is emerging from observational studies, higher level evidence from intervention studies is needed for these foods to be recommended in diets of older adults to prevent and/or treat sarcopenia.
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- Antoneta Granic
- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
- NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
- NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
- NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- AGE Research Group, Translational and Clinical Research Institute, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
- NIHR Newcastle Biomedical Research Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Barros D, Borges-Machado F, Silva-Fernandes A, Ribeiro O, Carvalho J. Do physical fitness and cognitive function mediate the relationship between basic activities of daily living and quality of life in older adults with dementia? Qual Life Res 2024; 33:917-926. [PMID: 38112863 PMCID: PMC10973068 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-023-03570-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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PURPOSE Independence in activities of daily living (ADLs) is associated with quality of life (QoL) in individuals with dementia. However, the contribution of physical and cognitive functions to this relationship needs further examination. This study aims to examine the mediating effect of physical fitness and cognitive function in the relationship between independence in basic ADLs and QoL among older adults with dementia. METHODS This cross-sectional study included 107 older adults with dementia (74.8% women; age 78.21 ± 7.70 years). Independence in basic ADL and QoL were evaluated using the Barthel Index (BI) and QoL- Alzheimer's Disease Scale, respectively. The Alzheimer's Disease Assessment Scale-Cognitive Subscale and the Mini-Mental State Examination were applied to assess cognitive function. Physical fitness was evaluated using the 30-s chair stand, 2-min step and the Timed-Up and Go tests. A structural equation modelling (SEM) with bootstrapping estimation was conducted to determine the relationship between all variables. RESULTS Independence in basic ADL positively affected QoL and this association was mediated by physical fitness (β = 0.242, p = 0.011). No statistically significant results were observed when testing cognitive function as a mediator between BI and QoL (β = 0.009, p = 0.345). CONCLUSIONS Physical fitness (i.e., lower body strength, aerobic capacity, and mobility) plays a role in the relationship between basic ADL independence and QoL of older adults with dementia, reinforcing the need to improve and monitor these parameters throughout the disease progression. Future longitudinal studies should explore the temporal relationship between physical and cognitive function and its contribution to basic ADL independence and QoL.
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- Duarte Barros
- CIAFEL - Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
- ITR - Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health, Porto, Portugal.
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- CIAFEL - Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ITR - Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health, Porto, Portugal
- CEGOT - Centre of Studies in Geography and Spatial Planning, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal
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- Psychological Neuroscience Laboratory, School of Psychology, Psychology Research Center (CIPsi), University of Minho, Braga, Portugal
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- CINTESIS@RISE - Center for Health Technology and Services Research at the Associate Laboratory RISE - Health Research Network, Aveiro, Portugal
- Department of Education and Psychology, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal
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- CIAFEL - Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure, Faculty of Sport, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
- ITR - Laboratory for Integrative and Translational Research in Population Health, Porto, Portugal
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Phillips N, Gray SR, Combet E, Witard OC. Long-chain n -3 polyunsaturated fatty acids for the management of age- and disease-related declines in skeletal muscle mass, strength and physical function. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2024; 27:98-105. [PMID: 37874045 DOI: 10.1097/mco.0000000000000986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review uses the hierarchy of evidence as a framework to critically evaluate the effect of long chain n -3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (LC n -3 PUFA) ingestion alone, or as an adjunctive intervention to resistance training, on muscle health-related outcomes in healthy and clinical older adult populations. RECENT FINDINGS Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials consistently report small, but clinically-relevant, effects of LC n -3 PUFA ingestion on strength outcomes, whereas mixed findings have been reported regarding changes in muscle mass and physical function. Cohort studies indicate an association between higher dietary LC n -3 PUFA intake and reduced likelihood of a sarcopenia diagnosis. Acute metabolic studies provide limited evidence for an effect of LC n -3 PUFA ingestion alone, or in combination with resistance training, on free-living integrated rates of MPS, static markers of muscle protein breakdown, or satellite cell activation in healthy older adults. SUMMARY Recent data supports the efficacy of LCn-3 PUFA ingestion to facilitate small, but clinically relevant, improvements in muscle strength in healthy and clinical older adult populations. The mechanism(s) that underpin the action of LC n -3 PUFA in promoting strength outcomes remain unknown, but likely relate to neuromuscular function.
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- Nathan Phillips
- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Center, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
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- School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Center, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland
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- Centre for Human and Applied Physiological Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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Whaikid P, Piaseu N. The effectiveness of protein supplementation combined with resistance exercise programs among community-dwelling older adults with sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Epidemiol Health 2024; 46:e2024030. [PMID: 38374703 PMCID: PMC11369567 DOI: 10.4178/epih.e2024030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The combination of protein supplementation and resistance exercise shows promise for improving and maintaining muscle mass, strength, and performance in older adults with sarcopenia. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effects of this combination on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in community-dwelling older adults with sarcopenia. METHODS We conducted a comprehensive search of 4 electronic databases: PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the MEDLINE Library. The search covered literature from January 2013 to January 2023 and followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Two independent reviewers assessed the methodological quality of each study using the standard critical appraisal tool from the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Meta-analysis was performed with the JBI Sumari program. RESULTS The review included 7 randomized controlled trials and 1 quasi-experimental study, encompassing a total of 854 participants aged 60 years and above. The study durations ranged from 10 weeks to 24 weeks. An analysis of standardized mean differences (SMDs) showed that protein supplementation combined with resistance exercise significantly increased muscle mass (SMD, 0.95; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.13 to 1.78; p<0.05) and muscle strength (SMD, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.08 to 0.56; p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS Although the limited number of randomized controlled trials restricts the robustness of our conclusions, the evidence suggests that protein supplementation combined with resistance exercise is effective in enhancing muscle mass and strength in community-dwelling older adults with sarcopenia.
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- Phatcharaphon Whaikid
- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Maniscalco L, Veronese N, Ragusa FS, Vernuccio L, Dominguez LJ, Smith L, Matranga D, Barbagallo M. Sarcopenia using muscle mass prediction model and cognitive impairment: A longitudinal analysis from the English longitudinal study on ageing. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2024; 117:105160. [PMID: 37672877 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2023.105160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Literature on the association between sarcopenia and cognitive impairment is largely unclear and mainly limited to non-European populations. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore if the presence of sarcopenia at the baseline could increase the risk of cognitive impairment in a large cohort of older people participating to the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), over ten years of follow-up. METHODS Sarcopenia was diagnosed as having low handgrip strength and low skeletal muscle mass index at the baseline, using a muscle mass prediction model; cognitive function was evaluated in the ELSA through several tests. The results are reported in the whole sample adjusted for potential baseline confounders and after matching sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic participants with a propensity score. RESULTS 2738 people (mean age: 68.7 years, 54.4% males) were included. During the ten years of follow-up, sarcopenia was associated with significantly lower scores in memory (p < 0.001), verbal fluency (p < 0.001), immediate word recall (p <0.001), delayed word recall (p = 0.018), and in recall summary score (p < 0.001). After adjusting for eight potential confounders, the presence of sarcopenia was significantly associated with poor verbal fluency (odds ratio, OR= 1.417, 95% confidence intervals, CI= 1.181-1.700) and in propensity-score matched analyses (OR=1.272, 95%CI= 1.071- 1.511). CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS Sarcopenia was found to be associated with a significantly higher incidence of poor cognitive status in a large population of elderly people followed up for 10 years, suggesting it may be an important potential risk factor for dementia.
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- Laura Maniscalco
- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Geriatric Unit, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, Palermo 90127, Italy.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Geriatric Unit, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, Palermo 90127, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Geriatric Unit, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, Palermo 90127, Italy
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- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Kore University of Enna, Enna, Italy
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- Centre for Health, Performance, and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Geriatric Unit, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, Palermo 90127, Italy
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Veronese N, Smith L, Koyanagi A, Hoffman J, Snoussi M, Prokopidis K, Dominguez LJ, Barbagallo M. Prevalence of sarcopenia in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Aging Clin Exp Res 2024; 36:12. [PMID: 38281246 PMCID: PMC10822818 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02671-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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BACKGROUND Existing literature suggests that sarcopenia is a highly prevalent condition in older people. However, most studies to date reporting data on its prevalence have been mainly carried out in Western countries, while data on sarcopenia in Africa is scarce. With this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia in African countries and to explore potential factors that could explain higher or lower prevalence of this condition in Africa. METHODS Major databases for studies reporting data on sarcopenia in African countries were searched from inception to June 2023. We conducted a meta-analysis of the prevalence [and 95% confidence intervals (95% CIs)] of sarcopenia in Africa, applying a random effect model. Several sensitivity and meta-regression analyses were run. RESULTS Among 147 articles initially screened, six articles (with seven cohorts) including a total of 10,656 participants were included. Mean age of participants was 66.9 years, and the majority were female (58.1%). The weighted prevalence of sarcopenia in the selected countries of Africa was 25.72% (95%CI: 18.90-32.55). This outcome was characterized by a high heterogeneity (I2 = 99%) and by publication bias. Among the factors investigated, sarcopenia was lower when assessed using only one anthropometric measure, or in South Africa. CONCLUSION Sarcopenia is a prevalent condition in Africa and thus research regarding this topic is a public health priority. Future studies that cover African countries for which data are not available and using standardized criteria are needed.
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- Nicola Veronese
- Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics Section, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy.
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- Centre for Health Performance and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Optentia Research Unit, North-West University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hedi Chaker Hospital, Medical School of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia
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- Department of Musculoskeletal and Ageing Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University Kore of Enna, 94100, Enna, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Geriatrics Section, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Chokphukiao P, Amatachaya S, Poncumhak P, Intaruk R, Thaweewannakij T, Somboonporn C, Peungsuwan P, Amatachaya P, Sooknuan T. The determination of sarcopenia in older adults using a practical measure. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2024; 37:641-649. [PMID: 38160333 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-230143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Many older adults are at risk of sarcopenia, a gradual loss of muscle mass affecting muscle strength and physical function, which can lead to adverse health consequences deteriorating their independence. However, the detection could be delayed due to the requirement of many measures, including a complex imaging modality. Thus, an exploration for a practical community- or home-based measure would be helpful to identify at-risk older adults and begin the timely management. OBJECTIVE To explore the ability of the upper limb loading during a seated push-up test (ULL-SPUT) to determine the presence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults. METHODS Older adults (n= 110; 62 females, average age approximately 77 years) were cross-sectionally assessed for sarcopenia using standard measures (handgrip strength, appendicular skeletal muscle mass, and walking speed) and the ULL-SPUT. RESULTS Data from standard measures indicated that 44 participants had sarcopenia. The ULL-SPUT index of < 16.9 kg/m2 for females (sensitivity = 86%, specificity = 78%, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve [AUC] = 0.85) and < 19.7 kg/m2 for males (sensitivity = 73%, specificity = 69%, AUC = 0.83) could optimally identify participants with sarcopenia. CONCLUSION The ULL-SPUT index could be used to screen and monitor older adults with sarcopenia in various clinical, community, and home settings. This practical measure may be accomplished using a digital bathroom scale on a hard, even surface. Outcomes would identify an adult who should undergo further confirmation of sarcopenia through standard measures or the initiation of timely management to promote treatment effectiveness.
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- Pakwipa Chokphukiao
- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
- Unit of Excellent of Physical Fitness and Exercise, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand
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- Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand
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- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Improvement of Physical Performance and Quality of Life (IPQ) Research Group, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
- Department of Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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Kwon RJ, Cho YH, Park EJ, Lee SY, Choi JI, Lee YI, Lee SR, Son SM. Association between pulse pressure and low muscle mass in Korean adults: A nationwide cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36644. [PMID: 38206714 PMCID: PMC10754618 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024] Open
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Sarcopenia is characterized by a loss of muscle mass and strength and is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular events and increased mortality. Pulse pressure (PP) serves as a marker for changes in heart structure and function, as well as arterial stiffness. A high PP also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. However, the relationship between PP and sarcopenia is poorly understood. We used the data of participants of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) of 2008 to 2011. Participants were divided into a control group (PP < 40 mm Hg) and a high-PP group (PP ≥ 40 mm Hg). PP was calculated by subtracting the diastolic blood pressure (DBP) from the systolic blood pressure (SBP), and the low muscle index was assessed using appendicular skeletal muscle mass (ASM) normalized by body mass index (BMI). Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the association between PP and the prevalence of low muscle mass, adjusting for potential confounders. The high-PP group had a higher age, SBP, DBP, and prevalence of hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia than the control group. The high-PP group had a higher prevalence of low muscle mass than the control group in all models. A high PP is significantly associated with a higher prevalence of low muscle mass. Therefore, PP monitoring may help identify individuals at risk of sarcopenia and guide interventions to improve health outcomes.
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- Ryuk Jun Kwon
- Family Medicine Clinic and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- Department of Family Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea
- Department of Family Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, South Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- Department of Family Medicine and Biomedical Research Institute, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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- Family Medicine Clinic and Research Institute of Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
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Lee SH, Nho JH, Kim HY, Lee EJ. Factors influencing health-related quality of life in older adult women with sarcopenia: analysis of the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2019. KOREAN JOURNAL OF WOMEN HEALTH NURSING 2023; 29:328-336. [PMID: 38204392 PMCID: PMC10788388 DOI: 10.4069/kjwhn.2023.12.14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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PURPOSE This study aimed to identify factors influencing the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of older adult women with sarcopenia. METHODS The study was secondary data analysis using data from the 2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The final sample consisted of 142 women aged 60 years and older with sarcopenia and were selected from 8,110 women. The participants was analyzed using complex descriptive statistics, independent t-test, and regression. RESULTS In terms of HRQoL, three general characteristics were found to be influential, with an explanatory power of 56.0%: difficulty climbing stairs, difficulty working, and perceived health status. Having no or mild difficulty when climbing stairs (B=.20, p=.001; B=.21, p<.001) and no or mild difficulty when working (B=.25, p=. 002; B=.208, p=.013) had a significant effect on HRQoL compared to severe difficulty. Having good or ordinary perceived health status had a significant effect on the HRQoL (B=.11, p<.001; B=.09, p<.001). CONCLUSION Based on study findings that the HRQoL of older adult women with sarcopenia were influenced by difficulty climbing stairs and working, as well as good perceived health status, healthcare providers should assist elderly women to maintain physical activities in their daily lives.
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- Sol Hyun Lee
- Department of Nursing, Presbyterian Medical Center, Jeonju, Korea
- College of Nursing, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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- College of Nursing, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
- Research Institute of Nursing Science, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju, Korea
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Petnehazy N, Barnes HN, Newman AB, Kritchevsky SB, Cummings SR, Hepple RT, Cawthon PM. Muscle mass, strength, power and physical performance and their association with quality of life in older adults, the Study of Muscle, Mobility and Aging (SOMMA). MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2023:2023.10.31.23297845. [PMID: 37961491 PMCID: PMC10635249 DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.31.23297845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Background Sarcopenia negatively impacts quality of life. It is unclear whether different measures of muscle size, strength, physical performance, and fitness have similar associations with quality of life. Objective To describe associations of sarcopenia metrics with quality of life outcomes. Participants Community-dwelling adults aged 70+ years participating in the SOMMA (Study of Muscle, Mobility and Aging) study. Design and settings Two academic medical centers. Measurements Measures included muscle size (MRI- muscle volume. D3Cr muscle mass); strength and power (grip strength, leg extension power and strength); walking and physical performance (4m and 400m walk, SPPB (Short Physical Performance Battery), stair climb, chair stand); fitness (VO2 peak); health related quality of life (EQ-5D); and anthropometrics (weight, height, and body mass index).Results were stratified by sex. Correlations, scatterplots and linear regression models described the association between various measures of sarcopenia and fitness with overall quality of life score (EQ5D VAS) as a continuous variable. We also quantified differences between sarcopenia and fitness measures by overall QOL (Quality of Life) as a categorical variable (low, medium, high) and by QOL subcomponents (pain and discomfort, problems with usual activities, mobility, anxiety and depression, and problems with self-care) using distributionally appropriate methods. Results Walking tests and physical performance were most consistently (but modestly) associated with overall quality of life (r~0.2, p<.001) and its subcomponents. Both men and women several sarcopenia and fitness measures were more strongly associated with pain and usual activity than other QOL components. Conclusions Poor performance, lower fitness and lower strength are related to worse quality of life, particularly pain, in older adults. Future studies should quantify these relationships longitudinally.
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- Nora Petnehazy
- San Francisco Coordinating Center, California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
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- San Francisco Coordinating Center, California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine-Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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- San Francisco Coordinating Center, California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- San Francisco Coordinating Center, California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
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Kakehi S, Isono E, Wakabayashi H, Shioya M, Ninomiya J, Aoyama Y, Murai R, Sato Y, Takemura R, Mori A, Masumura K, Suzuki B. Sarcopenic Dysphagia and Simplified Rehabilitation Nutrition Care Process: An Update. Ann Rehabil Med 2023; 47:337-347. [PMID: 37907225 PMCID: PMC10620494 DOI: 10.5535/arm.23101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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Sarcopenic dysphagia is characterized by weakness of swallowing-related muscles associated with whole-body sarcopenia. As the number of patients with sarcopenia increases with the aging of the world, the number of patients with sarcopenic dysphagia is also increasing. The prevalence of sarcopenic dysphagia is high in the institutionalized older people and in patients hospitalized for pneumonia with dysphagia in acute care hospitals. Prevention, early detection and intervention of sarcopenic dysphagia with rehabilitation nutrition are essential. The diagnosis of sarcopenic dysphagia is based on skeletal and swallowing muscle strength and muscle mass. A reliable and validated diagnostic algorithm for sarcopenic dysphagia is used. Sarcopenic dysphagia is associated with malnutrition, which leads to mortality and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) decline. The rehabilitation nutrition approach improves swallowing function, nutrition status, and ADL. A combination of aggressive nutrition therapy to improve nutrition status, dysphagia rehabilitation, physical therapy, and other interventions can be effective for sarcopenic dysphagia. The rehabilitation nutrition care process is used to assess and problem solve the patient's pathology, sarcopenia, and nutrition status. The simplified rehabilitation nutrition care process consists of a nutrition cycle and a rehabilitation cycle, each with five steps: assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, intervention, and monitoring. Nutrition professionals and teams implement the nutrition cycle. Rehabilitation professionals and teams implement the rehabilitation cycle. Both cycles should be done simultaneously. The nutrition diagnosis of undernutrition, overnutrition/obesity, sarcopenia, and goal setting of rehabilitation and body weight are implemented collaboratively.
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- Shingo Kakehi
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Tokyo Women’s Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Qaisar R, Hussain MA, Karim A, Ahmad F, Franzese F, Al-Masri AA, Alsaad SM, Alkahtani SA. The quality of life in Alzheimer's disease is not associated with handgrip strength but with activities of daily living-a composite study from 28 European countries. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:536. [PMID: 37667196 PMCID: PMC10478177 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04233-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The relationship between handgrip strength (HGS) and quality of life is inconsistent. The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential association between HGS and quality of life in the settings of ageing and Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS We investigated the HGS, CASP-12 (control, autonomy, self-realization, and pleasure) measure of quality of life, and physical capacity in European adults above 50, including controls (n = 38,628) and AD subjects (n = 460) using the survey of health, ageing, and retirement in Europe (SHARE; 2022). RESULTS AD subjects exhibited lower HGS and CASP-12 scores than controls (both p < 0.05). Participants with higher CASP-12 quartiles had higher HGS in controls but not in AD subjects. A linear positive relation was found between HGS and CASP-12 in controls (0.0842, p < 0.05) but not in AD subjects (0.0636, p = 0.091). There was no effect of gender on this finding. Lastly, we found significant negative associations of difficulties walking, rising from chair, climbing stairs, and fatigue with CASP-12 scores in controls and AD subjects (all p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Altogether, HGS was not associated with quality of life in individuals with AD. Conversely, difficulties in activities of daily living seem to be negatively associated with quality of life; thus, strategies are recommended to improve physical capacity.
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- Rizwan Qaisar
- Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Cardiovascular Research Group, Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Finance and Economics, College of Business Administration, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, UAE
- Department of Social Sciences and Business, Roskilde University, Roskilde, DK-4000, Denmark
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- Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Cardiovascular Research Group, Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, 27272, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi, 59911, United Arab Emirates
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- SHARE Berlin Institute, Chausseestraße 111, 10115, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Exercise physiology department, college of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity, King Saud University, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
- College of Sport Sciences and Physical Activity, King Saud University, PO Box: 2454, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia.
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Therdyothin A, Phiphopthatsanee N, Isanejad M. The Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Sarcopenia: Mechanism of Action and Potential Efficacy. Mar Drugs 2023; 21:399. [PMID: 37504930 PMCID: PMC10381755 DOI: 10.3390/md21070399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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Sarcopenia, a progressive disease characterized by a decline in muscle strength, quality, and mass, affects aging population worldwide, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. Besides resistance exercise, various nutritional strategies, including omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) supplementation, have been sought to prevent this condition. This narrative review summarizes the current evidence on the effect and mechanism of n-3 PUFA on musculoskeletal health. Despite conflicting evidence, n-3 PUFA is suggested to benefit muscle mass and volume, with more evident effects with higher supplementation dose (>2 g/day). n-3 PUFA supplementation likely improves handgrip and quadriceps strength in the elderly. Improved muscle functions, measured by walking speed and time-up-to-go test, are also observed, especially with longer duration of supplementation (>6 months), although the changes are small and unlikely to be clinically meaningful. Lastly, n-3 PUFA supplementation may positively affect muscle protein synthesis response to anabolic stimuli, alleviating age-related anabolic resistance. Proposed mechanisms by which n-3 PUFA supplementation improves muscle health include 1. anti-inflammatory properties, 2. augmented expression of mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) pathway, 3. decreased intracellular protein breakdown, 4. improved mitochondrial biogenesis and function, 5. enhanced amino acid transport, and 6. modulation of neuromuscular junction activity. In conclusion, n-3 PUFAs likely improve musculoskeletal health related to sarcopenia, with suggestive effect on muscle mass, strength, physical performance, and muscle protein synthesis. However, the interpretation of the findings is limited by the small number of participants, heterogeneity of supplementation regimens, and different measuring protocols.
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- Atiporn Therdyothin
- Department of Musculoskeletal Ageing and Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L7 8TX, UK
- Department of Orthopedics, Police General Hospital, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Ageing and Science, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L7 8TX, UK
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Shen Y, Shi Q, Nong K, Li S, Yue J, Huang J, Dong B, Beauchamp M, Hao Q. Exercise for sarcopenia in older people: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2023; 14:1199-1211. [PMID: 37057640 PMCID: PMC10235889 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 60.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is a serious public health concern among older adults worldwide. Exercise is the most common intervention for sarcopenia. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of different exercise types for older adults with sarcopenia. METHODS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that examined the effectiveness of exercise interventions on patient-important outcomes for older adults with sarcopenia were eligible. We systematically searched MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials via Ovid until 3 June 2022. We used frequentist random-effects network meta-analyses to summarize the evidence and applied the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluations framework to rate the certainty of evidence. RESULTS Our search identified 5988 citations, of which 42 RCTs proved eligible with 3728 participants with sarcopenia (median age: 72.9 years, female: 73.3%) with a median follow-up of 12 weeks. We are interested in patient-important outcomes that include mortality, quality of life, muscle strength and physical function measures. High or moderate certainty evidence suggested that resistance exercise with or without nutrition and the combination of resistance exercise with aerobic and balance training were the most effective interventions for improving quality of life compared to usual care (standardized mean difference from 0.68 to 1.11). Moderate certainty evidence showed that resistance and balance exercise plus nutrition (mean difference [MD]: 4.19 kg) was the most effective for improving handgrip strength (minimally important difference [MID]: 5 kg). Resistance and balance exercise with or without nutrition (MD: 0.16 m/s, moderate) were the most effective for improving physical function measured by usual gait speed (MID: 0.1 m/s). Moderate certainty evidence showed that resistance and balance exercise (MD: 1.85 s) was intermediately effective for improving physical function measured by timed up and go test (MID: 2.1 s). High certainty evidence showed that resistance and aerobic, or resistance and balance, or resistance and aerobic exercise plus nutrition (MD from 1.72 to 2.28 s) were intermediately effective for improving physical function measured by the five-repetition chair stand test (MID: 2.3 s). CONCLUSIONS In older adults with sarcopenia, high or moderate certainty evidence showed that resistance exercise with or without nutrition and the combination of resistance exercise with aerobic and balance training were the most effective interventions for improving quality of life. Adding nutritional interventions to exercise had a larger effect on handgrip strength than exercise alone while showing a similar effect on other physical function measures.
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- Yanjiao Shen
- Medical Device Regulatory Research and Evaluation Center, Chinese Evidence‐Based Medicine Center, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
- The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- Medical Device Regulatory Research and Evaluation Center, Chinese Evidence‐Based Medicine Center, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
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- School of Rehabilitation ScienceMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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- The Center of Gerontology and Geriatrics/National Clinical Research Center of Geriatrics, West China HospitalSichuan UniversityChengduSichuanChina
- School of Rehabilitation ScienceMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
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Teraž K, Marusic U, Kalc M, Šimunič B, Pori P, Grassi B, Lazzer S, Narici MV, Blenkuš MG, di Prampero PE, Reggiani C, Passaro A, Biolo G, Gasparini M, Pišot R. Sarcopenia parameters in active older adults - an eight-year longitudinal study. BMC Public Health 2023; 23:917. [PMID: 37208654 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-15734-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUD Sarcopenia is a common skeletal muscle syndrome that is common in older adults but can be mitigated by adequate and regular physical activity. The development and severity of sarcopenia is favored by several factors, the most influential of which are a sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity. The aim of this observational longitudinal cohort study was to evaluate changes in sarcopenia parameters, based on the EWGSOP2 definition in a population of active older adults after eight years. It was hypothesized that selected active older adults would perform better on sarcopenia tests than the average population. METHODS The 52 active older adults (22 men and 30 women, mean age: 68.4 ± 5.6 years at the time of their first evaluation) participated in the study at two time points eight-years apart. Three sarcopenia parameters were assessed at both time points: Muscle strength (handgrip test), skeletal muscle mass index, and physical performance (gait speed), these parameters were used to diagnose sarcop0enia according to the EWGSOP2 definition. Additional motor tests were also performed at follow-up measurements to assess participants' overall fitness. Participants self-reported physical activity and sedentary behavior using General Physical Activity Questionnaire at baseline and at follow-up measurements. RESULTS In the first measurements we did not detect signs of sarcopenia in any individual, but after 8 years, we detected signs of sarcopenia in 7 participants. After eight years, we detected decline in ; muscle strength (-10.2%; p < .001), muscle mass index (-5.4%; p < .001), and physical performance measured with gait speed (-28.6%; p < .001). Similarly, self-reported physical activity and sedentary behavior declined, too (-25.0%; p = .030 and - 48.5%; p < .001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Despite expected lower scores on tests of sarcopenia parameters due to age-related decline, participants performed better on motor tests than reported in similar studies. Nevertheless, the prevalence of sarcopenia was consistent with most of the published literature. TRIAL REGISTRATION The clinical trial protocol was registered on ClinicalTrials.gov, identifier: NCT04899531.
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- Kaja Teraž
- Institute for Kinesiology Research, Science and Research Centre Koper, Koper, Slovenia.
- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Institute for Kinesiology Research, Science and Research Centre Koper, Koper, Slovenia
- Department of Health Sciences, Alma Mater Europaea - ECM, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Institute for Kinesiology Research, Science and Research Centre Koper, Koper, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Institute for Kinesiology Research, Science and Research Centre Koper, Koper, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Sport, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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- Emeritus Professor of Physiology, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
- Department of Sport Science, Exelio SRL, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medicine, University of Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy
- Medical Department, University Hospital of Ferrara Arcispedale Sant'Anna, Ferrara, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of General Surgery, Izola General Hospital, Izola, Slovenia
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- Institute for Kinesiology Research, Science and Research Centre Koper, Koper, Slovenia
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Beaudart C, Demonceau C, Reginster JY, Locquet M, Cesari M, Cruz Jentoft AJ, Bruyère O. Sarcopenia and health-related quality of life: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2023. [PMID: 37139947 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023] Open
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The decrease of physical abilities and functional decline that can be caused by musculoskeletal conditions such as sarcopenia, can lead to higher levels of dependency and disability. Therefore, it may influence patient reported outcome measures (PROM), such as the health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to provide a comprehensive overview of the relationship between sarcopenia and HRQoL. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) were followed throughout the whole process of this work. A protocol was previously published on PROSPERO. The electronic databases MEDLINE, Scopus, Allied and Complementary Medicine (AMED), EMB Review - ACP Journal Club, EBM Review - Cochrane Central of Register of Controlled Trials and APA PsychInfo were searched until October 2022 for observational studies reporting a HRQoL assessment in both sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic individuals. Study selection and data extraction were carried out by two independent researchers. Meta-analysis was performed using a random effect model, reporting an overall standardized mean difference (SMD) and its 95% confidence interval (CI) between sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic individuals. Study quality was measured using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale and the strength of evidence was assessed using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) tool. The search strategy identified 3725 references from which 43 observational studies were eligible and included in this meta-synthesis study. A significantly lower HRQoL was observed for sarcopenic individuals compared with non-sarcopenic ones (SMD -0.76; 95% CI -0.95; -0.57). Significant heterogeneity was associated with the model (I2 = 93%, Q test P-value <0.01). Subgroup analysis showed a higher effect size when using the specific questionnaire SarQoL compared with generic questionnaires (SMD -1.09; 95% CI -1.44; -0.74 with the SarQoL versus -0.49; 95% CI -0.63; -0.36 with generic tools; P-value for interaction <0.01). A greater difference of HRQoL between sarcopenic and non-sarcopenic was found for individuals residing in care homes compared with community-dwelling individuals (P-value for interaction <0.001). No differences were found between age groups, diagnostic techniques, and continents/regions. The level of evidence was rated as moderate using the GRADE assessment. This systematic review and meta-analysis combining 43 observational studies shows that HRQoL is significantly reduced in sarcopenic patients. The use of disease-specific HRQoL instruments may better discriminate sarcopenic patients with respect to their quality of life.
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- Charlotte Beaudart
- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculo-skeletal Health and Ageing, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculo-skeletal Health and Ageing, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculo-skeletal Health and Ageing, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculo-skeletal Health and Ageing, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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- Department of Clinical Sciences and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Geriatric Unit, IRCCS Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri, Milan, Italy
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- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health Aspects of Musculo-skeletal Health and Ageing, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium
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Dowling P, Gargan S, Swandulla D, Ohlendieck K. Fiber-Type Shifting in Sarcopenia of Old Age: Proteomic Profiling of the Contractile Apparatus of Skeletal Muscles. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:ijms24032415. [PMID: 36768735 PMCID: PMC9916839 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24032415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and concomitant reduction in contractile strength plays a central role in frailty syndrome. Age-related neuronal impairments are closely associated with sarcopenia in the elderly, which is characterized by severe muscular atrophy that can considerably lessen the overall quality of life at old age. Mass-spectrometry-based proteomic surveys of senescent human skeletal muscles, as well as animal models of sarcopenia, have decisively improved our understanding of the molecular and cellular consequences of muscular atrophy and associated fiber-type shifting during aging. This review outlines the mass spectrometric identification of proteome-wide changes in atrophying skeletal muscles, with a focus on contractile proteins as potential markers of changes in fiber-type distribution patterns. The observed trend of fast-to-slow transitions in individual human skeletal muscles during the aging process is most likely linked to a preferential susceptibility of fast-twitching muscle fibers to muscular atrophy. Studies with senescent animal models, including mostly aged rodent skeletal muscles, have confirmed fiber-type shifting. The proteomic analysis of fast versus slow isoforms of key contractile proteins, such as myosin heavy chains, myosin light chains, actins, troponins and tropomyosins, suggests them as suitable bioanalytical tools of fiber-type transitions during aging.
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- Paul Dowling
- Department of Biology, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Department of Biology, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
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- Institute of Physiology, University of Bonn, D53115 Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Biology, Maynooth University, National University of Ireland, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
- Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research, Maynooth University, W23 F2H6 Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +353-1-7083842
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Formica MB, Gianoudis J, Nowson CA, O'Connell SL, Milte C, Ellis KA, Daly RM. Effects of a Multi-component, Resistance-Based Exercise Program Combined with Additional Lean Red Meat on Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults: Secondary Analysis of a 6-Month Randomized Controlled Trial. J Nutr Health Aging 2023; 27:421-429. [PMID: 37357325 DOI: 10.1007/s12603-023-1915-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess whether consumption of lean red meat on three exercise training days per week can promote greater improvements than exercise alone in health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) in community-dwelling older adults. DESIGN This study is a secondary analysis from a 6 month, two-arm, parallel randomized controlled trial conducted in 2014 and 2015. SETTING Community-dwelling older adults living in metropolitan Melbourne, Australia. PARTICIPANTS One hundred and fifty-four men and women aged ≥65 years. INTERVENTION All participants were enrolled in a multi-component, resistance-based exercise program (3 d/week) and randomly allocated to either a group asked to consume lean red meat (2x80g cooked servings/day) on each of the three training days (Ex+Meat, n=77) or a control group asked to consume one serving of carbohydrates (1/2 cup rice/pasta or 1 medium potato; Ex+C, n=77). MEASUREMENTS HR-QoL was assessed using the Short-Form (SF)-36 health survey. RESULTS Overall 62% of the participants were female, the mean age was 70.7 years (range 65 to 84 years), approximately 67% of participants were classified as either overweight or obese, and the average number of chronic conditions was two. A total of 145 participants (94%) completed the study. Mean baseline HR-QoL scores were comparable to the mean for the Australian population [Global HR-QoL (mean ± SD): Ex+Meat, 49.99 ± 6.57; Ex+C, 50.49 ± 5.27]. General Linear Mixed Models examining within and between group changes over time revealed that after 6 months, there were no within-group changes in either Ex+Meat or Ex+C nor any between-group differences for any measure of HR-QoL, with the exception that the mental health subscale improved in Ex+C versus Ex+Meat [net difference for change, -2.32 (95% CI), -4.73, 0.09, P=0.048] after adjusting for relevant covariates and the physical function subscale improved in Ex+Meat relative to baseline [mean change (95% CI), 1.88 (0.37, 3.39), P=0.011]. CONCLUSION A multi-component resistance-based training program performed with and without the provision of lean red meat in line with current Australian dietary guidelines on each of the three training days, did not improve HR-QoL in healthy community-dwelling older adults.
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- M B Formica
- Professor Robin M. Daly, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Melbourne, VIC, Australia 3215, , ORCID ID: 0000-0002-9897-1598
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Kim J, Kang S, Kim D, Kang H. Associations of Physical Activity and Handgrip Strength with Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Korean Cancer Survivors. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14246067. [PMID: 36551553 PMCID: PMC9776490 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14246067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background: Uncertainty exists regarding the associations between physical activity (PA), relative handgrip strength (RHGS), and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among elderly Korean cancer survivors. This study investigated the moderating effect of RHGS on the relationship between PA and HRQoL in 308 cancer survivors aged ≥65 years using the data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2014−2019. Methods: HRQoL was evaluated with the EuroQol-5-dimension instrument. PA and handgrip strength were assessed with the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire and a hand dynamometer, respectively. Age, sex, body mass index, income, marital status, educational background, heavy alcohol consumption, smoking status, multimorbidity, and hemoglobin were included as covariates. Results: Bivariate logistic regression showed that insufficient PA and no PA were associated with higher odds of a low HRQoL (odds ratio, OR = 2.6, 95% confidence interval, CI = 1.3~5.1, p = 0.005; OR = 2.4, 95% CI = 1.1~5.0, p = 0.024, respectively), compared with sufficient PA (OR = 1). Weak RHGS was associated with high odds of a low HRQoL (OR = 2.6, 95%= 1.530~4.6, p < 0.001) compared with normal RHGS (OR = 1). Particularly, RHGS (β = −0.0573, 95% CI = −0.1033~−0.0112) had a significant moderating effect on the relationship between PA and HRQoL even after adjustments for all the covariates. The negative influence of physical inactivity on HRQoL was observed in cancer survivors with weak RHGS but not in cancer survivors with normal RHGS. Conclusions: The current findings suggest that maintaining or promoting muscular strength through regular exercise is critical for the HRQoL of elderly Korean cancer survivors.
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- Jeonghyeon Kim
- College of Sport Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- College of Sport Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports and Health Science, Hanbat National University, Daejeon 34158, Republic of Korea
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- College of Sport Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Republic of Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-31-299-6911
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Guo Y, Fu X, Hu Q, Chen L, Zuo H. The Effect of Leucine Supplementation on Sarcopenia-Related Measures in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 17 Randomized Controlled Trials. Front Nutr 2022; 9:929891. [PMID: 35845777 PMCID: PMC9284268 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.929891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background The role of leucine in sarcopenia prevention remains unclear. We aimed to summarize the published data from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to estimate the effect of leucine supplementation on sarcopenia-related measures in older adults. Methods A systematic literature search was performed using the electronic databases PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science with restriction to randomized controlled trials design from January 1, 2009 to March 19, 2022. Sarcopenia-related measures included handgrip strength, total lean mass, gait speed, leg press, 6-min walk test, short-physical performance battery, timed up-and-go test and 30-s chair-stand test. Fixed- and random-effects meta-analysis models were used to generate pooled weighted mean differences (WMDs) and 95% CIs. Heterogeneity was examined in subgroup and sensitivity analyses. Publication bias assessments were performed. Results A total of 17 RCTs enrolling 1418 subjects were identified. Leucine-isolated supplementation showed no effect on total lean mass (WMD = 0.03 kg, 95% CI: –0.51, 0.57, P = 0.917), handgrip strength (WMD = 1.23 kg, 95% CI: –0.58, 3.03, P = 0.183) and leg press (WMD = –1.35 kg, 95% CI: –7.46, 4.77, P = 0.666). However, leucine-combined supplementation including vitamin D showed a significant improvement in handgrip strength (WMD = 2.17 kg, 95% CI: 0.24, 4.10, P = 0.027) and gait speed (WMD = 0.03 m/s, 95% CI: 0.01, 0.05, P = 0.008). Conclusion Leucine-isolated supplementation did not improve muscle mass and strength in elderly. However, leucine-combined supplementation including vitamin D exhibited a significant benefit for muscle strength and performance including handgrip strength and gait speed in older adults. A combination of nutritional supplements would be a viable option for improving sarcopenia.
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- Yufei Guo
- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, Nantong University, Nantong, China
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- School of Public Health, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Preventive and Translational Medicine for Geriatric Diseases, Suzhou Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Hui Zuo,
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Kitamura M, Izawa KP, Ishihara K, Brubaker PH, Matsuda H, Okamura S, Fujioka K. Differences in Health-Related Quality of Life in Older People with and without Sarcopenia Covered by Long-Term Care Insurance. Eur J Investig Health Psychol Educ 2022; 12:536-548. [PMID: 35735461 PMCID: PMC9222037 DOI: 10.3390/ejihpe12060040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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Background: As a result of the increase in older people covered by long-term care insurance (LTCI), prevention of sarcopenia and maintenance and improvement of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) have become important themes. This study aimed to clarify both the differences in HRQOL in older people with and without sarcopenia covered by LTCI and the correlation between HRQOL and physical function. Methods: Participants were 101 older people with LTCI at a daycare center in Japan. We investigated clinical factors using the EuroQol five-dimension three-level questionnaire (EQ-5D-3L). Analysis was by unpaired t-test, Mann−Whitney U test, chi-square test, analysis of covariance, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient. Results: Compared to the no sarcopenia group (n = 40), the sarcopenia group (n = 24) had significantly lower body mass index, skeletal muscle mass index, gait speed, EQ-5D-3L, and adjusted EQ-5D-3L (p < 0.05). The EQ-5D-3L showed a significant correlation with handgrip strength in the sarcopenia group (p = 0.02) and significant correlations with gait speed and one-leg standing time (both, p = 0.01) in the no sarcopenia group. Conclusion: We clarified differences in HRQOL in older people with and without sarcopenia covered by LTCI. This information on the interrelationship between HRQOL and physical function may help maintain and improve HRQOL in these people.
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- Masahiro Kitamura
- School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Reiwa Health Sciences University, 2-1-12 Wajirogaoka, Fukuoka 811-0213, Japan;
- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, 7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Kobe 654-0142, Japan;
- Cardiovascular Stroke Renal Project (CRP), Kobe 654-0142, Japan;
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, 7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Kobe 654-0142, Japan;
- Cardiovascular Stroke Renal Project (CRP), Kobe 654-0142, Japan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-78-796-4566
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- Department of Public Health, Graduate School of Health Sciences, Kobe University, 7-10-2 Tomogaoka, Kobe 654-0142, Japan;
- Cardiovascular Stroke Renal Project (CRP), Kobe 654-0142, Japan;
- Department of Rehabilitation, Sakakibara Heart Institute of Okayama, 5-1 Nakaicho 2-chome, Okayama 700-0804, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Stroke Renal Project (CRP), Kobe 654-0142, Japan;
- Department of Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Rifuru Yukuhashi Day Care Center, 379-1 Takase, Yukuhashi 824-0027, Japan; (H.M.); (S.O.); (K.F.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Rifuru Yukuhashi Day Care Center, 379-1 Takase, Yukuhashi 824-0027, Japan; (H.M.); (S.O.); (K.F.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Rifuru Yukuhashi Day Care Center, 379-1 Takase, Yukuhashi 824-0027, Japan; (H.M.); (S.O.); (K.F.)
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Veronese N, Noale M, Cella A, Custodero C, Smith L, Barbagelata M, Maggi S, Barbagallo M, Sabbà C, Ferrucci L, Pilotto A. Multidimensional frailty and quality of life: data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing. Qual Life Res 2022; 31:2985-2993. [PMID: 35579730 PMCID: PMC9470717 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-022-03152-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Purpose Frailty has been found to be associated with poor quality of life (QoL) in older people, but data available are limited to cross-sectional studies. We therefore aimed to assess the association between multidimensional frailty, determined by Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI), with mortality and good QoL expectancy (GQoLE) in a large representative sample of older adults, over 10 years of follow-up. Methods In the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing, using the data from 2004–2005 and 2014–2015, MPI was calculated using a weighted score of domains of comprehensive geriatric assessment, i.e., number of difficulties in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL, depressive symptoms, number of medical conditions, body mass index, physical activity level, and social aspects. Mortality was assessed using administrative data, GQoLE indicators were used for longitudinal changes in QoL. Results 6244 Participants (mean age 71.8 years, 44.5% males) were followed up for 10 years. After adjusting for potential confounders, compared to people in the MPI low-risk group, people in the moderate (hazard ratio, HR = 4.27; 95% confidence interval, CI 3.55–5.14) and severe-risk group (HR = 10.3; 95% CI 7.88–13.5) experienced a significantly higher mortality rate. During the follow-up period, people in the moderate and severe-risk groups reported lower GQoLE values than their counterparts, independently from age and gender. Conclusions Multidimensional frailty was associated with a higher risk of mortality and significantly lower GQoLE, suggesting that the multifactorial nature of frailty is associated not only with mortality, but also poor QoL. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11136-022-03152-9.
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- Nicola Veronese
- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
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- Neuroscience Institute, National Research Council, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Geriatric Care, Orthogeriatrics and Rehabilitation, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Clinica Medica e Geriatria "Cesare Frugoni", University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Centre for Health, Performance, and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Geriatric Care, Orthogeriatrics and Rehabilitation, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genoa, Italy
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- Neuroscience Institute, National Research Council, Padua, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, Via del Vespro, 141, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Clinica Medica e Geriatria "Cesare Frugoni", University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Geriatric Care, Orthogeriatrics and Rehabilitation, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Interdisciplinary Medicine, Clinica Medica e Geriatria "Cesare Frugoni", University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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Veronese N, Koyanagi A, Cereda E, Maggi S, Barbagallo M, Dominguez LJ, Smith L. Sarcopenia reduces quality of life in the long-term: longitudinal analyses from the English longitudinal study of ageing. Eur Geriatr Med 2022; 13:633-639. [PMID: 35212911 PMCID: PMC9151534 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-022-00627-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Aim To examine the association between sarcopenia at baseline and changes in quality of life at 10 years follow-up in a large representative sample of older English adults. Findings After considering numerous confounders, sarcopenia at baseline was associated with a higher incidence of poor quality of life. People having sarcopenia at baseline reported significantly lower values in CASP-19 after ten years of follow-up. Message Sarcopenia is an important and independent risk factor for poor quality of life in older people. Purpose Mixed findings exist for sarcopenia/quality of life (QoL) relationship. Moreover, the majority of studies in this area have utilized a cross-sectional design or specific clinical populations. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to examine the association between sarcopenia at baseline and QoL at 10 years follow-up in a large representative sample of older English adults. Methods Sarcopenia was diagnosed as having low handgrip strength and low skeletal muscle mass index. QoL was measured using the CASP (control, autonomy, self-realisation and pleasure)-19, with higher values reflecting higher QoL. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted to assess prospective associations between sarcopenia at baseline and poor QoL at follow-up; generalized linear model with repeated measures was used for reporting mean changes during follow-up between sarcopenia and not. Results Among 4044 older participants initially included at baseline (mean age: 70.7 years; 55.1% females), 376 had sarcopenia. In the multivariable analysis, after adjusting for several potential confounders, sarcopenia at baseline was associated with a higher incidence of poor QoL (odds ratio, OR = 5.82; 95% confidence interval, CI 3.45–9.82). After matching for QoL values at baseline and adjusting for potential confounders, people with sarcopenia reported significantly lower values in CASP-19 (mean difference = − 3.94; 95% CI − 4.77 to − 3.10). Conclusions In this large representative sample of older English adults, it was observed that sarcopenia at baseline was associated with worse scores of QoL at follow-up compared to those without sarcopenia at baseline. It may be prudent to target those with sarcopenia to improve QoL.
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- Nicola Veronese
- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, via del Vespro, 141, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
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- Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, CIBERSAM, Dr. Antoni Pujadas, 42, 08830, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain.,ICREA, Pg, Lluis Companys 23, 08010, Barcelona, Spain
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- Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Institute of Neuroscience, National Research Council, Padova, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, via del Vespro, 141, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Geriatric Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, University of Palermo, via del Vespro, 141, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- Centre for Health, Performance and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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