The Relationship between NAFLD and Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients
Joint Authors
Source
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-03-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
Previous studies have shown that individuals with low muscle mass exhibit an increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
In this study, we investigated the association between NAFLD and sarcopenia in elderly patients.
Methods.
We classified the participants into sarcopenia/nonsarcopenia groups based on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), muscle strength (grip strength), or/and physical performance (6 m usual gait speed).
We diagnosed NAFLD by ultrasonography combined with the history of alcohol intake.
Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the correlation between sarcopenia and NAFLD.
Results.
NAFLD was significantly less frequent in the sarcopenia group than in the nonsarcopenia group (P<0.01).
However, NAFLD was neither an independent risk factor nor a protective factor for sarcopenia.
Conclusions.
NAFLD is not independently associated with sarcopenia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhai, Yu& Xiao, Qian& Miao, Jing. 2018. The Relationship between NAFLD and Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhai, Yu…[et al.]. The Relationship between NAFLD and Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhai, Yu& Xiao, Qian& Miao, Jing. The Relationship between NAFLD and Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients. Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1130943