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Open AccessSarcopenia: investigation of metabolic changes and its associated mechanisms
Sarcopenia is one of the most predominant musculoskeletal diseases of the elderly, defined as age-related progressive and generalized loss of muscle mass with a simultaneous reduction in muscle strength and/or...
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Open AccessInfluence of IGF-I serum concentration on muscular regeneration capacity in patients with sarcopenia
Previous research has described a neuroprotective effect of IGF-I, supporting neuronal survival, axon growth and proliferation of muscle cells. Therefore, the association between IGF-I concentration, muscle hi...
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Open AccessLate-onset neuromuscular disorders in the differential diagnosis of sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength. Undiagnosed late-onset neuromuscular disorders need to be considered in the differential diagnosis of sarcopenia.
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Longitudinal association of type 2 diabetes and insulin therapy with muscle parameters in the KORA-Age study
The aim of the current study was to investigate the association of type 2 diabetes (T2D) and insulin treatment with changes in muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in older adults.
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Vitamin D in Relation to Incident Sarcopenia and Changes in Muscle Parameters Among Older Adults: The KORA-Age Study
Effects of low serum 25OHD on age-related changes in muscle mass and function remain unclear. Our aims were to explore associations of baseline 25OHD levels with prevalent and incident sarcopenia and changes i...
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Die Sarkopenie ist durch einen Verlust von Muskelmasse und Muskelkraft bzw. Muskelfunktion im Kontext des Alterns definiert. Da die Sarkopenie ein klinisches Phänomen älterer Patienten ist, eine hohe Prävalenz...
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Fatal falls in the elderly and the presence of proximal femur fractures
Fatal falls are frequent and seem to be an increasing problem in the elderly. Especially ground level falls (GLFs) and falls on or from stairs and steps (stairs falls) are worth examining for forensic classifi...
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Open AccessThe stool microbiota of insulin resistant women with recent gestational diabetes, a high risk group for type 2 diabetes
The gut microbiota has been linked to metabolic diseases. However, information on the microbiome of young adults at risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D) is lacking. The aim of this cross-sectional analysis was to in...
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Open AccessDiabetes knowledge and glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh
To explore the association between knowledge on diabetes and glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes in Bangladesh.
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Open AccessHeight-obesity relationship in school children in Sub-Saharan Africa: results of a cross-sectional study in Cameroon
In developed nations, taller children exhibit a greater propensity to overweight/obesity. This study investigates whether this height-adiposity relationship holds true for Cameroon children using two parameter...
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Open AccessMobile phone intervention for increasing adherence to treatment for type 2 diabetes in an urban area of Bangladesh: protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Mobile phone technologies including SMS (short message service) have been used to improve the delivery of health services in many countries. However, data on the effects of mobile health technology on patient ...
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Open AccessContribution of socioeconomic status, stature and birth weight to obesity in Sub-Saharan Africa: cross-sectional data from primary school-age children in Cameroon
The pattern of obesity in relation to socioeconomic status is of public health concern. This study investigates whether the association between height and obesity in children is affected by their socioeconomic...
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Open AccessSocial and economic impact of diabetics in Bangladesh: protocol for a case–control study
Diabetes affects both individuals and their families and has an impact on economic and social development of a country. Information on the availability, cost, and quality of medical care for diabetes is mostly...
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Influence of air pressure, humidity, solar radiation, temperature, and wind speed on ambulatory visits due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Bavaria, Germany
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. The disease is often aggravated by periods of increased symptoms requiring medical atte...
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Open AccessCo-morbidities of vertiginous diseases
Co-morbidities of vertiginous diseases have so far not been investigated systematically. Thus, it is still unclear whether the different vertigo syndromes (e.g. benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Men...
