A Crataegus Extract Mixture (CEM) is a combination of extracts from Crataegus pinnatifida
leaves and Citrus unshiu peels, well-known herbs used for treating obesity and …

Background & aims The role of sarcopenic obesity (SO) in impaired cognitive function has
been investigated in several observational studies, but results have been mixed. This study …

Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) are intricate systemic conditions that can extend
beyond the gastrointestinal tract through both direct and indirect mechanisms. Sarcopenia …

Background Sarcopenia, defined as an age‐associated loss of skeletal muscle mass and
function, is a major risk factor for requiring long‐term care. Because physical activity in …

Objective To verify the validity of anthropometric methods body adiposity index (BAI), relative
fat mass (RFM) and body fat index (BFI) to estimate body fat percentage (% BF) in …

Abstract According to the World Health Organization, obesity is defined as an excess of body
fat. However, the concept of obesity has health implications beyond the simple accumulation …

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare phenotypically and genetically heterogeneous group
of inherited skeletal dysplasias. The hallmark features of OI include bone fragility and …

Introduction Bone loss in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients associates with fractures,
vascular calcification, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and increased mortality. We …

Objective Changes in body composition during weight loss programs might have a
significant effect on long-term results. The aim of this study was to test these changes by …

Background Being overweight or obese has become a serious public health concern, and
accurate assessment of body composition is particularly important. More precise indicators …