Purpose of the review We aim to review the methods, current research evidence, and future
directions in body composition analysis (BCA) with CT imaging. Recent findings CT images …

The identification of novel prognostic biomarkers might enhance individualized
management strategies in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Although several …

Background The serum creatinine/cystatin C (Cr/CysC) ratio has attracted attention as a
marker for sarcopenia, but has not been studied in patients with idiopathic pulmonary …

Background Sarcopenia gained importance in the evaluation of patients with chronic
respiratory diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), since it may impact …

Erector spinae muscle (ESM) size has been reported as a predictor of prognosis in patients
with some respiratory diseases. This study aimed to assess the association of ESM size on …

Objectives Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by reduced muscle mass and function. It
is well-recognized as a complication in chronic diseases such as chronic obstructive …

Background Despite the associations of both preoperative sarcopenia and physical
performance with post‐operative mortality in non‐small‐cell lung cancer (NSCLC), there …

Rationale The pathophysiology of interstitial lung disease (ILD) impacts body composition,
whereby ILD severity is linked to lower lean mass. Objectives To determine i) if pectoralis …

Body composition and muscle strength are emerging aspects in idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis (IPF) clinical assessment. We aimed to study the relationships of handgrip strength …

Background Lower body mass index (BMI) and weight loss have been associated with
worse outcomes in some studies in patients with pulmonary fibrosis. We analyzed outcomes …