Falls are caused by a combination of factors, including loss of lower limb muscle strength
(LMS), and associated with declined performance status (PS). Age-related sarcopenia is …

Aim Falling is known to be associated with cognitive function. We evaluated the relationship
between muscle function and falls in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). Methods We …

Sarcopenia is a common complication in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD); however,
the progression of sarcopenia over the course of CLD is unclear. The present study …

Background Improved survival with chronic liver disease (CLD) and increased incidence in
the older has led to a rapidly expanding population which faces similar “geriatric syndromes” …

This study investigated whether the progression of liver fibrosis affects the prevalence of
sarcopenia and incidence of decreased gait speed in older patients with chronic liver …

Sarcopenia is associated with reduced quality of life and increased mortality in patients with
end stage liver disease (ESLD). Historically, sarcopenia identification in ESLD utilised L3 …

Background Sarcopenia is a prognostic factor for patients with liver cirrhosis and
hepatocellular carcinoma, and it affects the onset of hepatic encephalopathy. Therefore, the …

Background Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is considered a risk factor for falls in
patients with liver cirrhosis. However, MHE is prevalent in patients with muscle alterations …

Objectives The progression of chronic liver disease is associated with metabolic alterations
that compromise the patient's body composition and physical function. Muscle wasting often …

Aim This study aimed to identify the relationship between loss of skeletal muscle mass and
clinical factors such as osteoporosis in patients with chronic liver disease. Methods The …