Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), an incurable lung disease of unknown cause, often
presents with losses of skeletal muscle mass. IPF requires comprehensive care, but it has …

Background Sarcopenia can contribute to negative outcomes in patients with various lung
diseases. However, whether sarcopenia affects prognosis in patients with idiopathic …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive disease associated with high mortality.
Low muscle mass, frailty and sarcopenia lead to functional impairment that negatively …

Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive disease often accompanied
by skeletal muscle wasting. We investigated whether skeletal muscle mass and muscle …

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 Sarcopenia, defined using abdominal computed tomography (CT), has been
used as a prognostic marker for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However …

Background Skeletal muscle atrophy, a common complication of idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis (IPF), and its presence upon diagnosis can indicate a poor prognosis. Patients with …

Computed tomography (CT) assessment of the cross-sectional area of the erector spinae
muscles (ESMCSA) can be used to evaluate sarcopenia and cachexia in patients with lung …

Objective: The aims of the present study were to evaluate pectoralis muscle strength located
on the chest wall and to investigate the relationship of spirometric measurements and …

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