Objective To identify the prevalence of obesity, sarcopenia, sarcopenic obesity in end-stage
knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients and analyze influences of obesity and sarcopenia in the …

Objective: The maximum phonation time (MPT) is used to assess simple respiratory
functions and can be performed anywhere without special instruments. We investigated the …

Several studies have established the advantage of using anthropometric measurements as
indicators of sarcopenia. Nevertheless, no study has explored the association between …

Sarcopenia is an emerging issue, but there is no universal consensus regarding its
screening and diagnosis, especially regarding the influence of the Asian Working Group for …

Background Sarcopenia is common in older adults worldwide, but its prevalence varies
widely owing to differences in diagnostic criteria, population sampled, and care setting. We …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of posterior occlusal support of natural
teeth and artificial teeth on oral functions and standing motion. Patients who had been …

Background In Japan, the number of older adults requiring long-term care insurance (LTCI)
is increasing and the cost is becoming a social problem. In these fields, the role of geriatric …

Background and Objectives: Although the importance of sarcopenia control has been
suggested, there are no minimal detectable change (MDC) studies of older adults with …

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia and frailty may develop at varying rates depending on the
metabolic, structural, and functional changes in the muscle structure after stroke …

Aim Sarcopenia has been associated with a decrease in masseter muscle (MM) thickness in
high-risk older populations. However, the relationship to sarcopenia and determinants of …