Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is rapidly becoming more accessible and popular
as a technique to monitor body composition, especially in athletic populations. Although …

The key role of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in the management of metabolic
bone diseases is well known. The role of DXA in the study of body composition and in the …

Background All proposed definitions of sarcopenia include the measurement of muscle
mass, but the techniques and threshold values used vary. Indeed, the literature does not …

The prevalence of obesity in the United States and the world has risen to
epidemic/pandemic proportions. This increase has occurred despite great efforts by …

Abstract Summary The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Capture the Fracture
Campaign aims to support implementation of Fracture Liaison Services (FLS) throughout the …

BACKGROUND: It is uncertain which simple measures of childhood obesity are best for
predicting future obesity-related health problems and the persistence of obesity into …

Reliable and valid body composition assessment is important in both clinical and research
settings. A multitude of methods and techniques for body composition measurement exist, all …

The aging process is associated with loss of muscle mass and strength and decline in
physical functioning. The term sarcopenia is primarily defined as low level of muscle mass …

Background Direct assessment of skeletal muscle mass in older adults is clinically
challenging. Relationships between lean mass and late-life outcomes have been …

Background: The prominent clinical feature of cachexia has traditionally been understood to
be weight loss; however, in recognition of the potential for divergent behavior of muscle and …