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Merle B, Cottard M, Sornay-Rendu E, Szulc P, Chapurlat R. Spondyloarthritis and Sarcopenia: Prevalence of Probable Sarcopenia and its Impact on Disease Burden: The Saspar Study. Calcif Tissue Int 2023; 112:647-655. [PMID: 36944706 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-023-01074-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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To evaluate the prevalence of probable, confirmed, and severe sarcopenia in spondyloarthritis (SpA), according to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People 2019 (EWGSOP2) definition. A total of 103 patients (51% women) with SpA, mean age 47.1 ± 13.7 years, were included and compared to 103 age- and sex-matched controls. Grip strength was measured by dynamometry. Body composition was assessed by whole-body densitometry. In SpA patients gait speed was measured by the 4-m-distance walk test and quality of life was evaluated with a specific health-related questionnaire for sarcopenia (SaRQoL®). Twenty-two SpA patients (21%) versus 7 controls (7%) had a low grip strength, i.e., probable sarcopenia (p < 0.01), 15 SpA (15%) patients and 7 controls (7%) had low Skeletal Muscle mass Index (SMI) (ns), respectively, and 5 and 2% of SpA patients and controls had low grip strength and low SMI, i.e., confirmed sarcopenia (ns). All the sarcopenic SpA patients had a low gait speed, i.e., severe sarcopenia. Finally, probable sarcopenic SpA patients had significantly higher C-Reactive Protein (CRP, p < 0.001) and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI score, p < 0.01), lower gait speed (p < 0.001), and SarQoL® score (p < 0.001) than SpA patients with normal grip strength. According to EWGSOP2 definition, the prevalence of probable sarcopenia was significantly higher in SpA patients compared to controls. Probable sarcopenia was associated with higher inflammation and disease activity, impaired muscle performance, and quality of life. These results suggest that muscle strength may be a salient hallmark in SpA.
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- Blandine Merle
- INSERM UMR 1033-Université de Lyon, 5 Place d'Arsonval, 69437, Lyon, France.
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- Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 5 Place d'Arsonval, 69437, Lyon, France
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- INSERM UMR 1033-Université de Lyon, 5 Place d'Arsonval, 69437, Lyon, France
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- INSERM UMR 1033-Université de Lyon, 5 Place d'Arsonval, 69437, Lyon, France
- Service de Rhumatologie, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 5 Place d'Arsonval, 69437, Lyon, France
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Granic A, Cooper R, Dodds RM, Hillman SJ, Sayer AA, Robinson SM. Milk intake across adulthood and muscle strength decline from mid- to late life: the MRC National Survey of Health and Development. Br J Nutr 2023; 129:820-31. [PMID: 35795912 DOI: 10.1017/S0007114522001799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Milk is a source of several nutrients which may be beneficial for skeletal muscle. Evidence that links lower milk intake with declines in muscle strength from midlife to old age is lacking. We used data from the Medical Research Council National Survey of Health and Development to test sex-specific associations between milk consumption from age 36 to 60-64 years, low grip strength (GS) or probable sarcopenia, and GS decline from age 53 to 69 years. We included 1340 men and 1383 women with at least one measure of both milk intake and GS. Milk intake was recorded in 5-d food diaries (aged 36, 43, 53 and 60-64 years), and grand mean of total, reduced-fat and full-fat milk each categorised in thirds (T1 (lowest) to T3 (highest), g/d). GS was assessed at ages 53, 60-64, and 69 years, and probable sarcopenia classified at the age of 69 years. We employed logistic regression to examine the odds of probable sarcopenia and multilevel models to investigate decline in GS in relation to milk intake thirds. Compared with T1, only T2 (58·76-145·25 g/d) of reduced-fat milk was associated with lower odds of sex-specific low GS at the age of 69 years (OR (95 % CI): 0·59 (0·37, 0·94), P = 0·03). In multilevel models, only T3 of total milk (≥ 237·52 g/d) was associated with stronger GS in midlife in men (β (95 % CI) = 1·82 (0·18, 3·45) kg, P = 0·03) compared with T1 (≤ 152·0 g/d), but not with GS decline over time. A higher milk intake across adulthood may promote muscle strength in midlife in men. Its role in muscle health in late life needs further examination.
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Soysal P, Heybeli C, Koc Okudur S, Caliskan Bozyel E, Smith L, Kazancioglu R. Prevalence and co-incidence of geriatric syndromes according to glomerular filtration rate in older patients. Int Urol Nephrol 2023; 55:469-476. [PMID: 36030356 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-022-03356-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Geriatric syndromes are complex clinical manifestations and significant causes of mortality and morbidity. This study was aimed to determine the frequency and co-incidence of geriatric syndromes in older patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). METHODS Older patients were included in this cross-sectional retrospective study. All patients were questioned in terms of geriatric syndromes including dementia, polypharmacy, malnutrition, frailty, probable sarcopenia, urinary incontinence, falls, fear of falling, depression, insomnia, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Geriatric syndromes were evaluated according to Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) ≥ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2, 30-59 ml/min/1.73 m2 and < 30 ml/min/1.73 m2. RESULTS Of the 1320 patients included, the mean age was 79.6 ± 7.8 and 929 (70%) were female. GFR groups ≥ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2, 30-59 ml/min/1.73 m2, and < 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 comprised of 55%, 38%, and 7% patients, respectively. The rate of ≥ 3 syndromes in the same person was 66.4% in the group with GFR ≥ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2. After age and sex adjusted; it was observed that frailty was 2.5 times, probable sarcopenia 2.4 times, and malnutrition 2.7 times more in those with GFR 30-59 ml/min/1.73 m2 compared to those with GFR ≥ 60 ml/min/1.73 m2 (p < 0.05). Dementia 1.4, frailty 1.55, polypharmacy 2.0, and urinary incontinence were 1.6 times more common in those with a GFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m2 (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Each of the geriatric syndromes and their co-incidence are high in older CKD patients. Geriatricians and nephrologists should be aware of geriatric syndromes in older CKD patients, and they should cooperate for the management of these patients.
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- Pinar Soysal
- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Division of Nephrology, Muş State Hospital, Muş, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Manisa State Hospital, Manisa, Turkey
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Centre for Health Performance and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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- Division of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Vidal-Cuellar CL, Mas G, Ayamamani-Torres P, Yazawa T, Rosas-Carrasco O, Tello T. Identification of Probable sarcopenia based on SARC-F and SARC-CalF in older adults from a low-resource setting. J Frailty Sarcopenia Falls 2022; 7:222-230. [PMID: 36531511 PMCID: PMC9729752 DOI: 10.22540/jfsf-07-222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the frequency of probable sarcopenia and to compare the performance of SARC-F and SARC-CalF for detecting this condition in outpatient older adults from a low-resource setting. METHODS We conducted a retrospective, cross-sectional study in outpatient older adults aged ≥60 years attending a hospital in Peru, between August 2019 and February 2020. Probable sarcopenia was defined as low handgrip strength (<27 kg in men and <16 in women). We used SARC-F and SARC-CalF with their standard cut-off points (≥4 and ≥11, respectively). Low calf circumference was defined as ≤33 cm in women and ≤34 cm in men. We performed sensitivity and specificity analyses. RESULTS We included 206 older adults, 102 (49.5%) aged ≥75 years old and 140 (67.9%) females. Probable sarcopenia was present in 36.40% of the participants. SARC-F ≥4 was observed in 29.61% and SARC-CalF ≥11 in 41.26% of the population. SARC-F≥4 showed 41.33% sensitivity and 77.10% specificity, whereas SARC-Calf ≥11 had 50.67% sensitivity and 64.12% specificity. CONCLUSION We found that one out of three of the population had probable sarcopenia. SARC-Calf showed superior but still low sensitivity than SARC-F, while both had moderate specificity and thus may be useful for ruling out the disease in clinical practice.
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- Claudia L. Vidal-Cuellar
- Gerontology Institute, Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru
- School of Medicine, Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru
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- Gerontology Institute, Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru
- School of Medicine, Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru
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- School of Medicine, Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru
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- Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de Mexico, Health Department, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Gerontology Institute, Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru
- School of Medicine, Cayetano Heredia University, Lima, Peru
- Cayetano Heredia Hospital, Lima, Peru
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Erbas Sacar D, Kılıc C, Oren MM, Erdogan T, Ozkok S, Ozer Aydın C, Catikkas NM, Karan MA, Bahat G. Probable sarcopenia: associations with common geriatric syndromes and comorbidities in Turkish geriatric patients from a university hospital. Eur Geriatr Med 2022; 13:1299-1308. [PMID: 36029439 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-022-00691-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2022] [Accepted: 08/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE EWGSOP2 defines "probable sarcopenia" as the presence of low muscle strength without non-muscle causes. The associations of probable sarcopenia have been studied in few reports to date, and our intention in this study is to identify associations of probable sarcopenia with common geriatric syndromes in a sample of older adults who attended the geriatric outpatient clinic of Istanbul University Hospital. METHODS The present study was designed as a retrospective cross-sectional study. We performed a comprehensive geriatric assessment to the participants. Univariate analyses were performed to determine relationship of probable sarcopenia with age, sex, common geriatric syndromes, i.e., frailty, falls, polypharmacy, malnutrition, and comorbidities, i.e., diabetes mellitus, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), congestive heart failure (CHF), depression, osteoporosis, and the variables found to be significant were included in logistic regression analyses. The results are presented as an odds ratio (OR), with a 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS Included in the study were 456 participants with a mean age of 74.6 ± 6.6 years, of which 71.1% were female. Probable sarcopenia was identified in 12.7% (n = 58) of the sample. A multivariate analysis was carried out, the factors associated with probable sarcopenia were identified as male sex (OR 0.269, 95% CI 0.142-0.510), frailty (OR 4.265, 95% CI 2.200-8.267) and chronic kidney disease (OR 3.084, 95% CI 1.105-8.608). CONCLUSION Probable sarcopenia was more significantly associated with frailty than with other geriatric syndromes, signifying its importance as a marker for frailty. The study further identified chronic renal failure as a factor significantly associated with probable sarcopenia among the variety of studied diseases that frequently accompany aging.
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- Duygu Erbas Sacar
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul Capa, 34390, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul Capa, 34390, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul Capa, 34390, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul Capa, 34390, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul Capa, 34390, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul Capa, 34390, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul Capa, 34390, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Istanbul Medical School, Istanbul University, Topkapı Mahallesi, Turgut Özal Street No: 118, 34093 Fatih/İstanbul Capa, 34390, Istanbul, Turkey
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Esmaeily Z, Daei S, Rezaei M, Eyvazkhani A, Tajary Z, Dara MM, Motlagh ARD. Association between dietary inflammatory potential and the probable sarcopenia among community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:834. [PMID: 36329402 PMCID: PMC9635195 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03525-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Unlike the numerous studies concerning the role of dietary inflammatory potential in chronic diseases, limited studies focused on the association of dietary inflammatory potential with handgrip strength (HGS) and probable sarcopenia (PS). This study tends to explore the association between dietary inflammatory potential and PS among older adults in Tehran. METHODS The cross-sectional study was conducted between May and October 2019 on 201 randomly selected older adults in Tehran, Iran. A validated food frequency questionnaire was utilized for recording dietary intake. Dietary habits were evaluated through Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and Empirical Dietary Inflammatory Index (EDII). PS assessment was done by HGS estimation. Statistical evaluation included descriptive analyses, logistic, and linear regression. RESULTS Those probably suffering from sarcopenia were older than healthy ones (p < 0.0001) and had significantly higher DII scores (p = 0.05) but not EDII (p = 0.85). Besides, PS subjects had a lower intake of anti-inflammatory nutrients. The odds of PS were doubled in people on the top tertile of DII (OR = 2.49, 95% (CI) = 1.11-5.58) and second tertile of EDII (OR = 2.29, 95% (CI) = 1.03-5.07) relative to bottom tertiles after adjusting for confounders. The relationships between index scores and HGS were simply significant in the adjusted model of EDII and HGS (B = -0.49, p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Conclusively, participants adhering to a pro-inflammatory diet had more likelihood of PS. Findings are in line with current recommendations to reduce unhealthy foods with more inflammatory potential. These findings warrant confirmation in high-quality interventional studies.
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- Zahra Esmaeily
- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411463.50000 0001 0706 2472Department of Nutrition, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Department of Community Nutrition, School of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tsekoura M, Billis E, Matzaroglou C, Tsepis E, Gliatis J. Prevalence of probable sarcopenia in community-dwelling older Greek people. J Frailty Sarcopenia Falls 2021; 6:204-208. [PMID: 34950810 PMCID: PMC8649860 DOI: 10.22540/jfsf-06-204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence rate of probable sarcopenia and to determine the factors associated with it in older people living in Western Greece. Methods: Probable sarcopenia was estimated based on cut-off values for handgrip strength (HGS) as recommended by EWGSOP2. Information about socio-demographic, chronic diseases, fear of falls and lifestyle of the participants were also collected. HGS was assessed using a SAEHAN dynamometer. Calf circumference was assessed with inelastic tape. A logistic regression analysis was performed in order to determine associated risk factors. Results: The sample comprised 402 participants (292 women;110 men), with a mean age of 71.51±7.63 years. Overall, 25.4% of the elderly participants were diagnosed with probable sarcopenia (men:36.4%; women:21.2%). The findings of this study demonstrated that probable sarcopenia was positively associated with age (OR=0.14, 95% CI=0.008 to 0.200), gender (OR=-0.6, 95% CI=-0.700 to -0.530), Body mass Index (OR=0.01, 95% CI=-0.030 to -0.005), Skeletal muscle mass index (OR=0.05, 95% CI=0.030 to 0.080), calf circumference (OR=0.02, 95% CI=0.007 to 0.040), and comorbidities (OR=0.04, 95% CI=0.030 to 0.080). Conclusion: There was a 25.4% prevalence of probable sarcopenia in Greek elderly. The results highlight the importance of the detection of HGS and probable sarcopenia in older people in order to develop effective strategies of prevention and intervention of sarcopenia.
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- Maria Tsekoura
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Patras, Aigio, Greece
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- Department of Medicine, School of Health Studies, University of Patras, Rio, Greece
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Cavusoglu C, Tahtaci G, Dogrul RT, Ileri I, Yildirim F, Candemir B, Kizilarslanoglu MC, Uner A, Goker B. Predictive ability of the G8 screening test to determine probable sarcopenia and abnormal comprehensive geriatric assessment in older patients with solid malignancies. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:574. [PMID: 34666690 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02544-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background Pre-treatment evaluation for sarcopenia is recommended in cancer patients. New screening tests that are less time-consuming and can identify patients who will potentially benefit from geriatric assessment are being developed; the G8 geriatric screening test is one such example. We aimed to investigate whether the G8 screening test can detect probable sarcopenia and is valid and reliable compared to a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in Turkish older adults with solid cancers. Methods We included solid cancer patients referred to a single center. Probable sarcopenia and abnormal CGA were defined as low handgrip strength. Cut-offs for handgrip strength in the Turkish population have been previously determined to be 32 kg for males and 22 kg for females and impairment in at least one of the CGA tests, respectively. The CGA tests comprised KATZ Basic Activities of Daily Living Scale Lawton–Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, Mini-Mental-State Examination Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale-15, and Mini-Nutritional Assessment Short Form. Receiver operating characteristic curve analyses evaluated the test’s predictive ability. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliabilities were assessed. Results The median age of the 76 patients included was 72 (65–91) years. There was a moderate correlation between handgrip strength and the G8 test total score. The sensitivity and specificity of the G8 test to detect probable sarcopenia alone (cut off score = 12.5) were 50 and 92%, respectively (AUC: 0.747; p < 0.001); to determine abnormal CGA plus probable sarcopenia (cut off score = 13) were 93.33 and 86.89%, respectively (AUC: 0.939; p < 0.001); and to detect abnormal CGA alone (cut off score = 14) were 79.63 and 95.45%, respectively (AUC: 0.893; p < 0.001). The G8 test results agreed with those of CGA (κ = 0.638; p < 0.001). Both inter- and intra-rater assessments of G8 scores revealed a strong agreement (Interclass correlation coefficient = 0.979, p < 0.001 and ρ = 0.994, p < 0.001, respectively). Conclusions The Turkish version of the G8 test is a good screening tool to detect probable sarcopenia alone and in conjunction with abnormal CGA in older patients with solid malignancies. The G8 screening tool may thus be useful in detecting probable sarcopenia in Turkish older adults with solid cancers.
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Ramirez E, Salas R, Bouzas C, Pastor R, Tur JA. Comparison between Original and Reviewed Consensus of European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People: A Probabilistic Cross-Sectional Survey among Community-Dwelling Older People. Gerontology 2021; 68:869-876. [PMID: 34592734 DOI: 10.1159/000519304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) published a consensus on sarcopenia in 2010 and updated it in 2019 (EWGSOP2) which included the use of specific cut-off points. The aim was to assess how much prevalence of sarcopenia differed between EWGSOP2 and EWGSOP, as well as the use of specific cut-off points to assess differences in presarcopenia versus probable sarcopenia. METHODS Observational, transversal, and comparative study (n = 1,283 older adults; 57% women). Anthropometrics and handgrip strength were measured, and appendicular skeletal muscle mass equation was defined. Conceptual and methodological definitions of EWGSOP and EWGSOP2 consensus were applied to calculate prevalence of presarcopenia, probable sarcopenia, and sarcopenia. RESULTS Using cut-off points recommended for European population, prevalence of sarcopenia with EWGSOP2 was lower (-6.6%; p < 0.001) than EWGSOP. The prevalence of probable sarcopenia (EWGSOP2) was higher (+7.8%; p < 0.001) than EWGSOP presarcopenia. The agreement between EGWGSOP and EWGSOP2 was moderated (K = 0.45; IC = 0.40-0.51). Using specific-population cut-off points for muscle strength and appendicular muscle mass, the prevalence of probable sarcopenia with EWGSOP2 was higher (46.5%; p < 0.001) than EWGSOP (1.8%). The agreement between EGWGSOP and EWGSOP2 was moderated (K = 0.48; IC = 0.42-0.52). CONCLUSION The new EWGSOP2 consensus underestimates the prevalence of sarcopenia, compared with EWGSOP using conventional cut-off points. The prevalence of presarcopenia with EWGSOP (low muscle mass) was lower than probable sarcopenia (low muscle strength) with the new EWGSOP2. In both cases, agreements between EWGSOP2 and EWGSOP were moderated. Discrepancies between the original and new consensus have implications on the primary health setting for identifying old and new cases for prevention and treatment.
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- Erik Ramirez
- Body Composition Lab, Faculty of Public Health and Nutrition, Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, Mexico
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- Population Nutrition Laboratory, Faculty of Public Health and Nutrition, Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico
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- CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain.,Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of Balearic Islands-IUNICS, & IDISBA, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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- Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of Balearic Islands-IUNICS, & IDISBA, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.,Department of Human Nutrition & Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Catholic University of Avila, Avila, Spain
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- CIBER Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN), Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII), Madrid, Spain.,Research Group on Community Nutrition & Oxidative Stress, University of Balearic Islands-IUNICS, & IDISBA, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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Esmaeily Z, Tajary Z, Daei S, Rezaei M, Eyvazkhani A, Dorosty Motlagh AR, Palmowski A. Association between Healthy Eating Index-2015 scores and probable sarcopenia in community-dwelling Iranian older adults: a cross-sectional study. J Nutr Sci 2021; 10:e20. [PMID: 33996033 DOI: 10.1017/jns.2021.12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Sarcopenia is associated with frailty and disability in older adults. Adherence to current dietary guidelines in addition to physical activity could prevent muscle wasting and weakness. The Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI) is a tool to assess diet quality. We aimed to investigate the association between HEI scores and probable sarcopenia (PS) among older adults in Tehran. 201 randomly selected older adults were included in this cross-sectional study between May and October 2019 in Tehran, Iran. A previously validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire was used to estimate HEI scores and dietary intake. Handgrip strength (HGS) was measured to evaluate the PS. Statistical evaluation included descriptive analysis, logistic and linear regression. Those probably suffering from sarcopenia had significantly lower HEI scores (P=0⋅02). After adjusting for confounders, HEI scores and HGS were still significantly associated (adjusted R2=0⋅56, slope β=0⋅03, P=0⋅09). Older adults with a low PS had a higher ratio of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated to saturated fatty acids (P= 0⋅06) and ingested less added sugars and saturated fats (P=0⋅01 and P=0⋅02, respectively). Furthermore, consuming more total protein foods correlated positively with muscle strength (P=0⋅01, R=0⋅18). To sum up, HEI scores were associated with PS, measured by HGS, indicating that adhering to the HEI might improve muscle strength in aging individuals.
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Wearing J, Konings P, de Bie RA, Stokes M, de Bruin ED. Prevalence of probable sarcopenia in community-dwelling older Swiss people - a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2020; 20:307. [PMID: 32847545 PMCID: PMC7448475 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-020-01718-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People has recently defined new criteria for identifying "(probable) sarcopenia" (EWGSOP2). However, the prevalence of probable sarcopenia, defined by these guidelines, has not been determined extensively, especially in the oldest old. This study aims to determine the prevalence of probable sarcopenia in older, community-living people and its association with strength-related determinants. METHODS Handgrip strength and reported determinants (age, height, weight, osteoarthritis of hands, medications, fall history, physical activity, activities of daily living (ADL) and global cognitive function) were collected in a cross-sectional study of 219 community-living Swiss people (75 years and over). Probable sarcopenia was estimated based on cut-off values for handgrip strength as recommended by EWGSOP2. Spearman correlations, binary-regression analyses and contingency tables were used to explore relationships between variables. RESULTS The prevalence of probable sarcopenia in women (n = 137, age 84.1 ± 5.7 years) and men (n = 82, age 82.6 ± 5.2 years) was 26.3 and 28.0%, respectively. In women, probable sarcopenia correlated positively with age and falls (rs range 0.332-0.195, p < .05), and negatively with weight, cognition, physical activity, using stairs regularly, participating in sports activities and ADL performance (rs range = - 0.141 - -0.409, p < .05). The only significant predictor of probable sarcopenia at the multivariate level was ADL performance (Wald(1) = 5.51, p = .019). In men, probable sarcopenia was positively correlated with age (rs = 0.33, p < .05) and negatively with physical activity, participation in sports and ADL performance (rs range - 0.221 - - 0.353, p < .05). ADL performance and age (Wald(1) = 4.46, p = .035 and Wald(1) = 6.30, p = .012) were the only significant predictors at the multivariate level. Men and women with probable sarcopenia were 2.8 times more likely to be dependent in ADL than those without. CONCLUSION Probable sarcopenia affected one in every four community-living, oldest old people and was independently associated with impaired ADL performance in both sexes. This highlights the importance of detection of handgrip strength in this age group in clinical practice. Although prospective studies are required, independence in ADL might help to protect against probable sarcopenia.
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- Julia Wearing
- Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, 6211, LK, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Adullam Stiftung, Mittlere Strasse 15, 4056, Basel, Switzerland
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- Geriatrische Klinik St. Gallen, Rorschacher Strasse 94, 9000, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, School for Public Health and Primary Care, Maastricht University, Minderbroedersberg 4-6, 6211, LK, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Building 67, Highfield Campus, Southampton, SO17 1BJ, UK.,Centre for Sport, Exercise and Osteoarthritis Research Versus Arthritis, Nottingham, UK
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- Department of Health Sciences and Technology, Insitute of Human Movement Sciences and Sport (IBWS) ETH, ETH Zurich, HCP H 25.1, Leopold-Ruzicka-Weg 4, 8093, Zürich, Switzerland. .,Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Jones C, Chen KM, Weeks B, Qi M, Moyle W. Healthy Beat Acupunch exercise program: Validation and feasibility study for older adults with reduced physical capacity or probable sarcopenia. Explore (NY) 2020; 17:498-504. [PMID: 32527686 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2020.05.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This research aims to validate the Healthy Beat Acupunch (HBA) exercise program, determine the feasibility of the HBA exercise program protocol and gain an understanding of the effects on well-being for older adults with sarcopenia. Design, Setting & Intervention: Validation of the HBA exercise program was conducted using two rounds of Delphi communication among eight experts. A one-group, pre-post experimental study was conducted with 17 older adults with probable sarcopenia and/or low gait speed at an Australian retirement village. The HBA exercise program lasted 40 min per session, three sessions per week for four weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES Muscle mass, muscle strength, gait speed and health-related quality of life were assessed before and after the intervention. The HBA exercise program was evaluated via a questionnaire and individual interviews. RESULTS Experts validated the HBA exercise program and deemed it to be simple, safe, suitable and helpful for practice by older adults with sarcopenia. Participants enjoyed the HBA exercise program, planned to continue and would recommend to friends. Frequency, duration and size of the exercise class were appropriate, and they appreciated the trainer's support and directions when mastering the exercise motions. Improvement in participants' gait speed was found post-exercise intervention (p<.005). CONCLUSION The HBA exercise program is appropriate for practice by older adults, particularly those with reduced physical capacity and probable sarcopenia with possible benefits of improved gait speed. Future studies need to consider and overcome the limitations (i.e. study design, sample size) and challenge (participant recruitment) encountered in this research.
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- Cindy Jones
- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Australia, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Australia.
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- College of Nursing & Centre for Long-Term Care Research, Kaohsiung Medical University, Taiwan.
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- School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Australia, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Shandong University, China.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Australia, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Australia.
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