Sarcopenia, myopenia and phase angle in cancer: a cut-off for tailored optimum nutrition intervention?
2020; Elsevier BV; Volume: 40; Linguagem: Inglês
10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.09.471
ISSN2405-4577
AutoresPedro Miguel Neves, Maria de Fátima de Pina, Isabel Diegues, C. Raimundo, Pedro Marques‐Vidal, Paula Ravasco,
Tópico(s)Therapeutic Uses of Natural Elements
ResumoRationale: Poor nutritional status in cancer is mainly manifested by severe muscle depletion, that may happen at any treatment' stage(curative,adjuvant,palliative), independently of weight. Sarcopenia/myopenia detrimentally impact clinical outcomes; studies suggest a role of phase angle for undernutrition diagnosis.
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