| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5872096 | Clinical Nutrition | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Muscle quality is reduced in cancer patients. The degree of impairment of lower limb muscle mass, quality and function and the impact on quality of life varies with weight-loss and sex.
Keywords
HGDC–reactive proteinSHBGMAMCDoFKPSCFTCSAdegrees of freedomSexual dimorphismCancerbody mass indexBMIMuscle strengthTotal testosteronecalculated free testosteronemid-arm muscle circumferencecross-sectional areaKarnofsky performance scorefollicle stimulating hormonesex hormone binding globulinluteinising hormoneFSHCRPWeight-lossCachexiahealthy controlMuscle quality
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Authors
Nathan A. Stephens, Calum Gray, Alisdair J. MacDonald, Benjamin H. Tan, Iain J. Gallagher, Richard J.E. Skipworth, James A. Ross, Kenneth C.H. Fearon, Carolyn A. Greig,