Examining the presence of sarcopenia in women with rheumatoid arthritis: Case-control study
Begum Akar,
Bilge Basakci Calik,
Elif Gur Kabul
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of sarcopenia, functional status, fear-avoidance behaviors, biopsychosocial status and quality of life in RA women with healthy controls.
Methods
25 RA women and 25 healthy women were included in the study. Definition of sarcopenia was assessed using parameters recommended by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia (EWGSOP): Bioimpedance analysis for muscle mass… Show more
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