The Long-Term Effect of COVID-19 Infection on Body Composition
Ornina Atieh,
Jared C. Durieux,
Jhony Baissary
et al.
Abstract:Background: The effect of COVID-19 infection, versus the indirect effect of the pandemic on body composition remains unclear. This study investigates long-term changes in body composition in COVID–19 survivors compared to a contemporary control group.
Method: This is a prospective study involving adults who had a pre-pandemic whole-body DXA scan (DXA#1) performed between 2017 and 2019. Participants were asked to return for a repeat whole-body DXA scan (DXA#2) after the pandemic. Detailed data were collected in… Show more
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