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Bioengineering
Recent findings from J. Tichet and co-authors highlight research in bioengineering
May 21st, 2008
According to recent research from Angers, France, "IntroductionA muscle mass normalized for height2 (MMI) or for body weight (SMI) below 2SD under the mean for a young population defines sarcopenia. This study aimed at setting the cutoffs and the prevalence of sarcopenia in the French elderly population." "Another objective was to compare the results obtained with SMI and MMI. Muscle mass was assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis in 782 healthy adults (<40 years) to determine skeletal mass index (SMI, muscle mass* 100/weight) and muscle mass index (MMI, muscle mass/height2). Prevalence was estimated in 888 middle aged (40-59 years) and 218 seniors (60-78...
Source: Fitness & Wellness Business Week (2008-05-21)
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