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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Mi-Hyun Kim, Mi-Kyeong Choi, Yun-Jung Bae
Summary: This study investigated the association between protein intake and grip strength in the South Korean population. It found that women with low grip strength had lower total and animal protein intake, as well as protein intake from legumes, fish, and shellfish, compared to those with normal grip strength. Adequate protein intake above the estimated average requirement and protein intake from legumes should be encouraged to prevent low grip strength, especially in elderly women.
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Engineering, Environmental
Lvfen Gu, Shuixin Yu, Li Kong, Qunan Wang, Sufang Wang, Menglong Geng, Guimei Chen, Dongmei Zhang, Hongjuan Cao, Fangbiao Tao, Kaiyong Liu
Summary: Emerging studies have found a link between environmental contaminants and decreased handgrip strength, but no research has investigated the relationship between exposure to environmental antibiotics and grip strength. This study examined the relationship between urinary antibiotic burden and grip strength among elderly individuals in China. The results showed that antibiotics were mainly associated with low grip strength and that there were gender and age disparities in this association.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Yun-Jung Bae, Xiang-Shun Cui, Seung-Ho Shin
Summary: This study investigated the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid intake and sarcopenia in elderly Koreans. The results showed that elderly females with inadequate intake of EPA and DHA had lower grip strength and lower protein intake compared to those with adequate intake. Sufficient intake of EPA and DHA was found to be crucial in mitigating a reduction in grip strength and improving nutrient intake quality among elderly females.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Wonjeong Jeong, Jong Youn Moon, Jae-Hyun Kim
Summary: This study examined the association between absolute and relative hand grip strength (HGS) and the risk of all-cause mortality among middle-aged and old-aged people in South Korea. The findings showed that both absolute and relative HGS were inversely associated with the risk of all-cause mortality, indicating that higher HGS is associated with a lower risk of mortality.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Shunming Zhang, Yeqing Gu, Sabina Rayamajhi, Amrish Thapa, Ge Meng, Qing Zhang, Li Liu, Hongmei Wu, Tingjing Zhang, Xuena Wang, Jun Dong, Xiaoxi Zheng, Zhixia Cao, Xu Zhang, Xinrong Dong, Shaomei Sun, Xing Wang, Ming Zhou, Qiyu Jia, Kun Song, Jian Huang, Junsheng Huo, Bing Zhang, Gangqiang Ding, Lu Qi, Kaijun Niu
Summary: Higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with faster decline in grip strength among middle-aged and older Chinese adults.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jung Hae Yun, Dong Gyu Lee
Summary: Aging leads to muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration in skeletal muscle, particularly in the multifidus muscle which plays a role in stabilizing the lumbar spine. Quantitative assessment of the multifidus muscle can be beneficial for treatment strategies and reducing complications in the elderly. This study measured the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the multifidus muscle and the functional CSA (fCSA) by excluding fat infiltration area. The CSA to fCSA ratio showed a significant correlation with functional disability measurements, suggesting that age-related changes contribute more to muscle fatty infiltration than disc degeneration. Grip strength showed a stronger relationship with multifidus muscle quality than other measures of functional disability.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Caijun Zhao, Kai Way Li, Cannan Yi
Summary: This study assessed the impact of different work gloves on grip strength, carrying strength, and lifting strength, finding that wearing gloves significantly reduced grip strength, with variations depending on gender and grip span. Cotton gloves decreased one-handed carrying strength for female participants, while cut-resistant gloves provided an advantage in carrying strength, and the effects of gloves on lifting strength were insignificant.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Kyujin Lee, Ji Young Lee, Yong Hwan Kim
Summary: The study reveals a connection between grip strength, muscle mass, and bone health in elderly women. Low grip strength and muscle mass are associated with increased prevalence of osteoporosis and osteopenia in this population.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Jaroslaw Olech, Grzegorz Konieczny, Lukasz Tomczyk, Piotr Morasiewicz
Summary: There is no consensus on the required period of cast immobilization in distal radius fractures in elderly patients. Results showed that patients with 6-week cast immobilization had higher muscle strength and wrist flexion range compared to those with 4-week immobilization. Despite treatment, both groups did not achieve symmetry in muscle strength or range of motion.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Chisato Fujisawa, Hiroyuki Umegaki, Taiki Sugimoto, Satoshi Samizo, Chi Hsien Huang, Haruki Fujisawa, Yoshihisa Sugimura, Masafumi Kuzuya, Kenji Toba, Takashi Sakurai
Summary: The study found that mild hyponatremia is associated with reduced skeletal muscle mass, impaired physical function, and depressive mood in the elderly.
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
C. -y. Chang, M. -h. Lin, C. -c. Kuo, C. -h. Lu, D. -m. Wu, M. -k. Tsai, N. -f. Chu
Summary: The study found that elderly individuals with normal grip strength had higher serum albumin levels and lower urine protein/creatinine ratios. Grip strength was positively correlated with serum albumin and urine creatinine levels. Proper dietary nutritional intake and maintaining renal function are important factors in preventing frailty among the elderly population in Taiwan.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Yaning Cai, Li Liu, Junyi Wang, Yang Gao, Zhaoyan Guo, Zhiguang Ping
Summary: The study based on the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) cohort showed an inverse linear association between grip strength and all-cause mortality, with low grip strength in the first and second quintile being a strong predictor of all-cause mortality.
AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Olga-Cecilia Vargas-Pinilla, Eliana-Isabel Rodriguez-Grande
Summary: The study aimed to determine the reproducibility and level of agreement between handgrip dynamometry measurements in different positions. Results showed nearly perfect reproducibility in all positions, indicating that reliable results can be obtained as long as the standardization process is followed.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rayne de Almeida Marques, Vanusa Felicio de Souza, Thaina Cezini do Rosario, Maria Rita Pereira da Silva Garcia, Taisa Sabrina Silva Pereira, Jose Luiz Marques-Rocha, Valdete Regina Guandalini
Summary: This study analyzed the agreement between maximum and mean handgrip strength (HGS) measurements in identifying probable sarcopenia in cancer patients. The results showed a satisfactory agreement between maximum and mean HGS values, but individuals with probable sarcopenia were better identified through mean values.
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Nutrition & Dietetics
Galya Bigman, Alice S. Ryan
Summary: The study found that adherence to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is associated with a lower risk of low grip strength in U.S. adults, particularly with adequate intake of proteins, whole grains, greens and beans, vegetables, and whole fruits.
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Environmental Sciences
Mi-Ji Kim, Yeoju Jeong, Yeun-Soon Choi, Ae-Rim Seo, Yeongmi Ha, Minjeong Seo, Ki-Soo Park
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
Mi-Ji Kim, Byeong-Hun Kang, Soo-Hyun Park, Bokyoung Kim, Gyeong-Ye Lee, Young-Mi Seo, Ki-Soo Park, Jun-Il Yoo
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Eung Joo Park, Hokyou Lee, Hyeon Chang Kim, Seung Soo Sheen, Sang Baek Koh, Ki Soo Park, Nam Han Cho, Cheol-Min Lee, Dae Ryong Kang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Ae-Rim Seo, Ki-Soo Park
Summary: This study suggests that promoting healthy behaviors should take into account individual characteristics, accessibility to local exercise facilities, and residential area characteristics. Findings revealed that among men, the unemployed, those aged 40-50, living in rural areas, and experiencing stress had lower levels of healthy behavior practices. For women living in areas with smaller populations, their healthy behavior practices were below average. Both men and women with below-average healthy behavior practices reported limited access to exercise facilities and fair or poor self-rated health statuses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Ae-Rim Seo, Bo-Kyoung Kim, Ki-Soo Park
Summary: This study evaluated the psychometric properties of the Korean-translated patient assessment of chronic illness care (PACIC) in patients with ESRD, and found that PACIC score was associated with the health behaviors and outcomes of patients.