Review
Cell Biology
Helio Jose Coelho-Junior, Riccardo Calvani, Matteo Tosato, Francesco Landi, Anna Picca, Emanuele Marzetti
Summary: The study found that a protein intake higher than the recommended dietary allowance is cross-sectionally associated with better physical performance and greater muscle strength in older adults. However, over time, a high consumption of proteins does not seem to prevent decline in physical function.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yanjie Zhang, Xiaolei Liu, Yongzhi Ma, Xinxing Li
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA), sedentary behavior, fruit and vegetable intake, and the risk of sarcopenia among older Chinese adults. The results showed that only 32.63% of the participants met the recommendations for MVPA, sedentary behavior, and fruit and vegetable intake, and meeting these recommendations was associated with a lower risk of sarcopenia.
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Yun Yi, Chun Wang, Yang Ding, JiangHua He, YuQing Lv, Ying Chang
Summary: This study investigated the impact of dietary components and physical activity on sarcopenia and MAFLD patients using the NHANES III data. The results showed that higher levels of physical activity and calorie intake reduced the likelihood of sarcopenia in MAFLD patients. Increasing physical activity improved the prognosis of sarcopenia patients, especially in older individuals.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Francesco Pegreffi, Alice Balestra, Orazio De Lucia, Lee Smith, Mario Barbagallo, Nicola Veronese
Summary: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the prevalence of sarcopenia in knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients compared to unaffected individuals. The findings showed a higher prevalence of sarcopenia in knee OA patients than in the control group, indicating an association between sarcopenia and knee OA.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ying Xu, Jia-wen Xu, Peng You, Bing-Long Wang, Chao Liu, Ching-Wen Chien, Tao-Hsin Tung
Summary: This study systematically evaluated the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with COVID-19 and found that sarcopenia is frequently observed in COVID-19 patients. The prevalence varies across different population settings. This study is useful for clinicians to increase awareness of identifying sarcopenia and developing interventions.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Liyuan Feng, Qianqian Gao, Kaiyan Hu, Mei Wu, Zhe Wang, Fei Chen, Fan Mei, Li Zhao, Bin Ma
Summary: This study investigated the global prevalence and risk factors of sarcopenia in patients with diabetes and found that sarcopenia was more common in patients with diabetes. Age, HbA1c, VFA, diabetic nephropathy, duration of diabetes, and hs-CRP were identified as potential risk factors.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2022)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
MoonKi Choi, Hayeon Kim, Juyeon Bae
Summary: This study found that nutritional interventions combined with resistance training did not have additional effects on body composition, muscle strength, or physical function, except for creatine which showed synergistic effects on muscle mass.
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Emanuelle C. S. Santiago, Anna K. C. Roriz, Lilian B. Ramos, Andrea J. F. Ferreira, Carolina C. Oliveira, Mansueto Gomes-Neto
Summary: Studies have shown that elderly individuals with sarcopenia consume significantly lower calories and nutrients compared to those without sarcopenia, including proteins, carbohydrates, saturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Further research is needed to determine the best interventions to improve calorie and nutrient intake in the aging population.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Pei-Yu Wu, Kun-Siang Huang, Kuei-Min Chen, Chia-Pei Chou, Yu-Kang Tu
Summary: The combination of exercise and nutrition has beneficial effects on muscle strength and physical performance in older adults with sarcopenia, significantly increasing handgrip strength and improving dynamic balance.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Fanny Petermann-Rocha, Viktoria Balntzi, Stuart R. Gray, Jose Lara, Frederick K. Ho, Jill P. Pell, Carlos Celis-Morales
Summary: The diagnosis and prevalence of sarcopenia vary considerably, and future studies should follow current guidelines to facilitate comparison of results across different studies and populations globally.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Tianjin Huang, Chen Li, Faxiu Chen, Dunan Xie, Chuhua Yang, Yuting Chen, Jintao Wang, Jiming Li, Fei Zheng
Summary: Osteosarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by the concurrent presence of sarcopenia and osteopenia/osteoporosis, which increases the risk of frailty, falls, fractures, hospitalization, and death. This study aimed to review the prevalence and risk factors of osteosarcopenia to provide important references for clinical work.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Xiaoyu Shu, Taiping Lin, Hui Wang, Yanli Zhao, Tingting Jiang, Xuchao Peng, Jirong Yue
Summary: There is no consensus on the prevalence and impact of sarcopenia in patients with end-stage renal disease undergoing dialysis. This review aimed to summarize the diagnostic criteria, prevalence, and impact of sarcopenia on mortality in these patients. The results showed that sarcopenia is highly prevalent in dialysis patients and is associated with increased mortality risk. Standardization of diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia is necessary, and further longitudinal studies are needed to investigate its prevalence and prognostic value in dialysis patients.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ewelina Akehurst, David Scott, Juan Pena Rodriguez, Carol Alonso Gonzalez, Jasmaine Murphy, Helen McCarthy, Sandor Dorgo, Alan Hayes
Summary: The study found that older adults attending HUR and conventional gyms had similar self-reported function and nutrition (but different protein intake levels). Inadequate physical activity was associated with decreased gait speed, while inadequate nutrition and low protein intake were associated with decreased lean mass.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jin-Zhi Zhang, Wei Shi, Min Zou, Qi-Shan Zeng, Yue Feng, Zhen-Yi Luo, Hua-Tian Gan
Summary: The prevalence of sarcopenia and its clinical predictors and impact vary among kidney transplant recipients. Different diagnostic criteria result in different prevalence rates. Age, gender, and body mass index are associated with the risk of sarcopenia.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2023)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Zhenzhen Li, Xiang Tong, Yao Ma, Ting Bao, Jirong Yue
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of depression among individuals with sarcopenia and found a correlation between sarcopenia and depression.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
W-Y Li, P. H. Chau, Y. Dai, A. F. Tiwari
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and negative effects of thoracic hyperkyphosis among Chinese community-dwelling elderly, showing that it is associated with impaired physical performance in terms of balance, gait, and cardiopulmonary function, highlighting the need for future interventions.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Wei-Ying Li, Yong Dai, Pui-Hing Chau, Paul S. F. Yip
Summary: The study analyzed 6872 COVID-19 patients in Wuchang district, Wuhan and found that raising public awareness, timely testing, and providing hospital services were associated with a decline in daily infection cases.
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
K. Duncanson, V Shrewsbury, T. Burrows, L. K. Chai, L. Ashton, R. Taylor, M. Gow, M. Ho, L. Ells, L. Stewart, S. Garnett, M. E. Jensen, P. Nowicka, R. Littlewood, A. Demaio, D. H. Coyle, J. L. Walker, C. E. Collins
Summary: The systematic review found that obesity interventions with a dietary component have a significant impact on reducing total energy intake, increasing fruit and/or vegetable intake, and decreasing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages in children and adolescents with overweight or obesity. Overall, these interventions have a positive effect on improving dietary habits.
JOURNAL OF HUMAN NUTRITION AND DIETETICS
(2021)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
X. X. Qian, P. H. Chau, C. W. Kwan, V. W. Q. Lou, A. Y. M. Leung, M. Ho, D. Y. T. Fong, I Chi
Summary: This study analyzed 10 years of data and found that behavioral risk factors have a significant impact on falls among older adults. It also found that functional status, alcohol drinking, and locomotion outdoors have the largest associations with falls risk.
JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Xing Xing Qian, Zi Chen, Daniel Y. T. Fong, Mandy Ho, Pui Hing Chau
Summary: Post-hospital falls are a significant health concern for older adults, with a high incidence rate. Previous falls, fractures, delirium, and neurological diseases are identified as the main risk factors. Future prevention strategies should focus on addressing these factors.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Zi Chen, Mandy Ho, Pui Hing Chau
Summary: This study found that handgrip strength asymmetry was associated with the future risk of neurodegenerative disorders among Chinese older adults. Public healthcare providers could consider examining HGS asymmetry along with the maximal HGS as a way to identify those at elevated risk of neurodegenerative disorders.
JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Zi Chen, Mandy Ho, Pui Hing Chau
Summary: This study aimed to assess the prevalence, incidence, and associated factors of possible sarcopenia in a nationwide representative sample of the community-dwelling older Chinese population. The prevalence of possible sarcopenia was found to be 46.0%, with a four-year incidence rate of 11.9 per 100 person-years. The risk of possible sarcopenia was found to be higher in individuals of advanced age and with depressive symptoms, while education and physical activity were associated with a lower risk. Early detection and intervention are crucial for preventing sarcopenia in this subclinical group.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hong-jie Yu, Mandy Ho, Xiangxiang Liu, Jundi Yang, Pui Hing Chau, Daniel Yee Tak Fong
Summary: The association between underweight and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), as well as the relationship between weight status and prediabetes, has not been systematically reviewed. This study found that overweight/obesity is associated with an increased risk of prediabetes/T2DM, while underweight is a protective factor against T2DM in non-Asians. The risk of T2DM in overweight/obese individuals varies with age, region, and assessment methods.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OBESITY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mandy Ho, Robert Smith, Pui-Hing Chau, Cheuk-Yan Chung, Susan M. Schembre, Daniel Y. T. Fong
Summary: This study aimed to develop and validate a Chinese version of the Weight-Related Eating Behavior Questionnaire (WREQ-C) for assessing dietary restraint, emotional eating, and external eating, demonstrating good reliability and validity for assessing the psychological aspects of eating behavior in Chinese adults.
Article
Nursing
Phoebe C. F. Chan, Christopher T. W. Tsang, Atalie C. Y. Tse, Clement C. H. Wong, Hei Nin Tang, Wing Yan Law, Chi Yan Lau, Tsz Ching Lit, Yuen Ching Ng, Mandy Ho
Summary: This study investigated the psychological well-being, stress coping strategies, and their relationships among healthcare students during the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings showed that healthcare students with lower academic confidence and lower self-rated peer and family relationship scores had poorer psychological well-being. Nursing students reported the lowest psychological well-being and the highest levels of adopting avoidant coping strategies.
TEACHING AND LEARNING IN NURSING
(2022)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hong-Jie Yu, Mandy Ho, Pui Hing Chau, Daniel Yee Tak Fong
Summary: This study aimed to compare the cardiometabolic risk and characterize the trajectories of fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) before diagnosing type 2 diabetes in individuals with and without obesity. The results showed that obese diabetes had higher levels of diastolic blood pressure and C-reactive protein at diagnosis than non-obese diabetes. The trajectories of FPG were similar between obese and non-obese diabetes, but the trajectories of HbA1c were distinct, with a steep increase in obese diabetes before diagnosis.
DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Yaqi Wang, Mandy Ho, Pui-Hing Chau, Susan M. Schembre, Daniel Yee Tak Fong
Summary: This study investigated the relationships between routine and compensatory restraints and body mass index (BMI) among Chinese adults. It also explored the mediating role of emotional and external eating in these relationships. The findings showed that routine restraint was associated with higher BMI both directly and indirectly through emotional eating. Compensatory restraint was only indirectly related to higher BMI through emotional eating.
Article
Nursing
Wei Ying Li, Jinling Lu, Yong Dai, Agnes Tiwari, Pui Hing Chau
Summary: This study aimed to assess the feasibility of home-based kyphosis-specific exercises among Chinese older adults and explore its potential effects on reducing kyphosis angle and improving physical performance. The results showed that home-based kyphosis-specific exercises can be a feasible intervention that effectively reduces kyphosis angle and improves physical performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Hong-jie Yu, Mandy Ho, Pui Hing Chau, Leiluo Geng, Daniel Yee Tak Fong
Summary: This study found no association between salivary telomere length (TL) and prediabetes/diabetes among middle-aged and older adults in the US. Age was negatively associated with TL in prediabetes, but not significant in diabetes. Body mass index and cardiometabolic parameters were not associated with TL in prediabetes/diabetes.
ACTA DIABETOLOGICA
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Edmond P. H. Choi, Wenjie Duan, Daniel Y. T. Fong, Kris Y. W. Lok, Mandy Ho, Janet Y. H. Wong, Chia-Chin Lin
Summary: This cross-sectional study adapted and validated a fear scale to measure fear of COVID-19 among Chinese people. The adapted scale showed acceptable internal construct validity, convergent validity, and known group validity. The study found that participants from Hong Kong had higher fear levels than those from mainland China, and older adults had higher fear levels compared to younger adults. Additionally, certain health conditions and mental health issues were associated with higher fear levels. Importantly, the study highlights the need for more psychosocial support and care for this population during the pandemic.
JMIR FORMATIVE RESEARCH
(2022)