A review of the measurement of grip strength in clinical and epidemiological studies: towards a standardised approach
Abstract Background: the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People has
developed a clinical definition of sarcopenia based on low muscle mass and reduced …
developed a clinical definition of sarcopenia based on low muscle mass and reduced …
Birth weight and risk of type 2 diabetes: a systematic review
Context Low birth weight is implicated as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. However, the
strength, consistency, independence, and shape of the association have not been …
strength, consistency, independence, and shape of the association have not been …
[HTML][HTML] The developmental origins of sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength with age (1). There is
increasing recognition of the serious health consequences of sarcopenia both in terms of …
increasing recognition of the serious health consequences of sarcopenia both in terms of …
Common variants near MC4R are associated with fat mass, weight and risk of obesity
To identify common variants influencing body mass index (BMI), we analyzed genome-wide
association data from 16,876 individuals of European descent. After previously reported …
association data from 16,876 individuals of European descent. After previously reported …
[HTML][HTML] Grip strength across the life course: normative data from twelve British studies
Introduction Epidemiological studies have shown that weaker grip strength in later life is
associated with disability, morbidity, and mortality. Grip strength is a key component of the …
associated with disability, morbidity, and mortality. Grip strength is a key component of the …
Genetic variation in GIPR influences the glucose and insulin responses to an oral glucose challenge
R Saxena, MF Hivert, C Langenberg, T Tanaka… - Nature …, 2010 - nature.com
Glucose levels 2 h after an oral glucose challenge are a clinical measure of glucose
tolerance used in the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. We report a meta-analysis of nine …
tolerance used in the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. We report a meta-analysis of nine …
Is grip strength a useful single marker of frailty?
Background: chronological age is widely used as a marker of frailty in clinical practice.
However there can be wide variation in frailty between individuals of a similar age. Grip …
However there can be wide variation in frailty between individuals of a similar age. Grip …
Prevalence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older people in the UK using the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) definition …
HP Patel, HE Syddall, K Jameson, S Robinson… - Age and …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Introduction: sarcopenia is associated with adverse health outcomes. The aim of this study
was to describe the prevalence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older people in the UK …
was to describe the prevalence of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older people in the UK …
Type 2 diabetes, muscle strength, and impaired physical function: the tip of the iceberg?
AA Sayer, EM Dennison, HE Syddall, HJ Gilbody… - Diabetes care, 2005 - go.gale.com
RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS--A cross-sectional survey within a cohort study
design was used. Information was obtained on self-reported diabetes status cross-checked …
design was used. Information was obtained on self-reported diabetes status cross-checked …
Is grip strength associated with health-related quality of life? Findings from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study
AA Sayer, HE Syddall, HJ Martin, EM Dennison… - Age and …, 2006 - academic.oup.com
Objective: to investigate the relationship between grip strength and health-related quality of
life (HRQoL). Design: cross-sectional survey within a cohort study design. Setting: the county …
life (HRQoL). Design: cross-sectional survey within a cohort study design. Setting: the county …