The Relationship between NAFLD and Sarcopenia in Elderly Patients

Aim. Previous studies have shown that individuals with low muscle mass exhibit an increased risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In this study, we investigated the association between NAFLD and sarcopenia in elderly patients. Methods. We classified the participants into sarcopenia/nonsa...

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Main Authors: Yu Zhai, Qian Xiao, Jing Miao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/5016091