Phase angle and metabolic equivalents as predictors of frailty transitions in advanced age.

CONCLUSIONS: PhA and METs may be indirect measures of functional reserve, with lower values being potential biomarkers of evolving frailty.
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Source: Experimental Gerontology - April 23, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Zanforlini BM, Trevisan C, Bertocco A, Piovesan F, Dianin M, Mazzochin M, Alessi A, Zoccarato F, Manzato E, Sergi G Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research