Muscle area and density and risk of all-cause mortality: the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis

Lean muscle plays critical roles in physical functioning and metabolism. However, little is known regarding associations between muscle and mortality in adults.

Source: Metabolism - Clinical and Experimental - July 22, 2020 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Britta Larsen, John Bellettiere, Matthew Allison, Robyn L. McClelland, Iva Miljkovic, Chantal Vella, Pamela Ouyang, Kimberly R. De-guzman, Michael Criqui, Jonathan Unkart Source Type: research