Low skeletal muscle mass predicts frailty in elderly head and neck cancer patients
ConclusionLow SMI and sarcopenia are associated with frailty in elderly HNC patients. Low SMI predicts frailty and is a promising time-efficient and routinely available tool for clinical practice.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research
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