Browsing by Subject "Handgrip strength"

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    • Maximal expiratory pressure predicts mortality in patients hospitalized in medical and surgical wards 
      Canales González, Elena; Barrera Acevedo, Gladys; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Maza Cave, María Pía de la; Bunout Barnett, Daniel (Arán Ediciones, 2018)
      Background: the prognostic value of maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressures on functional capacity and mortality of hospitalized patients are not well established. Aim: to evaluate the prognostic value of respiratory ...
    • Premature loss of muscle mass and function in type 2 diabetes 
      Guerrero, N.; Bunout Barnett, Daniel; Hirsch Birn, Sandra; Barrera Acevedo, María Gladys; Leiva Balich, Laura; Henríquez Parada, Sandra (Elsevier, 2016)
      Introduction: Muscle mass and function are among the most relevant factors that contribute to an optimal quality of life, and are strong predictors of mortality in the elderly. Loss of lean tissues and deterioration of ...