Does body mass index impact on muscle wasting and recovery following critical illness? A pilot feasibility observational study
ConclusionsObese patients lost muscle depth in a comparable manner to non‐obese patients, suggesting that BMI may not prevent muscle depth loss. It was not possible to determine the effect on strength because the clinical condition of patients precluded reliable measurements.
Source: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics - Category: Nutrition Authors: E. Segaran, L. Wandrag, M. Stotz, M. Terblanche, M. Hickson Tags: Research Paper Source Type: research
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