SynthesisThe oncologist2020
Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for the Assessment of Sarcopenia in Patients with Cancer: A Systematic Review.
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87 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 164 citations in OpenAlex.
- The effects of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate or HMB-rich nutritional supplements on sarcopenia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2024Pooled it
- Protein intake and muscle mass maintenance in patients with cancer types with high prevalence of sarcopenia: a systematic review.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2022Pooled it
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- Towards Rapid Bedside Detection of Sarcopenia in Cancer Patients: The Role of Rectus Femoris Muscle Ultrasonography-A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
- Nutrition rehabilitation programs and cachexia clinics for anorexia-cachexia syndrome in patients with cancer.The oncologist · 2026Review
- Body composition and dyslipidemia in postmenopausal medical workers: a cross-sectional study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
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- Dietary Diversity, Dietary Patterns, and Cardiometabolic Health in University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Adapted physical activity for hematology inpatients: focus on lean mass gain.Blood neoplasia · 2026Article
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- ACCURACY OF ULTRASOUND FOR SARCOPENIA ASSESSMENT IN DIGESTIVE TRACT CANCER PATIENTS.Arquivos de gastroenterologia · 2026Article
- An Overview of the Importance of Muscle Health in Oncology: Assessment, Preservation, and Nutritional Recovery Strategies.Current nutrition reports · 2025Review
- Sarcopenia and Cachexia in Older Patients with Cancer: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Impact on Outcomes, and Management Strategies.Drugs & aging · 2025Review
- Research progress on sarcopenia in the musculoskeletal system.Bone research · 2025Review
- Wearable Bioelectronics for Home-Based Monitoring and Treatment of Muscle Atrophy.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2025Review
27 more citing papers are in PubMed but not listed here.
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Abstract
backgroundThe loss of muscle mass, known as sarcopenia, is a natural process of aging that is associated with adverse health outcomes regardless of age. Because cancer is a disease of aging, interest in sarcopenia and its potential impact in multiple cancer populations has increased significantly. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is a guideline-accepted method for sarcopenia detection. This systematic review assesses the literature pertaining to BIA use in the detection of sarcopenia in adults with cancer. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this systematic review, a search of the literature for randomized controlled trials and observational studies was conducted using MEDLINE, Cochrane CENTRAL, and EMBASE, through July 15, 2019. The study is registered at Prospero (CRD 42019130707). For study inclusion, patients had to be aged 18 years or older and diagnosed with solid or hematological neoplasia, and BIA had to be used to detect sarcopenia.
resultsThrough our search strategy, 5,045 articles were identified, of which 24 studies were selected for inclusion in the review (total number of 3,607 patients). In five studies, BIA was rated comparable to axial computed tomography (CT) scan, calf circumference, or grip strength for sarcopenia screening. In 14 studies, BIA-identified sarcopenia was associated with adverse clinical outcomes.
conclusionBIA is an accurate method for detecting sarcopenia in adults with cancer prior to treatment and is a viable alternative to CT, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, and magnetic resonance imaging in oncology clinical practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is an attractive method for identifying sarcopenic patients in clinical practice because it provides an affordable, noninvasive test that can be completed within a few minutes during a clinic visit. BIA does not require highly skilled personnel, and results are immediately available. This systematic review summarizes the literature pertaining to BIA assessment of sarcopenia in adults with cancer, with a focus on its use in diverse cancer populations.
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