Publications by authors named "Anthony Liccini"
Frailty and Sarcopenia as Predictors of Adverse Health Outcomes in Persons With Diabetes Mellitus.
J Am Med Dir Assoc
September 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess frailty and sarcopenia rates, along with 6-month health outcomes, in patients with diabetes ages 50 to 90 at clinics associated with Saint Louis University.
- Of the 198 participants, 28.8% were frail, 38.9% were prefrail, and 29.3% had sarcopenia, indicating significant concerns regarding physical health.
- Results showed that frail and prefrail individuals had a higher likelihood of hospitalization and developing disabilities in daily living activities over the 6-month follow-up compared to nonfrail individuals.