3D Body shape for regional and appendicular body composition estimation.

Body composition is correlated to bone mineral density, muscle strength, and physical performance. This is important for diagnosing conditions like sarcopenia, which is defined as the age-associated decrease in muscle mass leading to decreased mobile function, increased frailty, and imbalance. Existing methods for body composition measurement either suffer from inaccurate results or require expensive equipment such as Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

Mediating Effect of Loneliness in the Relationship between Depressive Symptoms and Cognitive Frailty in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Background: This study aims to explore the mediating role of loneliness between depressive symptoms and cognitive frailty among older adults in the community.

Methods: A total of 527 community-dwelling older adults aged ≥ 60 years were included in this cross-sectional study. A five-item geriatric depression scale was used to assess depression symptoms.

Liver Fat Assessment with Body Shape.

Hepatic steatosis has become a serious health concern among the general population, but especially for those who are obese. Liver fat can increase the risk of cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Current standard methods to assess hepatic steatosis, such as liver biopsy and CT/MR imaging techniques, are expensive and/or may have associated risks to health.