Portable ultrasound can measure muscle thickness in older adults with moderate to good consistency, but results vary depending on the body site and technician, making it less reliable than for fat...

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Intra- and inter-rater reliability of muscle and fat thickness measurements obtained using portable ultrasonography in older adults.

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2024 Apr

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Intra- and inter-rater reliability of muscle and fat thickness measurements obtained using portable ultrasonography in older adults.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.01.005