When measuring fat located deeper in the abdomen, portable ultrasound shows slightly less consistency between different technicians, with agreement slightly lower than for fat just under the skin.

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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