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. 2024 Nov;37(8):2061-2062.
doi: 10.1007/s40620-024-01970-3. Epub 2024 Jun 5.

Can ultrasound be applied to the diagnosis of sarcopenia?

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Can ultrasound be applied to the diagnosis of sarcopenia?

Takahiro Yajima. J Nephrol. 2024 Nov.
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Declarations. Conflict of interest: I have no conflict of interest to declare. Ethical approval: Ethical approval was sought but not deemed necessary by the hospital research committee. Human and animal rights: There are no human and animal rights issues to declare. Informed consent: Formal consent is not required for this study.

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