BACKGROUND: Sarcopenic obesity (SO) is a clinical condition defined by the coexistence of high body fat mass and low muscle function and mass, which increases the risk of adverse health outcomes, including disability and mortality. Early detection and frequent monitoring of SO are essential for preventive …

Background Reduced aerobic capacity predicts poor postoperative outcomes in liver transplant candidates. While exercise is safe and effective, adherence remains a challenge. Home-based prehabilitation may improve participation, especially when tailored to the patient's fitness level. Objective To evaluate …

Het verzamelen van invoergegevens voor energieprestatieberekeningen gebeurt in de bouwpraktijk vaak handmatig op basis van 2D-tekeningen. Dit proces is tijdrovend en sluit niet aan bij de mogelijkheden van Bouw Informatie Modellen (BIM). In dit onderzoek, uitgevoerd bij advies en ingenieursbureau LBP|SIGHT, …

OBJECTIVES: Amplitude-mode (A-mode) ultrasonography is a promising technique to monitor loss and recovery of skeletal muscle in patients with burns. However, its clinimetric properties are unknown. Therefore, we determined its feasibility, interrater, and intrarater reliability, and clinical utility. …

We present GarpN, a software tool designed to integrate qualitative and quantitative modelling. GarpN has three functionalities: translating a qualitative representation into a quantitative model, running numerical simulations and detecting quantitative states, and matching these states to their qualitative …

OBJECTIVES:  To counteract sarcopenia in non-Western migrant older adults, lifestyle interventions with increased physical activity and adequate dietary protein intake are promising. However, regular community-based lifestyle interventions often lack a culture-sensitive approach. The aim of this study …

Shipbuilding, a pivotal industry supporting shipping, fishing, wind energy, and defence, confronts global competitive pressures amidst contemporary challenges. Despite its significance, the sector faces ongoing challenges in achieving digital maturity. This study is part of a research that aims to expedite …

Background The Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) introduced an approach for malnutrition diagnosis in 2019 comprised of screening followed by assessment of three phenotypic criteria: weight loss, low BMI, and low muscle mass, and two etiologic criteria: reduced food intake/assimilation, …