Relationship between sarcopenic obesity and cognitive function in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.

Xiao-Fen WengShan-Wen LiuMeng LiYu ZhangYing-Chun ZhangChun-Feng LiuJiang-Tao ZhuHua Hu

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2023)

SO was associated with cognitive dysfunction in AD patients. Moreover, the impact of SO on cognitive decline was greater than that of sarcopenia. Early identification and intervention for SO may have a positive effect on the occurrence and progression of AD.

Keyphrases

cognitive decline
mild cognitive impairment
end stage renal disease
randomized controlled trial
ejection fraction
type diabetes
insulin resistance
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
metabolic syndrome
risk assessment
prognostic factors
weight loss
body mass index
patient reported