The association of testosterone with sarcopenia and frailty in chronic liver disease.

Lampros ChrysavgisMagdalini AdamantouAnna Angelousi Evangelos Cholongitas

Published in: European journal of clinical investigation (2023)

Low serum testosterone is strongly correlated with sarcopenia, frailty, higher rate of hepatic decompensation and mortality. Nonetheless, exogenous supplementation of testosterone did not ameliorate the liver-related outcomes and complications.

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community dwelling
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