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22/Jul/2021
22/Jul/2021
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2021AO5925
ABSTRACT Objective To examine the association of between serum fibroblast growth factor 23 and the functional capacity among independent individuals, aged 80 or older. Methods The functional capacity of 144 elderly was assessed by Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, cognitive tests, handgrip strength and the timed ability to rise from a chair and sit down five times. Fibroblast growth factor 23 was measured using an ELISA assay. Results Participants in the lowest fibroblast growth factor 23 tertile had the highest […]
Keywords: Activities of Daily Living; Aged, 80 and over; Aging; Cognitive aging; Fibroblast growth factors; Functional status; Kidney/physiology; Sarcopenia