In our latest study in JBMR, we demonstrate that frailty, assessed using the frailty index, is a major risk factor for incident hospitalised and self-reported falls and fracture in community-dwelling older women.
Marc Sim
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1) Dad to Alexandra
2) Nutritionist, Exercise & Sport Scientist
2) Nutritionist, Exercise & Sport Scientist
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Extensive abdominal aortic calcification is associated with rapid weight loss over 5 years in older women, independent of physical activity and dietary protein intake @KathyZhu8 @marc_p_sim ahajrnls.org/48CLKE9View quoted post on X
Our recent editorial in the BMJ led by Dr Abadi Gebre and Prof Carl Schultz: Do high sensitivity cardiac troponin assays improve patient outcomes?
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www.bmj.com Do high sensitivity cardiac troponin assays improve patient outcomes? New study reports benefits for some patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome Cardiac troponins have replaced other blood biomarkers for the diagnosis of myocardial injury. They are widely used... Our automated algorithm that assess abdominal aortic calcification, including severity, from dxa-derived lateral spine images is associated with higher hazards for a fall (35%) and fracture (42%). @JackDallaVia
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onlinelibrary.wiley.com Machine‐Learning Assessed Abdominal Aortic Calcification is Associated with Long‐Term Fall and... Abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), a recognized measure of advanced vascular disease, is associated with higher cardiovascular risk and poorer long-term prognosis. AAC can be assessed on dual-en... Yesterday, I did a 305 km charity bike ride in 11 hours from Perth to Bunker Bay to raise funds for 3 mental health charities in southwest WA (20Talk, kaifella, blue tree project). It was tough cycling all day in the rain & wind, but well worth it with over $100k raised so far!
