We found no differences (p > 0.05) in risk of undernutrition, body mass index, mid-upper arm muscle circumference or triceps skinfold thickness between residents in open units and those in special care units.
The mTEE views were assessed for adequate quality to measure FAC (transgastric mid-esophageal short axis view), RV/LV ratio (mid-esophageal four chamber view M) and superior vena cava collapsibility index (mid-esophageal ascending aortic short axis view).
Two time-dependent primary outcome parameters will be assessed: short-term outcome after six weeks will be postural control quantified by the sway index; mid-term outcome after one year will be assessed by subjective instability, defined by the presence of giving-way attacks.
The body mass index, mid-arm muscle circumference, and arm muscle area were then calculated: body mass index = weight (kg)/height(m), mid-arm muscle circumference (mm) = MAC (mm) - (TSF [mm] × 3.14), and arm muscle area (mm) = (MAC [mm] - [TSF × 3.14] 2 / 4π.
The sharp market correction followed a surge of more than 80 percent in the index from mid-November to mid-May, when trading suddenly turned volatile as investors took stock of the challenges that face Mr. Abe's economic turnaround program.
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Abbreviations: RR relative risk, MetS metabolic syndrome, BMI body mass index, Mid BP mid blood pressure.
BMI, body mass index; MUAC, mid upper arm circumference.
