Sentence examples for weakness measurements from inspiring English sources
Only one of the two studies followed the Fried criteria for weight loss and weakness, the other defined weight loss as a cross sectional BMI <18.5 and used self-reporting for weakness measurements [ 14].
Data on dropouts from the study are shown in e-Table 7. ACE inhibition by fosinopril did not have a beneficial effect on quadriceps muscle function over a 3-month period in patients with COPD selected for quadriceps weakness, although measurements of BP and serum ACE activity confirmed both adherence and biologic activity of the drug.
Every dietary assessment method has different strengths and weaknesses regarding measurement of food consumption.
Thus, we also confirmed TSPMA to overcome the weakness of small measurement of the PMA [ 12].
However, the available evidence suggest that both the weakness of quality measurement and reporting system and the impetus from external systems to stimulate improvement can influence the effectiveness of quality of care.
Another possible weakness is our measurement of phytanic and pristanic acids in serum rather than erythrocytes; in general, erythrocyte fatty acids better reflect long-term intake as they are less sensitive to recent diet and have longer half-lives than plasma or serum fatty acids [ 33].
Primary studies lacked protracted measurements of weakness.
The advantages and weaknesses of different sustainability measurements are also discussed – footprints, LCA indexes, and eco-cost, in relation to multi-objective optimization synthesis.
A further weakness is in the measurement and reporting of work outcomes.
These findings indicate that physical frailty assessments including simple performance measurement (slowness, weakness) and questionnaires (exhaustion, low activity and weight loss) could be combined for a more effective prediction of disability incidence in the Japanese older population.
We were aware of this and tried to compensate for this methodological weakness with strictly structured measurement procedures where the test leader did not encourage the subjects' performance during the tests.
