Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Ultrasonography01:17

Ultrasonography

4.4K
Ultrasonography is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize the body's internal structures. It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that does not involve the use of ionizing radiation, making it widely used in various medical fields. Ultrasonography is used to study heart function, blood flow in the neck or extremities, certain conditions such as gallbladder disease, and fetal growth and development.
During an ultrasonography procedure, a handheld device called...
4.4K
  1. Home
  3. Research Domains
  5. Engineering
  7. Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Engineering
  9. Computational Methods In Fluid Flow, Heat And Mass Transfer (incl. Computational Fluid Dynamics)
  11. Equations For Assessing Body Composition By Ultrasound In Older Adults: A Narrative Review.
  1. Home
  3. Research Domains
  5. Engineering
  7. Fluid Mechanics And Thermal Engineering
  9. Computational Methods In Fluid Flow, Heat And Mass Transfer (incl. Computational Fluid Dynamics)
  11. Equations For Assessing Body Composition By Ultrasound In Older Adults: A Narrative Review.

Related Experiment Video

Author Spotlight: Assessing Surgical Frailty with Point-of-Care Ultrasound of Quadriceps Muscles
04:00

Author Spotlight: Assessing Surgical Frailty with Point-of-Care Ultrasound of Quadriceps Muscles

Published on: July 26, 2024

486

Equations for Assessing Body Composition by Ultrasound in Older Adults: A Narrative Review.

Lara Vilar Fernandes1, Gabriela Benatti de Oliveira2, Ana Carolina Junqueira Vasques1

  • 1School of Applied Sciences, State University of Campinas, Limeira 13484-350, Brazil.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)
|June 13, 2025

View abstract on PubMed

Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Ultrasound shows promise for assessing body composition in older adults, offering a portable and cost-effective alternative. However, standardized cut-off points and further validation are needed for reliable clinical use in aging populations.

Keywords:
agingbody compositionbody fatmuscle mass

More Related Videos

Author Spotlight: Advancements in 3D Optical Imaging for Comprehensive Body Composition Assessment in Modern Research
06:48

Author Spotlight: Advancements in 3D Optical Imaging for Comprehensive Body Composition Assessment in Modern Research

Published on: June 7, 2024

1.2K
Segmentation and Linear Measurement for Body Composition Analysis using Slice-O-Matic and Horos
13:35

Segmentation and Linear Measurement for Body Composition Analysis using Slice-O-Matic and Horos

Published on: March 21, 2021

10.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Author Spotlight: Assessing Surgical Frailty with Point-of-Care Ultrasound of Quadriceps Muscles
04:00

Author Spotlight: Assessing Surgical Frailty with Point-of-Care Ultrasound of Quadriceps Muscles

Published on: July 26, 2024

486
Author Spotlight: Advancements in 3D Optical Imaging for Comprehensive Body Composition Assessment in Modern Research
06:48

Author Spotlight: Advancements in 3D Optical Imaging for Comprehensive Body Composition Assessment in Modern Research

Published on: June 7, 2024

1.2K
Segmentation and Linear Measurement for Body Composition Analysis using Slice-O-Matic and Horos
13:35

Segmentation and Linear Measurement for Body Composition Analysis using Slice-O-Matic and Horos

Published on: March 21, 2021

10.4K

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • Aging leads to physiological body composition changes, increasing health risks in the elderly.
  • Gold-standard body composition methods are often complex, costly, and lack portability.
  • Simpler, portable, and cost-effective methods are needed for clinical assessment in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review equations using ultrasound for body composition assessment in older adults.
  • To evaluate ultrasound as a portable and cost-effective alternative to gold-standard methods.
  • To identify research gaps in ultrasound-based body composition analysis for the aging population.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of scientific literature.
  • Electronic database searches (MEDLINE/PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar).
ultrasound
  • Keywords: ultrasound, body composition, muscle, fat, older adults, aging, equation.

    • Main Results:

    • Ultrasound, particularly B-mode, is a potential portable and safe method for body composition assessment.
    • No standardized cut-off points exist for defining low muscle mass or high body fat using ultrasound in older adults.
    • Various predictive equations utilizing ultrasound have been developed.

    Conclusions:

    • Ultrasound offers a promising, accessible approach for body composition assessment in older adults.
    • Further research is essential to validate ultrasound against gold standards and compare A-mode and B-mode devices.
    • Careful consideration of equipment and population factors is crucial when applying predictive equations in clinical practice.