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07 October 2025 : Clinical Research  

Association of Frailty with Ultrasound Parameters of Diaphragm Function in 153 Elderly Individuals

Lianghuan Peng ABCDEF 1, Siping Zhu BCEF 1, Wei Lin BCD 1, Yunlu Sheng ABD 1, Peiwen Yu BEF 1, Guoxian Ding ACDEFG 1*

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.947951

Med Sci Monit 2025; 31:e947951

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Figure 3 Correlation between diaphragm thickness fraction (DTF) and frailty scoresPearson correlation analysis demonstrates a moderately strong positive correlation (r=0.672, P<0.001) between diaphragm contraction capacity, measured as diaphragm thickness fraction, and the total frailty score among elderly participants.

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Medical Science Monitor eISSN: 1643-3750
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