ICU muscle loss linked to higher death risk in new study
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This study watches how muscle mass changes in critically ill patients on breathing machines. It aims to see if losing 10% or more muscle in the first week raises the chance of death within 28 days. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure thigh muscle size in 386 adults across …
Sponsor: Brno University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC