Why the study?
Does VAT and SAT density predict mortality risk in older adults?
Does VAT and SAT density predict mortality risk in older adults?
VAT and SAT density serve as novel biomarkers for predicting mortality risk in older adults, independent of inflammation.
VAT/SAT density may mark mortality risk independent of inflammation in older adults; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
VAT and SAT density provide a unique marker of mortality risk that does not appear to be inflammation related.
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