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William Joseph Evans

Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine
Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care
Duke Box 3003, Durham, NC 27710
3501 Busse Bldg, Box 3003, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine · 2009 - Present Medicine, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Medicine

Recent Publications


Estimating Muscle Mass Using D3-Creatine Dilution: A Narrative Review of Clinical Implications and Comparison With Other Methods.

Journal Article J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci · April 1, 2024 BACKGROUND: The D3-creatine (D3-Cr) dilution method is of emerging interest for estimating total-body skeletal muscle mass. This review explores the association of muscle mass estimated via D3-Cr with various clinical outcomes and provides a summary of the ... Full text Link to item Cite

Effect of Anamorelin, a Ghrelin Receptor Agonist, on Muscle and Bone in Adults With Osteosarcopenia.

Journal Article J Clin Endocrinol Metab · February 20, 2024 CONTEXT: Anamorelin, a ghrelin receptor agonist known to stimulate the pulsatile release of GH from the pituitary, has the potential to improve musculoskeletal health in adults with osteosarcopenia. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of anamorelin treatmen ... Full text Link to item Cite

Sarcopenia: no consensus, no diagnostic criteria, and no approved indication-How did we get here?

Journal Article Geroscience · February 2024 In addition to the role of skeletal muscle in movement and locomotion, muscle plays a critical role in a broad array of metabolic processes that can contribute to improved health or risk of disease. The age-associated loss of muscle has been termed sarcope ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Ball State University · 1980 Ph.D.