Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular autoimmune disease characterized by
prevalence in young women (3: 1). Several mechanisms proposed as explanations for …

Background and Purpose: Despite being associated with serious adverse outcomes, such
as mortality, sarcopenia remains largely undiagnosed in older individuals. This study aimed …

Background In 2021, the International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
(ISPRM) special interest group on sarcopenia included the quadriceps thickness assessed …

Background We aimed to suggest muscle mass-based criteria for using of the cystatin C test
for the accurate estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Materials and methods We …

Objectives Disease-related malnutrition (DRM) is a major public health issue with dramatic
consequences on outcomes. However, in Italy a comprehensive and updated overview on …

Background Aging alters biological processes resulting in body fat redistribution, loss of lean
muscle mass, and reduced muscle strength, termed sarcopenia. Nutrition is an important …

Background Malnutrition and sarcopenia are common in elderly gastric cancer patients,
which are also interrelated and affect each other. We aimed to determine the characteristics …

The role of ghrelin metabolism in anorexia of ageing is unclear. The aim of this study was to
determine acyl-ghrelin, total ghrelin, and ghrelin O-acyltransferase concentrations when …

Background Little research has been undertaken on the benefits of frailty management
within different hospital settings. The objective of this study is to provide evidence on the …

Fatigue is defined as a symptom leading to the inability to continue functioning at the
expected activity level. It is a highly prevalent symptom, challenging to frame into …