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 …

Many patients in geriatric rehabilitation (GR) are physically frail at the time of admission and
suffer from malnutrition and sarcopenia, which may worsen rehabilitation outcomes. This …

Abstract Purpose of Review As our population ages, the number of elderly patients with
advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD) will increase. In this review we explore risk factors …

Objectives The main objective was to analyze the evolution of muscle of the Quadriceps
Rectus Femoris (QRF) between admission and discharge, in older adults hospitalized with …

Background Frailty and sepsis have a significant impact on patient prognosis. However,
research into the relationship between frailty and sepsis in the general adult population …

Background and aims Hospital malnutrition is associated with higher healthcare costs and
worse outcomes. Only a few prospective studies have evaluated trends in nutritional status …

Background: Sarcopenia, frailty, malnutrition, and cachexia are overlapping conditions in
hospitalized older adults; they are characterized by altered body composition and are …

Simple Summary In the literature, between 30% and 80% of all patients with cancer are
reported to be malnourished or cachectic. Our objectives included identifying the risk factors …

Objective Frailty poses a crucial risk for postoperative complications in the elderly, with
sarcopenia being a key component. The impact of sarcopenia on postoperative outcomes …

Objectives Body weight and muscle mass loss following an acute hospitalization in older
patients may be influenced by malnutrition and sarcopenia among other factors. This study …