SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of fatigue in geriatric
patients with primary sarcopenia and to evaluate the relationship between fatigue and …

The rising tsunami of poor muscle health and sarcopenia in Asia-Pacific: Time for focused
attention and targeted interventions The rising tsunami of poor muscle health and sarcopenia in …

The prevalence of sarcopenia will inevitably increase as the population ages in Singapore,
rendering it a growing public health concern with a significant impact on healthcare …

Aging of the population is accelerating rapidly around the world. According to the World
Population Prospects (2019 Revision), the number of people age 65 and over around the …

Frailty is a phenomenon that precedes adverse health events in older people. However,
there is currently no consensus for how to best measure frailty. Several studies report that …

Background In elderly patients with fractures, sarcopenia impairs recovery and even
increases mortality. Both orthopedic and geriatric professionals are at the forefront of treating …

Objectives There are many well-described, but as yet unproven, physical ability tools to
assess frailty. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 4 preoperative …

Background and Aims Physical performance is a major contributor of mobility and
independence during older life. Despite a progressive decline in musculoskeletal function …

Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disease characterised by exacerbated loss of muscle mass,
strength, and/or impaired function with aging and/or disease [2–7]. Historically, the term …

Background and aims Early identification of people at risk of cancer-related malnutrition, low
muscle mass (LMM) and sarcopenia is crucial to mitigate the impact of adverse outcomes …