Sarcopenia, obesity and their coexistence, obese sarcopenia (OBSP) as well as
atherosclerosis-related cardio-vascular diseases (ACVDs), including chronic heart failure …

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 39
2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus, has made a staggering global impact and became one of the most 40 …

Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength, and physical function that is characteristic
of aging. The progression of sarcopenia is gradual but may be accelerated by periods of …

There are now more Americans older than 65 years than at any other point in US history,
and the aging population is expected to increase rapidly over the next decade. 1 Aging …

Sarcopenia is a chronic disease characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle
mass, force, and function during aging. It is an emerging public problem associated with …

Background Diaphragm dysfunction is defined by a value of twitch tracheal pressure in
response to magnetic phrenic stimulation (twitch pressure) amounting to less than 11 cmH 2 …

Chronic heart failure (CHF) is a progressive, debilitating disease, resulting in a decline in the
quality of life of the patients and in very high social economic costs. CHF is a complex …

This review highlights some established and some more contemporary mechanisms
responsible for heart failure (HF)-induced skeletal muscle wasting and weakness. We first …

Introduction: Heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction and chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) frequently coexist, particularly in the elderly. Given their rising …

Significance: Skeletal muscles play essential roles in key body functions including
breathing, locomotion, and glucose homeostasis; therefore, maintaining healthy skeletal …