Sarcopenia is a potentially modifiable risk factor for falls and fractures in older adults, but the
strength of the association between sarcopenia, falls, and fractures is unclear. This study …

Background Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is one of the
most important health problems in elderly with a high rate of adverse outcomes. However …

Background There is limited evidence on sarcopenia in Asian populations. This study aimed
to clarify the prevalence, associated factors, and the magnitude of association with mortality …

Objectives Sarcopenia, defined as an age-associated loss of skeletal muscle function and
muscle mass, occurs in approximately 6-22% of older adults. This paper presents evidence …

The coexistence of osteoporosis and sarcopenia has been recently considered in some
groups as a syndrome termed 'osteosarcopenia'. Osteoporosis describes low bone mass …

Sarcopenia, a newly recognized geriatric syndrome, is characterized by age-related decline
of skeletal muscle plus low muscle strength and/or physical performance. Previous studies …

Skeletal muscle, the largest organ in the human body, accounting for approximately 40% of
body weight, plays important roles in exercise and energy expenditure. In the elderly, there …

Background The reported prevalence of sarcopenia ranges widely depending on its
definition criterion. European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) …

Background Age-related sarcopenia is a serious global health issue in elderly individuals
and for the community as it induces disability and significant economic burden. The purpose …

Aims Sarcopenia has been found to be frequently associated with co‐morbidity among
patients with heart failure (HF). However, there remain insufficient data to accurately …