Frailty is a highly prevalent condition in the elderly that has been increasingly considered as
a crucial public health issue, due to the strict correlation with a higher risk of fragility …

In this review, we discuss the pathophysiologic and management aspects of acute
sarcopenia in relation to SARS-CoV-2 infection. COVID-19 is as a multi-organ infectious …

Frailty is a syndrome of growing importance given the global ageing population. While frailty
is a multifactorial process, poor nutritional status is considered a key contributor to its …

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate oral status, the reasons for tooth
extractions and related risk factors in adult patients attending a hospital dental practice …

The novel Coronavirus pandemic defines a new risk for all dental practitioners, hygienists,
and dental assistants. As an increasing number of dentists are now developing this disease …

Aging is associated with a decline in skeletal muscle mass and function—termed sarcopenia—
as mediated, in part, by muscle anabolic resistance. This metabolic phenomenon describes …

Objective We examined the association between tooth loss, periodontal diseases, and frailty
among older American adults. Designs, Settings, and Participants Data from the National …

Diet, nutrition, and oral health are closely linked. Malnutrition is a challenging health
concern in older adults that is associated with physical decline affecting their daily activities …

Background: The “leucine trigger” hypothesis was originally conceived to explain the post-
prandial regulation of muscle protein synthesis (MPS). This hypothesis implicates the …

Oral health is a crucial but often neglected aspect of rehabilitation medicine. Approximately
71% of hospitalized rehabilitation patients and 91% of hospitalized acute care patients have …