Background: Sarcopenia can predispose individuals to falls, fractures, hospitalization, and
mortality. The prevalence of sarcopenia depends on the population studied and the …

The maintenance of mitochondrial integrity is critical for muscle health. Mitochondria,
indeed, play vital roles in a wide range of cellular processes, including energy supply, Ca2+ …

Objective The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review to assess the short-,
middle-and long-term consequences of sarcopenia. Methods Prospective studies assessing …

Abstract The new ICD‐10‐CM (M62. 84) code for sarcopenia represents a major step
forward in recognizing sarcopenia as a disease. This should lead to an increase in …

Objectives The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to summarize the
prevalence of, and association between, physical frailty or sarcopenia and malnutrition in …

Sarcopenia, the age-dependent loss of muscle mass and function, is a common condition
among older adults, and is associated with several adverse health outcomes. Owing to the …

Life expectancy is increasing and so is the prevalence of age-related non-communicable
diseases (NCDs). Consequently, older people and patients present with multi-morbidities …

Body composition refers to the amount of fat and lean tissues in our body; it is a science that
looks beyond a unit of body weight, accounting for the proportion of different tissues and its …

Sarcopenia, operationally defined as the loss of muscle mass and muscle function, is a
major health condition associated with ageing, and contributes to many components of …

Background Age-related loss of muscle, sarcopenia, is recognised as a clinical syndrome
with multiple contributing factors. International European Working Group on Sarcopenia in …