Musculoskeletal ageing is a major public health concern owing to demographic shifts in the
population. Sarcopenia, generally defined as the age-related loss of muscle mass and …

Sarcopenia is an age-related syndrome characterised by progressive and generalised loss
of skeletal muscle mass and strength; it is a major contributor to the risk of physical frailty …

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 …

Smoking is the most important risk factor for the development of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD). Patients with COPD commonly suffer from skeletal muscle …

Cigarette smoking has deleterious effects on the musculo-skeletal system. The loss of bone
mineral content and increased incidence of fractures are the best known negative …

This systematic review explored associations between smoking and health outcomes
involving the musculoskeletal system. AMSTAR criteria were followed. A comprehensive …

Sarcopenia is a condition that is characterized by loss of muscle mass, muscle strength and
muscle functional impairment with ageing. The definition of sarcopenia has been through …

Diet and nutrition may be important modifiable risk factors for the development, progression
and management of obstructive lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive …

Background: few studies have examined associations of multi-faceted demographic, health
and lifestyle factors with long-term change in grip strength performance across the adult …

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute lung injury, and critical care
illness may develop hypercapnia. Many of these patients often have muscle dysfunction …