Sarcopenia in the elderly: from clinical aspects to therapeutic options
Sarcopenia is a major contributor to the risk of physical frailty, functional decline, poor health-related quality of life and premature death in older people. Sarcopenia can be considered a geriatric syndrome. The term sarcopenia indicates the loss of muscle mass that accompanies aging. Muscle mas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Care |
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| Online Access: | https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/gc/article/view/8033 |