Sarcopenia is a major component of the frailty syndrome, both being considered as strong
predictors of morbidity, disability, and death in older people. In this review, we explore the …

Summary According to European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP)
sarcopenia includes both a loss of muscle strength and a decline in functional quality in …

Sarcopenia and frailty are important conditions that become increasingly prevalent with age.
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and function, and frailty can be defined as multi …

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Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass and strength with age, is becoming recognized as a
major cause of disability and morbidity in the elderly population. Sarcopenia is part of …

As we age, there is an age-related loss in skeletal muscle mass and strength, known as
sarcopenia. Sarcopenia results in a decrease in mobility and independence, as well as an …

Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass and strength with age. Sarcopenia is a part of normal
aging, and occurs even in master athletes, although it is clearly accelerated by physical …

Frailty, a consequence of the interaction of the aging process and certain chronic diseases,
compromises functional outcomes in the elderly and substantially increases their risk for …

The aetiology of sarcopenia is multifactorial but still poorly understood while the sequelae of
this phenomenon, ie loss of independence and metabolic complications, represent a major …

Sarcopenia is a loss of muscle protein mass and loss of muscle function. It occurs with
increasing age, being a major component in the development of frailty. Current knowledge …