Diminished bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO), the gaseous signaling molecule involved in
the regulation of numerous vital biological functions, contributes to the development and …

Objectives Using data from the Hong Kong Mr and Ms Os study, we validated the SARC-F
against 3 consensus definitions of sarcopenia from Europe, Asia, and an international …

Skeletal muscle mass and muscle function are negatively affected by a variety of conditions
inherent to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and to dialysis treatment. Skeletal muscle mass …

The concept of 'successful aging'has long intrigued the scientific community. Despite this
long-standing interest, a consensus definition has proven to be a difficult task, due to the …

Purpose Measurement of muscle mass is paramount in the screening and diagnosis of
sarcopenia. Besides muscle quantity however, also quality assessment is important …

Frailty is a clinical state in which there is an increase in an individual's vulnerability for
developing increased dependency and/or mortality when exposed to a stressor. Frailty can …

Cognitive impairment creates significant challenges for patients, their families and friends,
and clinicians who provide their health care. Early recognition allows for diagnosis and …

Malnutrition, frailty and sarcopenia are becoming increasingly prevalent among community-
dwelling older adults; yet are often unidentified and untreated in community settings. There …

Background. Several consensus groups have previously published operational criteria for
sarcopenia, incorporating lean mass with strength and/or physical performance. The …

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 …