[HTML][HTML] Epidemiology of sarcopenia: Prevalence, risk factors, and consequences

S Yuan, SC Larsson - Metabolism, 2023 - Elsevier
Sarcopenia is a geriatric condition featured by a progressive loss of muscle mass and
function and associated with various adverse health outcomes. In this review, we aimed to …

Global prevalence of sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

F Petermann‐Rocha, V Balntzi, SR Gray… - Journal of cachexia …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Sarcopenia is defined as the loss of muscle mass and strength. Despite the
seriousness of this disease, a single diagnostic criterion has not yet been established. Few …

Sarcopenia definition, diagnosis and treatment: consensus is growing

AA Sayer, A Cruz-Jentoft - Age and ageing, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Sarcopenia is a skeletal muscle disorder that commonly occurs with advancing age as well
as with a number of long-term conditions. Recognition in clinical practice is relatively recent …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of sarcopenia on survival in patients with cirrhosis: a meta-analysis

X Tantai, Y Liu, YH Yeo, M Praktiknjo, E Mauro… - Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background & Aims The association between sarcopenia and prognosis in patients with
cirrhosis remains to be determined. In this study, we aimed to quantify the association …

Understanding the gut microbiota and sarcopenia: a systematic review

C Liu, WH Cheung, J Li, SKH Chow… - Journal of cachexia …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Background Gut microbiota dysbiosis and sarcopenia commonly occur in the elderly.
Although the concept of the gut–muscle axis has been raised, the casual relationship is still …

[HTML][HTML] The COVID-19 pandemic and physical activity

JA Woods, NT Hutchinson, SK Powers… - Sports medicine and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The SARS-CoV-2-caused COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a devastating threat
to human society in terms of health, economy, and lifestyle. Although the virus usually first …

Exercise for sarcopenia in older people: a systematic review and network meta‐analysis

Y Shen, Q Shi, K Nong, S Li, J Yue… - Journal of cachexia …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Sarcopenia is a serious public health concern among older adults worldwide.
Exercise is the most common intervention for sarcopenia. This study aimed to compare the …

Association between sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease among middle-aged and older adults: Findings from the China health and retirement longitudinal study

K Gao, LF Cao, WZ Ma, YJ Gao, MS Luo, J Zhu… - …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Little is known about the association between sarcopenia and cardiovascular
disease (CVD) among middle-aged and older adults. Using the nationally representative …

Resistance exercise as a treatment for sarcopenia: prescription and delivery

C Hurst, SM Robinson, MD Witham, RM Dodds… - Age and …, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Sarcopenia is a generalised skeletal muscle disorder characterised by reduced muscle
strength and mass and associated with a range of negative health outcomes. Currently …

Associated factors of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Q Gao, K Hu, C Yan, B Zhao, F Mei, F Chen, L Zhao… - Nutrients, 2021 - mdpi.com
(1) Background: To review the associated factors of sarcopenia in community-dwelling older
adults.(2) Methods: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and four Chinese electronic …