Background Sarcopenia shares risk factors with various other age-related diseases. This
meta-analysis aimed to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia as a comorbid disease …

Background & aims The year 2019 marked the centenary of the publication of the Harris and
Benedict equations for estimation of energy expenditure. In October 2019 a Scientific …

Background Malnutrition and dehydration are widespread in older people, and obesity is an
increasing problem. In clinical practice, it is often unclear which strategies are suitable and …

Background Malnutrition and dehydration are widespread in older people, and obesity is an
increasing problem. In clinical practice, it is often unclear which strategies are suitable and …

Background Delirium in hip fractured patients is a frequent complication. Dementia is an
important risk factor for delirium and is common in frail elderly. This study aimed to extend …

Background Dementia is an increasing public health threat worldwide. The pathogenesis of
dementia has not been fully elucidated yet. Inflammatory processes are hypothesized to play …

Context Dementia is the fifth leading cause of death in the world. Animal studies indicate that
in addition to the aging process, intestinal microbiota may play an important role in the …

Background Water intake and hydration status have been suggested to impact cognition;
however, longitudinal evidence is limited and often inconsistent. This study aimed to …

Background Dysphagia is common in Parkinson's disease (PD). The effects of
antiparkinsonian drugs on dysphagia are controversial. Several treatments for dysphagia …

Background Aging and dementia are common and closely related health problems in older
adults, affecting their ability to maintain a healthy diet and ultimately resulting in malnutrition …