Objective We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to clarify the effects of
different exercise modes (resistance training [RT], whole body vibration training [WBVT], and …

Abnormalities in body composition can occur at any body weight. Low muscle mass is a
predictor of poor morbidity and mortality and occurs in several populations. This narrative …

Importance Given the risks of postoperative morbidity and its consequent economic burden
and impairment to patients undergoing colon resection, evaluating risk factors associated …

Despite of better knowledge about sarcopenia, an optimal understanding of its
consequences from a public health perspective remains a challenge. Specifically, the …

Objective To assess the association between muscle parameters (mass, strength, physical
performance) and activities of daily living (ADL), quality of life (QoL), and health care costs …

Purpose Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass combined with the loss of muscle function,
has become a public health issue. There is an urgent need for interventions. The study …

Purpose We aimed to explore whether sarcopenia diagnosed with the third lumbar vertebra
skeletal muscle index (L3 SMI) can be a predictor of prognosis for colorectal cancer (CRC) …

Background & aims Low muscle mass is associated with increased falls, medical
complications, length of hospital stay and loss of independence. An increasing number of …

Background: Disease-related malnutrition (DRM) and sarcopenia are common
complications in chronic or severe disease, with a prevalence in general patient population …

Objective Sarcopenia, age-related loss of muscle mass, is an objective and comprehensive
marker of frailty. We aimed to clarify the influence of sarcopenia on the outcomes after heart …