Life expectancy is increasing worldwide, with a resultant increase in the elderly population.
Aging is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength–a …

The first reports of accurate skeletal muscle mass measurement in human subjects
appeared at about the same time as introduction of the sarcopenia concept in the late …

Introduction A precise quantitative measurement of skeletal muscle mass is fundamental for
diagnosing sarcopenia in older individuals. The current techniques of assessment, including …

A growing body of scientific literature suggests that not only changes in skeletal muscle
mass, but also other factors underpinning muscle quality, play a role in the decline in …

Sarcopenia is currently considered a geriatric syndrome increasing in older people. The
consequences of sarcopenia–in terms of impaired mobility, limited self-sufficiency and …

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is associated with an
increased risk of multisystemic complications, including muscle changes such as sarcopenia …

Objectives There is growing interest in the use of quantitative high‐resolution
neuromuscular sonography to evaluate skeletal muscles in patients with critical illness …

Introduction: Age-related changes in muscle mass and muscle tissue composition contribute
to diminished strength in older adults. The objectives of this study are to examine if an …

Patients with acute/critical illness are particularly vulnerable to muscle loss and fluid shifts,
which adversely impact clinical outcomes. Assessment of these parameters in hospital …

Sarcopenia and the New ICD-10-CM Code: Screening, Staging, and Diagnosis Considerations
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