Sarcopenia is a loss of muscle mass and function in the elderly that reduces mobility,
diminishes quality of life, and can lead to fall-related injuries, which require costly …

The incidence and prevalence of metabolic and musculoskeletal diseases are increasing.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is characterized by insulin resistance, inflammation …

Muscle thickness (MT) measured by ultrasound has been used to estimate cross‐sectional
area (measured by CT and MRI) at a single time point. We tested whether MT could be used …

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

Aims To assess the prevalence and clinical impact of reductions in the skeletal muscle mass
of patients with chronic heart failure (HF). Chronic HF is accompanied by co-morbidities that …

Testosterone is the most important hormone in male health. Aging is characterized by
testosterone deficiency due to decreasing testosterone levels associated with low testicular …

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

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 …

Diabetes and sarcopenia are emerging as serious public health issues. Sarcopenia, an age-
related disorder characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, is recognized …

Background and aims. Sarcopenia has been indicated as a reliable marker of frailty and
poor prognosis among the oldest individuals. At present, there are no data on sarcopenia in …