We defined respiratory sarcopenia as a coexistence of respiratory muscle weakness and
decreased respiratory muscle mass. Although respiratory muscle function is indispensable …

Methods We assessed respiratory sarcopenia‐related mortality after a 5‐year follow‐up of
470 participants (185 men aged 75.2±5.5 years and 285 women aged 74.2±5.4 years) who …

In this prospective longitudinal cohort study, we explored the characteristics of older people
with lower respiratory muscle strength, according to sarcopenia severity, over the course of 1 …

Simple Summary Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive asbestos-related
tumor with a poor prognosis. Surgery, often considered in the context of multimodality …

Background In Japan, the number of older adults requiring long-term care insurance (LTCI)
is increasing and the cost is becoming a social problem. In these fields, the role of geriatric …

Background: Older adults have a high risk for musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and mental
health problems. We compared respiratory muscle strength, cardiovascular endurance …

Background Falls are a major health problem. The relationship between dynamic balance
related to falls and respiratory muscle strength related to sarcopenia and frailty is poorly …

Background The diagnostic criteria for respiratory sarcopenia have been recently reported.
However, no studies have clarified the characteristics of skeletal muscle impairment of the …

Aim Respiratory sarcopenia (RS) has been newly defined in a position paper by four
professional organizations in Japan, and it is necessary to examine its incidence and …

Background The aging process affects different systems, including the musculoskeletal and
respiratory systems. Both systems seem to be interconnected in relation to functional …