Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management
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Clinical Screening Tools for Sarcopenia and Its Management.
Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in muscle mass and function, is affecting the older population worldwide. Sarcopenia is associated with poor health outcomes, such as falls, disability, loss of independence, and mortality; however it is potentially treatable if recognized and intervened early. Over the last two decades, there has been significant expansion of research in this area. Currently ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1687-7063,1687-7071
DOI: 10.1155/2016/5978523