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Overall mortality for community-dwelling adults over 50ย years at risk of malnutrition.

It is well reported that malnutrition in acute care is associated with poorer health outcomes including increased mortality. However, the consequences of malnutrition on survival in community settings is uncertain. Malnutrition in people 65ย years or over is often cited. Nevertheless,...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-08-29
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreOverall mortality for community-dwelling adults over 50ย years at risk of malnutrition.

Plasma C-terminal agrin fragment concentrations across adulthood: Reference values and associations with skeletal muscle health.

Increasing interest surrounds the utility of blood-based biomarkers for diagnosing sarcopenia. C-terminal agrin fragment (CAF), a marker of neuromuscular junction stability, is amongst the most promising candidates; however, a dearth of reference data impedes the incorporation of its use in...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-06-07
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MorePlasma C-terminal agrin fragment concentrations across adulthood: Reference values and associations with skeletal muscle health.

The Evolving Landscape of Sarcopenia in Asia: A Systematic review and meta-analysis following the 2019 Asian working group for sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.

Sarcopenia, characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and function, poses a significant public health concern, particularly in Asia's rapidly aging population. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current epidemiology of sarcopenia in Asia using the 2019...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-07-31
๐Ÿ“ฐ Publication: Archives Of Gerontology And Geriatrics
Read MoreThe Evolving Landscape of Sarcopenia in Asia: A Systematic review and meta-analysis following the 2019 Asian working group for sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.

Sarcopenia of Ageing: Does a Healthier Lifestyle Matter in Reversing the Trajectory? A Brief Narrative Review and a Call for Action in Saudi Arabia.

The concept of health span is an emerging topic in recent years, with a truly palpable relevance to public health. With ageing comes a loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and performance, which is termed as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia is a...
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 2024-01-15
Read MoreSarcopenia of Ageing: Does a Healthier Lifestyle Matter in Reversing the Trajectory? A Brief Narrative Review and a Call for Action in Saudi Arabia.

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