An update on methods for sarcopenia diagnosis: from bench to bedside

Sarcopenia has been recognized as an age-related syndrome characterized by low muscle mass, low muscle strength, and low physical performance that is associated with increased likelihood of adverse outcomes including falls, fractures, hospitalization, frailty and mortality. Therefore, it is necessar...

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Main Authors: Andrea P. Rossi, Sofia Rubele, Alessia D'Introno, Elena Zoico, Piero Bradimarte, Giulia Amadio, Nicole Nori, Paola Gnerre, Gloria Mazzali, Francesco Fantin, Mauro Zamboni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-06-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/995