1. [The emergent role of sarcopenia: Preliminary Report of the Observatory of Sarcopenia of the Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology].
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Cruz-Jentoft AJ, Triana FC, Gómez-Cabrera MC, López-Soto A, Masanés F, Martín PM, Rexach JA, Hidalgo DR, Salvà A, Viña J, and Formiga F
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- Aged, Exercise, Humans, Nutrition Disorders therapy, Sarcopenia diagnosis, Sarcopenia drug therapy, Sarcopenia etiology, Sarcopenia physiopathology, Sarcopenia therapy
- Abstract
Sarcopenia is a common and prominent geriatric syndrome, of major interest for daily clinical practice of professionals working with older people. The number of affected individuals and its relation with disability, frailty, many chronic diseases, lifestyle and adverse outcomes are extremely relevant for geriatric care. Moreover, biological changes that lead to the loss of muscle mass and strength are intrinsically related to the mechanisms of aging. It is not therefore surprising that research in this field is growing exponentially in recent years, and sarcopenia has been placed in recent years in the forefront of research in geriatric medicine and gerontology. The Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology has recently created an Observatory of Sarcopenia, which aims to promote educational and research activities in this field. The first activity of the Observatory has been to offer the Spanish speaking scientific community a review of the current status of sarcopenia, that may allow unifying concepts and fostering interest in this promising field of geriatrics., (Copyright © 2010 SEGG. Published by Elsevier Espana. All rights reserved.)
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- 2011
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