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Sarcopenia and malnutrition: impact on the outcome in hospitalized patients

Sarcopenia is a condition caused by a progressive loss of lean body mass and muscle strength, related to aging; this leads to a progressive decrease of physical performance. Sarcopenia is inherently connected with a major risk of disability, hospitalization and mortality. Prevalence of sarcopenia in...

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Main Authors: Francesca Remelli, Stefano Volpato
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-10-01
Series:Geriatric Care
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Online Access:https://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/gc/article/view/7723
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