Frailty is a highly prevalent condition in the elderly that has been increasingly considered as
a crucial public health issue, due to the strict correlation with a higher risk of fragility …

In this review, we discuss the pathophysiologic and management aspects of acute
sarcopenia in relation to SARS-CoV-2 infection. COVID-19 is as a multi-organ infectious …

Poor oral health is common among older adults and can impair essential activities of daily
living and contribute to frailty. We did a systematic review of studies on the relationship …

This report was written by the Japanese Society of Dysphagia Rehabilitation, the Japanese
Association of Rehabilitation Nutrition, the Japanese Association on Sarcopenia and Frailty …

A well-preserved oral function is key to accomplishing essential daily tasks. However, in
geriatric medicine and gerodontology, as age-related physiological decline disrupts several …

Aging is accompanied by profound changes in many physiological functions, leading to a
decreased ability to cope with stressors. Many changes are subtle, but can negatively affect …

Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of sarcopenia
following stroke, musculoskeletal disease, or hospital-associated deconditioning in …

Aim Sarcopenia can cause varying physical function disorders, including dysphagia.
Malnutrition, a potential result of dysphagia, can also cause sarcopenia. However, the …

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of sarcopenia on functional
outcomes, including activities of daily living (ADLs); dysphagia status; and the rate of home …

Background Dysphagia is a known risk factor for malnutrition and pneumonia. Although
sarcopenia is hypothesized to cause dysphagia, its causality remains unclear. Thus, this …