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 …

Frailty is a syndrome of growing importance given the global ageing population. While frailty
is a multifactorial process, poor nutritional status is considered a key contributor to its …

Diet, nutrition, and oral health are closely linked. Malnutrition is a challenging health
concern in older adults that is associated with physical decline affecting their daily activities …

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate oral status, the reasons for tooth
extractions and related risk factors in adult patients attending a hospital dental practice …

Background Good oral health is an important part of healthy ageing, yet there is limited
understanding regarding the status of oral health care for older people globally. This study …

Objective We examined the association between tooth loss, periodontal diseases, and frailty
among older American adults. Designs, Settings, and Participants Data from the National …

Aging is associated with a decline in skeletal muscle mass and function—termed sarcopenia—
as mediated, in part, by muscle anabolic resistance. This metabolic phenomenon describes …

Skeletal muscle is one of the largest organs in the body and is essential for maintaining
quality of life. Loss of skeletal muscle mass and function can lead to a range of adverse …

The novel Coronavirus pandemic defines a new risk for all dental practitioners, hygienists,
and dental assistants. As an increasing number of dentists are now develo** this disease …