The definition of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, has evolved since the
term's inception and yet there is no consensus. Many of the identified definitions of …

Low muscle mass and malnutrition are prevalent conditions among adults of all ages, with
any body weight or body mass index, and with acute or chronic conditions, including COVID …

Introduction: Loss of skeletal muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) is common in
individuals with obesity due to metabolic changes associated with a sedentary lifestyle …

Sedentary behavior and physical inactivity are among the leading modifiable risk factors
worldwide for cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality. The promotion of physical …

The term sarcopenia, derived from the Greek words sarx for flesh and penia for loss, was first
introduced by Rosenberg 1 in 1989 to describe the loss of muscle mass that accompanies …

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of develo** cardiovascular disease (CVD),
particularly heart failure (HF) and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanisms through …

Sarcopenia is a progressive, generalized skeletal muscle disorder characterized by
reduction of muscle mass and strength. It is associated with increased adverse outcomes …

Background All proposed definitions of sarcopenia include the measurement of muscle
mass, but the techniques and threshold values used vary. Indeed, the literature does not …

Many patients with cancer experience poor nutritional status, which detrimentally impacts
clinical outcomes. Poor nutritional status in cancer is primarily manifested by severe muscle …

Measurements of skeletal muscle cross-sectional area, index, and radiation attenuation
utilizing clinical computed tomography (CT) scans are used in assessments of sarcopenia …