Sarcopenia is associated with mortality in non-critical elderly patients visiting the emergency department

Sarcopenia is associated with mortality in non-critical elderly patients visiting the emergency department

IntroductionGeriatric syndrome (GS) increases risk of disability and mortality in older adults. Sarcopenia is a predominant illness of GS and accelerate its progression. This study aimed to investigate associations between mortality, emergency department (ED) re-visits and GS-related illnesses among...

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Main Authors: Mei-Chen Liao, Cheng-Chang Yen, Yuh-Te Lin, Fong-Dee Huang, Yun-Te Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
sarcopenia
geriatric syndrome
systemic inflammation
elderly emergency
prognosis
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1027503/full

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https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2022.1027503/full

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