Impact of Sarcopenia and Myosteatosis in Non-Cirrhotic Stages of Liver Diseases: Similarities and Differences across Aetiologies and Possible Therapeutic Strategies
Sarcopenia is defined as a loss of muscle strength, mass and function and it is a predictor of mortality. Sarcopenia is not only a geriatric disease, but it is related to several chronic conditions, including liver diseases in both its early and advanced stages. Despite the increasing number of stud...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-01-01
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Series: | Biomedicines |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/10/1/182 |