Sarcopenia in subjects with Alzheimer’s disease: prevalence and comparison of agreement between EGWSOP1, EGWSOP2, and FNIH criteria

Sarcopenia in subjects with Alzheimer’s disease: prevalence and comparison of agreement between EGWSOP1, EGWSOP2, and FNIH criteria

Abstract Background Sarcopenia is an age-related clinical syndrome characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and muscle strength. It appears to be closely linked to dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease (AD); however, its prevalence among AD patients remains unclear. In this study, w...

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Main Authors: Roberta Barone, Giulia Bramato, Valentina Gnoni, Alessia Giugno, Daniele Urso, Chiara Zecca, Salvatore Nigro, Marco Filardi, Giancarlo Logroscino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Sarcopenia
Prevalence
Alzheimer’s disease
Muscle strength
Muscle mass
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04890-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-04890-w

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