How do we define and measure sarcopenia? Protocol for a systematic review
Abstract Background The loss of muscle mass is a natural aging consequence. A reduction of muscle mass that surpasses the physiological rate is considered the key factor responsible for the development of a geriatric syndrome called sarcopenia. However, a new understanding of the importance of muscl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-03-01
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| Series: | Systematic Reviews |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-018-0712-y |