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How do we define and measure sarcopenia? Protocol for a systematic review
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 muscle qualit...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2018
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5870090/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29587829 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13643-018-0712-y |