
Sarcopenia, An Issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Volume 27-3
1st Edition
Description
In the last decade much attention has been paid to understanding and diagnosing Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle mass that results from the process of aging. This issue of Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, Guest Edited by Yves Rolland, MD, PhD, covers the History of Sarcopenia and works to define Sarcopenia based on recent workshops and meetings on the topic. This issue also covers the Epidemiology, Physiology, and Consequences of Sarcopenia. Also included are studies on Sarcopenia and Obesity, Sarcopenia and Frailty, Nutrition and Sarcopenia, Physical Activity and Sarcopenia, as well as a look at Clinical Trials on Sarcopenia.
Details
- No. of pages:
- 168
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Saunders 2011
- Published:
- 29th August 2011
- Imprint:
- Saunders
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9781455704545
About the Author
Yves Rolland
MD
Affiliations and Expertise
Service de Médecine Interne et de Gérontologie Clinique, Toulouse, France
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