Predictive validity of current sarcopenia definitions (EWGSOP2, SDOC, and AWGS2) for clinical outcomes: A scoping review

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Sarcopenia as a Risk Factor for Future HIP Fracture: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

P. Huang et al.

Summary: The study found that sarcopenia significantly increases the risk of future hip fractures in older adults, especially in patients who meet the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia criteria.

JOURNAL OF NUTRITION HEALTH & AGING (2021)

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Comparison of the 2010 and 2019 diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) in two cohorts of Swedish older adults

Ola Wallengren et al.

Summary: The study aimed to compare the prevalence of sarcopenia and its association with mortality and dependence in activities of daily living using different operational definitions. The research found that the prevalence of sarcopenia was higher in the 85-year-olds compared to the 70-year-olds, and the cut-offs had a larger impact on the prevalence than the operational definition.

BMC GERIATRICS (2021)

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Editorial Material Geriatrics & Gerontology

Ethical guidelines for publishing in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle: update 2021

Stephan von Haehling et al.

Summary: This article outlines the ethical guidelines for authorship and publishing in The Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle and its two daughter journals. It includes principles such as author approval, contribution, originality, approval from relevant bodies, disclosure of conflicts of interest and funding sources, and maintenance of data integrity. If any information in the manuscript changes, authors are required to promptly notify the Editor-in-Chief for updates or withdrawal.

JOURNAL OF CACHEXIA SARCOPENIA AND MUSCLE (2021)

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Article Endocrinology & Metabolism

Sarcopenia Definitions as Predictors of Fracture Risk Independent of FRAX(R), Falls, and BMD in the Osteoporotic Fractures in Men (MrOS) Study: A Meta-Analysis

Nicholas C. Harvey et al.

Summary: Adjustment for femoral neck bone mineral density (fnBMD) reduces the predictive value for fracture of sarcopenia definitions based on appendicular lean mass (ALM), but inclusion of physical performance measures strengthens it. Severe sarcopenia definitions incorporating chair stand time, gait speed, and grip strength demonstrate the highest predictability for fracture, even at low prevalence levels.

JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH (2021)

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Review Geriatrics & Gerontology

How do we define and measure sarcopenia? A meta-analysis of observational studies

Paulo R. Carvalho do Nascimento et al.

Summary: The study investigated the impact of different definitions and measurement tools on the prevalence estimates of sarcopenia. Various operational definitions and tools were found, leading to a range of prevalence estimates. Establishing a unique definition, using accurate evaluation methods for muscle mass, and standardizing measurement tools are crucial for proper diagnosis and comparison of sarcopenia prevalence.

AGE AND AGEING (2021)

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Experts' preferences for sarcopenia outcomes: a discrete-choice experiment from a working group of the European Society for Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases (ESCEO) in collaboration with the European Union of Geriatric Medicine Society (EUGMS)

Charlotte Beaudart et al.

Summary: Experts' preference for sarcopenia outcomes was assessed through a discrete-choice experiment involving 37 medical doctors and researchers from different countries. The most important sarcopenia outcome identified by experts was falls, followed by domestic activities and mobility, while quality of life and fatigue were considered less important.

AGING CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH (2021)

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Article Nutrition & Dietetics