Journal
JOURNAL OF FRAILTY & AGING
Volume 7, Issue 4, Pages 258-261Publisher
EDITIONS SERDI
DOI: 10.14283/jfa.2018.24
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Sarcopenia; ultrasound; diagnosis
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- Medical Research Council - Arthritis Research United Kingdom
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Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal mass and strength, particularly in older adults, with consequent reduction in function and independence. Changing population demographics, have resulted in increased prevalence of sarcopenia and this is associated with a considerable economic burden. Whilst simple, effective, non-intrusive management of this condition exists, no routine diagnosis takes place either in the UK or in many other countries, partly due to an absence of pragmatic clinical diagnostic tools to support the early identification of the syndrome. This position paper aims to provide a short overview proposing the potential case for developing ultrasound as a new and alternative diagnostic tool for identifying sarcopenia.
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