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Sarcopenia

  • ISBN 9781119975878
  • Author: Alfonso J. Cruz-Jentoft
  • Publ Date: 2012-08-31
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  • Binding: Hardback

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Sarcopenia is a major therapeutic challenge and a public health
priority in both the US and Europe. More than two decades after the
word was first used to define a distinct clinical condition, the
definition of sarcopenia remains open for discussion,nd its
clinical relevance is still not fully understood. This book
provides some answers. It is a valuable addition to the
existing literature, providing a one-stop shop for state-of-the-art
information on a topic of particular relevance for geriatricians
and all those who care for the older population.
Sarcopenia has serious health consequences of sarcopenia in
terms of frailty, disability, morbidity, and mortality. Identifying
high risk groups of older people is straightforward, but making a
diagnosis is more difficult. Having addressed the definition of
sarcopenia the book therefore goes on to discuss current open
questions that concern the clinical management of the
condition. Chapters cover nosology, pathophysiology, clinical
identification, and treatment: for example, is sarcopenia a normal
part of the ageing process? When does it become a disease state? Is
it only a morphologic or functional abnormality, or is it an
age-related disease? Epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic
and therapeutic aspects of sarcopenia are covered, as well as
possible methods of prevention and treatment options.





Defines and explains the clinical relevance of sarcopenia

Covers all recent scientific evidence

Discusses treatment options

Considers ways of prevention



Written by experts in the field from both the US and Europe,
this book will be of practical interest to geriatricians,
clinicians and professionals working in nursing homes, nutrition
and sport medicine. It is also a valuable and comprehensive
reference work for professionals, post-graduates and researchers on
age-related diseases, disability, nutrition and geriatric
medicine.
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