The incidence of sarcopenia among hospitalized older patients: results from the Glisten study
New research is emerging on the importance of lean body mass during illness and recovery. Sacropenia has become relatively common…
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Sarcopenia among hospitalized patients – A cross-sectional study
A cross-sectional study was conducted to collect data on the prevalence of sarcopenia among hospitalized adult patients. The authors concluded…
The healthcare costs of sarcopenia in the United States.
National representative surveys were examined to determine healthcare expenditures associated with sarcopenia. Authors concluded that sarcopenia imposes significant costs and…
Nutrition and Nutraceuticals for Muscle Maintenance and Recovery: Hero or Hokum?
Muscle loss is a common occurrence during hospitalization, especially in the elderly, but there are a number of nutritional supplements…
HMB may protect against muscle loss during bed rest: Abbott Nutrition
A study showed that a daily dose of 3 grams of HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) in healthy older adults during a 10-day…
Rebuilding Muscle Mass: Protein and HMB
Our muscles need protein to provide the nutrients necessary to rebuild, but research has also shown that the nutritional supplement…
Bounce Back Stronger: The Secret To Speedier Recoveries
New research has shown different strategies to help aging adults recover more quickly after a hospital visit.
Financial impact of sarcopenia on hospitalization costs.
In this prospective study hospitalized adult patients with sarcopenia were assessed and hospitalization costs were calculated for each patient. The…
A Push To Get Older Adults In Better Shape For Surgery
Research suggests that enhancing seniors’ readiness for surgery can potentially lead to improved outcomes. A Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health…
