Sarkopenie − Diagnostik und mögliche Therapien

Liu, Lian; Erickson, Nicole Tonya; Marquort, Laura-Sophie; Schmidt, Thorsten; Reudelstertz, Christine und Holch, Julian W. (2019): Sarkopenie − Diagnostik und mögliche Therapien. In: Onkologe, Bd. 25, Nr. 9: S. 819-826

Abstract

Sarcopenia describes the loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. The current research on the topic of sarcopenia focuses mostly on geriatric patients and has revealed that sarcopenia can substantially impair the ability to perform activities of daily living, can lead to mobility disorders and also contributes to a lower quality of life. In cancer patients sarcopenia has also been found to be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Even though the understanding of the concept and treatment of sarcopenia has already been improved, research findings have not yet been translated into clinical practice. Therefore, this article summarizes the updated definition of sarcopenia and provides insights into treatment methods. Furthermore, evidence supporting nutritional interventions and physical activity for treatment of sarcopenia are presented.

• Dokumententyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
• Fakultät: Medizin
• Themengebiete: 600 Technik, Medizin, angewandte Wissenschaften > 610 Medizin und Gesundheit
• ISSN: 0947-8965
• Sprache: Deutsch