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J. Wang, C.A. Maxwell, F. YuBiol Res Nurs. 2019;21(1):80-106 The objectives of this literature review were to (1) synthesize biological processes linked to frailty and their corresponding biomarkers and (2) identify potential associations among these processes and biomarkers. |
X. Hong, J. Yan, L. Xu, et al.Clin Interv Aging. 2019;14:105-111 The definition of frailty still lacks quantitative biomarkers. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between nutrition-related biomarkers and frailty in hospitalized older patients. |
Y.H. Kuo, T.F. Wang, L.K. Liu, et al.Am J Med Sci. 2019;357(2):124-133 Sarcopenia is a well-recognized geriatric syndrome. We sought to determine the prevalence of sarcopenia and factors associated with it among community-dwelling older adults in Taiwan. |
P. Soysal, E. Ates Bulut, I. Yavuz, et al.J Am Med Dir Assoc. 2019;20(1):58-63 The aim of this study is to demonstrate the ability of the basal metabolic rate (BMR) to detect frailty and sarcopenia in older males. |
J.J. Hernández Morante, C. Gómez Martínez, J.M. Morillas-RuizNutrients. 2019;11(1). pii: E102. doi: 10.3390/nu11010102 As the population ages, the need for specialised geriatric care will increase immensely, and consequently, the need for specialised services for the care of these people will increase accordingly. From a nutritional point of view, to control or balance the nutritional status of residents will be essential in order to prevent sarcopenia and, consequently, frailty development. |
L. Lorenzo-López, R. López-López, A. Maseda, et al.Maturitas. 2019;119:54-60 Greater understanding of changes in the degree of frailty is important for clarifying the natural history of frailty and may help clinical decision-making regarding preventive interventions. The objectives of this study were to explore natural frailty transition rates at 1-year follow-up and to identify the main determinants of such transitions. |



