Frailty and Sarcopenia in Old Age

Dear Colleagues,

Frailty and sarcopenia are now recognized as the new geriatric giants. Frailty represents a reversible state of vulnerability to poor physical and cognitive outcome following a stressor event, predicting future decline in disability, morbidity, and mortality. Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, which contribute significantly to the burden of frailty. There has been a great advance in the basic and clinical research on frailty and sarcopenia in recent years, and many novel treatments and prevention strategies are being tested.

This Special Issue will focus on a wide range of essential topics relevant to frailty and sarcopenia in old age, including epidemiology, basic science, clinical studies, pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, as well as cognitive and psycho-social elements.

High quality original research and review articles in any of these areas will be considered. We are particularly keen on highlighting the novel and innovative approaches in the assessment, prevention, management, and rehabilitation of older people with frailty and sarcopenia.

Prof. Dr. Joseph S.K. Kwan
Guest Editor

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