Sarcopenia and Mortality Risk in Older Adults
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 4
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Interests: aging; health; diseases; nutrition; magnesium
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Interests: geriatrics; dementia; sarcopenia; neurodegenerative diseases; public health; aging; clinical nutrition; global health; vaccines
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to launch this Special Issue entitled “Sarcopenia and Mortality Risk in Older Adults”. Sarcopenia—defined as the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function—is increasingly recognized as a major determinant of poor outcomes in older adults, including falls, disability, hospitalization, and mortality.
Despite advances in diagnostic criteria and screening tools, the association between sarcopenia and mortality remains complex and is influenced by multiple factors, such as comorbidities, inflammation, nutritional status, and socioeconomic context. A deeper understanding of these relationships is essential in improving prevention strategies and clinical outcomes.
This Special Issue will gather contributions that examine the mechanisms, clinical relevance, and prognostic implications of sarcopenia in relation to mortality risk. We welcome original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical or methodological studies.
We particularly encourage studies that use longitudinal data, explore innovative interventions, or address underrepresented populations. Submissions that incorporate interdisciplinary perspectives or real-world clinical applications are especially welcome.
In light of recent developments, we also invite submissions exploring the impacts of GLP-1 receptor agonists and GIP-based medications on muscle mass and function. These therapies, while already widely used in diabetes and obesity management, are now being investigated for their potential role in contributing to, or modifying, sarcopenia risk, which represents an emerging and important area of research.
We look forward to receiving your submissions and welcome pre-submission inquiries to discuss your manuscript's fit for this Special Issue.
Dr. Nicola Veronese
Guest Editor
Dr. Francesco Ragusa
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- sarcopenia
- muscle strength
- muscle mass
- physical performance
- aging
- mortality risk
- frailty
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