Change in muscle strength and muscle mass in older hospitalized patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

In conclusion, decrease in muscle strength and muscle mass in older patients is dependent on the type of admission.
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Source: Experimental Gerontology - March 8, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Van Ancum JM, Scheerman K, Jonkman NH, Smeenk HE, Kruizinga RC, Meskers CG, Maier AB Tags: Exp Gerontol Source Type: research