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JAMDA

March 17, 2014

Motoneuron Loss Is Associated With Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia, age-related muscle wasting, is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in the affected individuals. The pathogenesis of sarcopenia is not yet fully understood. A multifactorial concept is currently favored. The reduced number of motor units as a potential mechanism of muscle mass loss...
JAMDA

October 21, 2015

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: Prevalence and Risk Factors in Japanese Seniors

Motoric cognitive syndrome (MCR), a newly described predementia syndrome characterized by cognitive complaints and slow gait, is associated with increased risk of developing dementia. Due to the potential differences in health, behavioral, and lifestyle factors between races that can influence dementia ris...