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JAMDA

February 5, 2019

Definition of Respiratory Sarcopenia With Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

Respiratory muscle strength decreases with advancing age, and respiratory muscle dysfunction may indicate respiratory sarcopenia. However, there is no consensus regarding the definition of respiratory sarcopenia. We aimed to create a definition of respiratory sarcopenia based on the peak expiratory flow ra...
Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)

Dehydration and Fluid Maintenance CPG

This CPG offers a structured approach to the recognition, assessment, treatment, and monitoring of dehydration and fluid and electrolyte imbalances and acknowledges the ethical implications of this condition for patients, their families, and the staff of post-acute and long-term care (PALTC) facilities. It...
JAMDA

August 11, 2021

Delayed Dysphagia May Be Sarcopenic Dysphagia in Patients After Stroke

In many cases, swallowing function is impaired after the onset of stroke and gradually improves. However, delayed dysphagia has been reported in some post-stroke patients. Recently, several studies have reported that low muscle strength and decreased muscle mass cause dysphagia. This study aimed to investi...