BEYOND AGING : THE HIDDEN EPIDEMIC OF SARCOPENIA
Sarcopenia is a syndrome characterized by the progressive and generalized loss of skeletalmuscle mass and strength, which can lead to physical disability, poor quality of life, and evenmortality. It is most commonly seen in older adults, though it can affect people at any age,particularly those with chronic conditions. Following are usually used for diagnosis : […]
More Visitors, More Risk:
How Visitors to Patients in Hospitals Endanger Patient Safety and Lives Reading time:4min I am writing this not as a Medical Director and Critical Care Physician who has spent most of my working life looking after very sick, often elderly patients. I also spend a significant part of my time dealing with the consequences of […]
