| Literature DB >> 21824556 |
Yves Rolland1, Graziano Onder, John E Morley, Sophie Gillette-Guyonet, Gabor Abellan van Kan, Bruno Vellas.
Abstract
Sarcopenia is a complex multifactorial condition that can by treated with multimodal approaches. No pharmacologic agent to prevent or treat sarcopenia has been as efficacious as exercise (mainly resistance training) in combination with nutritional intervention (adequate protein and energy intake). However, performing resistance training sessions and following nutritional advice can be challenging, especially for frail, sarcopenic, elderly patients, and results remain only partial. Therefore, new pharmacologic agents may substantially reduce the functional decline in older people. This article reviews the new pharmacologic agents currently being assessed for treating sarcopenia.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21824556 DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2011.03.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Geriatr Med ISSN: 0749-0690 Impact factor: 3.076