New Developments in the Approach and Diagnosis of Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia, the key point of frailty syndrome, leads to decreased physical activity, with important consequences upon the quality of life in elderly. The prevalence of sarcopenia is still uncertain because of the lack of homogeneity of the studied populations, and also because of the variety of techniques. The development of biological markers that can be used in a cost effective manner to guide diagnosis and facilitate monitoring patients with sarcopenia, would mark an important step in managing the care of geriatric patients. Nutrition combined with physical activity is the key component of the management of sarcopenia, with a synergistic effect that helps combat malnutrition and improve the quality of life.