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Amirahmad Nassiri1, Minoo Heidari Almasi2, Seyed Amirhossein Salehi3
1Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Tehran Iran.
Background And Aims:
Sarcopenia, characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, function, and strength, has evolved from a descriptive term to a recognized disease with significant implications for individual health and healthcare systems globally.
Methods:
This scoping review explores the evolution of sarcopenia definitions and diagnostic criteria and the challenges of diagnosing sarcopenia in diverse clinical populations, including chronic kidney disease (CKD), cancer, liver disease, heart failure, and obesity.
Results:
A literature review was conducted using PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar, focusing on studies published between 1995 and 2024. Database searches identified 1200 studies. After screening titles and abstracts, 238 studies were selected for full-text review. Ultimately, 36 of these studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the final evaluation.The review highlights the variability in diagnostic criteria proposed by various working groups, such as the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWGSOP) and the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS), and discusses the challenges in defining sarcopenia in specific clinical conditions.
Conclusion:
The findings underscore the need for condition-specific definitions and standardized diagnostic tools to improve patient outcomes and advance research in sarcopenia.
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