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Recognition of obese patients who have associated muscle problems is an essential goal for clinicians. Further research is needed to identify new target for prevention and cure of this important geriatric syndrome.

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Sarcopenic obesitySarcopeniaMedicineObesityMuscle weaknessCulpritWeaknessMuscle massMetabolic syndromeMuscle strengthPhysical medicine and rehabilitationPhysical therapyInternal medicineIntensive care medicineSurgery

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Year
2008
Type
review
Volume
11
Issue
6
Pages
693-700
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Sari Stenholm, Tamara B. Harris, Taina Rantanen et al. (2008). Sarcopenic obesity: definition, cause and consequences. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care , 11 (6) , 693-700. https://doi.org/10.1097/mco.0b013e328312c37d

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