Chris Hurst

Are we making progress in the diagnosis and management of sarcopenia? Results from a UK-wide survey - European Geriatric Medicine Purpose To describe current practice in diagnosis and management of sarcopenia in older people in the United Kingdom (UK). Methods Healthcare professionals from UK organisations were invited to complete an online survey about sarcopenia diagnosis and management. Results One hundred and one responses were analysed. Respondents represented a range of professional groups across 62 organisations from secondary care, primary care, community providers and private practitioners. Sarcopenia was identified in only 32/62 (52%) organisations. Within these organisations, 17/32 (53%) did not use a recognised algorithm for diagnosis, although 31/32 (97%) of organisations assessed muscle strength. Twenty-nine (91%) organisations reported offering interventions to people diagnosed with sarcopenia, but resistance training was offered by only 19 (59%). Conclusion This survey has shown that just over 50% of respondent organisations in the UK are identifying sarcopenia in older people as part of clinical practice, highlighting the need for ongoing work to achieve further improvement.

Our 🆕 paper now available in European Geriatric Medicine..

Are we making progress in the diagnosis and management of #sarcopenia ? Results from a UK-wide survey

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Are we making progress in the diagnosis and management of sarcopenia? Results from a UK-wide survey - European Geriatric Medicine Purpose To describe current practice in diagnosis and management of sarcopenia in older people in the United Kingdom (UK). Methods Healthcare professionals from UK organisations were invited to complete an online survey about sarcopenia diagnosis and management. Results One hundred and one responses were analysed. Respondents represented a range of professional groups across 62 organisations from secondary care, primary care, community providers and private practitioners. Sarcopenia was identified in only 32/62 (52%) organisations. Within these organisations, 17/32 (53%) did not use a recognised algorithm for diagnosis, although 31/32 (97%) of organisations assessed muscle strength. Twenty-nine (91%) organisations reported offering interventions to people diagnosed with sarcopenia, but resistance training was offered by only 19 (59%). Conclusion This survey has shown that just over 50% of respondent organisations in the UK are identifying sarcopenia in older people as part of clinical practice, highlighting the need for ongoing work to achieve further improvement.

📣 New from the AGE Research Group in the European Geriatric Medicine journal: our second national UK #sarcopenia survey shows some improvement in diagnosis, but plenty of work still to do to deliver evidence-based therapies for this under-treated condition.

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Influence of exercise and nutrition on sarcopenia in cardiovascular disease: a Scientific Statement of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology Abstract. This document aims to review current scientific evidence on exercise and nutrition as a treatment for sarcopenia in the context of cardiovascular

AGE Research Group member @chrishurst.bsky.social recently contributed to a scientific statement of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, on the influence of exercise and nutrition on #sarcopenia in #cardiovasculardisease
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Influence of exercise and nutrition on sarcopenia in cardiovascular disease: A Scientific Statement of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology of the ESC Abstract. This document aims to review current scientific evidence on exercise and nutrition as a treatment for sarcopenia in the context of cardiovascular

Influence of exercise and nutrition on sarcopenia in cardiovascular disease: A Scientific Statement of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology of the ESC url: academic.oup.com/eurjpc/artic...

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If your work has ever involved supporting #olderadults to look after their health, your expert opinion is invited via 2 online surveys as part of RAMP (Remote Assessment and Management of Physical Function) from @deakinuniversity.bsky.social. More info 👉 researchsurveys.deakin.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...

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Why research is trying to MUSCLE IN on ageing

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Stresses consistency & individualized progression to optimize benefits.

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Recommends 2x per week full-body resistance training, targeting upper & lower body.

Suggests progressive overload with 6-12 reps per set, 1-3 sets per exercise, focusing on effort over weight.

📌 Study 2: "Resistance Exercise as a Treatment for Sarcopenia: Prescription and Delivery" (Hurst et al., 2022)

Provides practical guidelines for prescribing resistance exercise for sarcopenia.

Final chance to complete our #sarcopenia survey if you are based in the UK 💪🏻

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Perceptions of sarcopenia in patients, health and care professionals, and the public: a scoping review of studies from different countries - European Geriatric Medicine Rationale and objective Perceptions of sarcopenia have rarely been explored, yet understanding these will be key for successful translation of sarcopenia research findings into meaningful benefits for...

Perceptions of #sarcopenia in patients, health and care professionals, and the public: a scoping review of studies from different countries

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Eleven clinical trials that will shape medicine in 2025 - Nature Medicine Nature Medicine asks leading researchers to name their top clinical trial for 2025, from gene therapies for prion disease and sickle-cell disease to digital tools for cancer and mental health.

Eleven clinical trials that will shape medicine in 2025 | via Nature Medicine

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The effects of whey protein supplementation on indices of cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials The increasing prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases highlights the urgent need for practical interventions to mitigate their associated public healt…

The effects of whey protein supplementation on indices of cardiometabolic health: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials @kostasproko.bsky.social

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Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between glycaemic measures and grip strength in people without diabetes in the UK Biobank cohort study - European Geriatric Medicine Purpose To investigate associations between glycaemic measures (HbA1c, random glucose), and grip strength (GS) in adults without prevalent diabetes. Methods We included 381,715 UK Biobank participants...

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Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between glycaemic measures and grip strength in people without diabetes in the UK Biobank cohort study

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