Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Sarcopenia, (Updated 2023) Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Sarcopenia is a medical disorder known as age-related sarcopenia or sarcopenia with aging which starts in the 30s when a person starts to lose muscle mass and function.
Sarcopenia (from Greek sarx,"flesh" and penia,"poverty") is the degenerative loss of the skeletal muscle mass (0.51% decrease per year after the age of 50), quality, and strength linked with aging.
Sarcopenia is a part of the frailty syndrome.
Sarcopenia may occur in healthy people and does not necessarily involve malaise.
People who are physically not active can lose as much as 3% to 5% of the muscle mass every decade after age 30.
Even if the person is active, he or she will still experience some muscle reduction.
Any reduction of muscle mass requires reduction of strength and mobility.
Sarcopenia typically becomes worse at the age of 75 although it may occur in people age 65 or 80
It is a factor in the production of frailty and affect the tendency of falls and fractures in older adults.
Sarcopenia is believed to be caused by a failure in activation of satellite cell around muscle cells.
Extreme muscle loss is frequently a result of both decreasing anabolic signals, including growth hormone and testosterone, and promotion of catabolic signals, such as pro-inflammatory cytokines
Sarcopenia is characterized by:
1. A muscle atrophy (a decrease in the size of the muscle),
2. A reduction in muscle tissue quality
Symptoms of muscle loss are:
1. Musculoskeletal weakness
2. Loss of stamina,
3. Reduced physical activity
The primary treatment for sarcopenia is exercise.
In particular, the exercise resistance training or strength training (exercise that increases muscle strength and endurance with the use of resistance bands or weights) has been observed to be helpful for both the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia.
Testosterone or other forms of anabolic steroids seem to have some positive effects on muscle strength and mass.

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Sarcopenia
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Muscle Dystrophy
Chapter 8 Cerebral Palsy
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370566686
• Artikelnr.: 48322065

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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