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Sarcopenia in older age: Why it matters and what we should do about it
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Sarcopenia in older age: Why it matters and what we should do about it
Wednesday 9 November 2022, 12:30 AM

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Sports physician Chris Milne discusses why GPs should identify loss of muscle mass early, as well as the cornerstones of management
Key points, Sarcopenia is a significant yet under-recognised problem.
As our population ages, sarcopenia is going to assume increasing importance.
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Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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