Characterization of Osteosarcopenia in Older Persons: A Bench to Bedside Approach
- Research Opportunity
- PhD students, Masters by Research, Honours students
- Number of Honour Places Available
- 1
- Number of Master Places Available
- 1
- Department / Centre
- Medicine and Radiology
- Location
- Western Health
| Primary Supervisor | Number | Webpage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Gustavo Duque | gustavo.duque@unimelb.edu.au | Personal web page |
Summary In older persons, the combination of osteopeniaosteoporosis and sarcopenia has been proposed as a subset of frailer individuals at higher risk of institutionalization, falls and fractures. However, the particular clinical, biochemical and functional characteristics of the osteosarcopenic (OS) patients remain unknown.
Project Details
In older persons, the combination of osteopenia osteoporosis and sarcopenia has been proposed as a subset of frailer individuals at higher risk of institutionalization, falls and fractures. However, the particular clinical, biochemical and functional characteristics of the osteosarcopenic (OS) patients remain unknown.
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PhD students, Masters by Research, Honours students
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