Sanford Burnham Prebys Jun 13 2025 The population across developed countries is getting older and the associated frailty and debilitation are becoming major health problems. This gradual muscle loss is accelerated by the poor capacity to repair damage and injury, especially after falls or surgeries. Low muscle mass in the elderly - known as sarcopenia - leads to increased frailty and movement problems. Patients with sarcopenia are more likely to be hospitalized and develop other comorbidities,