Annals of Geriatric Medicine and Research

Review Article

January 12, 2026

Sarcopenia: From Global Consensus to Korean Implementation — A Narrative Review and Standpoint

Geon Young Jang, Sunghwan Ji, Heewon Jung, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):3-17.

Sarcopenia is a major geriatric syndrome characterized by progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, resulting in disability and mortality. This narrative review synthesizes international consensus recommendations and Korean evidence...

Original Article

December 29, 2025

Prediction of Postoperative Hypokalemia in Patients with Severe Carotid Artery Stenosis undergoing Standard Carotid Endarterectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Suiyuan Hu, Xuan Lai, Yunfeng Han

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):18-27.

Background: Postoperative hypokalemia is a common electrolyte disturbance associated with adverse outcomes, particularly in older adults. This study aimed to identify risk factors and develop predictive models for hypokalemia within...

Original Article

November 3, 2025

Calorie Restriction Modulates Gene Expression of Il19 and Il24 during Renal Aging

Sang Gyun Noh, Hyun Woo Kim, Seungwoo Kim, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):28-40.

Background: Renal function declines with age as the kidneys become more vulnerable to inflammation and cellular senescence. This study examined gene expression changes linked to renal aging and assessed whether...

Original Article

December 2, 2025

The World Health Organization Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) Framework and the Association with Frailty in Older Adults

Wan-Yun Chou, Kun-Pei Lin, Chiung-Jung Wen, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):41-50.

Background: The World Health Organization published the 2019 Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) framework to guide, assess, and promote the intrinsic capacity (IC) of older adults, referring to their...

Original Article

December 12, 2025

Citizen-Led Integrated Care in Rural Depopulation Areas: Addressing Depression and Frailty in Older Adults

Suhyeon Choi, Susan Park, Eunhee Choi, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):51-61.

Background: Rural areas in Korea are experiencing both super-aging and depopulation, creating critical gaps in health and social care. Using a citizen participatory approach, we sought to address the care...

Original Article

November 12, 2025

Increased Phase Angle Reflects Improvement in Activities of Daily Living and Muscle Health in Post-stroke Rehabilitation

Kouki Yoneda, Yoshihiro Yoshimura, Hidetaka Wakabayashi, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):62-69.

Background: Phase angle (PhA) reflects cellular integrity and muscle quality. However, evidence is limited regarding whether an increase in PhA is associated with improvements in activities of daily living (ADL)...

Original Article

January 5, 2026

The Growing Burden of Fall-Related Injuries among Older Adults: A Seven-Year Study from a Tertiary Medical Center in Taiwan

Yu-Chieh Tsai, Shey-Ying Chen, Ya-Mei Chen, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):70-76.

Background: As Taiwan’s population ages, falls among older adults have become a critical public health concern. However, limited data exist regarding temporal trends and injury patterns in fall-related emergency department...

Original Article

November 3, 2025

Point-of-Care Ultrasound-Based Assessment of Sarcopenia to Predict Revisits or Mortality in Older Adults at the Emergency Department: A Prospective Observational Study

Svenja L. Haak, Lisa Giezen, Deborah Blanca, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):77-84.

Background: Older patients visiting the emergency department (ED) are at increased risk of adverse outcomes, including ED revisits and mortality. Sarcopenia quantification by point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) may be a useful...

Original Article

December 19, 2025

Predictors of Poor Post-discharge Exercise Adherence in Older Inpatients with Musculoskeletal Disorders

Sae Yoda, Tatsuya Hirase

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):85-91.

Background: Maintaining good exercise behavior contributes to the prevention of adverse health outcomes in older inpatients with musculoskeletal disorders. This prospective cohort study aimed to identify the predictors of poor...

Original Article

December 29, 2025

Diagnostic Performance of Arm Circumference Compared to Other Indicators for Detecting Sarcopenia in Older Adults

Brena Leticia Gomes de Paiva, Claudia Porto Sabino Pinho Ramiro, Cyro Rego Cabral Junior, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):92-100.

Background: To evaluate the accuracy of arm circumference (AC) compared with other anthropometric and functional indicators as a predictor of sarcopenia risk in community-dwelling older adults. Methods: This was a...

Original Article

January 5, 2026

Association between Dietary Variety, Oral Function, and Body Composition among Outpatients at a Community Dental Clinic

Emi Akama, Wataru Fujii, Sayaka Nishio, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):101-108.

Background: Japan’s rapidly aging population has increased the urgency of addressing frailty among older adults. Oral hypofunction and malnutrition are recognized as key contributors to frailty, and both are considered...

Original Article

November 27, 2025

Utility of Self-Rated vs. Informant-Rated Ascertain Dementia-8 for Detection of Early Cognitive Impairment: Experience of a “Real-World” Memory Clinic

Khin Khin Win, Justin Chew, Jun Pei Lim, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):109-119.

Background: The Ascertain Dementia 8-item Questionnaire (AD8) is a validated informant-based interview for early dementia detection. Research suggests the utility of self-rated AD8 to identify milder dementia forms in research...

Original Article

January 21, 2026

Impaired Daily Activities due to Cognitive Decline among Older Koreans Living with a Family Member with Dementia

Inmyung Song

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):120-127.

Background: Cohabiting with a family member with dementia may be associated with declines in the caregiver’s own cognitive function. However, existing studies have been focused solely on spousal caregivers, highlighting...

Original Article

September 30, 2025

Association of Cachexia with Activities of Daily Living and Discharge Destinations among Inpatients with Dysphagia undergoing Convalescent Rehabilitation: A Multicenter Cohort Study

Shintaro Togashi, Tomoyuki Murakami, Hidetaka Wakabayashi, et al.

Ann Geriatr Med Res. 2026;30(1):128-136.

Background: Although a recent study reported an association between cachexia, as defined by the Asian Working Group for Cachexia (AWGC), and lower functional recovery at discharge among post-stroke patients capable...

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