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Jean Petermans

Researcher at University of Liège

Publications -  122
Citations -  5070

Jean Petermans is an academic researcher from University of Liège. The author has contributed to research in topics: Sarcopenia & Population. The author has an hindex of 30, co-authored 122 publications receiving 3954 citations.

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The effects of vitamin D on skeletal muscle strength, muscle mass, and muscle power: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

TL;DR: Vitamin D supplementation has a small positive impact on muscle strength, but additional studies are needed to define optimal treatment modalities, including dose, mode of administration, and duration.
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Burden of frailty in the elderly population: perspectives for a public health challenge

TL;DR: Existing definitions and assessment tools for frailty are reviewed, consequences of this geriatric condition are highlighted, and the importance of its screening and prevention to limit its public health burden is discussed.