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Malas, F.Ü., Kara, M. & Özçakar, L. SARC-F as a case-finding tool in sarcopenia: valid or unnecessary?. Aging Clin Exp Res 33, 2305–2306 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40520-021-01838-7
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