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      Tackling malnutrition among older patients

      Malnutrition is an important consideration in care of the elderly. It has a high prevalence in care homes and hospitals, but is also a risk for many elderly living at home. It impacts on quality of life, increases morbidity and incurs substantial financial costs associated with increased disease burden,...

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