Until recently, the root cause of cachexia was identified as the inflammatory mediators produced either by the tumour itself ...

Cancer cachexia impacts almost 90% of people living with pancreatic cancer. Learn more about this condition in this Q&A with Nicolas Clifford, PanCAN’s manager of research and education communication.

Tumor growth is associated with profound metabolic and neurochemical alterations, which can lead to the onset of anorexia−cachexia syndrome. Anorexia is defined as the loss of the desire to eat, while ...

Kalohexis, a newly created biotechnology company to advance the clinical development of a portfolio of drug candidates harnessing the melanocortin (MC) system for the treatment of metabolic disorders ...

Researchers suggest that specialized nutritional rehabilitation programs and cachexia clinics are ideal for managing anorexia-cachexia syndrome in patients with cancer.

Tumor cachexia is a serious syndrome affecting many cancer patients, who not only lose significant muscle mass and body weight, but also a considerable amount of quality of life and life expectancy.

MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CatalYm today announced new findings from its ongoing Phase 1/2a study as well as preclinical research, highlighting the therapeutic potential of its lead drug candidate, ...

The AHA released a statement for malnutrition and cachexia in patients with cardiac conditions, and discuss clinical strategies for support and management.

Food for Cancer Health Equity: A Qualitative Study Among People With Cancer Who Are Low-Income, Latino or Hispanic, Immigrant, and Individuals With Multiple Minoritized Races and Ethnicities ...

A recent study identified disparities in cachexia incidence among patients with stage IV non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) across different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. An analysis of ...

Eating disorders are often thought of as body image disorders with symptoms of food restriction and purging. In most cases, the goal of these behaviors is to prevent weight gain. Not all eating ...

The optimal therapy for anorexia and cachexia is curing the underlying cancer. [23] Unfortunately, this goal is often not attainable with currently available treatments. Thus, an integrated ...