SOCIETY ON SARCOPENIA, CACHEXIA, & WASTING DISORDERS (SCWD)

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From Basic Science to Clinical Management of Sarcopenia, Cachexia and Wasting

Multidisciplinary Approaches to Improve Patients’ Outcomes

The Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Wasting Disorders (SCWD) focuses on muscle wasting across a number of medical conditions and strives to enhance global health by advancing cutting-edge research that informs effective policies and practices for medical professionals and healthcare stakeholders.

Our mission is to address the challenges of cachexia (including cancer cachexia), sarcopenia, and wasting disorders involving all stakeholders to improve the lives of patients with cachexia and sarcopenia worldwide.

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Dive into our series of expert-led webinars that discuss the most recent research, treatment updates, and management techniques for Sarcopenia, Cachexia, and Wasting Disorders. Our webinars are designed to bring you the forefront of scientific dialogue and innovation.
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SCIENCE & RESEARCH

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Ageing

Cachexia

Cancer Cachexia

Clinical Trials

Sarcopenia

Exercise

Nutrition

Frailty

Altered Relaxation and Mitochondria-Endoplasmic Reticulum Contacts Precede Major (Mal)Adaptations in Aging Skeletal Muscle and Are Prevented by Exercise.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-06-30
  • 📰 Journal: Aging Cell
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The Interface of a Leaky Gut with Reduced Sarcopenia-Related Quality of Life (SarQoL) in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-06-24
  • 📰 Journal: International Journal Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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The association of n-3 fatty acid intake with muscle mass and strength in older adults: A cross-sectional analysis of the UK biobank data.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-06-27
  • 📰 Journal: Journal Of Nutrition Health & Aging
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Vascular collapse leads to muscle wasting in cancer cachexia.

AI-based CT assessment of sarcopenia in borderline resectable pancreatic Cancer: A narrative review of clinical and technical perspectives.

Osteosarcopenic obesity: A systematic review and a call for consensus on definitions and diagnostic criteria.

Sarcosine decreases in sarcopenia and enhances muscle regeneration and adipose thermogenesis by activating anti-inflammatory macrophages.

Ablation of LAT2 Transporter Causes Intramuscular Glutamine Accumulation and Inhibition of Fasting-Induced Proteolysis.

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The Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle is committed to pioneering research that addresses the critical challenges of cachexia and sarcopenia. By publishing the finest work from across the life sciences, we unite experts to push the boundaries of knowledge and improve patient care. Discover how our journal can support your research through opportunities for publication and collaboration.

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