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

The 18th International Conference of the SCWD 2025

11–13 December 2025, Rome, Italy. 

New record: Over 200 abstracts received!

Discover the latest breakthroughs in cachexia, sarcopenia & muscle-wasting at the 18th International SCWD Conference.

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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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VIDEOS

Explore Our Latest Webinars on SCWD

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

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Tailored Exercise Prescription for People with COPD and Clinically Relevant Comorbidities: A Consensus Statement of the EXPERT Working Group and Experts in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-12-04
  • 📰 Journal: Sports Medicine
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Assessing SARCopenia with ecHOgraphy in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Validation Study (SARCHO).

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-12-04
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Myostatin, activin-A and follistatin are produced by the tumor in head and neck cancer and likely contribute to sarcopenia: a case-control, cross-sectional exploratory study.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2025-12-04
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Umbilical cord mesenchymal stromal cells in sarcopenia: benefits and strategies for enhancing efficacy.

Mechanosensitive Piezo1 Channels Mediate Diaphragm Fibrosis Induced by Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation.

Evaluation of Weight Gain and Overall Survival of Men Versus Women With Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Postmenopausal Sarcopenia and Alzheimer's disease: The interplay of Mitochondria, Insulin resistance, and Myokines.

The Role of Sarcopenia in Determining the Risk of Adverse Events in Atrial Fibrillation: Advancing the Need for a Geriatric Approach.

Events

📅 When: 11-13 december 2025

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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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