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

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Abstract submission opening: May 25th, 2026

Deadline for receipt of abstracts: August 31, 2026

Late Breaking Science abstracts: October 1st, 2026

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

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High Fat Diet and Obesity Each Increase Tumor Cell Proliferation and Muscle Wasting in Experimental Cancer Cachexia.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2026-02-21
  • 📰 Journal: American Journal Of Physiology-Cell Physiology
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Muscle-immune metabolic crosstalk: shared pathways in cachexia and exercise.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2026-02-21
  • 📰 Journal: Current Opinion In Biotechnology
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Multi-modal integrated intervention combining exercise, anti-inflammatory, and dietary advice (MMIEAD) for adults with kidney cachexia: protocol for a mixed-methods feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial and process evaluation.

  • 🗓️ Date: 2026-02-20
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Arabic Translation & Validation of Strength, Ambulation, Rising from A Chair, Stair Climbing and History of Falling Scale (SARC-F).

Human neuromuscular organoids mimic cancer-induced muscle cachexia.

Cancer Cachexia Prevalence Is Underestimated in Medical Records of Patients in a Regional Tertiary Hospital.

Nutrition Rehabilitation Programs and Cachexia Clinics for Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome in Patients with Cancer.

iCARDIO Alliance Global Implementation Guidelines for the Management of Obesity 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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