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

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Education and Clinical Excellence Worldwide

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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Clarification and standardization of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry terminology for accurate scientific communication and clinical diagnostic accuracy.

Histidine decarboxylase inhibition attenuates cancer-associated muscle wasting.

Exercise-Induced Short-Chain Fatty Acids: A Novel Therapeutic Target in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Sarcopenia.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis for sarcopenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic accuracy.

Therapeutic advances in sarcopenia management: From traditional interventions to personalized medicine.

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Our Dedication to Advancing Science

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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