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Cancer-associated cachexia (CAC) is a multifactorial and currently incurable syndrome responsible for nearly one-third of cancer-related deaths. It contributes to therapy resistance and increases mortality among affected patients. In this study, we show that cancer-induced systemic inflammation alters vagal tone...
AI-driven automated body composition analysis (BCA) may provide quantitative prognostic biomarkers derived from routine staging CTs. This two-centre study evaluates the prognostic value of these volumetric markers for overall survival in lung cancer patients. Lung cancer cohorts from Hospital A...
Voluntary exercise improves clinical outcomes in healthy subjects, but increased muscle ammoniagenesis may limit beneficial responses during hyperammonaemia in chronic diseases. Responses to 4-weeks voluntary wheel running (VWR) were compared with usual activity (UA) to determine if hyperammonaemia alters VWR...
A central challenge in cancer therapy is the effective delivery of anticancer treatments while minimizing adverse effects on patient health. The potential dual impact of therapy is clearly illustrated in cancer-associated cachexia, a multifactorial syndrome characterized by involuntary weight loss,...
Aging is associated with a progressive change of body composition characterized by muscle mass decline and accumulation of adipose tissue that can lead to sarcopenia and obesity, respectively. The prevalence of sarcopenia is poorly known given the different parameters and...
Sarcopenia, a multifactorial syndrome characterized by progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, combined with impaired physical function, is associated primarily with aging but also driven by chronic inflammation, immobility, and endocrine dysregulation. It leads to increased risks of...
Sarcopenia is a progressive musculoskeletal condition associated with aging, marked by a decline in muscle mass, strength, and performance. This condition not only compromises functional independence in older individuals but also contributes to escalating healthcare and economic burdens. Although the...
Sarcopenia, an age-related clinical syndrome characterized by reduced skeletal muscle mass and strength, often leads to a loss of physical function. Nucleotides (NTs) supplementation is a potential strategy for preventing age-related sarcopenia as evidence suggests that NTs declined in muscles...
Treatments aimed at improving physical function and body composition, including reducing fat mass (FM) and increasing muscle mass, may benefit individuals with advanced knee osteoarthritis (OA) and obesity. We investigated the feasibility and efficacy of a multimodal behavioural intervention compared...
Increased nut consumption has positive effects on physical and cognitive function, but whether these translate into lower functional limitations in older adults is unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between nut intake, functional limitations, the...
Orthostatic hypotension (OH) is a prevalent condition among older adults, characterised by a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing, often leading to dizziness and increased risk of falls, morbidity and mortality. The skeletal muscle pump is thought to be...
Patients with sarcopenia and elevated body mass index (BMI) are at high risk of platinum-associated adverse events (AEs). This study examines the association between sarcopenia, BMI, and AEs in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This retrospective cohort study...
Pharmacologic options for managing anorexia in cancer cachexia are limited. This trial aimed to evaluate the efficacy of olanzapine in alleviating anorexia in patients with incurable cancer and cachexia. This double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial included adult patients with incurable cancer...
Intramuscular fat (IMF) is a key determinant of meat quality. Excessive IMF deposition, commonly observed in human obesity and aging, negatively affects skeletal muscle function. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) play critical regulatory roles in muscle and fat development, as well as...
There is increasing awareness of a role for muscle composition in sarcopenia and cachexia. Computed tomography (CT)-based measures of muscle density (MusD) are commonly used to indicate composition, with a decrease in MusD reflecting an increase in muscle fat infiltration....
