The relationship of malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia in critical care. Authors' reply.
📰 Journal: Intensive Care Medicine
Read MoreThe relationship of malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia in critical care. Authors' reply.SCWD Publications Digest
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NEJM at ESMO – Ponsegromab in Cancer Cachexia.
📰 Journal: New England Journal Of Medicine
Read MoreNEJM at ESMO – Ponsegromab in Cancer Cachexia.Ponsegromab for the Treatment of Cancer Cachexia.
Cachexia is a common complication of cancer and is associated with an increased risk of death. The level of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), a circulating cytokine, is elevated in cancer cachexia. In a small, open-label, phase 1b study involving...
📰 Journal: New England Journal Of Medicine
Read MorePonsegromab for the Treatment of Cancer Cachexia.Immunomodulation: A new approach to cancer cachexia, potentially suitable for aging.
Cancer cachexia is the prototypical example of comorbidity, occurring in most of cancer patients. It is a direct consequence of tumor growth and of the associated inflammatory/immune response. Cachexia can be exacerbated by anti-cancer therapies, frequently resulting in dose limitation...
📰 Journal: Molecular Aspects Of Medicine
Read MoreImmunomodulation: A new approach to cancer cachexia, potentially suitable for aging.Neuromuscular impairment at different stages of human sarcopenia.
Degeneration of the motoneuron and neuromuscular junction (NMJ) and loss of motor units (MUs) contribute to age-related muscle wasting and weakness associated with sarcopenia. However, these features have not been comprehensively investigated in humans. This study aimed to compare neuromuscular...
📰 Journal: Journal Of Cachexia Sarcopenia And Muscle
Read MoreNeuromuscular impairment at different stages of human sarcopenia.Diagnosis of sarcopenic obesity in Japan: Consensus statement of the Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity.
Sarcopenic obesity is the co-existence of obesity and sarcopenia in individuals aged 40-75 years. The Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity has developed diagnostic criteria tailored for the Japanese population, considering their unique characteristics compared with European populations. Our algorithm consists...
📰 Journal: Geriatrics & Gerontology International
Read MoreDiagnosis of sarcopenic obesity in Japan: Consensus statement of the Japanese Working Group on Sarcopenic Obesity.The Evolving Landscape of Sarcopenia in Asia: A Systematic review and meta-analysis following the 2019 Asian working group for sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.
Sarcopenia, characterized by age-related loss of muscle mass and function, poses a significant public health concern, particularly in Asia's rapidly aging population. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the current epidemiology of sarcopenia in Asia using the 2019...
📰 Journal: Archives Of Gerontology And Geriatrics
Read MoreThe Evolving Landscape of Sarcopenia in Asia: A Systematic review and meta-analysis following the 2019 Asian working group for sarcopenia (AWGS) diagnostic criteria.Difference in Body Composition Patterns between Age Groups in Italian Individuals with Overweight and Obesity: When BMI Becomes a Misleading Tool in Nutritional Settings.
Little is known about the changes in body composition (BC) in people with overweight or obesity. The aim of this study was to assess the differences in BC patterns in this population based on gender and age. A total of...
Effects of sarcopenia on changes in prevalence of patients with depressive mood during hospitalization in geriatric rehabilitation.
The effect of sarcopenia on depressive mood during geriatric rehabilitation remains unclear. This study investigated the potential influence of sarcopenia on depressive mood among geriatric patients in a rehabilitation setting. This observational cohort study enrolled 204 patients aged ≥65 years...
-mutated NSCLC is Dependent on Tumor-secreted GDF15.
Cachexia is a wasting syndrome comprised of adipose, muscle, and weight loss observed in cancer patients. Tumor loss-of-function mutations in , a regulator of the energy sensor AMP-activated protein kinase, induce cancer cachexia (CC) in preclinical models and are associated...
Association of body mass index-adjusted calf circumference with appendicular skeletal muscle mass and fall risk in older adults.
This study aims to evaluate the utility of body mass index (BMI)-adjusted calf circumference (CC) in estimating skeletal muscle mass and diagnosing sarcopenia, as well as its association with falls, a common adverse event in sarcopenia. This study used cross-sectional...
📰 Journal: European Geriatric Medicine
Read MoreAssociation of body mass index-adjusted calf circumference with appendicular skeletal muscle mass and fall risk in older adults.Defining and Addressing Research Priorities in Cancer Cachexia through Transdisciplinary Collaboration.
For many patients, the cancer continuum includes a syndrome known as cancer-associated cachexia (CAC), which encompasses the unintended loss of body weight and muscle mass, and is often associated with fat loss, decreased appetite, lower tolerance and poorer response to...
Correlates and predictors of sarcopenia among men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer.
Sarcopenia is a predictor of clinical outcomes in men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC); however, correlates and predictors of sarcopenia are poorly understood in this population. The aim of this study was to examine correlates and predictors of sarcopenia...
📰 Journal: Cuaj-Canadian Urological Association Journal
Read MoreCorrelates and predictors of sarcopenia among men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer.Assessing cachexia in obesity: contradiction or perfectly possible?
Existing definitions of clinically important weight loss in patients with cancer do not specifically address weight loss in patients who are obese at presentation. This review explores the clinical impact of weight loss and depletion of the skeletal muscle mass...
📰 Journal: Current Opinion In Clinical Nutrition And Metabolic Care
Read MoreAssessing cachexia in obesity: contradiction or perfectly possible?Medical imaging in cancer cachexia.
Cancer cachexia, often referred to as "wasting syndrome," is characterized by fatigue, weakness, and involuntary weight loss. This syndrome is concomitant with progressive skeletal muscle atrophy with or without adipose tissue loss and is frequently accompanied by systemic inflammation. Understanding...
Validity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia.
Accurate assessment of dietary intake, especially energy and protein intake, is crucial for optimizing nutritional care and outcomes in patients with cancer. Validation of dietary assessment methods is necessary to ensure accuracy, but the validity of these methods in patients...
📰 Journal: Current Opinion In Supportive And Palliative Care
Read MoreValidity of dietary intake methods in cancer cachexia.