Managing Cachexia in Head and Neck Cancer: a Systematic Scoping Review
Abstract Introduction: Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) are usually confronted with functional changes due to the malignancy itself…
Activity-based anorexia
Activity-based anorexia animal model: a review of the main neurobiological findings
Abstract Background: The genesis of anorexia nervosa (AN), a severe eating disorder with a pervasive effect on many brain functions…
The Effects of Dosage-Controlled Cannabis Capsules on Cancer-Related Cachexia and Anorexia Syndrome in Advanced Cancer Patients: Pilot Study
Abstract Background: Cancer-related cachexia and anorexia syndrome (CACS) is a common phenomenon in cancer patients. Cannabis has been suggested to…
A Review of Cannabis in Chronic Kidney Disease Symptom Management
Abstract Purpose of Review: Physical and psychological symptom burden in patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) is significantly debilitating;…
Pancreas Cancer‐Associated Weight Loss
Abstract This review highlights the etiology, assessment, and management of unintentional weight loss in patients with pancreatic cancer and provides…
Endocannabinoids in Body Weight Control
Abstract Maintenance of body weight is fundamental to maintain one’s health and to promote longevity. Nevertheless, it appears that the…
Cachexia and aging: An update based on the fourth international cachexia meeting
Abstract This manuscript highlights the new developments in the pathophysiology of anorexia, cachexia and sarcopenia, based on presentations given at…