New research from the University of Oklahoma, published today in Cancer Cell, describes for the first time a "triangle regulation theory" of cancer-induced cachexia and anorexia. Cachexia is a ...

MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CatalYm today announced new findings from its ongoing Phase 1/2a study as well as preclinical research, highlighting the therapeutic potential of its lead drug candidate, ...

A nationwide clinical trial shows positive results for cancer patients with this common wasting syndrome. Researchers discovered a drug that safely and effectively helped cancer patients when they ...

The use of immune-modulating fibroblasts, which are cultured under specific conditions to enhance their ability to suppress inflammation and address the root cause of cachexia and associated ...

Discover how brain-liver miscommunication contributes to cancer cachexia and explore new treatment avenues on World Cancer ...

•Cancer cachexia is a highly morbid condition that negatively affects quality of life, reduces tolerance to anticancer therapy, and confers poor survival. Despite this, there is no current US Food and ...

Maintaining good health and well-being is crucial for how well patients respond to cancer treatments. Unfortunately, cachexia, or involuntary weight loss, is a major concern for many individuals with ...

The investigational drug ponsegromab — which inhibits growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF-15), a cytokine elevated in cancer cachexia — increases weight, appetite, and physical activity in patients ...

Cachexia, defined as a loss of body weight, fat, and muscle mass that occurs in patients with chronic diseases, including cancer, remains a notable clinical challenge. With limited viable treatment ...

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 ...

Understanding the importance of using the right diagnostic criteria for cachexia is crucial, as it can significantly influence the health and survival of cancer patients. Maintaining good health and ...

Eating disorders are often thought of as body image disorders with symptoms of food restriction and purging. In most cases, the goal of these behaviors is to prevent weight gain. Not all eating ...