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 ...

Tumor cachexia is a serious syndrome affecting many cancer patients, who not only lose significant muscle mass and body weight, but also a considerable amount of quality of life and life expectancy.

The variety of organoids that can be developed in vitro is enabling major advances. Depending on the type of tissues and the ...

When new data for anamorelin were presented at a large European meeting in 2014, oncology experts enthusiastically welcomed them, and hopes were raised that there may at last be a drug for cancer ...

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, ...

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 older SCLC patients leads to inferior survival rates and increased treatment complications, such as dose reductions and incomplete chemotherapy courses. Patients with cachexia had ...

"Cancer-related cachexia and sarcopenia occur in hematologic malignancies, not just gastrointestinal carcinomas and head and neck cancers. Their presence affects all aspects of diagnosis and treatment ...

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 ...

Z526- a novel dithiocarbamate-like compound reverses cancer associated cachexia via mitigating NF- B signaling and oxidative stress In a recent study, researchers demonstrated that Z526, a novel ...

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 ...