Cancer Cachexia [[electronic resource]]

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910463353403321
• Autore: Argilés Josep M
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, : Future Medicine Ltd, 2013
• ISBN: 1-78084-207-4
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (77 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.99407
• Soggetti: Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Foreword. Cancer cachexia; 1. Prevalence and clinical features of cancer cachexia; 2. Pathogenesis of cancer cachexia; 3. Current medications for cancer cachexia; 4. Latest developments in cachexia drug discovery: clinical trials; 5. Comorbidities and prognosis; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Cancer cachexia is a multiorganic syndrome associated with neoplastic syndromes, characterized by a marked weight loss, anorexia, asthenia and anemia. This expertly authored book provides a comprehensive review of the mechanisms, mediators and treatment of cancer cachexia. The book represents a comprehensive expert review and summary of the current status of cancer cachexia and its therapy.