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UNINA9910787591903321 |
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Titolo |
Cancer cachexia / / editors Josep M. Argilés, Silvia Busquets |
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London, England : , : Future Medicine Ltd., , [2013] |
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©2013 |
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ISBN |
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Edizione |
[1st ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (77 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Cancer - Nutritional aspects |
Cachexia |
Cachexia - Treatment |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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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 |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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. |
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