Cancer cachexia / / editors Josep M. Argilés, Silvia Busquets

• Pubblicazione: London, England : , : Future Medicine Ltd., , [2013]; ©2013
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (77 p.)
• Disciplina: 616.9940654
• Soggetto topico: Cancer - Nutritional aspects; Cachexia; Cachexia - Treatment
• Persona (resp. second.): ArgilésJosep M.; BusquetsSilvia
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Cancer cachexia
• ISBN: 1-78084-207-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910787591903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II