Cachexia and aging: an update based on the Fourth International Cachexia Meeting

J Nutr Health Aging. 2009 Jan;13(1):47-55. doi: 10.1007/s12603-009-0009-x.

Abstract

This manuscript highlights the new developments in the pathophysiology of anorexia, cachexia and sarcopenia, based on presentations given at the Fourth International Cachexia Meeting. It stresses the importance of these conditions in older persons.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aging / physiology*
  • Anorexia / physiopathology
  • Cachexia / diagnosis
  • Cachexia / physiopathology*
  • Cachexia / therapy
  • Congresses as Topic
  • Humans
  • Muscle Weakness / physiopathology
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology