Major research gaps in the treatment of cachexia
Why do only some patients become cachectic? |
What are the genetic and environmental factors underlying cachexia susceptibility? |
What initiates the cachexia process? |
What are the sequential molecular steps? |
What is the role for nutritional enhancement? |
What is the role for supplemental oxygen? |
Will suppression of inflammation prevent cachexia? |
Will suppression of inflammation reverse cachexia? |
What is the role for anabolic hormones? |
Is exercise training harmful or beneficial? |
What roles do comorbidities play in: |
Susceptibility to cachexia? |
Development of cachexia? |
Management of cachexia? |