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? |