Search for dissertations about: "cancer cachexia"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 swedish dissertations containing the words cancer cachexia.

  2. 1. Improved Nutritional Support in Cancer Patients

    Author : Christina Persson; Ursula Falkmer; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Oncology; Cancer; weight loss; PG-SGA; dietary advice; education; fish oil; melatonin; Onkologi; Oncology; Onkologi; Oncology; onkologi;

    Abstract : Weight loss and other nutritional problems are common in cancer patients. The problems are of importance for response to treatment and survival and the well-being of the patients.Nutritional support can be carried out in different ways. READ MORE

  4. 2. Dietary energy density and energy intake in cancer patients

    Author : Ola Wallengren; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cancer; cachexia; diagnostic criteria; quality of life; nutritional support; energy intake; energy balance; dietary energy density;

    Abstract : Background & Aims: Cachexia is frequent in advanced cancer and is associated with adverse outcomes; however, definite diagnostic criteria for cachexia are not established. Diet energy density (ED) may affect energy intake (EI) and energy balance. Patient characteristics may also influence such associations. READ MORE

  5. 3. Central and Peripheral Neuroendocrine Factors in Cancer-Associated Anorexia and Cachexia

    Author : Jonathan R Burgos; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome; inflammation; TSH receptor; cocaine- and amphetamine-regulated transcript; nesfatin-1; CRH; hypothalamus; brainstem; MCG101;

    Abstract : Cancer anorexia-cachexia syndrome (CACS) develops in response to tumor-host biochemical interactions. A loss of appetite (anorexia) and increased metabolism results in a progressive wasting of adipose and skeletal muscle tissues (cachexia). READ MORE

  6. 4. Adipose and muscle tissue metabolism in cancer cachexia

    Author : Thorhallur Agustsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Loss of adipose and muscle tissue mass is a key feature of cancer cachexia. Weight loss, glucose intolerance, and insulin resistance are seen in patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). READ MORE

  7. 5. Insulin resistance in pancreatic cancer

    Author : Bengt Isaksson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Pancreatic cancer; glucose transport; glucose metabolism; insulin signaling; insulin resistance; uncoupling proteins; obstructive jaundice; IAPP; risk factors.;

    Abstract : The dismal prognosis of pancreatic cancer (PC) is related to metabolic complications of the tumor. Impaired glucose tolerance or diabetes due to insulin resistance, and cachexia are observed early and frequently in these patients. The basic mechanisms of PC-associated insulin resistance and weight loss are not fully understood. READ MORE