Orphan disease status of cancer cachexia in the USA and in the European Union: a systematic review

Orphan disease status of cancer cachexia in the USA and in the European Union: a systematic review

Abstract Background Cachexia has significant impact on the patients' quality of life and prognosis. It is frequently observed in patients with cancer, especially in advanced stages, but prevalence data for the overall population are lacking. Good quality estimates of cancer cachexia in general...

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Main Authors: Markus S. Anker, Richard Holcomb, Maurizio Muscaritoli, Stephan vonHaehling, Wilhelm Haverkamp, Aminah Jatoi, John E. Morley, Florian Strasser, Ulf Landmesser, Andrew J.S. Coats, Stefan D. Anker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Subjects:
Cachexia
Orphan disease
Prevalence
Epidemiology
European Union
USA
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12402

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https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12402

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