Computed tomography diagnosed cachexia and sarcopenia in 725 oncology patients: is nutritional screening capturing hidden malnutrition?

Abstract Background Nutrition screening on admission to hospital is mandated in many countries, but to date, there is no consensus on which tool is optimal in the oncology setting. Wasting conditions such as cancer cachexia (CC) and sarcopenia are common in cancer patients and negatively impact on o...

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Main Authors: Éadaoin B. Ní Bhuachalla, Louise E. Daly, Derek G. Power, Samantha J. Cushen, Peter MacEneaney, Aoife M. Ryan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-04-01
Series:Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12258