Megestrol acetate for appetite stimulation and weight gain in older adults with unintentional weight loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Unintentional weight loss in older adults is linked to multiple factors, being most often associated with comorbidities such as cancer, dementia syndromes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and chronic kidney disease. Difficulty in managing this condition can quickly lead to malnutrition and, c...

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Main Authors: Larissa de Freitas do Lago-Abreu, Raphael Lopes Olegário, Luciana Lilian Louzada Martini, Einstein Francisco Camargos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Brazilian Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology 2025-01-01
Series:Geriatrics, Gerontology and Aging
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Online Access:https://cdn.publisher.gn1.link/ggaging.com/pdf/en_v180000202.pdf