Development and validation of a clinically applicable score to classify cachexia stages in advanced cancer patients
Abstract Background Cachexia is a multifactorial syndrome that is highly prevalent in advanced cancer patients and leads to progressive functional impairments. The classification of cachexia stages is essential for diagnosing and treating cachexia. However, there is a lack of simple tools with good...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jcsm.12275 |