Tag: Diagnostic criteria

Approximately 20% of all cancer-related deaths are directly attributed to cachexia, a complex metabolic syndrome characterized by severe weight and muscle loss. This debilitating condition requires precise diagnostic criteria to be effectively identified and managed early.

Affecting up to 80% of advanced cancer patients and contributing to a significant portion of cancer-related deaths, cachexia is a complex metabolic syndrome that cannot be reversed by simple nutritional support alone. A thorough cachexia assessment relies on a multidimensional approach, moving beyond simple weight monitoring to evaluate muscle mass, physical function, and metabolic changes.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, eating disorders affect millions of people across the United States. Among these, anorexia nervosa is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition often identified through a combination of psychological symptoms and specific physical indicators, including a significantly low Body Mass Index (BMI).

Worldwide, millions of children under five suffer from moderate acute malnutrition (MAM), a condition defined by specific anthropometric measurements. Early and accurate diagnosis based on established criteria is crucial to prevent the progression of this nutritional deficiency to its more severe form.