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  • Patient outcomes

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  • Cachexia and severe wasting lack standardized treatments.
  • Multimodal interventions are increasingly recommended.
  • Addressing complex pathogenesis and metabolic alterations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify multimodal interventions for cachexia/wasting in chronic illness.
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  • Evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions.

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  • Data collection on body composition, nutrition, biomarkers, and functionality.

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  • Observed benefits in body composition, nutrition, biomarkers, and functionality.
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Conclusions:

  • Evidence supports multimodal interventions for severe wasting.
  • Need for large, powered randomized controlled trials.
  • Further research essential to confirm efficacy for improving patient status.