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New Treatment for Cancer Cachexia, a Major Breakthrough in Oncology

A large proportion of cancer patients suffer from cachexia, a disease characterized by a loss of appetite that leads to significant weight loss and muscle atrophy. A recent clinical study suggests that an antibody directed against one of the proteins responsible for this loss of appetit. Download the column

3-Feb-2025 |

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