(1) Severe cachexia , as a result of increased energy expenditure mediated by the tumour, is also a poor prognostic indicator.(2) The patient's general appearance should be assessed for evidence of resting dyspnea, cyanosis and cachexia .(3) Anorexia and cachexia caused by wasting syndromes are best managed with patient and family education, as well as a possible trial of appetite stimulants such as megestrol or dexamethasone.(4) This age discrepancy occurred despite a lower prevalence of arteriosclerosis, cachexia , and hepatitis B in women and no significant differences in the frequencies of other infectious diseases.(5) He used cocaine to treat depression, asthma, cachexia , and for overcoming morphine addiction.
