dronabinol/asthenia

BACKGROUND Despite the recent discovery of the potential mechanisms underlying the analgesic effects of cannabis, few clinical studies have so far assessed its analgesic effects, notably in the treatment of chronic non-malignant pain. All the studies used administration of cannabis alone. The aim of

The cancer cachexia syndrome is clinically characterized by anorexia, wasting, weight loss, weakness, fatigue, poor performance status, and impaired immune function, which are unresolved by forced caloric intake. Diminished nutritional intake, maladaptive metabolic processes, and increased metabolic

OBJECTIVE To review the current literature regarding the role of recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) in the treatment of AIDS-associated wasting and to briefly describe alternative therapies. METHODS A literature search was performed on MEDLINE and AIDSLINE for the period from January 1985

Cachexia is a frequent and devastating complication of advanced cancer. Current understanding of the pathophysiology of this syndrome implicates tumour induced metabolic changes and immune responses. Clinical manifestation include anorexia, chronic nausea, asthenia and change in body image.