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Myths to Medicine Podcast
The Myths to Medicine podcast is a global expert-driven educational platform designed to break down common medical myths and translate complex medical science into clear, practical, and patient-centered knowledge. Led by Ashma Baruwal, MPH, the podcast features conversations with health experts from the United States and around the world. The series focuses on bridging the gap between…
January 27, 20260Comments
Medical Myths
Global Research Webinar Series
In collaboration with the American Journal of Patient Health Information, eHealthyInfo is planning a six-month webinar series designed to support medical students, residents, fellows, and early-career researchers interested in clinical and health services research. The webinar curriculum focuses on practical and high-impact research skill development including grant writing fundamentals, large inpatient database research methodologies, and…
January 26, 20260Comments
bmi and cancer cachexia
Cancer Cachexia
BMI and Cancer Cachexia
Role of BMI and BMI-Adjusted Weight Loss in Cancer Cachexia BMI plays an important role in assessing cancer cachexia because it helps us understand how serious a patient’s weight loss really is. The same percentage of weight loss has very different meanings depending on where a patient starts. For example, losing 3% of body…
January 18, 20260Comments
stages of cancer cachexia
Cancer Cachexia
3 Stages of Cancer Cachexia
Pre-Cachexia, Cachexia and Refractory Cachexia Cancer cachexia progresses through three distinct clinical stages, each with increasing severity. 1. Pre-cachexia This is where the earliest signs appear. Patients may have mild, unintentional weight loss, reduced appetite, and changes in metabolism, especially glucose handling. It’s subtle and often missed, but this stage offers the best…
January 17, 20260Comments
cancer cachexia mechanism
Cancer Cachexia
Cancer Cachexia Pathophysiology
Cancer Cachexia WeightLoss Expalined It all starts with the tumor. Tumor cells release several inflammatory cytokines—mainly TNF-alpha, IL-1, IL-6, and IL-8. These cytokines circulate throughout the body and trigger a chain reaction that disrupts normal metabolism. One major target is the skeletal muscle. These cytokines activate pathways that increase proteolysis—meaning the muscle starts breaking down…
January 16, 20260Comments
cancer cachexia
Cancer Cachexia
Weight Loss vs Cancer Cachexia
Cancer Cachexia Explained Cancer cachexia affects approximately 70% of all cancer patients and is responsible for up to 22% of cancer-related deaths. It is a syndrome characterized by weight loss and muscle loss, which may occur with or without fat loss. This condition is multifactorial and is driven by a combination of reduced food…
December 30, 20250Comments
exercise and type 2 diabetes
Diabetes
Reverse Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Can you actually reverse diabetes just by exercising? Well, science says yes—it’s possible, but there’s a catch. Type 2 diabetes occurs when too much fat builds up in the liver and pancreas, making it harder for the body to use insulin properly. However, when that fat is reduced through…
December 26, 20250Comments

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