Article: Unintentional weight loss in elderly people can be a sign of illness.(POSTSCRIPTS)(Brief article)

Article: Rational approach to patients with unintentional ...
Mayo Clinic Proceedings;  September 1, 2001 ;     700+ words ...Unintentional weight loss is a problem encountered frequently ... discuss specific etiologies of unintentional weight loss that will enable the clinician ... multifactorial or idiopathic. Unintentional weight loss is encountered frequently in ...

Article: CONSULTATION; Unintentional Weight Loss: A ...
The Washington Post;  July 20, 1999 ;     700+ words ... ... have reason for concern. Unintentional weight loss can be a warning sign ... lead to weight loss. Unintentional weight loss often affects seniors ... doctors find no cause for unintentional weight loss in about one in four people ...

Article: Weighing in on weight loss: in the elderly, ...
Nursing Homes;  October 1, 2006 ;     700+ words ...Unintentional weight loss is a common condition in the ... nursing home residents. When unintentional weight loss occurs, it is an indication ... ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unintentional weight loss causes a significant decrease ...

Article: Thyroid function studies in patients with unintentional ...
Mayo Clinic Proceedings;  February 1, 2002 ;     430 words ... ... Approach to Patients With Unintentional Weight Loss," Dr Bouras and colleagues1 ... more common causes of unintentional weight loss. It is surprising therefore ... approach to patients with unintentional weight loss. Mayo Clin Proc. 2001 ...

Article: THE DANGER OF WEIGHT LOSS IN THE ELDERLY
The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging;  August 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... are overweight or obese, weight loss is recommended to improve health ... but the health benefits of weight loss in elderly, particularly by ... restriction, are uncertain. Rapid unintentional weight loss in elderly is usually indicative ...

Article: Weight Loss
Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer;      700+ words ...Weight loss Definition Weight loss is a reduction in body mass characterized by a loss of adipose tissue (body fat) and skeletal muscle. Description Unintentional weight loss is the most common symptom of cancer and often a side effect ...

Article: ELDERLY WEIGHT LOSS CAN BE DEADLY
United Press International;  March 19, 2004 ;     322 words ... ... International 03-19-2004 Elderly weight loss can be deadly ST. LOUIS, Mar ... despite the obesity epidemic, weight loss is actually a bigger concern ... study shows that intentional and unintentional weight loss in the elderly results in premature ...