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Marasmus: Introduction
Marasmus: A form of malnutrition caused by a severe deficiency of both protein and calories. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Marasmus is available below.
Symptoms of Marasmus
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Marasmus: Complications
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Medical Textbooks Online about Marasmus
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Marasmus?
- Hidden causes of Marasmus (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
Causes of Marasmus
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More information about causes of Marasmus:
- Marasmus as a complication caused by other conditions
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Treatments for Marasmus
- Vitamin B5 - possibly used for treatment of related vitamin B5 deficiency
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Reseach about Marasmus
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Clinical Trials for Marasmus
The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Marasmus include:
- Effects of Gynecological Age on LH Sensitivity to Energy Availability - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
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Marasmus: Broader Related Topics
- Nutritional deficiency
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Types of Marasmus
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Definitions of Marasmus:
Extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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- Protein-calorie malnutrition (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
- Protein-calorie malnutrition (Handbook of Diseases)
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