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Protein-Energy Malnutrition (Marasmus)

The lack of sufficient energy or protein to meet the body's metabolic demands, as a result of either an inadequate dietary intake of protein, intake of poor quality dietary protein, increased demands due to disease, or increased nutrient losses.
Also Known As:
Marasmus; Protein-Calorie Malnutrition; Malnutrition, Protein-Calorie; Malnutrition, Protein-Energy; Malnutritions, Protein-Energy; Protein Calorie Malnutrition; Protein Energy Malnutrition
Networked: 1761 relevant articles (37 outcomes, 194 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Kwashiorkor
2. Infections
3. Malnutrition (Nutritional Deficiencies)
4. Neoplasms (Cancer)
5. Communicable Diseases (Infectious Diseases)

Experts

1. Fonseca, Jorge: 8 articles (01/2021 - 02/2014)
2. Santos, Carla Adriana: 8 articles (01/2021 - 02/2014)
3. Lee, Myung G: 8 articles (02/2008 - 01/2003)
4. Borelli, Primavera: 7 articles (06/2013 - 02/2007)
5. Fock, Ricardo Ambrósio: 7 articles (06/2013 - 02/2007)
6. Lee, Myung Gull: 7 articles (12/2012 - 02/2002)
7. Lee, M G: 7 articles (10/2011 - 05/2000)
8. Kwon, Jong W: 7 articles (07/2005 - 04/2002)
9. Woodward, Bill: 6 articles (05/2012 - 03/2006)
10. Cho, M K: 6 articles (10/2001 - 05/2000)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Protein-Energy Malnutrition:
1. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
2. Vitamin A (Retinol)FDA LinkGeneric
3. MicronutrientsIBA
4. Transferrin (beta 2 Transferrin)IBA
5. IronIBA
6. Dietary Plant Proteins (Vegetable Protein)IBA
7. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
8. Albendazole (Albenza)FDA Link
9. alpha 1-Antitrypsin (alpha 1 Antitrypsin)IBA
10. ZincIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Enteral Nutrition (Feeding, Tube)
3. Nutritional Support (Artificial Feeding)
4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
5. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)