Tumour necrosis factor-alpha and weight loss in chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• INTRODUCTION AND AIM OF WORK
• REVIEW OF LITERATURE
  • Malnutrition in COPD patients
  • Adverse effects of malnutrition in COPD patients
  • Nutritional assessment
  • Tumour-necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α)
  • Nutritional interventions in COPD patients
• PATIENTS AND METHODS
• RESULTS
• DISCUSSION
• SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION
• RECOMMENDATIONS
• REFERENCES

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the relationship between tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and weight loss in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). The study aims to assess the prevalence of malnutrition in COPD patients and its adverse effects, explore the role of TNF-α in the pathogenesis of weight loss, and evaluate the effectiveness of nutritional interventions in improving nutritional status and clinical outcomes.

• Malnutrition in COPD patients
• Role of TNF-α in weight loss in COPD
• Nutritional assessment in COPD patients
• Impact of nutritional interventions on COPD patients
• Relationship between TNF-α and weight loss in COPD patients

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• INTRODUCTION AND AIM OF WORK: This chapter sets the context for the study, introducing the prevalence of COPD and its associated complications, particularly malnutrition. The chapter outlines the research question and specific objectives of the thesis.
• REVIEW OF LITERATURE: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on malnutrition in COPD patients, exploring its prevalence, causes, and consequences. It also examines the role of TNF-α in the pathogenesis of weight loss and discusses different nutritional assessment methods and interventions.
• PATIENTS AND METHODS: This chapter describes the design, setting, and methodology of the study. It outlines the inclusion and exclusion criteria for participant selection, details the data collection methods, and provides a comprehensive overview of the procedures used to measure variables of interest.
• RESULTS: This chapter presents the findings of the study, analyzing the data collected from the participants. It explores the prevalence of malnutrition, the relationship between TNF-α and weight loss, and the effectiveness of nutritional interventions.
• DISCUSSION: This chapter interprets the study's findings in the context of previous research and relevant theoretical frameworks. It discusses the implications of the results, highlighting their strengths, limitations, and potential areas for further research.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), malnutrition, weight loss, tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), nutritional assessment, nutritional interventions, inflammatory cytokines, clinical outcomes.