When Weight Loss Signals More Than Aging: A Systematic Approach to Triaging Patients

Unintentional weight loss is often dismissed as a consequence of aging or chronic illness, yet it may be the first sign of serious underlying conditions. This video explores the role of systematic triaging in identifying malnutrition, recognizing core red flags, evaluating TB-related undernutrition, and initiating timely inpatient interventions. Learn practical approaches to improve early detection and patient outcomes. Have you encountered cases where systematic triaging helped uncover TB or another hidden cause of malnutrition? ##References## Hartalkar A, Hartalkar S. (2025).

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