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Low visceral fat area predicts poor survival in cancer patients
Visceral fat area (VFA) is a reliable prognostic indicator of muscle mass and is associated with nutritional, immune, and inflammatory status in patients with diverse types of cancer, such as gastric, colorectal, and nonsmall-cell lung cancers (NSCLC), claims a recent study.
Low visceral fat area predicts poor survival in cancer patients
02 Oct 2023
Nonerosive GERD patients not prone to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma
Patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) show no higher incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) when compared with the general population, according to a study.
Nonerosive GERD patients not prone to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma
28 Sep 2023
Mindfulness therapy reduces IBS symptoms, improves life quality
Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy (MBSRT) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) results in improved quality of life and mindfulness components, as well as reduced IBS symptoms, when compared with controls, a study has shown.
Mindfulness therapy reduces IBS symptoms, improves life quality
28 Sep 2023
Response to nucleos(t)ide analogues for hepatitis B higher among men vs women
Treatment outcomes with nucleos(t)ide analogues for hepatitis B patients appear to differ by sex, such that men are more likely to have biochemical response and achieve clinical remission than women, a study has shown.