Prognostic value of GLIM-defined malnutrition in combination with hand-grip strength or gait speed for the prediction of postoperative outcomes in gastric cancer patients with cachexia

Abstract Background Cancer cachexia is associated with impaired functional and nutritional status and worse clinical outcomes. Global Leadership Initiative in Malnutrition (GLIM) consensus recommended the application of GLIM criteria to diagnose malnutrition in patients with cachexia. However, few p...

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Main Authors: Zong-Ze Li, Xia-Lin Yan, Zhao Zhang, Jiong-Lai Chen, Jiang-Yuan Li, Jing-Xia Bao, Jia-Tong Ru, Jia-Xin Wang, Xiao-Lei Chen, Xian Shen, Dong-Dong Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-02-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-024-11880-z