In patients with non–small cell lung cancer, obesity was associated with improved overall survival after curative resection, particularly when CT-assessed skeletal muscle mass was preserved. @zhyun84 https://t.co/W9HaTx4HJK https://t.co/7Pw2mmx0sP
Association of Obesity and Skeletal Muscle with Postoperative Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
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The discussions reflect a generally positive reception, with commenters referencing the link between obesity, muscle preservation, and better survival, exemplified by phrases like 'obesity as protective' and 'improved survival', which demonstrate an understanding and application of the research findings. Some posts also critique the publication’s stance, indicating a debate about the interpretation and impact of such research.
Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings, emphasizing the protective role of obesity in survival outcomes and the importance of muscle health.
The topic appears highly relevant, especially among medical professionals and radiologists, reflecting a significant academic and clinical interest.
Discussions include specific mentions of CT scans, muscle mass, and survival benefits, showing moderate deep engagement with the research details.
The conversations suggest the research could influence clinical perspectives and radiological practices, highlighting its potential importance.
Abstract in brief
- This study examined how body weight (BMI) and skeletal muscle health, determined via CT scans, relate to survival outcomes in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients who had surgery, finding that obesity generally links to better survival, especially in men and those who smoked.
- The research involved over 7,000 Korean patients, categorizing them into obese and non-obese groups, and finding that obese patients with healthy muscle mass had longer survival times.
- The positive impact of obesity on survival was most evident among males and smokers without low muscle mass or fat infiltration in muscles, indicating that muscle health and sex may influence how body weight affects lung cancer prognosis.]
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Most liked on X and BlueskyA recent Radiology study led by Ji Hyun Lee, MD, PhD, and Danbee Kang, PhD, from Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, Korea, investigated the association between BMI-defined obesity and survival in 7,076 patients with non–small cell lung cancer. https://t.co/vcPXHgNKuN https://t.co/jL8sh9pzpL
So much nonsense has taken over our medical publications, they cannot be trusted. #RSNA #Radiology #MedTwitter Association of Obesity and Skeletal Muscle with Postoperative Survival in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer | Radiology https://t.co/AyWAg22tLy
Association of Obesity and Skeletal Muscle with Postoperative Survival in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer | Radiology https://t.co/Uib3h9QciV https://t.co/k0ByNmIdRD
Obesity is linked to improved overall survival in non–small cell lung cancer patients after curative resection, especially when CT-assessed skeletal muscle mass and radiodensity are preserved.
¿Obesidad protectora? Lo que la Tomografía Computarizada nos dice sobre... https://t.co/vVxvi66GQU @RadiologyEditor @radiology_rsna @RSNA @FMRIoficial @SocMexRad @RadiologiaChile @spradiologia @ACRadiologia @SERAM_RX @residentesSERAM @Radiologia_HU
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#RT RSNA: A recent Radiology study led by Ji Hyun Lee, MD, PhD, and Danbee Kang, PhD, from Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, Korea, investigated the association between BMI-defined obesity and survival in 7,076 patients with non–small cell lung cancer. https://t.co/x8Ay8iQRgv …
A recent Radiology study led by Ji Hyun Lee, MD, PhD, and Danbee Kang, PhD, from Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, Korea, investigated the association between BMI-defined obesity and survival in 7,076 patients with non–small cell lung cancer. https://t.co/vcPXHgNKuN https://t.co/jL8sh9pzpL
¿Obesidad protectora? Lo que la Tomografía Computarizada nos dice sobre... https://t.co/vVxvi66GQU @RadiologyEditor @radiology_rsna @RSNA @FMRIoficial @SocMexRad @RadiologiaChile @spradiologia @ACRadiologia @SERAM_RX @residentesSERAM @Radiologia_HU
In patients with non–small cell lung cancer, obesity was associated with improved overall survival after curative resection, particularly when CT-assessed skeletal muscle mass was preserved. @zhyun84 https://t.co/W9HaTx4HJK https://t.co/7Pw2mmx0sP
Obesity is linked to improved overall survival in non–small cell lung cancer patients after curative resection, especially when CT-assessed skeletal muscle mass and radiodensity are preserved.
@dr_cellini Here is some of the nonsense being published in our RADIOLOGY journals normalizing obesity. We live in fiat
So much nonsense has taken over our medical publications, they cannot be trusted. #RSNA #Radiology #MedTwitter Association of Obesity and Skeletal Muscle with Postoperative Survival in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer | Radiology https://t.co/AyWAg22tLy
Association of Obesity and Skeletal Muscle with Postoperative Survival in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer | Radiology https://t.co/Uib3h9QciV https://t.co/k0ByNmIdRD