Radiology January 2025 PMID 39873605

Association of Obesity and Skeletal Muscle with Postoperative Survival in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.

Ji Hyun Lee, Danbee Kang, Junghee Lee, Yeong Jeong Jeon, Seong Yong Park, Jong Ho Cho, Yong Soo Choi, Jhingook Kim, Young Mog Shim, Sunga Kong, Hong Kwan Kim, Juhee Cho

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18
Peak: 6 in Jan 2025
across 4 sources since Jan 2025

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161,124
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Total likes

26

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456

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Jan 2025 – Apr 2025

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What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the findings, emphasizing the protective role of obesity in survival outcomes and the importance of muscle health.

InterestHigh interest

The topic appears highly relevant, especially among medical professionals and radiologists, reflecting a significant academic and clinical interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include specific mentions of CT scans, muscle mass, and survival benefits, showing moderate deep engagement with the research details.

ImpactModerate impact

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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Radiology
@radiology_rsna · X

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

Jan 30, 2025 · 15 likes · 60,073 followers View post →
RSNA
@RSNA · X

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

Apr 4, 2025 · 3 likes · 70,657 followers View post →
Swaranjit Singh
@bava23 · X

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

Jan 28, 2025 · 1 like · 6,858 followers View post →
Salvador Pedraza
@salvasapedraza · X

Association of Obesity and Skeletal Muscle with Postoperative Survival in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer | Radiology https://t.co/Uib3h9QciV https://t.co/k0ByNmIdRD

Jan 28, 2025 · 1 like · 6,515 followers View post →
@RadiologyEditor
@RadiologyEditor · X

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.

Jan 30, 2025 · 1 like · 6,158 followers View post →
Guillermo Elizondo Riojas
@elizondomemo · X

¿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

Feb 4, 2025 · 1 like · 2,446 followers View post →

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Brian Wells
@bwells80 · X

#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 …

Apr 4, 2025 · 1,104 followers View post →
RSNA
@RSNA · X

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

Apr 4, 2025 · 3 likes · 70,657 followers View post →
Guillermo Elizondo Riojas
@elizondomemo · X

¿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

Feb 4, 2025 · 1 like · 2,446 followers View post →
Radiology
@radiology_rsna · X

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

Jan 30, 2025 · 15 likes · 60,073 followers View post →
@RadiologyEditor
@RadiologyEditor · X

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.

Jan 30, 2025 · 1 like · 6,158 followers View post →
Swaranjit Singh
@bava23 · X

@dr_cellini Here is some of the nonsense being published in our RADIOLOGY journals normalizing obesity. We live in fiat

Jan 29, 2025 · 6,858 followers View post →
Swaranjit Singh
@bava23 · X

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

Jan 28, 2025 · 1 like · 6,858 followers View post →
Salvador Pedraza
@salvasapedraza · X

Association of Obesity and Skeletal Muscle with Postoperative Survival in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer | Radiology https://t.co/Uib3h9QciV https://t.co/k0ByNmIdRD

Jan 28, 2025 · 1 like · 6,515 followers View post →