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Chen Y, Chen X, Zhong L, Lu H, Zhang H, Jiang M. Bibliometric analysis of research trends in the relationship between frailty and neoplasms over the past decade. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:536. [PMID: 39042180 PMCID: PMC11266222 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08744-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 07/15/2024] [Indexed: 07/24/2024]
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BACKGROUND The relationship between frailty and neoplasms has attracted increasing attention from researchers in recent years. This study aims to identify current research hotspots and status in this field through bibliometric and visualization analysis. METHODS Literature on the relationship between frailty and neoplasms, meeting the inclusion criteria, was collected from the Core Collection. Bibliometric analysis and visualization were performed using WoS, VOSviewer, and CiteSpace. RESULTS Our study included 7410 documents on frailty and neoplasms, authored by 43,605 researchers from 9478 institutions across 115 countries, and published in 2067 journals. The USA emerged as the most productive and influential country in this field, with 3059 publications and 89,319 citations. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Mayo Clinic were recognized as the most productive institution and the institution with the highest citation count, respectively. The Journal of Geriatric Oncology was the leading publisher. Kirsten K Ness and James L Kirkland were identified as the most productive and most cited authors, respectively. Cluster analysis identified five key areas: body condition and nutrition, quality of life, frailty, mortality and care, and the elderly and frailty. CONCLUSION The relationship between frailty and neoplasms remains a contentious and frequently discussed topic. Our findings indicate that research primarily focuses on cancer, the elderly, clinical trials, adverse health outcomes, frailty assessment, and nutrition.
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- Yuqin Chen
- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China
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- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
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- Department of Breast Cancer, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
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- Department of Urology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, 510060, P. R. China.
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Costa Pereira JPD, Prado CM, Gonzalez MC, da Silva Diniz A, Miranda AL, de Medeiros GOC, Souza NC, Mauricio SF, Costa EC, Fayh APT. Strength-to-muscle radiodensity: A potential new index for muscle quality. Clin Nutr 2024; 43:1667-1674. [PMID: 38815492 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnu.2024.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/14/2024] [Accepted: 05/18/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Although it is widely recognized that muscle quality significantly influences adverse outcomes in patients with cancer, the precise definition of muscle quality remains elusive. The muscle quality index (MQI), also known as muscle-specific strength, is a relatively recent functional concept of muscle quality. It is obtained through the ratio of muscle strength to muscle mass, but its predictive value in patients with cancer remains unknown. In this study, we explored the prognostic significance of MQI in patients with cancer. Furthermore, we introduce and assess the prognostic potential of a novel muscle quality metric: the strength-to-muscle-radiodensity index (SMRi). METHODS A secondary analysis was conducted on a prospective cohort study. CT scans were opportunistically used to assess body composition parameters, including skeletal muscle mass (SM in cm2) and muscle radiodensity (SMD in HU) at the third lumbar vertebra (L3). Handgrip strength (HGS) was measured. MQICT was calculated using the ratio of HGS to SM (cm2). SMRi was calculated as the ratio of HGS to SMD (HU). For analysis purposes, low MQICT and SMRi were defined using two approaches: statistical cutoffs associated with survival, and median-based distribution data. RESULTS A total of 250 patients were included (52.8% females, 52% adults, 20-90 years). Gastrointestinal tumors and stage III-IV were the most frequent diagnosis and stages. SMRi and MQICT were strongly positively correlated (ρ = 0.71 P < 0.001). Individual components of MQICT and SMRi were also positively correlated. Patients with both low MQICT and SMRi had shorter survival (log-rank P = 0.023 and P = 0.003, respectively). When applying median distribution cutoffs, SMRi emerged as the most accurate predictor of mortality (HR adjusted 3.18, 95% CI 1.50 to 6.75, C-index: 0.71), when compared to MQICT (HR adjusted 1.49, 95% CI 0.77 to 2.87, C-index: 0.68). CONCLUSION This study introduces the concept and potential prognostic significance of the SMRi. The physiological and clinical implications of this new index warrant further investigation across a spectrum of diseases, including cancer.
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- Jarson Pedro da Costa Pereira
- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition and Public Health, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Human Nutrition Research Unit, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition and Food, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Nutrition and Public Health, Department of Nutrition, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, PE, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Science, Health Science Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil; Liga Norteriograndense Contra o Câncer, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Science, Health Science Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil; PesqClin Lab, Onofre Lopes University Hospital, Brazilian Company of Hospital Services (EBSERH), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical and Social Nutrition, Federal University of Ouro Preto, Ouro Preto, MG, Brazil
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- ExCE Research Group, Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Health Science, Health Science Center, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN, Brazil; PesqClin Lab, Onofre Lopes University Hospital, Brazilian Company of Hospital Services (EBSERH), Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, Brazil.
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Uyar GC, Öksüzoğlu ÖBÇ, Sütcüoğlu O. Correspondence: Methodological considerations in evaluating sarcopenia and frailty in elderly gastrointestinal cancer patients. Support Care Cancer 2024; 32:130. [PMID: 38270696 DOI: 10.1007/s00520-024-08336-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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- Galip Can Uyar
- Department of Medical Oncology, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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