Physical status and mortality risk in patients (IMAGE)

Nagoya University

Physical status and mortality risk in patients

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A new study by researchers from Nagoya University revealed that preoperative sarcopenia and exercise intolerance are associated with higher risks of medium-to-long–term mortality in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer.

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Shinya Tanaka and Naoki Ozeki

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