Association of subcutaneous and visceral adipose tissue with overall survival in Taiwanese patients with bone metastases - results from a retrospective analysis of consecutively collected data.

Wen Ching ChuangNgan Ming TsangChi Cheng ChuangKai Ping ChangPing Ching PaiKuan Hung ChenWen Chi ChouShiao Fwu TaiShu Chen LiuKin Fong Lei

Published in: PloS one (2020)

High SATI and VATI are associated with a more favorable OS in Taiwanese patients with bone metastases referred for RT. The question as to whether clinical measures aimed at improving adiposity may improve OS in this clinical population deserves further scrutiny.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
insulin resistance
high fat diet
electronic health record
metabolic syndrome
big data
deep learning
artificial intelligence