Prognostic value of sarcopenia in survivors of hematological malignances undergoing a hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Shuli JiaRunjuan QiaoYuting XiaoDan QinWanyu ZhaoYunli ZhaoXiaolei LiuBirong Dong

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2020)

Clinicians could use sarcopenia to balance the risks and benefits of transplantation as early as possible; in addition, interventions can be used to prevent sarcopenia and improve physical function and quality of life. Well-designed, prospective, and large-scale clinical studies are needed to consolidate the evidence.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
community dwelling
acute myeloid leukemia
physical activity
young adults
palliative care
human health
cell therapy
risk assessment
climate change