Allostatic Load in Cancer: A Systematic Review and Mini Meta-Analysis.

Asha MathewArdith Z DoorenbosHongjin LiMin Kyeong JangChang Gi ParkUlf Gunnar Bronas

Published in: Biological research for nursing (2020)

This review reveals heterogeneity in operationalization of AL in cancer research and lack of clarity regarding causal direction between AL and cancer. Nevertheless, AL holds a significant promise in cancer research and practice. AL could be included as a screening tool for high-risk individuals or a health outcome in cancer. Optimal standardized approaches to measure AL would improve its clinical utility.

Keyphrases

papillary thyroid
squamous cell
systematic review
healthcare
public health
lymph node metastasis
risk assessment
childhood cancer
single cell
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human health
meta analyses