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Low phase angle is correlated with worse general condition in patients with advanced cancer

Cancer/ Palliative treatment
Author
T. Miura et al.
Used Parameters : ECW/TBW,
Phase Angle
Publication Year : 2018
Country : Japan
Journal : NUTRITION AND CANCER-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL
Objectives: Phase angle (PA) is a poor prognostic factor in patients with advanced cancer. This study aimed to identify possible correlations between PA and symptoms, quality of life, fluid retention, and laboratory data in cancer patients in palliative care settings. Methods: Individuals who visited the outpatient clinic or were admitted to the palliative care unit were eligible. Patients with a performance status of 4 and/or those unable to complete questionnaires were excluded. PA was evaluated using a bioanalyzer device. The …
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