Association of body mass index and survival in pediatric leukemia: a meta-analysis [Cancer]
Conclusion: Higher BMI at diagnosis is associated with poorer survival in children with pediatric ALL or AML.
Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Orgel, E., Genkinger, J. M., Aggarwal, D., Sung, L., Nieder, M., Ladas, E. J. Tags: Cancer Source Type: research
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