Survival
Can a simple handshake predict cancer survival rates?
New acquaintances are often judged by their handshake. Research has now recognized the simple squeeze as an important diagnostic tool in assessing strength and quality of life among critical care patients. In a study published in the journal, Support Care Cancer, Concordia professor Robert Kilgour and his colleagues at the McGill Nutrition and Performance Laboratory […]
Healthy Lifestyle Linked With Longer Survival Among Kidney Disease Patients
Greatest benefits seen with nonsmoking Highlights Among individuals with chronic kidney disease, adherence to a healthy lifestyle was associated with a greater likelihood of surviving over a 13-year period. The greatest survival benefits were related to nonsmoking. 60 million people globally have chronic kidney disease. Newswise Washington, DC (March 21, 2013) Certain lifestyle factorssuch as […]
Ua Cancer Center Leads Healthy Lifestyle Study In Ovarian Cancer Progression-free Survival
Study to focus on overian cancer progression-free survival through healthy lifestyle choices Tuscon, Ariz (PRWEB) September 18, 2012 The University of Arizona Cancer Center (UACC) is leading the first large nationwide study to determine how diet and physical activity together can improve the quality of life and prevent recurrence for women who are in clinical […]