Risk stratification for gastric cancer can be enhanced with an albumin-prealbumin-globulin ratio (APGR) to mid-arm circumference (MAC), according to an article published in Scientific Reports in August. By incorporating serological and anthropometric parameters, the composite index outperformed either measure alone in predicting outcomes, with consistent prognostic value across (Tumor, Nodes, Metastasis) TNM stages, sexes and sensitivity analyses excluding early mortality.

Gastric cancer remains a significant global health challenge, ranking fifth in incidence and fourth in cancer-related mortality worldwide. The prognosis is particularly poor in East Asia, where late-stage diagnosis is common and malnutrition is highly prevalent. In China, the five-year survival rate is just 35%, com

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