Exploring the J-shaped relationship between HALP score and mortality in cancer patients: A NHANES 1999-2018 cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The recent hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet (HALP) scores, combined with various clinically available indicators, can comprehensively evaluate the nutritional and immune status of patients. Some observational studies have found a positive correlation between HALP score and cancer prognosis, but the clinical application of HALP score has raised concerns due to the presence of confounding factors. The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between HALP score and long-term mortality in cancer patients.

Methods

We extracted 3832 cancer patients with complete baseline information from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The COX regressions and restricted cubic spline (RCS) curves were used to explore the nonlinear relat

SUBMITTER: Dong J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11410770 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature