Prognostic Effect of Sarcopenia and Nutritional Factors on Survival in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma: A Retrospective Exploratory Study

Key Points

• This study examines how sarcopenia and nutritional factors affect survival in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.
• Conducted a retrospective exploratory study
• Analyzed patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma
• Integrated PNI and CONUT scores as part of the assessment
• Sarcopenia is identified as an independent prognostic indicator of overall survival
• A comprehensive prognostic model using PNI and CONUT scores enhances prognosis assessment in patients with multiple myeloma
• Highlights the significance of functional status and nutritional assessments in clinical management