Body Mass Index

Higher BMI appeared associated with a statistically significant increased risk for second cancers among women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, according to a study published in Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

Risks for severe COVID-19 complications start to rise among adults with a BMI of at least 23 kg/m², with effects greatest among those younger than 40 years, according to data published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.

BMI has no bearing on the efficacy or safety of three topical acne medications, according to a poster presented at AAD VMX 2021.

Elevated BMI and waist circumference were associated with elevated risk for atrial fibrillation, although the extent varied by sex, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Childhood brain tumor survivors have a high prevalence of significant weight gain, overweight and obesity, and changes in BMI may indicate hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction, according to a study published in Journal of Clinical Oncology.

A new study indicated that SARS-CoV-2 may be drawn to the blood group antigen A found on the lining of the lungs. A closer look at the findings and what they might mean for practice was the top story in hematology/oncology last week.

The risk for invasive mechanical ventilation, hospitalization and death in those with COVID-19 increased with BMI, according to research published in MMWR.

Although extensive research has explored the potential association between vitamin D and cancer, studies have produced conflicting results.

Patients with an increased BMI exhibit increased patellar and trochlear cartilage strain after acute, dynamic loading, according to recently presented results.

Published results showed higher BMI may be associated with increased cartilage wear in the patellofemoral compartment compared with the tibiofemoral compartment.