Research on Cancer, Sarcopenia, and Physical Activity Reveals Exponential Growth Trend

Research from the University of Evora, Portugal, has shed light on the rapidly growing field of cancer, sarcopenia, and physical activity. A bibliometric analysis of publications on this topic identified an exponential growth trend in research over the past decade, with significant contributors, journals, and countries emerging as key players in the field. The study highlights the importance of physical activity in combating sarcopenia, a common secondary symptom in cancer patients, and underscores the need for continued research in this area.

Key Takeaways:

• The number of publications on cancer, sarcopenia, and physical activity has grown exponentially from 2012 to 2023, with 91% of the total publications obtained from 2012 to 2023.
• The United States of America was the country with the most documents worldwide, with 121 publications identified.
• Newton, R. U. and Galvao, D. A. were highlighted as the most prolific and prominent co-authors in the field, having contributed to 36 papers with 37 or more citations.
• The Cancers and Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle were the journals with the highest number of published documents, with 36 papers having 37 or more citations.
• The research trends most followed by researchers in this field include cancer, physical activity, aging, muscle, skeletal muscle, osteoporosis, malnutrition, body composition, cachexia, survival, and frailty.
• Significant authors and collaborative groups in the field, as well as the journals and countries with the highest number of publications and research trends, were identified through the bibliometric analysis.

Statistics:

• 121 publications were found on the topic of cancer, sarcopenia, and physical activity, with an exponentially growing trend from 2012 to 2023.
• 91% of the total publications on this topic were obtained from 2012 to 2023.
• 36 papers had 37 or more citations, indicating a significant impact on the field of cancer, sarcopenia, and physical activity.
• The United States of America accounted for the most documents worldwide, with 121 publications identified.

Sources:

• AIMS Public Health, "Overview and current status of published research on cancer, sarcopenia and physical activity: A bibliometric analysis"
• University of Evora, D. Salas-Gomez, J. A. Parraca, R. Dinis, A. Denche-Zamorano, A. Vega-Munoz, P. Tomas-Carus, and R. U. Newton and D. A. Galvao.