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An evaluation of palliative care in rural Tanzania where availability of oral morphine is intermittent or absent

, 2011
Includes bibliographical details.In Tanzania, palliative care is relatively new, and faces the common challenges of access to services, crucial medications, and education.
Hartwig, Kristopher
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Characteristics of Anal Fistula Cancer in Patients Who Underwent Surgery: A Nationwide Observational Study Using Diagnosis Procedure Combination Data

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
The characteristics of patients with anal fistula cancer included a higher proportion of men, younger age, more smokers, and tumor‐related characteristics, including more advanced local progression. Surgical characteristics included a lower rate of minimally invasive surgery, a higher proportion of total pelvic exenterations, and longer postoperative ...
Nobuaki Hoshino, Hiromitsu Kinoshita, Kazutaka Obama, Kiyohide Fushimi, Susumu Kunisawa, Yuichi Imanaka   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Analgesic efficacy in women and men with cancer pain, treated with strong opioids: are there differences? [PDF]

BMJ Oncol
Corli O, Caldirola L, Galli F, Torri V, Garattini S, Rulli E, Apolone G.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Sex‐Based Body Composition Changes in Patients With Rectal Cancer Undergoing Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy: A Prospective Observational Study

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This prospective study observed that preoperative chemoradiotherapy for rectal cancer was associated with reductions in body fat and grip strength, which appeared to be more pronounced in female patients. These findings suggest that sex‐sensitive nutritional and exercise support may be beneficial to help maintain muscle mass and physical function ...
Shinya Abe, Hiroaki Nozawa, Kentaro Abe, Yumi Yokota, Shunsuke Hori, Yusuke Taguchi, Mitsutaka Yakabe, Kazuhito Sasaki, Sumito Ogawa, Soichiro Ishihara   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of psychological interventions on anxiety and depression in cancer pain patients: A meta-analysis. [PDF]

Medicine (Baltimore)
Wu XP, Zheng SC, Huang YT, Wang Y, Wu Y, Yang SH, Li S, Tang JL, Qing C, Jiang Y, Lu W, Bao CX, Zhang QZ, Luo J, Kong JL.   +14 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Single‐Incision Laparoscopy‐First Strategy in Crohn's Disease: Risk Factors for Conversion and Surgical Outcomes

Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
In this retrospective study of 289 patients with Crohn's disease undergoing a single‐incision laparoscopy‐first (SILS‐first) strategy, conversion to open surgery was required in only 11.8% of cases. Fistula formation, colon resection, and smoking history were identified as independent risk factors for conversion, while postoperative complications and ...
Yuki Horio, Motoi Uchino, Yusuke Tomoo, Kentaro Nagano, Kurando Kusunoki, Ryuichi Kuwahara, Kei Kimura, Kozo Kataoka, Masataka Ikeda, Hiroki Ikeuchi   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Breakthrough cancer pain management (BTcP)-gap analysis of the current Australian landscape. [PDF]

Support Care Cancer
Lee W, Nagla A, Wong ABO, Magann L, Lovell M, Mantle E, Reed K, Aggarwal G, Wong AK, Pene C, Allcroft P, Crawford GB, Michael N.   +12 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Prospective study of symptoms of ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women

, 2010
Background: Research has identified key symptoms of ovarian cancer, although there are gaps in the knowledge about the pattern of symptom onset, severity and frequency. Previous studies are limited by use of non-validated questionnaires, recall bias and
Allen, P.L.
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AI‐Driven Cancer Multi‐Omics: A Review From the Data Pipeline Perspective

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
The exponential growth of cancer multi‐omics data brings opportunities and challenges for precision oncology. This review systematically examines AI's role in addressing these challenges, covering generative models, integration architectures, Explainable AI for clinical trust, clinical applications, and key directions for clinical translation.
Shilong Liu, Shunxiang Li, Kun Qian
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding Barriers to Cancer Pain Management: Insights From Patients and Healthcare Professionals-A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Public Health Chall
Admassie BM, Endeshaw AS, Belete KG, Teshome D, Demilew BC, Getahun AB, Molla MT, Alemayehu TY, Boled AT, Alemnew EF, Diress GM, Admass BA.   +11 more
europepmc   +1 more source