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Anti‐Her2 therapy patterns in metastatic breast cancer—Real‐world data suggest undertreatment

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? Although human epidermal growth factor 2‐positive (HER2+) breast cancer is an aggressive malignancy, significant survival benefits are possible with targeted anti‐HER2 therapies. Whether these therapies are used as recommended, however, is unknown. Here, the authors investigated data from population‐based registries in Norway to assess anti‐
Kathrine F. Vandraas, Sarah Hjorth, Cassia B. Trewin‐Nybråten, Giske Ursin, Edoardo Botteri, Bettina Kulle Andreassen, Kristin V. Reinertsen, Egil S. Blix, Bjørn Naume, Nathalie C. Støer   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of geriatric impairments on outcomes of single‐agent immunotherapy in solid tumors

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? This study comprehensively assesses the impact of frailty and geriatric impairments on key clinical outcomes of single‐agent immunotherapy in older adults with solid tumors. Using prospective multicenter data, the authors demonstrate that frailty is significantly associated with higher rates of all‐cause hospitalization and mortality ...
Asli Özkan, Karlijn de Joode, Ellen Kapiteijn, Marije Slingerland, Stephanie Zunder, Frederiek van den Bos, Simon Mooijaart, Anna Uit den Boogaard, Stella Trompet, Hans Westgeest, Astrid van der Veldt, Ron H. J. Mathijssen, Geert Labots, Cynthia Holterhues, Els M. E. Verdegaal, Nienke A. de Glas, Johanneke E. A. Portielje   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of a home-based physical rehabilitation program via virtual reality on the functional outcomes of frail older adults: a quasi-experimental study

Scientific Reports
Given the rapid aging of the population in Egypt, efforts to slow down or prevent frailty. Virtual reality technology constitutes a promising rehabilitation strategy, but its effect on frailty in older adults remains inconclusive.
Doaa Mohamed Zein El-AbdeenMohamed, Heba Noshy Abd EL-Aziz Mohamed, Soad Hassan Abd Elhameed   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Guidance for umbrella reviews of observational studies: A scoping review

JCPP Advances, EarlyView.
This review examined existing guidance on conducting and reporting umbrella reviews of observational studies on epidemiological associations, aiming to help develop a formal reporting guideline. The search identified 4491 records, with eight documents providing limited guidance across seven topic areas.
Carl Zhou, Nicholas Fabiano, Arnav Gupta, Stanley Wong, Kelly D. Cobey, David Moher, Sanam Ebrahimzadeh, Jeremy Y. Ng, Elena Dragioti, Jae Il Shin, Joaquim Radua, Samuele Cortese, Beverley Shea, Nicola Veronese, Lisa Hartling, Michelle Pollock, Stefania Papatheodorou, John P. A. Ioannidis, Marco Solmi   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self-Care Practice of Community Dwelling Diabetic Elders

Journal of High Institute of Public Health, 2007
Diabetes is common chronic disease encountered by individuals in late life. Diabetes and its complications can impaire well being and quality of life of elders. Patient’s compliance and self-care practices are critical facors in appropriate management of
Somaya El-Shazly, Nahed M.S. Ayoub, Hanaa Shafic   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Components of peritonitis preventive self-care education programs associated with self-care knowledge and behavior among patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis in Japan: a cross-sectional study

Renal Replacement Therapy, 2023
Background Preventing peritoneal dialysis (PD)-associated peritonitis remains a major concern in continuing safe treatment and improving patient quality of life. This study aimed to determine the self-care education and quality care initiatives performed
Haruna Kugai, Ayumi Igarashi, Saori Anezaki, Chie Fukui, Nami Saito, Yoshifumi Hamasaki, Noriko Yamamoto-Mitani   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Oral Health Care for People with Disability: Curriculum Content in Oral Health Programs

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives The shortage of dental practitioners willing to treat people with disability has become a significant concern, attributed mainly to inadequate undergraduate education and clinical experience in special needs dentistry (SND).
Dorothy K. L. Koh, Archana Pradhan, Melanie J. Aley, Woosung Sohn, Delyse M. Leadbeatter   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychosocial factors and susceptibility to upper respiratory infections in community‐dwelling older adults of Japan

Journal of General and Family Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Upper respiratory infections (URIs), including the common cold, can lead to community‐acquired pneumonia and pose significant risks for older adults. In this study, we aimed to examine the influence of psychosocial factors on URIs among community‐dwelling older adults.
Noriko Okamoto, Hiroki Matsui, Hirohito Tsuboi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gerontological Nursing

, 2017
The core idea of this literature is to explain a summarized point of view regarding the gerontological nursing and its present condition in our society. The literature will explain the clear definition and at the same time will point out the core ideas that can help the administrators to increase the interest of nursing students in gerontological ...
openaire   +1 more source

Population trends and ageing policy in Malta [PDF]

, 2013
Malta is no exception to the unprecedented demographic changes that are being experienced by industrial countries. As a result of declining fertility and mortality levels, the Maltese islands have registered a decrease in fertility rates and a major ...
Formosa, Marvin
core   +2 more sources