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Companionship games:a framework for emotionally engaging and empathetic interactive characters [PDF]
, 2019 1 in 2 people are diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and for those living with cancer loneliness and isolation are significant problems. This paper discusses the development of a virtual cancer support group, using the support group format to offer
Bowman, Alice
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background/Objectives Osteosarcoma is a radioresistant tumor that may benefit from stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for locoregional control in metastatic/recurrent disease. We report institutional practice patterns, outcomes, toxicity, and failures in osteosarcoma patients treated with SBRT.
Jenna Kocsis +13 more
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Putting the green back in greenbacks: opportunities for a truly green stimulus
Environmental Research Letters, 2022 Can countries reorient their productive capacity to become more environmentally friendly and inclusive? To investigate this question this paper uses a standard Input-Output modeling framework and data from 141 countries and regions to construct a new ...
Farzad Taheripour +5 more
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Telescopic genioplasty: A new concept to reshape the chin
Advances in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2021 The genioplasty is a versatile technique for correcting facial deformities. we have designed an osteotomy that reduces the width of the chin during advancement in order to maintain the delicate proportions of the face and the notch formation in the ...
Nelson J. León +4 more
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Lifestyle Behaviors and Cardiotoxic Treatment Risks in Adult Childhood Cancer Survivors
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Higher doses of anthracyclines and heart‐relevant radiotherapy increase cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study assessed CVD and CVD risk factors among adult childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) across cardiotoxic treatment risk groups and examined associations between lifestyle behaviors and treatment risks.
Ruijie Li +6 more
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Promoting inquiry skills in Curriculum for Excellence in Science: conceptualising inquiry to improve practice [PDF]
, 2011 This paper describes a Scottish initiative (arising out of a EU funded development project) involving university researchers, a local authority curriculum development officer and a group of teachers interested in developing more inquiry based approaches ...
Blake, Allan +4 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Ongoing evidence indicates increased risk of sarcopenic obesity among children and young people (CYP) with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), often beginning early in treatment, persisting into survivorship. This review evaluates current literature on body composition in CYP with ALL during and after treatment.
Lina A. Zahed +5 more
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A postal survey to identify and describe nurse led clinics in genitourinary medicine services across England [PDF]
, 2002 Background: Nurses in genitourinary medicine (GUM) services are progressively extending their roles to conduct "comprehensive care" nurse led clinics.
Mercey, D, Miles, K, Penny, N, Power, R
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Parent‐to‐Child Information Disclosure in Pediatric Oncology
Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Despite professional consensus regarding the importance of open communication with pediatric cancer patients about their disease, actual practice patterns of disclosure are understudied. Extant literature suggests a significant proportion of children are not told about their diagnosis/prognosis, which is purported to negatively ...
Rachel A. Kentor +12 more
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Home for Good? Preparing to Support People with Learning Difficulties in Residential Settings when they Develop Dementia [PDF]
, 2004 This report explores the findings of a study which investigated the current models of practice for supporting people with learning difficulties and dementia living in care home settings.
Catherine Rae +3 more
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