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Primary Lymphedema: Anatomically Isolated or a Pervasive Systemic Disorder?

open access: yesPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. Primary lymphedema, a condition characterized by impaired lymphatic function, has long remained underexplored. Current diagnostic approaches rely on clinical history and genetic testing, yet the genetic underpinnings remain elusive in many ...
Wei F. Chen, MD, FACS   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Examining the diagnostic process for ovarian cancer in Nova Scotia: A linked administrative data study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Ovarian cancer is the deadliest gynecological cancer in the developed world. The absence of screening for early detection of ovarian cancer and the non‐specific symptoms associated with the disease mean that timely diagnosis is difficult.
Chiara Gottheil   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

De‐escalating radical surgery for select FIGO Stage I cervical cancer

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Four recent prospective trials demonstrated that de‐escalation of radical surgery for select patients with apparent low‐risk, FIGO Stage I cervical cancer does not compromise cancer‐related survival but does improve quality of life and provide the opportunity to preserve fertility.
Sara Moufarrij   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Quality of Life and Sleep Quality in Saudi Women with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Cross-Sectional Correlational Study

open access: yesIntegrative Cancer Therapies, 2021
Background Among the different cancers found in women, breast cancer is the most common. Breast cancer-related lymphedema is a serious health complication affecting the quality of life and sleep quality. This study evaluates the quality of life and sleep
Nissren Tamam   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lymphedema praecox

open access: yesDermatology Online Journal, 2009
A 57-year-old man presented with the post-pubertal onset of asymptomatic swelling of the left arm and legs that had been complicated by recurrent bouts of cellulitis. The presentation and disease course are consistent with lymphedema praecox, which is a subtype of primary lymphedema with onset at puberty and a slowly progressive course. The subtypes of
Rizzo, Carina   +2 more
openaire   +4 more sources

Nail Disorders in Systemic Conditions

open access: yesJEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nail findings in children can be indicative of an underlying systemic disease. Many of these findings are seen in multiple entities and are not specific to one disease. The importance of specifically examining for these nail changes cannot be overstated.
Jane Sanders Bellet
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Co‐Morbid Immunocompromise in HPV‐Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Among patients with surgically resected Human Papillomavirus positive (HPV+) oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), immunocompromised patients had significantly worse overall survival compared to the non‐compromised group; however, these exploratory findings should be interpreted cautiously.
Maxwell L. Weng   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence and incidence of cancer related lymphedema in low and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesBMC Cancer, 2020
Background Little is known about the prevalence and incidence in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) of secondary lymphedema due to cancer. The purpose of the study is to estimate the prevalence and incidence in LMICs of secondary lymphedema related ...
Eric Torgbenu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neighborhood Deprivation and Voice and Reflux Symptom Burden in a Tertiary Laryngology Cohort

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The voice handicap index‐10 (VHI‐10) and reflux symptoms index (RSI) are validated, patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) commonly used in laryngology to assess the subjective impact of voice disorders and severity of symptoms associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux, respectively.
Sandra Stinnett   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medication prescription patterns in cancer rehabilitation physiatry outpatients: A multicenter retrospective study

open access: yesPM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objective Previous work from this dataset found 45% prescribing frequency of any medications (35.1%, 33.5%, and 56.8% at institutions 1, 2, and 3 respectively), without significant difference between in‐person and telemedicine.
Matthew Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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