Decision Regret About Treatment Amongst Women With Early Breast Cancer: An Integrative Review
ABSTRACT Aims To synthesise evidence on decision regret about treatment amongst women with early breast cancer, including (1) the type of treatment related to decision regret, (2) the level of decision regret, and (3) factors associated with decision regret. Design Integrative review.
Jing Liu+4 more
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Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa: an atypical presentation following intrapelvic lymphoma [PDF]
Elephantiasis nostras verrucosa is a progressively debilitating and disfiguring disease commonly presenting with verrucous, cobblestone-like papules, nodules, or plaques with nonpitting edema in the lower extremities.
Dahle, Sara E+3 more
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Early Complications After Radical Operations in Breast Cancer Patients [PDF]
Breast cancer is one of the most common Malignancies in women. In many cases, a major component of complex treatment for breast cancer is surgery - radical mastectomy or radical breast resection.The aim of the work – to investigate the frequency and ...
Baranova, A. (Anna)+2 more
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How to use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a reference system for comparative evaluation and standardized reporting of rehabilitation interventions [PDF]
Rehabilitation aims to optimize functioning of persons experiencing functioning limitations. As such the comparative evaluation of rehabilitation interventions relies on the analysis of the differences between the change in patient functioning after a ...
Cleeland CS+4 more
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Acute Traumatic Lymphedema without Tissue Injury Detected by Lymphoscintigraphy
Lymphedema is an important disease that causes regional swelling. Although it is not life threatening, it significantly affects the physical and psychological status of the patient.
Seung Min Kang+2 more
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Multiple inflammatory, infectious and autoimmune dermato‐venereological conditions are associated with erectile dysfunction (ED) due to underlying intricate vasculogenic, neurogenic, endocrine and psychogenic mechanisms. It is recommended that practitioners screen dermatology patients for ED and associated comorbidities, provide personalized lifestyle ...
Andrei Tanasov, George‐Sorin Tiplica
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Lipedema: Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
ABSTRACT Introduction Lipedema is a chronic and progressive disease that predominantly affects women, characterized by a disproportionate increase in subcutaneous adipose tissue (AT), particularly in the lower limbs. It is associated with significant physical disability, chronic pain, thromboembolism, and psychosocial distress.
Vincenza Cifarelli
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Painful Realities: Navigating the Complexities of Head and Neck Cancer Pain
ABSTRACT Background Head and neck cancer (HNC) and its treatments can cause significant pain, which can profoundly impact patients' quality of life and treatment outcomes. Understanding the full scope of HNC pain is essential for effective management and improved patient care.
Hayden F. Byrd, Zachary A. Kohutek
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Technical Tips for Anastomosis of 0.2-mm Diameter Vessels during Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis
Hirofumi Imai, MD+8 more
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ABSTRACT Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by progressive heterotopic ossification (HO) and congenital malformation of the great toes. This case describes a 5‐year‐old Caucasian girl who initially presented with painless neck and back swelling as well as severe limitation of movement in the neck and ...
Orhan Yilmaz, Loretta Fiorillo
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