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Roles, service knowledge and priorities in the provision of palliative care: a postal survey of London GPs [PDF]
, 2006 Objectives: To explore general practitioners' (GPs) current involvement in and attitudes towards the provision of palliative care in primary care. Methods: Postal survey of 356 London-based GPs, assessing attitudes towards palliative care provision ...
Addington-Hall, J +3 more
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Predictors of spiritual care provision for patients with dementia at the end of life as perceived by physicians : a prospective study [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Spiritual caregiving is part of palliative care and may contribute to well being at the end of life. However, it is a neglected area in the care and treatment of patients with dementia.
Deliens, Luc +3 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.We developed and validated a DNA methylation–based biomarker panel to distinguish pleural mesothelioma from other pleural conditions. Using the IMPRESS technology, we translated this panel into a clinically applicable assay. The resulting two classifier models demonstrated excellent performance, achieving high AUC values and strong diagnostic accuracy.
Janah Vandenhoeck +12 more
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BMC Palliative Care, 2019 Background Systematic research into palliative care (PC) for people with substance use disorder (SUD) and multiple problems is scarce. The existing literature shows problems in the organizational structure of this care, e.g., lack of clear care pathways.
Anne Ebenau +5 more
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A Framework for Integrating Oncology Palliative Care in Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Education [PDF]
, 2018 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) faculty play a critical role in preparing students to meet the complex needs of the nation as the number of cancer rates and survivors rise (National Cancer Institute, 2018) and as an unprecedented number of older ...
Breakwell, Susan +4 more
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Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.The cancer problem is increasing globally with projections up to the year 2050 showing unfavourable outcomes in terms of incidence and cancer‐related deaths. The main challenges are prevention, improved therapeutics resulting in increased cure rates and enhanced health‐related quality of life.
Ulrik Ringborg +43 more
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Multicomponent Interventions for Adults With Cancer Cachexia: A Systematic Review
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and MuscleBackground Cancer cachexia has substantial impacts on people's quality of life. There is no current gold standard treatment, but the complex pathophysiology of cachexia suggests that a multitargeted and individualised treatment approach is needed.
Megan Bowers +6 more
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Palliative Care, 2018 Context: During the last decade, numerous in-patient Palliative Care Consultation Service (PCCS) units were established throughout Germany. Objective: To provide an epidemiological overview on a whole year cohort of palliative patients in terms of ...
Birgit Basedow-Rajwich +7 more
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Palliative care for people with non-malignant lung disease: summary of current evidence and future direction [PDF]
, 2013 Background: The physical and psychosocial needs of patients with chronic non-malignant lung disease are comparable to those with lung cancer. This article will focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease and cystic fibrosis ...
Boland, Jason +5 more
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Cell surface interactome analysis identifies TSPAN4 as a negative regulator of PD‐L1 in melanoma
Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.Using cell surface proximity biotinylation, we identified tetraspanin TSPAN4 within the PD‐L1 interactome of melanoma cells. TSPAN4 negatively regulates PD‐L1 expression and lateral mobility by limiting its interaction with CMTM6 and promoting PD‐L1 degradation.
Guus A. Franken +7 more
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