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Bridging the Loneliness Gap: Depression, Connectivity, and Isolation in Pediatric Oncology Patients and Their Peers

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Loneliness is associated with adverse physical and mental health outcomes and remains understudied in children and adolescents undergoing cancer therapy. Pediatric oncology patients may be at increased risk due to medical isolation and disruption of social networks.
Charlotte N. Stahlfeld, Scott H. Maurer, Michelle D. Watkinson, John Nury, Elise Barberis, Molly C. Mack   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

An evaluation of palliative care education in the specialist training programme in family medicine [PDF]

, 2010
Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the teaching in palliative care (PC) provided during the Specialist Training Programme in Family Medicine (STPFM) in Malta.
Mallia, Pierre, Abela, Jurgen C.
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Parents of Youth With Cancer Report on Their Psychosocial Care: iSTEPPP Survey Finds Alignment and Gaps With Standards

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Standards for Psychosocial Care for Children with Cancer and Their Families guide the provision of comprehensive psychosocial care. Parallel to research characterizing implementation of the Standards from the perspective of providers, this study examines implementation of the Standards from the perspective of parents of youth ...
Emily M. Pariseau, Kimberly Buff, Michele A. Scialla, Kimberly S. Canter, Lori Wiener, Victoria Sardi‐Brown, Julia B. Tager, Kamyar Arasteh, Anne E. Kazak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Palliative care services in Australia 2013 [PDF]

, 2013
This report provides detailed information on the national response to the palliative care needs of Australians. Summary This report on Australian palliative care services is the second in this series.

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Identifying Patterns of Hospitalizations Among Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Population‐Based Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Childhood cancer survivors (CCSs) experience more hospitalizations than the general population. We aimed to identify distinct hospitalization patterns among Queensland CCSs and the associated characteristics. Methods Cases (aged ≤14 years) diagnosed between 1995 and 2019 while residents of Queensland were identified through the ...
Hai Pham, Teyl Engstrom, Peter Baade, Natalie Bradford, Sarah Pont, Louise Marquart‐Wilson, Natasha Nassar, Jason D. Pole   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of DFPP on Ferroptosis in Peripheral Blood CD14+ Monocytes of Hyperlipidemic Patients Involving the ACSL4/LPCAT3/ALOX5 Pathway

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Although statins are the cornerstone of lipid‐lowering therapy, their use may be limited in some patients by adverse effects. This study evaluated the possible impact of non‐drug treatment using double‐filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) on CD14+
Yun Cheng, Lan Li, Qingmei Yang, Meipeng Wu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Palliative care : needs and expectations in a HIV Care Centre [PDF]

, 2009
Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 62-68).To determine the demographics and the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs and expectations for the palliative care of a homeless community in an HIV Care Centre, located in the ...
Maarschalk, Therese
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Gut microbiome and aging—A dynamic interplay of microbes, metabolites, and the immune system

FEBS Letters, EarlyView.
Age‐dependent shifts in microbial communities engender shifts in microbial metabolite profiles. These in turn drive shifts in barrier surface permeability of the gut and brain and induce immune activation. When paired with preexisting age‐related chronic inflammation this increases the risk of neuroinflammation and neurodegenerative diseases.
Aaron Mehl, Eran Blacher
wiley   +1 more source

Palliative Care and Life-Sustaining/Local Procedures in Colorectal Cancer in the United States Hospitals: A Ten-Year Perspective

Cancer Management and Research, 2021
Zahra Mojtahedi,1 Ja Seol Koo,1,2 Ji Yoo,3 Pearl Kim,1 Hee-Taik Kang,4 Jinwook Hwang,5 Moon Kyung Joo,6 Jay J Shen1 1Department of Healthcare Administration and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89119, USA; 2Division ...
Mojtahedi Z, Koo JS, Yoo J, Kim P, Kang HT, Hwang J, Joo MK, Shen JJ   +7 more
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Off-label prescribing in palliative care - A cross-sectional national survey of Palliative Medicine doctors

, 2013
Background: Regulatory bodies including the European Medicines Agency register medications (formulation, route of administration) for specific clinical indications. Once registered, prescription is at clinicians' discretion.
Doogue, M, Rowett, D, Agar, M, Agar, M., Shelby James, T., Ko, D., To, T.H.M., Abernethy, A.P., Currow, D.C., Shelby-James, T, Doogue, M., Rowett, D., Abernethy, AP, Ko, D, Currow, DC, To, THM   +15 more
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