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An Extended Hypofractionated Palliative Radiotherapy Regimen for Head and Neck Carcinomas

Frontiers in Oncology, 2018
BackgroundPalliative radiotherapy to patients with head and neck cancer is often necessary, but there is a substantial variation in the treatment regimens reported in the literature, and consensus on the most appropriate schedules does not exist.
Michael Laursen, Lena Specht, Claus Andrup Kristensen, Anita Gothelf, Mogens Bernsdorf, Ivan Vogelius, Jeppe Friborg   +6 more
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Perceived Impacts and Predictors of Cannabis Products Used by Patients with Rheumatologic Conditions in Alberta, Canada: A Multivariable Analysis of Cross‐Sectional Survey Data

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aimed to characterize cannabis product choices (cannabinoid content and formulation) among patients with rheumatologic conditions and their associations with patient factors, patient‐reported perceived side effects, and positive impacts.
Susan Zhang, Samuel A.J. Lowe, Frank Sun, Allyson Jones, Tarek Turk, Joanne Olson, Pauline Paul, Shelby Yamamoto, Linda Kolewaski, Elaine Yacyshyn, Cheryl A. Sadowski   +10 more
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Review on treatment of pleural metastasis and malignant pleural effusion with Pressurized IntraThoracic Aerosol Chemotherapy (PITAC)

Pleura and Peritoneum
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common and debilitating condition seen in advanced cancer disease, and life-expectancy is short. Symptoms include pain and severe shortness of breath.
Hansen Pernille Schjødt, Graversen Martin, Detlefsen Sönke, Mortensen Michael Bau   +3 more
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Patients and treatments in a neuropalliative outpatient clinic: an analysis of clinical routine data from five years of care

Frontiers in Neurology
IntroductionThe increasing prevalence of life-threatening neurological diseases raises the need for neuropalliative care. Setting up neurological palliative outpatient clinics is one way of addressing this need.
Teresa Grimm, Teresa Grimm, Fabian Otto-Sobotka, Fabian Otto-Sobotka, Dorothee Steinker, Oliver Summ, Oliver Summ, Antje Timmer, Antje Timmer, Martin Groß, Martin Groß, Martin Groß   +11 more
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Associations of Lifestyle‐Related Factors and Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Activity: The Dutch South West Psoriatic Arthritis Study

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective This study aims to investigate lifestyle‐related factors in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and their association with disease activity measurements. Methods This multicenter cohort included 938 patients who were newly diagnosed with PsA between 2013 and 2023.
Batoul Hojeij, Ilja Tchetverikov, Marc R. Kok, Marijn Vis, Yvonne Goekoop‐Ruiterman, Jessica Bijsterbosch, Paul Baudoin, Reinhard Bos, Jos H. van der Kaap, Petra Kok, Lindy‐Anne Korswagen, Jolanda J. Luime   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Stand der Entwicklung von Palliative Care in der Schweiz : Bestandesaufnahme 2008

, 2008
Anhand einer schriftlichen Befragung sollten folgende Fragen beantwortet werden: Stand der Integration von Palliative Care als Konzept in Institutionen der Krankenversorgung und der Betreuung von alten Menschen in der Schweiz (Spitäler, Alters- und ...
Müller, Marianne, Eychmüller, Steffen, Schmid, Margareta   +2 more
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Evaluation of the development needs of palliative care programme managers in the context of providing quality palliative care to increasing numbers of patients in Kenya, Malawi and South Africa [PDF]

, 2013
Includes bibliographical references.This study intended to identify the professional development needs of palliative care programme managers in hospices in Kenya, Malawi and South Africa.
McGarvie, Susan
core   +1 more source

The Gut–Heart Axis in Systemic Sclerosis: Evidence From a Large Prospective Early Disease Cohort

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Cardiac involvement significantly impacts prognosis in systemic sclerosis (SSc), highlighting the need for early risk stratification. Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common and often manifest early. Emerging data suggest a link between GI and cardiac manifestations, possibly through shared mechanisms like dysautonomia.
Francesca R. Di Ciommo, Ashish P. Balar, Aidan K. Strother, Subhash Kulkarni, Michael Hughes, Brian Skaug, Maureen D. Mayes, Shervin Assassi, Ali Y. Ayla, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Caregiver Perspectives on the Burden of Disease and Treatment in Uncontrolled Gout

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Uncontrolled gout (UG) refers to persistently elevated serum urate (SU) levels >6 mg/dL and ongoing gout symptoms despite use of urate‐lowering therapy (ULT). The objective of this study was to evaluate the burden associated with informal caregiving for individuals with UG.
Angelo Gaffo, Bhavisha Desai, Abiola Oladapo, Nana Kragh, Rebekah Zincavage, Brad Padilla, Naomi Schlesinger   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prevalence of Dietary Supplement Use and Potential Medication Interactions Among Adults with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.
Objective To characterize the prevalence and correlates of dietary supplement use, identify commonly used supplements, and evaluate potential supplement–medication interactions among adults with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods We analyzed cross‐sectional data from 451 adults in the Approaches to Positive, Patient‐centered Experiences of ...
Sarah L. Patterson, Russell Ellyson, Jessica Fitzpatrick, Ghizlane Yaakoubi, Bradley Pearce, S. Sam Lim, Jinoos Yazdany, Laura C. Plantinga   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source