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PALLIATIVE TREATMENT OF INTRACTABLE CANCER PAIN. [PDF]
Acta Clin Croat, 2022 In 10% to 30% cancer-pain cases standard analgesic therapy fails to provide effective pain relief. Interventional techniques, such as peripheral nerve blocks, neuraxial analgesia along with neurolytic blocks may be used for such refractory pain. Peripheral nerve blocks can be used when pain occurs in the territory of one or more peripheral nerves, but ...
Fumić Dunkić L, Hostić V, Kustura A.
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Oncology and palliative care [PDF]
, 2000 Oncology developed as a discipline over the last decades. Treatment is concentrated on cure or palliation of the illness with the help of chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery.
Bausewein, Claudia +3 more
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Current Oncology, 2022 Our study aimed to evaluate the baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) in relation to invasion, metastasis, and resectability for
Vlad I. Nechita +5 more
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Annals of General Psychiatry, 2020 Background Population-based reference data on frequently used questionnaires are important for comparative purposes. Due to changes in health and lifestyles, such data should be updated every other decade.
Alv A. Dahl +4 more
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Palliative Treatment of Bone Metastases [PDF]
Acta Oncologica, 1996 Bone metastases are frequently one of the first signs of disseminated disease in cancer patients and are especially seen in patients with breast, prostate and lung cancer. The prognosis of these patients is generally poor and the treatment is primarily palliative: the intention is to relieve pain, prevent fractures, maintain activity and, if possible ...
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Pain Research and Management, 2014 BACKGROUND:Pregabalin administration is occasionally abandoned due to adverse events such as somnolence, dizziness, unsteadiness, weight gain and edema. However, the exact causes of these differences in adverse events associated with pregabalin have not ...
Yuko Kanbayashi +2 more
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EAPC task force on education for psychologists in palliative care [PDF]
, 2010 It is argued that psychological aspects of care and psychosocial problems are essential components of palliative care. However, the provision of appropriate services remains somewhat arbitrary. Unlike medical and nursing care, which are clearly delivered
Werth, J. L. +4 more
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Assessment of Quality of Life, Tumour Control and Adverse Effects Observed in Patients Treated with Palliative Radiotherapy for Unresectable Gallbladder Cancer: A Prospective Interventional Study [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic ResearchIntroduction: Treating advanced Gallbladder Cancer (GBC) poses a substantial therapeutic challenge. Palliative chemotherapy is the primary treatment for patients with unresectable tumours.
Utkarsha Singh +5 more
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An evaluation of palliative care in rural Tanzania where availability of oral morphine is intermittent or absent [PDF]
, 2011 Includes bibliographical details.In Tanzania, palliative care is relatively new, and faces the common challenges of access to services, crucial medications, and education.
Hartwig, Kristopher
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A combined perception and needs assessment study of home based palliative care among patients with life-threatening diseases attending the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2009 Includes abstract.Includes bibliographical references (leaves 68-77).This study aimed to evaluate the perception and needs for Home Based Palliative Care (HBPC) among patients suffering from life-threatening conditions presenting at the Federal Medical ...
Oyebola, Folaju Olusegun
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