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Attribute Preferences for Somatostatin Analogues in Neuroendocrine Tumours (NETs) Among Patients, Clinicians and Nurses in Australia

Cancer Medicine
Background Long‐acting somatostatin analogues (LA SSAs) are commonly used as first‐line treatment in well‐differentiated low and intermediate grade 1–2 gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumours (GEP‐NETs).
Simon J. Fifer, Karen Winkler, Meredith Cummins, Hima Cherian   +3 more
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Central Nervous System Neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐Activated: A Pooled Analysis of Published Clinical Outcomes

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐activated, is a recently recognized entity in the WHO CNS5 classification, defined by activation of the FOXR2 transcription factor and unique histopathological features. This review synthesizes available literature and pooled clinical data, providing insight into demographics ...
Sudarshawn Damodharan, Mohamed S. Abdelbaki   +1 more
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Tradeoffs and decision-making in moderate to severe psoriasis for oral versus injectable treatments: data from patients and dermatologists in Australia

Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Background Oral systemic and injectable biologic treatments are available in Australia to treat moderate to severe psoriasis.Objective To examine how patients and dermatologists in Australia choose between oral and injectable treatments for psoriasis ...
Saxon D. Smith, Simon Fifer, Meredith Edwards, Anne Walter, Yichen Zhong, Joe Zhuo, Bronwyn West, Lynda Spelman   +7 more
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Preference Testing in Medical Devices: Current Framework and Regulatory Gaps

Medical Devices: Evidence and Research, 2022
Amy Lewis,1 Despoina Douka,1 Angeliki Koukoura,1 Vasiliki Valla,1 Amie Smirthwaite,2 Susanne Holm Faarbaek,3 Efstathios Vassiliadis1 1Evnia, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2RQM+, Nottingham, England; 3BK Medical, Herlev, DenmarkCorrespondence: Amy Lewis, Email ...
Lewis A, Douka D, Koukoura A, Valla V, Smirthwaite A, Faarbaek SH, Vassiliadis E   +6 more
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Rational Use of Herbal Products in Pediatric Patients Treated With Anticancer Drugs in the European Union

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The use of herbal medical preparation (HMP) is rising among pediatric oncology patients, often to manage treatment‐related symptoms. Their effectiveness remains uncertain, and the risk of herb–drug interactions is underestimated.
Orianne Mahot, Mathieu Corvaisier, Laurence Spiesser‐Robelet, Mylène Duplan, Isabelle Pellier, Delphine Bourneau‐Martin, Séverine Derbré   +6 more
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Understanding the experience, treatment preferences and goals of people living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in Australia

BMC Cancer
Background Listening to patient voices is critical, in terms of how people experience their condition as well as their treatment preferences. This research explored the patient journey, therapy attributes and goals among treatment experienced adults with
Simon Fifer, Jenni Godsell, Stephen Opat, Nada Hamad, Masa Lasica, Cecily Forsyth, Louisa Morand, Erica Smeaton, Sharon Winton, Andrea Puig, Marija McGeachie   +10 more
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Guidelines for Pediatric Radiotherapy Simulation: A Report From the Children's Oncology Group Radiation Oncology Discipline

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric radiation therapy presents unique challenges compared to adult treatments, including those of immobilization, potential need for sedation, and the critical importance of accurate, reproducible positioning. Additionally, heightened attention to imaging doses is necessary to minimize long‐term toxicity in survivors.
Parham Alaei, Stephen Mihalcik, Sujith Baliga, Young Kwok, Dana Casey, Eric Ehler, Christiane Burton, John C. Breneman, Daphne A. Haas‐Kogan, Suzanne L. Wolden, Arnold C. Paulino, Nadia N. Laack, Natia Esiashvili, Sarah Milgrom, Christine Hill‐Kayser, Thomas J. Fitzgerald, John A. Kalapurakal, Chia‐Ho Hua   +17 more
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Ironic Medications: A Narrative‐Based Psycho‐Educational Intervention to Explore Patient–Provider Communication in Adolescents With Haematological Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adolescents with haematological malignancies face significant emotional and relational challenges, often accompanied by difficulties in communicating their needs within the healthcare context. To address these issues, a narrative‐based psycho‐educational intervention based on the creation and prescription of Ironic Medications was ...
Marta Stoppa, Elena Pagani Bagliacca, Selena Russo, Giulia Rampoldi, Maria Grazia Strepparava, Adriana Cristina Balduzzi, Andrea Biondi, Marco Spinelli   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patient preferences for heart valve disease intervention

Health Expectations
Background This study aimed to determine how patients trade‐off the benefits and risks of two different types of procedures used to treat heart valve disease (HVD).
Simon Fifer, Brittany Keen, Polo Guilbert‐Wright, Kaoru Yamabe, Dale J. Murdoch   +4 more
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Re‐Irradiation in Pediatric Diffuse Midline Glioma: A Multi‐Institutional Retrospective Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Children with recurrent diffuse midline gliomas (DMGs) have limited therapeutic options at recurrence. Re‐irradiation (RT2) may be used at progression, but with uncertainty about the benefit. Methods We conducted a multi‐institutional retrospective study of children aged < 18 with DMG treated at three centers (Toronto, Canada ...
Ajay Thomas Alex, Sean P. Hassan, Helen Benghiat, Liam Herbert, Jennifer Adamski, Shivani Bailey, Claire Esler, Louise Brookes, Molly Bamber, Grace Koudou, Karen Waite, Julie Bennett, Anirban Das, Derek S. Tsang   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source