The patient patient: The importance of knowing your navigator [PDF]
In Ontario, Diagnostic Assessment Programs (DAPs) have been implemented to improve the quality of care patients receive during the diagnostic phase of the cancer journey.
Kaan, Melissa, MBA +4 more
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The importance of patient engagement in the management of giant cell arteritis [PDF]
Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is a vascular condition characterized by ocular, systemic and neurological symptoms. Visual loss is the dreaded complication of this condition, prompting expedient diagnosis and treatment. Treatment typically involves prolonged
Sundaram, Arun NE. +7 more
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Machine learning gesture analysis of yoga for exergame development
Many successful and innovative information technology applications use gestures as input. These programs span a wide variety of genres, platforms and input technologies, from the touch screen of a smart phone to the full-motion, the natural input of ...
Paula Pullen, William Seffens
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Minimally important differences for the EORTC QLQ-C30 in prostate cancer clinical trials
Background The aim of the study was to estimate the minimally important difference (MID) for interpreting group-level change over time, both within a group and between groups, for the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of ...
Eva M. Gamper +11 more
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Pediatric Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Is Often Severe But Responsive to Siltuximab
ABSTRACT Background Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) is a potentially fatal immunologic disorder marked by widespread lymphadenopathy and inflammation. Siltuximab, an interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) inhibitor, is the only FDA‐approved treatment for adult patients with iMCD.
Bridget Austin +17 more
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Unveiling Patient Satisfaction: Exploring Demographics, Interactions, and Health-Seeking Behavior [PDF]
Objective: This study examined the social context of the patient visit (demographics, waiting room experience, patient-provider interaction) and their relationship to satisfaction with the quality of care when seeking medical treatment.
Crowther, Vanessa B +6 more
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ABSTRACT Background Numerous international studies have reported declines in new cancer diagnoses, delayed diagnoses and disruptions in cancer treatment following the implementation of COVID‐19 pandemic public health measures, raising concerns that these effects may ultimately contribute to increased cancer mortality.
Friederike Erdmann +8 more
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Sensor-based wearable system for the detection and automatic treatment of nocturnal hypoglycaemia
Diabetic patients are prone to daily and severe health-related risks, namely hyper and hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia phenomenon happens when the glucose level in patient's blood is lower than a well-determined sill.
Somia Sahraoui +5 more
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Magnetic microswimmers with infrared‐induced shape transformation
Soft untethered microswimmers have recently been demonstrated to be capable of transporting and delivering cargos by external control while maintaining biocompatibility and safety.
Runhuai Yang +4 more
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Referral Patterns and Diagnostic Timeliness in Pediatric Cancer: A Hospital‐Based Study in Indonesia
ABSTRACT Background Timely diagnosis and treatment are critical for improving survival among children with cancer. In low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), delays are common and may be influenced by fragmented referral pathways and diagnostic limitations.
Nur Melani Sari +5 more
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