ABSTRACT Background Optimal feeding strategy (Prophylactic vs. Reactive) during Radiation Therapy (RT) for Head and Neck Cancers (HNC) remains to be established. Methods This phase III trial randomized (1:1) patients of HNC to prophylactic [nasogastric tube (NGT) placed at least 1 day before RT starting] versus reactive arm (NGT when required).
Sarbani Ghosh Laskar+21 more
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Acupressure to Reduce Treatment-Related Symptoms for Children With Cancer and Recipients of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
BackgroundWe describe the study design and protocol of a pragmatic randomized controlled trial (RCT) Acupressure for Children in Treatment for a Childhood Cancer (ACT-CC).ObjectiveTo describe the feasibility and effectiveness of an acupressure ...
Adcock, Robyn+12 more
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ABSTRACT Background Because salivary gland cancers (SGC) are rare and include different tumor subtypes, data on their long‐term quality of life and late toxicities are sparse. Methods Multi‐national study including SGC survivors more than 5 years after diagnosis.
Susanne Singer+26 more
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PREVALENSI KEJADIAN PONV PADA PEMBERIAN MORFIN SEBAGAI ANALGETIK PASCA OPERASI PENDERITA TUMOR PAYUDARA DENGAN ANESTESI UMUM DI RSUP DR. KARIADI SEMARANG [PDF]
Background Morphine is the most abundant analgesic which commonly used for post mastectomy’s pain reliever. Altough, it is potentially cause the adverse effect such as nausea and vomiting.
Dwi Jatmiko, Heru, Qudsi, Alfiani Sofia
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Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Paediatric Anaesthesia
Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common complication in paediatric anaesthesia and is a source of significant morbidity. Various independent risk factors have been implicated in the development of paediatric PONV, including higher pain ...
Ivan Urits+6 more
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Median effective dosage of midazolam oral solution for preschool children in preoperative sedation
This study aimed to detect median effective dosage (ED50) of midazolam oral solution (MOS) for preschool children in preoperative sedation. Thirty children who were scheduled for elective of the hidden penis correction surgery under general anesthesia in the pediatric surgery department were selected.
Rui Jiang+5 more
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Abstract Autoimmune encephalitis is a group of disorders characterized by symptoms of dysfunction of the limbic and extra‐limbic systems that occur in association with antibodies against intracellular antigens, synapses, or proteins located on the surface of nerve cells. Anti‐NMDA (N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate) receptor encephalitis was first described in 2007
Pham Ba Nha+6 more
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Transversus abdominis plane block reduces remifentanil and propofol consumption, evaluated by closed-loop titration guided by bispectral index. [PDF]
The present prospective, randomized, double-blind study aimed to determine the impact of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block on propofol and remifentanil consumption, when administered by closed-loop titration guided by processed ...
Jiang, Mei-Ru+7 more
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Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting: A narrative review to inform dietetics practice [PDF]
Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) are common nutrition-impact symptoms experienced by cancer patients. They exert a detrimental effect on dietary intake, risk of malnutrition and quality of life.
Isenring, Liz+4 more
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The impact and management of hyperemesis gravidarum: Current and future perspectives
Abstract Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy affecting around 1%–3% of pregnancies worldwide and is the most common reason for hospital admission in early pregnancy. HG can have lasting consequences for both pregnant individuals and their offspring.
L. M. van der Minnen+4 more
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