In a prospective study of 20 elderly gastric cancer patients who declined gastrectomy, laparoscopic and endoscopic cooperative surgery (LECS) was technically safe and preserved postoperative function. However, as oncological curability cannot be assured in advanced cases, careful selection and informed consent are essential.
Marie Washio +9 more
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Total Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer: Why Japan Says “Not Yet”
ABSTRACT Total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT) has rapidly gained global acceptance as a standard treatment for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Supported by multiple phase III trials, TNT improves pathological complete response (pCR) rates, enhances systemic control, and expands opportunities for non‐operative management (NOM).
Kay Uehara +4 more
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Feasibility, acceptability, and initial outcomes of a psychological adjustment and reintegration program for transitioned military veterans. [PDF]
Romaniuk M +3 more
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Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery in the Era of Robotics: Evolution, Eclipse, or Equilibrium?
ABSTRACT Minimally invasive colorectal surgery has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past three decades. Laparoscopy, once viewed with skepticism, is now firmly established as a standard approach, supported by robust randomized trials demonstrating oncologic safety and improved recovery compared to open surgery.
Amanjeet Singh +3 more
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Cognitive and affective links between childhood adversity and psychological adjustment in emerging adults with chronic medical conditions. [PDF]
DeLone AM +4 more
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Implementation of a multimodal perioperative care program and reduction of postoperative complications. ABSTRACT Purpose This retrospective study aimed to assess the clinical effectiveness of a multimodal perioperative care program in reducing postoperative complications in elderly patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer.
Keiichi Fujiya +13 more
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Parent-Adolescent Discrepancies in Perceiving Parental Psychological Control and Autonomy Support Predict Adolescents' Psychological Adjustment: Does Adolescent Gender Make a Difference? [PDF]
Zheng J, Chen BB.
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Artificial Intelligence for Bone: Theory, Methods, and Applications
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) offer the potential to improve bone research. The current review explores the contributions of AI to pathological study, biomarker discovery, drug design, and clinical diagnosis and prognosis of bone diseases. We envision that AI‐driven methodologies will enable identifying novel targets for drugs discovery. The
Dongfeng Yuan +3 more
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Students' School and Psychological Adjustment in Classrooms with Positive and Negative Leaders. [PDF]
Dong Z, Huitsing G, Veenstra R.
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