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Faecal immunochemical tests to triage patients with lower abdominal symptoms for suspected colorectal cancer referrals in primary care: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis

Health Technology Assessment, 2017
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in the UK. Presenting symptoms that can be associated with CRC usually have another explanation.
Marie Westwood, Isaac Corro Ramos, Shona Lang, Marianne Luyendijk, Remziye Zaim, Lisa Stirk, Maiwenn Al, Nigel Armstrong, Jos Kleijnen   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

The extrinsic factors affecting patient access, referral and treatment of lung cancer in selected oncology public health facilities in KwaZulu-Natal

Healthcare in Low-resource Settings, 2022
Patients’ insights into the factors affecting access, referral and treatment of lung cancer in public healthcare facilities, are key to the fight against this disease.
Sinenhlanhla Zondo N., Ginindza Themba G., Hlongwana Khumbulani W.   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Healthcare provider and parent perceptions of newborn care and referral pathways in three hospitals in western Kenya; a formative study

Frontiers in Pediatrics
BackgroundThe common causes of the 1.1 million newborn deaths in sub–Saharan Africa are birth asphyxia and trauma, severe infections, and complications of prematurity. Hypothermia is also a major threat to newborn survival.
Charlotte E. Warren, Irene Namai, Florence Thungu Maloba, Harriet Ogalo, Bernard Olayo, Michel Rochat, Klaus Schönenberger, Silvan Suter, Adriane Martin Hilber, Adriane Martin Hilber   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy & safety of brolucizumab 6.0 mg versus 3.6 mg in diabetic macular edema

International Journal of Retina and Vitreous
Background Management of Diabetic Macular edema (DME) requires repeated injections. Therefore newer Anti-VEGFs like Brolucizumab with longer durability have been introduced.
Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Pradeep Kumar, Amrita Joshi, Aman Saraf, Abhijeet Awasthi, Supriya Dhar, Khaleel M, Atul Kumar, Vipin Rana, Ravi D   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Outcome of emergency obstetric cases in relation to the referral pattern at a tertiary hospital in Puducherry: A cross-sectional descriptive study

Indian Journal of Public Health, 2023
Background: Referral is a crucial aspect of emergency obstetric care in India. Adequate and timely referrals help to improve the quality of health-care services and maternal and child well-being.
Abhilasha Ghai, Sreeja Manghat, Sonali Sarkar, Yavana Suriya Venkatesh, Latha Chaturvedula   +4 more
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Sickle Cell Disease Is an Inherent Risk for Asthma in a Sibling Comparison Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and asthma share a complex relationship. Although estimates vary, asthma prevalence in children with SCD is believed to be comparable to or higher than the general population. Determining whether SCD confers an increased risk for asthma remains challenging due to overlapping symptoms and the ...
Suhei C. Zuleta De Bernardis, Okeleji Olayinka, Mariam Z. Quraishi, Lakshmi V. Srivaths, Deborah L. Brown, Neethu M. Menon, Ricardo A. Mosquera, Ashwin P. Patel, James M. Stark, Aravind Yadav   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Periodontal referral patterns in Norway: 2003 versus 2018

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research, 2022
Objectives Changes in periodontal referral patterns over time have been reported from the United States and Australia. To date, comparable studies have not been published from Europe.
Kristian H. Lind, Dagmar F. Bunæs, Stein Atle Lie, Knut N. Leknes   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Personalizing the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship: Adapting Training for the Next Generation

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The pediatric hematology‐oncology fellowship training curriculum has not substantially changed since its inception. The first year of training is clinically focused, and the second and third years are devoted to scholarship. However, this current structure leaves many fellows less competitive in the current job market, resulting in ...
Scott C. Borinstein, Melissa J. Rose, Scott Moerdler, Richard Ho   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Psychosocial Outcomes in Patients With Endocrine Tumor Syndromes: A Systematic Review

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction The combination of disease manifestations, the familial burden, and varying penetrance of endocrine tumor syndromes (ETSs) is unique. This review aimed to portray and summarize available data on psychosocial outcomes in patients with ETSs and explore gaps and opportunities for future research and care.
Daniël Zwerus, Floortje Strobbe, Annemarie A. Verrijn Stuart, Hanneke M. van Santen, Gerlof D. Valk, Sasja A. Schepers, Rachel S. van Leeuwaarde   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Telemedicine‐based diagnosis and management of ocular chemical injury in a remote setting: A case report

Journal of General and Family Medicine
Ocular chemical injuries require immediate diagnosis and treatment, posing challenges in remote regions. We report a case of mild chemical injury caused by an alkali chemical injury, successfully diagnosed and managed using telemedicine.
Eisuke Shimizu, Hiroki Nishimura, Rohan Jeetendra Khemlani, Shintaro Nakayama, Keitaro Suzuki, Katsuya Sato   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source