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Does Preoperative Ostomy Education Decrease Anxiety in the New Ostomy Patient? [PDF]
, 2019 Background: There are approximately 100,000 patients with new ileostomies and colostomies created in the United States each year. These patients have specialized needs that include acceptance of altered body image, psychological stress, learning of ...
Harris, Michelle Suzann
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Journal of Surgical Oncology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background and Objectives Pelvic exenteration is a curative option for select patients with locally invasive or recurrent colorectal cancer. Achieving clear margins (R0 resection) is critical for optimal oncological outcomes and quality of life.
Ernest Cheng +7 more
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Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, EarlyView.Objectives Comparing the screening performance of different breast cancer screening methods and exploring the applicability of automated breast ultrasonography (ABUS) in rural areas with low health resources in China. Methods Women aged 35–64 underwent hand‐held ultrasonography (HHUS) and ABUS in Zezhou County, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, China ...
Meili Niu +9 more
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The History and Origin of Traditional Chinese Medicine Nursing
As an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese medical nursing has a long history and a profound theoretical foundation. This article traces the origins of Chinese medical nursing, highlighting its inseparable development from TCM. Although ancient Chinese medical nursing did not form an independent discipline, its nursing practices
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A Literature Review of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Used Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients [PDF]
, 2019 Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires regular and sustainable health management that involves proper treatment. Some diabetic patients use CAM, as well as conventional medicine, to maintain their health and control their blood sugar.
Agil, M. (Mangestuti) +4 more
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The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Trichosanthes kirilowii is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. Its fruits, seeds, and roots can all be used medicinally. The fruit of T. kirilowii has a moistening effect on the lung for arresting cough. However, there is no scientific research to prove that the fruit of T. kirilowii can improve asthma. Herein, we evaluated whether T.
Ting‐Chi Lin +6 more
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A Point‐of‐Care Model for Hepatitis C Elimination in Remote Islands of Taiwan
The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Timely and efficient diagnosis of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains the effective approach for the subsequent care cascade of HCV treatment. It is of importance in under‐resourced areas. The study aimed to assess the feasibility of a point‐of‐care (POC) model by a rapid diagnostic test and subsequent confirmational HCV RNA test in ...
Tzu‐Chun Lin +10 more
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