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Open AccessImmune-related adverse event in the emergency department: methodology of the immune-related emergency disposition index (IrEDi)
For many cancer patients, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) can be life-saving. However, the immune-related adverse events (irAEs) from ICIs can be debilitating and can quickly become severe or even be fatal...
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The Value Proposition of Observation Medicine in Managing Acute Oncologic Pain
Despite recommended best practice guidelines, pain remains an ongoing but undertreated symptom in patients with cancer, many of whom require emergency department evaluation for acute oncologic pain. A signific...
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Open AccessCyst(e)ine in nutrition formulation promotes colon cancer growth and chemoresistance by activating mTORC1 and scavenging ROS
Weight loss and cachexia are common problems in colorectal cancer patients; thus, parenteral and enteral nutrition support play important roles in cancer care. However, the impact of nonessential amino acid co...
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Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Anorexia: a Review of the Current Evidence
Loss of appetite/anorexia is extremely common among cancer patients, affecting as many as half of newly diagnosed patients and 70% of patients with advanced disease. Effective management of this disabling symp...
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Normal D-dimer levels in cancer patients with radiologic evidence of pulmonary embolism
Accurate and expeditious diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary embolism in cancer patients improves patient outcomes. D-dimer is often used to rule out pulmonary embolism. However, this test is less accurate in...
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Association of emergency department admission and early inpatient palliative care consultation with hospital mortality in a comprehensive cancer center
Consultation to palliative care (PC) services in hospitalized patients is frequently late after admission to a hospital. The purpose of this study is to examine the association of in-hospital mortality and tim...
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Open AccessSevere weight loss during preoperative chemoradiotherapy compromises survival outcome for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer
In addition to tumor factors, poor nutritional status before and during anti-tumor treatment might compromise prognosis in several types of cancer. This study was done to determine the impact of weight loss du...
