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Death anxiety among caregivers of patients with advanced cancer: a cross-sectional survey
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate death anxiety (DA) in caregivers of patients with advanced cancer and identify associated factors in the...
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Association of oral mucositis induced by anthracycline-cyclophosphamide and subsequent docetaxel treatment for perioperative breast cancer
PurposeAnthracycline-cyclophosphamide followed by docetaxel-containing chemotherapy is effective for perioperative breast cancer treatment. However,...
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Consensus-building to improve implementation of NICE guidance on planning for end-of-life treatment and care: a mixed-methods study
BackgroundDespite the availability of guidance for the provision of good end-of-life care, there are significant variations across the UK in its...
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Differences in severity of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting between neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy in patients with breast cancer: analysis of data from two prospective observational studies
PurposeWe assessed the differences in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) severity in patients with breast cancer, receiving neoadjuvant...
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Changes in skeletal muscle function during chemotherapy and related factors in patients with acute leukemia
IntroductionSkeletal muscle function is an important prognostically relevant indicator in patients with acute leukemia (AL), but skeletal dysfunction...
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Specialized expertise among healthcare professionals in palliative care - A sco** review
BackgroundThe generalist-plus-specialist palliative care model is endorsed worldwide. In the Netherlands, the competencies and profile of the...
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Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists for headache and pain disorders: a systematic review
BackgroundGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) plays a crucial role in metabolic disorders by enhancing insulin secretion, inhibiting glucagon release,...
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Patient attitudes and experiences towards exercise during oncological treatment. A qualitative systematic review
PurposeExercise and physical activity (PA) during oncological treatment have many benefits. However, PA levels and adherence are often low. This...
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Clinical Application of Different Doses of Hydromorphone Slow-Release Analgesia in Lumbar Fusion in Elderly Patients
IntroductionThe aim of this study is to examine the analgesic efficacy of varying doses of hydromorphone hydrochloride in conjunction with absorbable...
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BART, the new robotic assistant: big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, and telemedicine integration for an ICU 4.0
We are in the era of Health 4.0 when novel technologies are providing tools capable of improving the quality and safety of the services provided. Our...
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Exploration of helpful elements contributing to engage in physical activity in patients with cancer
PurposeAlthough there are many reported benefits of physical activity for patients with cancer (e.g., improving quality of life), many patients with...
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Lower or higher oxygenation targets in the intensive care unit: an individual patient data meta-analysis
PurposeOptimal oxygenation targets for patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in the intensive care unit (ICU) are not clearly defined due...
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Might photobiomodulation therapy interfere with the frequency of severe mucositis and oral candidiasis? A retrospective analysis in patients with head and neck carcinoma
PurposeConsidering the tumor in the oral cavity or the oropharynx and nasopharynx region might be an aggravating factor for oral mucositis (OM)...
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Relationship between epidural catheter migration beneath the skin and subcutaneous fat thickness assessed using postoperative CT imaging: a retrospective cross-sectional study
PurposeThe causes of epidural catheter migration beneath the skin have not been previously investigated. We hypothesized that greater subcutaneous...
