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Open AccessUsing a Nominal Group Technique to Develop a Science Communication Curriculum for Health Professionals and Clinical Researchers
Effective science communication is fundamental to closing the gap from research and innovation to clinical implementation. Existing paradigms of science communication are often challenged by a lack of skill a...
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Correction to: The “Weekday Effect”—Does It Impact Esophageal Cancer Surgery Outcomes?
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The “Weekday Effect”—Does It Impact Esophageal Cancer Surgery Outcomes?
Increased 30-day mortality rates have been reported in patients undergoing elective surgery later compared with earlier in the week. However, these reports have been conflicting for esophageal surgery. We cond...
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Outcomes of COVID-19 and risk factors in patients with cancer
Patients with cancer are at higher risk for adverse coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outcomes. Here, we studied 1,253 patients with cancer, who were diagnosed with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavi...
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Priorities for cancer research in low- and middle-income countries: a global perspective
Cancer research currently is heavily skewed toward high-income countries (HICs), with little research conducted in, and relevant to, the problems of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This regional disc...
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Cancer Surgery
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COVID-19 and cancer care in India
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted cancer care globally, the consequences of which are still not well understood. Through the lens of the impact in India, we emphasize the importance of continuing cancer care ...
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Choosing Wisely for COVID-19: ten evidence-based recommendations for patients and physicians
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Project ECHO Cancer Initiative: a Tool to Improve Care and Increase Capacity Along the Continuum of Cancer Care
Solving health problems requires not only the development of new medical knowledge but also its dissemination, particularly to underserved communities. The barriers to effective dissemination also contribute t...
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A Survey of Personnel Protective equipment’s (PPE) Use and Comfort Levels Among Surgeons During Routine Cancer Surgery in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Personnel protective equipment (PPE) are recommended during surgery even in COVID-19 negative patients especially in a high-prevalence region due to its higher false-negative rates. However, the use of PPE has...
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Clinical Trials in Surgical Specialties in India—an Analysis and Interpretation of Trials Registry Data
Surgical trials have always been difficult to conduct and have often been criticized both for the quality and the quantum compared with non-surgical specialties. There have been no studies to analyze the statu...
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Open AccessCorrection to: The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol to promote recovery following esophageal cancer resection
The original article has been corrected.
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Open AccessThe enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol to promote recovery following esophageal cancer resection
Esophageal cancer surgery, comprising esophagectomy with radical lymphadenectomy, is a complex procedure associated with considerable morbidity and mortality. The enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protoco...
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“Choosing Wisely” for Cancer Care in India
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Choosing Wisely for Cancer Care in India
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Esophagus: The Indian Experience
Esophageal cancer is a relatively common cancer among both men and women and is the fourth commonest cause of cancer-related deaths in India. Squamous cell carcinoma is the most frequent histology (80%) althou...
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Open AccessDistribution of lymph node metastases in esophageal carcinoma [TIGER study]: study protocol of a multinational observational study
An important parameter for survival in patients with esophageal carcinoma is lymph node status. The distribution of lymph node metastases depends on tumor characteristics such as tumor location, histology, inv...
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Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Esophagectomy: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations
Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs provide a format for multidisciplinary care and has been shown to predictably improve short term outcomes associated with surgical procedures. Esophagectomy has ...
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Surgery for lung cancer—the Indian scenario
Lung cancer is among the most common cancers and by far the commonest cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide as well as in India. Practice patterns vary widely, and there is scarce published literature on...
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Cancer patients need better care, not just more technology
Treating cancer with the latest drugs and techniques is costly and will not improve survival globally, warn Richard Sullivan, C. S. Pramesh and Christopher M. Booth.
