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S H Ahmedzai
Biomedicine, general
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Open AccessEffects of opioids on immunologic parameters that are relevant to anti-tumour immune potential in patients with cancer: a systematic literature review
The immune system has a central role in controlling cancer, and factors that influence protective antitumour immunity could therefore have a significant impact on the course of malignant disease. Opioids are e...
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Open AccessWhy do hospital mastectomy rates vary? Differences in the decision-making experiences of women with breast cancer
Hospital mastectomy rates vary. This study explores the relationship between mastectomy rates and breast cancer patients’ consultation and decision-making experiences with specialist clinicians.
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Open AccessA new quality assurance package for hospital palliative care teams: the Trent Hospice Audit Group model
Cancer patients in hospitals are increasingly cared for jointly by palliative care teams, as well as oncologists and surgeons. There has been a considerable growth in the number and range of hospital palliativ...
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Open AccessA double-blind, randomised, controlled Phase II trial of Heliox28 gas mixture in lung cancer patients with dyspnoea on exertion
Helium has a low density and the potential of reducing the work of breathing and improving alveolar ventilation when replacing nitrogen in air. A Phase II, double-blind, randomised, prospective, controlled tri...
