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Evolution of Titanium Interbody Cages and Current Uses of 3D Printed Titanium in Spine Fusion Surgery
Purpose of ReviewTo summarize the history of titanium implants in spine fusion surgery and its evolution over time.
Recent FindingsTitanium...
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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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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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Platelet-Rich Plasma for Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Pain: A Sco** Review
Purpose of ReviewPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an emerging biological intervention for osteoarthritis (OA), yet the outcomes remain uncertain. The...
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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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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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New nurses’ practice environment, job stress, and patient safety attitudes: a cross-sectional study based on the job demands-resources model
BackgroundPatient safety is paramount for all healthcare agencies. Health professionals' lack of patient safety competencies threaten patients’...
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Cardiac rehabilitation in children and adolescents with long QT syndrome: the RYTHMO’FIT pilot study
BackgroundTo assess the feasibility, acceptability, safety, and short-term benefits of a tailored cardiac rehabilitation program for children and...
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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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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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“Not me!” a qualitative, vignette-based study of nurses’ and physicians’ reactions to spiritual distress on neuro-oncological units
PurposePeople with primary malignant brain tumors experience serious health-related suffering caused by limited prognosis and high symptom burden....
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Effect of modified Baduan** exercise on nutritional status in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundAs a traditional Chinese fitness technique, Baduan** is a low- to medium-intensity aerobic exercise that has a common regulatory effect on...
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Development and validation of a scale to measure the care needs of Crohn’s disease patients: a mixed-methods study
BackgroundCrohn’s disease (CD) patients require varying levels of supportive care. In order to facilitate caregivers and nurses in precisely...
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Oxygen uptake efficiency plateau is unaffected by fitness level - the NOODLE study
BackgroundEndurance athletes (EA) are an emerging population of focus for cardiovascular health. The oxygen uptake efficiency plateau (OUEP) is the...
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Breaking the silence: the role of sexual communication on quality of life in women with cervical cancer
IntroductionCervical cancer (CC) and its treatments impact various dimensions of quality of life (QoL), including physical, psychological, and sexual...
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Evaluation and Management of Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Injuries in the Athlete
Purpose of reviewThis narrative review aims to evaluate the literature on triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) injuries in athletes and may be...
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Adopting a systems-thinking approach to optimise dietary and exercise referral practices for cancer survivors
PurposeService referrals are required for cancer survivors to access specialist dietary and exercise support. Many system-level factors influence...
