Op Koers Online Program: Assistance For Parents Of Pediatric Cancer Patients

Op Koers Online Program: Assistance For Parents Of Pediatric Cancer Patients This research addresses the challenges faced by parents of children with cancer, emphasizing the stress and uncertainty associated with treatments and long-term effects. The study, anchored in the disability-stress-coping model, highlights the crucial role of coping skills in mediating well-being.

Lung Cancer Surgery: Thoracoscopic Lobectomy And Wound Infection Rates

Lung Cancer Surgery: Thoracoscopic Lobectomy And Wound Infection Rates Overview This meta-analysis rigorously examines the impact of thoracoscopic lobectomy on wound infection rates and complications among lung cancer patients. Through a comprehensive search across multiple databases, including PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library, among others, this study identified 21 relevant studies encompassing 2,118

Hearing Testing Using At-Home Smartphone Apps

Hearing Testing Using At-Home Smartphone Apps Over 20% of the world's population has hearing loss, with 5% facing communication challenges. This disability causes psychosocial burdens, health issues, and economic losses due to decreased productivity. Early detection and remote monitoring can help reduce these negative effects and aid clinical diagnosis and research. Pure

Hepatobiliary Surgery: Preventing Infections With Drainage Tubes

Hepatobiliary Surgery: Preventing Infections With Drainage Tubes Overview The utilization of prophylactic abdominal drainage tubes following hepatobiliary surgery remains a subject of debate within the medical community. This study aimed to assess the impact of prophylactic abdominal drainage tube placement post-hepatobiliary surgery on postoperative infections. Thirteen randomized controlled trials, involving 3620 patients, were

Abrocitinib In The Treatment Of Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis

Abrocitinib In The Treatment Of Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis Overview This study examined the efficacy and safety of abrocitinib, a treatment for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD), specifically focusing on patients with allergic comorbidities.   Data from phase 2b and phase 3 trials were analyzed, pooling information from patients who received abrocitinib or

Pediatric Cancer: An App For Pain Management

Pediatric Cancer: An App For Pain Management Pain, a pervasive and troubling symptom in childhood cancer, manifests in a significant portion of patients, affecting between 40% to 78% of those undergoing treatment. This distressing experience can arise either directly from the illness itself or as an adverse effect of the treatments

Open-Angle Glaucoma And Glaucoma Filtration Surgery

Open-Angle Glaucoma And Glaucoma Filtration Surgery Overview This population-based historic cohort study, spanning from 1997 to 2017, aimed to investigate the rate and risk factors associated with glaucoma filtration surgery (GFS) in individuals newly diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) aged 45 and above. The cohort comprised 9420 patients diagnosed with OAG between

Cataract Surgery Impact On Cognitive Test Scores

Cataract Surgery Impact On Cognitive Test Scores Overview This prospective observational study aimed to assess the impact of cataract surgery on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia in individuals aged 75 years and older. Conducted between 2019 and 2021, the study involved 88 eligible patients who underwent cataract surgery. Cognitive function was

Piclidenoson In The Treatment Of Plaque Psoriasis

Piclidenoson In The Treatment Of Plaque Psoriasis Overview The study focused on evaluating the effectiveness and safety of piclidenoson (CF101), an orally bioavailable agonist for the A3 adenosine receptor (A3AR), in treating moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. The A3AR is known to be overexpressed in the skin and peripheral blood mononuclear cells of individuals

Constipation Effect On Readmission In Heart Failure Patients

Constipation Effect On Readmission In Heart Failure Patients Constipation, a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in Japan, affects 34.8 per 1000 individuals, rising with age and linked to factors like reduced dietary fiber and physical activity. Chronic constipation, unlike other functional gastrointestinal diseases, exhibits a significantly higher mortality risk, particularly notable in cardiovascular