Pediatric Brain Tumors: A Study To Document Patient Fatigue Overview Children and adolescents who undergo treatment for brain tumors experience higher levels of fatigue compared to survivors of other childhood cancers. This study aimed to explore the longitudinal patterns of fatigue in pediatric brain tumor patients and identify risk factors associated with
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Dreadful Gastric Cancer And Mortality Risk After Diabetes Diagnosis
Dreadful Gastric Cancer And Mortality Risk After Diabetes Diagnosis Overview Evidence indicates a potential link between diabetes and the risk of gastric cancer, but the conclusions are not definitive, especially with limited research focusing on Asian populations. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of diabetes and its duration on the overall
Latest Research Exploring Metformin Connection To Breast Cancer
Latest Research Exploring Metformin Connection To Breast Cancer Overview This study aimed to investigate the relationship between metformin and other antidiabetic medications and the incidence of breast cancer in two large prospective cohort studies. It included 185,181 women from the Nurses' Health Study (NHS; 1994–2016) and NHSII (1995–2017). Information on type 2
Fatigue After Cancer And Cancer Survivors Confess Fears Of Recurrence
Fatigue After Cancer And Cancer Survivors Confess Fears Of Recurrence Overview Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) and fear of cancer recurrence (FCR) are two prevalent issues faced by cancer survivors. However, the interplay between these concerns remains unclear, and it is uncertain if CRF and FCR influence one another over time. This study utilized data
Colonoscopy Over Age 75 Is The Best Bet For Cancer Detection
Colonoscopy Over Age 75 Is The Best Bet For Cancer Detection Overview Surveillance colonoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRAdvancing age is a well-documented risk factor for the development of advanced adenomas and the subsequent risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Current guidelines lack specific recommendations for managing surveillance in older populations. This study identified
Wound Healing After A Meningioma Resection: Risky And Dangerous Clinical Findings
Wound Healing After A Meningioma Resection: Risky And Dangerous Clinical Findings Overview The study aimed to assess the risk factors impacting wound healing and infection subsequent to spinal meningioma resection surgery. A thorough analysis was conducted on the surgical incision healing of 137 patients who underwent such procedures at our institution between
Relugolix Combination Therapy To Improve Quality Of Life In Fibroid Patients
Relugolix Combination Therapy To Improve Quality Of Life In Fibroid Patients Overview This analysis aimed to assess the impact of 52 weeks of treatment with relugolix combination therapy (consisting of relugolix 40 mg, estradiol 1 mg, norethindrone acetate 0.5 mg) on symptoms of uterine fibroids (UF) and quality of life (QoL) in
Blood Culture Tests Reveal Fistula Infection In Febrile Patients
Blood Culture Tests Reveal Fistula Infection In Febrile Patients Overview In this study, the researchers aimed to elucidate the importance of blood culture testing following pancreatoduodectomy (PD), a complex surgical procedure. The investigation focused on the rates of blood culture sampling and positivity during febrile episodes (FEs) in PD patients spanning from
Wound Healing In Oncology: The Acupuncture Advantage
Wound Healing In Oncology: The Acupuncture Advantage Overview In this meta-analysis, researchers aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in improving wound healing in patients experiencing leukopenia following chemotherapy for malignant tumors. They conducted a thorough search for randomized controlled trials and observational studies focusing on post-chemotherapy leukopenia in cancer patients. Data
Cognitive Compromise In Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Hormone Therapy
Cognitive Compromise In Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Hormone Therapy Overview A comprehensive review and meta-analysis delved into the potential cognitive effects of hormone therapy, a common treatment for prostate cancer. While prior research yielded conflicting outcomes, this study aimed to provide clarity by synthesizing longitudinal data on both objective (cognitive tests) and
