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
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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
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
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
Surgical Site Infection After Hysterectomy: A Meta-Analysis Of Risk Factors In Cancer Patients
Surgical Site Infection After Hysterectomy: A Meta-Analysis Of Risk Factors In Cancer Patients Endometrial cancer (EC) continues to pose a significant threat as the third leading cause of gynecological malignancy resulting in female mortality. In the year 2020 alone, there were 417,367 newly reported cases of endometrial cancer, contributing to the
Smoking And Mental Health After Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Smoking And Mental Health After Lung Cancer Diagnosis Overview This study investigated the emotional well-being, stigma experiences, and their connection to smoking history in individuals diagnosed with lung cancer. Analyzing data from 539 participants across various geographic locations from November 2019 to July 2022, the study utilized validated survey tools to assess
White Matter Brain Changes In Post-Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients
White Matter Brain Changes In Post-Chemotherapy Breast Cancer Patients Overview In this study, the objective was to evaluate white matter microstructural changes in older breast cancer survivors 5-15 years post-chemotherapy treatment. The participants included breast cancer survivors aged 65 or older who underwent chemotherapy (C+) and those who did not (C-), along
Radiosurgery Timing In Brain Cancer Patients
Radiosurgery Timing In Brain Cancer Patients Metastatic brain cancer, also known as brain metastases, occurs when cancer cells from a primary tumor elsewhere in the body spread to the brain. Metastatic brain cancer represents an advanced stage of cancer, indicating that cancer cells have already spread from their original site to
