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Смертность среди лиц, находящихся на длительном лечении: ретроспективное национальное когортное исследование.

Недостатки понимания тенденций в области развития среди лиц, живущих в условиях долгосрочного ухода за детьми. Увязка данных открывает возможности для осуществления последующей деятельности на национальном уровне в реальном и долгосрочном плане. Наша цель заключалась в том, чтобы описать модели и связи с смертностью среди лиц, переезжающих в дома по уходу в Шотландии. Эти данные были индексированы и увязаны с национальными данными в области здравоохранения и данными о смертности лиц, переехавших в детские дома в Шотландии в период между 1 апрель 2013 и 31 Март 2016. Сообщается о месте смерти,

The impact of chemotherapy-induced inner ear damage on quality of life in cancer survivors: a qualitative study.

PurposeThis study aimed to explore the burden of inner ear damage (ototoxicity) on adults living with and beyond cancer treated with chemotherapy and the impact on their quality of life (QoL). Furthermore, this study aimed to explore patient awareness surrounding chemotherapy-induced inner ear damage, known as ototoxicity, and assess what support they had been offered.MethodsParticipants were adults who had undergone chemotherapy, recruited from cancer clinics, charities and social media. Using semi-structured interviews and fieldnotes, an inductive thematic analysis was used to develop key th

Important learning points for setting up a dental-oncology service in Ireland.

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The ASH Research Collaborative Sickle Cell Disease Research Network: past, present, and future.

AbstractHistorically, sickle cell disease (SCD) has been overshadowed by progress in other hematologic disorders, but recent advances are reshaping its clinical and research landscape. Despite SCD reducing life expectancy by >20 years even with optimal care, transformative initiatives are fostering hope for improved outcomes. The American Society of Hematology (ASH) established the ASH Research Collaborative Sickle Cell Disease Research Network as a comprehensive program to revolutionize SCD research in the United States. This Network comprises a collection of innovative, research-focused coop

Mobilising stakeholders to improve access to state-of-the-art radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries.

In an ongoing effort to improve access to state-of-the-art radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), a joint symposium was organised by the non-governmental, non-profit organisation Medical physicists in diaspora for Africa e.V. (MephidA e.V.) in collaboration with the Germany-based Cameroon-German medical doctor's association (Camfomedics e.V.) and the Harvard-based Global Health Catalyst summit. The goal of the symposium was to discuss the technical and structural challenges faced in African LMIC settings, re-evaluate strategies to overcome the shortfall of radiotherapy servi

Средиземноморская диета и достаточность питательных микроэлементов в связи с риском повторного возникновения множественных склерозов: тематическое исследование.

Множественный склероз (MS) является хроническим аутоиммунным и нейродегенеративным заболеванием, под влиянием экологических факторов, включая рацион питания. Средиземное питание (MeDi), богатое антивоспалительными и антиокислительными соединениями, а также адекватность питательных микроэлементов могут снизить риск и прогрессировать в плане НР. АИМ: Цель настоящего исследования заключается в изучении связей между Средиземноморским диетическим счётом (MDS), средним коэффициентом достаточности (MAR) и риском, связанным с НР, в рамках контроля за конкретными случаями. МЕТОДЫ: Это тематическое иссл

Effect of Workplace Violence on Turnover Intention: The Mediating Roles of Job Control, Psychological Demands, and Social Support.

Exposing nursing staff to workplace violence workplace violence (WV) affects their psychological, emotional, and physical health; engenders increased workload; affects the medical reciprocity between nurses and patients; and ultimately leads to staff turnover intention. To preventing WV, development of intervention strategies and WV prevention measures are crucial. This study discusses the mediating effect of job control, psychological needs, and social support on WV and turnover intention. Through this discussion, this study aims to aid medical institutions in reducing their nursing staff tur

Experience of life quality from patients with aplastic anemia: a descriptive qualitative study.

BackgroundDespite the increasing incidence of aplastic anemia in China, few studies have explored its effect on the patients' quality of life from the perspective of these patients. In fact, patients with aplastic disorder live with the disease for a long time, and need to face a variety of difficult realities, including multiple disease symptoms and drug side effects, heavy burden of medical costs, difficulties in social reintegration, and negative emotional distress. Therefore, this study used descriptive qualitative research to explore the direct and rich quality-of-life experiences of pati

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Availability, price and affordability of anticancer medicines in Jiangsu Province, China: a cross-sectional survey study.

BackgroundTo evaluate anticancer medicines' availability, price and affordability in nine prefecture-level cities, Jiangsu Province.MethodsBased on the standard methods recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Health Action International (HAI), a cross-sectional survey was performed to collect information about 24 essential anticancer medicines (EAMs) and 17 innovative anticancer medicines (IAMs) in hospitals and 45 community pharmacies in Jiangsu Province from July to November 2021.ResultsIn general, the availability of EAMs during the study period was higher than that of IA

Development of an adult neurofibromatosis clinic in the comprehensive cancer center setting and descriptive analysis of the first 100 patients with neurofibromatosis type 1.

BACKGROUND: Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a multisystem genetic disorder that most commonly presents with dermatologic manifestations, while also involving the central and peripheral nervous systems. Additional features may include orthopedic, ophthalmologic, and cardiovascular abnormalities, and the condition is further associated with an increased risk of malignancy. Typically, patients receive multidisciplinary care in the setting of a large tertiary-care academic institution within the pediatric department. Here, we describe the development of an adult program housed within a National Cancer

Cancer survivors not participating in observational patient-reported outcome studies have a lower survival compared to participants: the population-based PROFILES registry.

PurposeThe 'Patient Reported Outcomes Following Initial treatment and Long-term Evaluation of Survivorship' (PROFILES) registry collects patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from short- and long-term cancer survivors in the Netherlands, in a population-based setting. The aim of this analysis is to assess the generalizability of observational PRO research among cancer survivors by comparing socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, and survival of participants and non-participants in cancer survivors invited for questionnaire research through the PROFILES registry.MethodsBetween 2008 and 2015

Препятствия и факторы, способствующие реформированию системы здравоохранения.

ВВЕДЕНИЕ: Системы здравоохранения во всем мире сталкиваются с растущим давлением, обусловленным растущим бременем неинфекционных заболеваний и старением населения, а также хронической нехваткой рабочей силы, инфраструктурными ограничениями и структурными дисгармониями между моделями ухода, предназначенными для лечения острых заболеваний, и долгосрочными потребностями сложных пациентов. Многие страны предпринимают комплексные усилия по преобразованию, включая перенос ухода ближе к дому, улучшение раннего выявления заболеваний и решение проблем, связанных с рабочей силой. Цель этого исследования

Palliative Care in Patients with Hematological Malignancies.

Palliative care is an attempt to improve the quality of life of patients and their relatives who have lost the chance of a cure. Interventions to improve the quality of life of patients include physical, mental, and psychosocial problems. It is known that symptoms such as pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, and feeling unwell, which often cause deterioration in quality of life, are improved with palliative care support. It is seen that palliative care support, which is mostly recommended in the end-of-life period of patients with solid tumors, is not recommended for patients with hematological ma

Haemato-oncology and burnout: an Italian survey.

This cross-sectional survey aimed to evaluate the prevalence of burnout and estimated psychiatric disorders among haemato-oncology healthcare professionals in Italy. The aspects of work that respondents perceive as stressful and satisfying have also been examined. The assessments were made using the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI), General Health Questionnaire and a study-specific questionnaire. Logistic regression models were applied to show associations between different sources of work-related stress and burnout. Three hundred and eighty-seven out of 440 (87.95%) returned their questionnair

Pharmacovigilance in Cell and Gene Therapy: Evolving Challenges in Risk Management and Long-Term Follow-Up.

Cell and gene therapies, including CAR T-cells, CRISPR-based genome editing, and next-generation viral and non-viral delivery platforms, are transforming treatment paradigms across cancer, rare genetic disorders, immune dysregulation, and neurodegenerative disease. These therapies offer curative potential but also present safety challenges owing to prolonged biological activity, systemic immune engagement, and lasting genomic alterations. This review examines the range of related toxicities, including immune complications, genotoxicity, and organ-specific effects, with attention to atypical pr

Analysis of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Line in Cancer Patients: A Single-Center Experience.

Background Peripherally inserted central venous catheters are now widely used in cancer patients who require long-term treatment, for delivering multiple infusates. We aimed to evaluate the overall use of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line in cancer patients, with the objective to study the demographic profile, complications, and safety related to PICC line in cancer patients. Methods All the patients undergoing treatment for hematological and solid malignancies with PICC line inserted at the Healthcare Global Hospital during the study were evaluated prospectively. The complica

Anti-BCMA CAR T administration in a relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma patient after COVID-19 infection: a case report.

BackgroundVery little is known about the risk that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) viral infection poses to cancer patients, many of whom are immune compromised causing them to be more susceptible to a host of infections. As a precautionary measure, many clinical studies halted enrollment during the initial surge of the global Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this case report, we detail the successful treatment of a relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (MM) patient treated with an anti-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) chimeric antigen receptor

Cannabis stigma and symptom management considerations in cancer survivors: a mixed-methods exploration of patient perspectives.

PurposeThis study aims to assess for indications of stigma and attitudes toward cannabis among cancer survivors (CS) who use or consider the use of cannabis.MethodsThis study employed a convergent, parallel mixed methods design utilizing focus group and questionnaire data to assess the presence of stigma among a sample of CS (n = 23) who use (n = 10) and do not use (n = 13) cannabis to manage symptoms. CS were recruited from a multi-site observational study in the Northeast U.S. region that assesses cannabis use among oncology patients.ResultsA total of 23 CS participated in this study. In gen

The unseen symptom: A longitudinal qualitative interview study exploring mobility loss in people with advanced cancer.

BACKGROUND: Mobility loss is a common symptom in people with advanced cancer and is associated with reduced function and quality of life. While its physical consequences are well documented, less is known about how individuals and their families experience and adapt to these changes over time. AIM: To explore how individuals with advanced cancer and their caregivers experience and respond to mobility loss. DESIGN: A qualitative longitudinal study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Participants completed two semi-structured interviews, with follow-ups prompted by changes in mobil

Опыт и проблемы лиц с множественным склерозом и низкой посещаемостью клинических исследований: качественное исследование.

СПРАВОЧНАЯ ИНФОРМАЦИЯ: Многие люди с множественным склерозом (МС) в Европе сталкиваются с ограниченным доступом к лечению и уходу. Исследования проблем, с которыми сталкиваются люди, не имеющие доступа к специализированному уходу и лечению, являются ограниченными, что оставляет пробел в понимании опыта и проблем тех, кто не посещает специализированный уход. Таким образом, мы намеревались изучить опыт людей с НР, которые не посещают регулярные клинические осмотры в специализированных клиниках НР в Дании, с уделением особого внимания самообслуживанию. МЕТОДЫ: В соответствии с подходом Брауна и К