Multidisciplinary Team Approach in Cancer Care: A Review of The …
WEBNov 18, 2021 · Disclosure: Scott has declared no conflicts of interest. Support: The publication of this article was funded by a medical educational grant from AstraZeneca with the purpose of enhancing the fundamental understanding of oncology specialists of the value of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach in the management of …
Ectopic Beats: How Many Count? - European Medical Journal
WEBOct 12, 2017 · Recruits underwent 24-hour ambulatory ECG monitoring and, if AF was not detected on initial monitoring, they were then assigned to 30-day external loop recording. The overall 90-day AF detection rate was 16%, and the probability of detecting AF increased with higher atrial ectopic activity. Patients with <100 PAC/24 hours had a …
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WEBThe European Society of Cardiology Congress 2024 , held in London, UK was a truly groundbreaking event, bringing together the brightest…. Our independent, open-access journals are dedicated to delivering insights into ground-breaking changes and advancements in medicine.
Topical Acyclovir, Penciclovir, and Docosanol To Treat Herpes …
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Background: Herpes simplex labialis is a common skin condition caused by the herpes simplex virus. The prescription of antivirals for the treatment of herpes labialis is common. The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the available evidence on the treatment of herpes simplex labialis with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved topical antibiotics.
Managing Extubation and Post Extubation in ICU - EMJ
WEBOct 26, 2017 · This transition from IMV to spontaneous breathing in the critical care population is often complex with multiple confounding factors to consider 9 and differs significantly from the process of waking and extubation following general anaesthesia for surgical procedures. Patients starting the weaning process early and extubating rapidly have lower rates of mortality and morbidity. 5 Despite ...
An Update on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in …
WEBMay 31, 2023 · Key Points. 1. Patients with osteoporosis should be recognised as being at considerably reduced risk of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) relative to oncology patients, and risk stratified accordingly to …
Emetogenicity of Chemotherapy : MASCC/ESMO Guidelines - EMJ
WEBJun 16, 2022 · CINV is experienced by about 70–80% of adult patients with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy, decreasing both quality of life and treatment compliance. 1-3 CINV remains one of the most feared side effects of chemotherapy, despite the availability of new and effective antiemetic medications. 4,5. With appropriate prophylaxis, vomiting can ...
Considerations for Choosing Treatment Options for Benign …
WEBAug 23, 2021 · CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SELECTION OF SUITABLE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. Factors influencing the choice of a BPH management solution for an individual patient would include patient evaluation; predicted treatment outcomes achievable by available treatment options; patient preferences; expectations from the chosen treatment option in terms of speed of onset, efficacy, side effects, and QoL; and ...
Why EGFR Exon 21 L858R Mutations Should Be Treated Differently
WEBBACKGROUND. EGFR gene mutations have been reported in 15–60% of non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) with an important difference in prevalence between Eastern and Western populations. 1,2 The most common EGFR-activating mutations in NSCLC include in-frame deletions in exon 19 and a substitution in exon 21 (L858R) which account for 47% and 41%, respectively, of observed EGFR mutations in ...
WEB74 REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH • August 2015 EMJ EUROPEAN MEDICAL JOURNAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH • August 2015 EMJ EUROPEAN MEDICAL JOURNAL 75 SPERM MOTILITY AND VIABILITY: OVERVIEW OF THE CELLULAR AND PHYSIOLOGICAL ASPECTS THAT SUPPORT THESE FUNCTIONS *Leyla Sati,1 Gabor Huszar2 1. Department of Histology and Embryology, Akdeniz University School of …