Do elderly and young patients derive similar relative survival benefits from novel oncology drugs? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.10029
Abstract: 10029Background: Elderly patients are commonly believed to derive less benefit from cancer drugs, even if they fulfil clinical trial eligibility. We aim to examine if novel oncology drugs provide d... read more here.
Keywords: patients derive; young patients; oncology drugs; elderly young ... See more keywords
Plasmacytoid dendritic cell and myeloid dendritic cell function in ageing: A comparison between elderly and young adult women
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225825
Abstract: Ageing is associated with a changing immune system, leading to inflammageing (increased levels of inflammation markers in serum) and immunosenescence (reduced immune cells and reduced responses towards pathogens). This results in reduced vaccination responses and… read more here.
Keywords: young adult; adult women; elderly young; cell ... See more keywords