Pattern of care and outcome in elderly patients with glioblastoma: Data in 151 patients from 3 Lombardia Hospitals
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2017.04.030
Abstract: The appropriate treatment approach for elderly patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is unclear, although different studies suggest survival benefit in fit patients treated with radiotherapy and chemiotherapy after surgery. We performed a retrospective analysis of… read more here.
Keywords: patients glioblastoma; 151 patients; lombardia hospitals; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a novel liquid biopsy-based ColoScape assay for mutational analysis of colorectal neoplasia and triage of FIT+ patients: a pilot study
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DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2018-205412
Abstract: Circulating cell free tumour derived nucleic acids are becoming recognised as clinically significant and extremely useful biomarkers for detection of cancer and for monitoring the progression of targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy. Screening programmes for… read more here.
Keywords: triage fit; study; evaluation; fit patients ... See more keywords
Abstract 4139955: Electronic Frailty Index as a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes in Older Adults with Myocardial Infarction
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DOI: 10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4139955
Abstract: Background: Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, and adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients are notable, particularly among older patients who experience frailty. Frailty is characterized by poor physiologic reserve and often… read more here.
Keywords: fit patients; electronic frailty; clinical outcomes; myocardial infarction ... See more keywords
Evaluating the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Model As an Assessment Tool to Predict Chemotoxicity in Elderly Patients with Lymphoma
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2024-198867
Abstract: Elderly patients with hematological malignancies including lymphoma are at greater risk of chemotherapy related adverse events with poorer outcomes compared to younger patients. Conventional assessment such as the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status… read more here.
Keywords: fit patients; risk; traes; frail ... See more keywords
Dynamics of Geriatric Impairments Are Associated with Risk of Treatment Discontinuation in Elderly Patients with Multiple Myeloma
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DOI: 10.1182/blood-2024-203477
Abstract: Introduction In non-transplant eligible patients with newly-diagnosed multiple myeloma (NTE-NDMM), those classified as intermediate-fit and frail by the International Myeloma Working Group Frailty Index (IMWG-FI) exhibit higher rates of treatment discontinuation (TD) compared to fit… read more here.
Keywords: frail intermediate; fit patients; intermediate fit; geriatric impairments ... See more keywords