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AMA Code of Medical Ethics' Opinions Related to End-of-Life Care

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1 Published in 2018 at "AMA Journal of Ethics"

DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2018.738

Abstract: Caring for patients at the end of life (EOL) can be emotionally and ethically challenging for patients read more here.

Keywords: ama code; end life; code medical; medical ethics ... See more keywords

How Should One Live Everlasting Life?

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1 Published in 2019 at "AMA journal of ethics"

DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.470

Abstract: New and emerging life-extension technologies require careful consideration of ethical implications related to resource scarcity and justice, prompting an analysis of what, if anything, is intrinsic to experiences we define as human. Furthermore, extended lifespans… read more here.

Keywords: life; one live; live everlasting; everlasting life ... See more keywords

Assessing Quality of Life in Reconstructive Transplantation

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0 Published in 2019 at "AMA Journal of Ethics"

DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2019.933

Abstract: When we met as graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh, both of us pursuing an MA in bioethics concurrently with a PhD in communication, we often found ourselves together in courses and colloquia. As… read more here.

Keywords: assessing quality; qol health; reconstructive transplantation; life reconstructive ... See more keywords

How Should Willingness-to-Pay Values of Quality-Adjusted Life-Years Be Updated and According to Whom?

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1 Published in 2021 at "AMA journal of ethics"

DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2021.601

Abstract: Before updating any willingness-to-pay (WTP) per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) threshold, a few points must be recognized. Ethical justification for using WTP thresholds and QALYs lies in incorporating the preferences of those whose treatment could be… read more here.

Keywords: quality; willingness pay; quality adjusted; adjusted life ... See more keywords

Sensitivity of Preference-Based Quality-of-Life Measures for Economic Evaluations in Early-Stage Melanoma

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0 Published in 2018 at "JAMA Dermatology"

DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2017.4701

Abstract: Importance The diagnosis of a life-threatening disease like melanoma can affect all aspects of a person’s life, including health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and psychological aspects of melanoma such as fear of cancer recurrence (FCR).… read more here.

Keywords: melanoma; utility; sensitivity; fact ... See more keywords

Economic Evaluation of Talimogene Laherparepvec Plus Ipilimumab Combination Therapy vs Ipilimumab Monotherapy in Patients With Advanced Unresectable Melanoma

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0 Published in 2019 at "JAMA Dermatology"

DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2018.3958

Abstract: Importance A phase 2 trial comparing talimogene laherparepvec plus ipilimumab vs ipilimumab monotherapy in patients with advanced unresectable melanoma found no differential benefit in progression-free survival (PFS) but noted objective response rates (ORRs) of 38.8%… read more here.

Keywords: talimogene laherparepvec; life; laherparepvec plus; plus ipilimumab ... See more keywords

Assessment of Cutaneous Vasculitis and Quality of Life.

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2 Published in 2023 at "JAMA dermatology"

DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2023.1108

Abstract: This survey study assesses the health-related quality of life outcomes in adult patients with cutaneous manifestations of vasculitis. read more here.

Keywords: vasculitis quality; assessment cutaneous; dermatology; life ... See more keywords

Inequalities in Life Expectancy Among US Counties, 1980 to 2014: Temporal Trends and Key Drivers

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1 Published in 2017 at "JAMA Internal Medicine"

DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.0918

Abstract: Importance Examining life expectancy by county allows for tracking geographic disparities over time and assessing factors related to these disparities. This information is potentially useful for policy makers, clinicians, and researchers seeking to reduce disparities… read more here.

Keywords: risk; behavioral metabolic; 1980 2014; life ... See more keywords

Older Adults’ Views and Communication Preferences About Cancer Screening Cessation

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1 Published in 2017 at "JAMA Internal Medicine"

DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2017.1778

Abstract: Importance Older adults with limited life expectancy are frequently screened for cancer even though it exposes them to risks of screening with minimal benefit. Patient preferences may be an important contributor to continued screening. Objective… read more here.

Keywords: cancer screening; life; older adults; life expectancy ... See more keywords

Association Between Hospice Length of Stay, Health Care Utilization, and Medicare Costs at the End of Life Among Patients Who Received Maintenance Hemodialysis

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1 Published in 2018 at "JAMA Internal Medicine"

DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2018.0256

Abstract: Importance Patients with end-stage renal disease are less likely to use hospice services than other patients with advanced chronic illness. Little is known about the timing of hospice referral in this population and its association… read more here.

Keywords: health care; hospice; care utilization; life ... See more keywords

Deficits in Advance Care Planning for Patients With Decompensated Cirrhosis at Liver Transplant Centers.

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1 Published in 2021 at "JAMA internal medicine"

DOI: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.0152

Abstract: Importance The burden of end-of-life care for patients with cirrhosis is increasing in the US, and most of these patients, many of whom are not candidates for liver transplant, die in institutions receiving aggressive care.… read more here.

Keywords: patients decompensated; transplant; decompensated cirrhosis; care ... See more keywords