Assessment of Between-Hospital Variation in Readmission and Mortality After Cancer Surgical Procedures
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.3038
Abstract: Key Points Question Is there between-hospital variation in quality metrics for patients undergoing cancer surgery in California? Findings In this cohort study of 138 799 patients from 351 California hospitals, substantial between-hospital variation was found in… read more here.
Keywords: mortality cancer; hospital variation; readmission; mortality ... See more keywords
Cause‐specific mortality and cancer morbidity in 390 male workers exposed to high purity talc, a six‐decade follow‐up
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DOI: 10.1002/ajim.22749
Abstract: BACKGROUND This study updates information on mortality and cancer morbidity in a cohort of Norwegian talc workers. METHODS Follow-up was extended with 24 years, covering 1953-2011. Comparisons were made with the general population and between… read more here.
Keywords: cohort; cancer morbidity; mortality cancer; mortality ... See more keywords
Glucosamine and lower mortality and cancer incidence: Selection bias in the observational studies
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DOI: 10.1002/pds.5535
Abstract: Glucosamine is a widely used supplement to treat joint pain and osteoarthritis despite inconclusive randomized trial results on its effectiveness. In contrast, observational studies associate glucosamine with significant reductions in mortality and cancer incidence. We… read more here.
Keywords: selection bias; observational studies; mortality cancer; cancer incidence ... See more keywords
Mortality and cancer incidence among female Australian firefighters
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DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2018-105336
Abstract: Objectives To investigate the mortality and cancer incidence of female firefighters, a group where there are limited published findings. Methods Participating fire agencies supplied records of individual firefighters including the number and type of incidents… read more here.
Keywords: cancer incidence; volunteer firefighters; mortality; mortality cancer ... See more keywords
Physical Activity Reduces the Risk of Recurrence and Mortality in Cancer Patients.
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DOI: 10.1249/jes.0000000000000214
Abstract: The biological mechanisms through which physical activity reduces metastatic disease recurrence and mortality in cancer patients are not known. This review offers the hypothesis that physical activity reduces the risk of recurrence and mortality in… read more here.
Keywords: mortality cancer; cancer; cancer patients; physical activity ... See more keywords