Impact of a cardio‐oncology unit on prevention of cardiovascular events in cancer patients
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DOI: 10.1002/ehf2.13879
Abstract: As the world population grows older, the co‐existence of cancer and cardiovascular comorbidities becomes more common, complicating management of these patients. Here, we describe the impact of a large Cardio‐Oncology unit in Southern Italy, characterizing… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; cardio oncology; oncology unit; cancer ... See more keywords
COVID-19 free oncologic surgical hub: The experience of reallocation of a gynecologic oncology unit during pandemic outbreak
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2020.09.030
Abstract: Introduction During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the majority of healthcare resources of the affected Italian regions were allocated to COVID-19 patients. Due to lack of resources and high risk of death, most cancer patients have been… read more here.
Keywords: oncology unit; gynecologic oncology; oncology; covid free ... See more keywords
Cost-effectiveness of running a paediatric oncology unit in Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-068210
Abstract: Objective To estimate the cost-effectiveness of running a paediatric oncology unit in Ethiopia to inform the revision of the Ethiopia Essential Health Service Package (EEHSP), which ranks the treatment of childhood cancers at a low… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; cost; paediatric oncology; oncology unit ... See more keywords
Outbreak of carbapenem-resistant enterobacteria in a thoracic-oncology unit through clonal and plasmid-mediated transmission of the bla OXA-48 gene in Southern France
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.1048516
Abstract: Background Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) represent an increasing threat to public health, especially in hospitals. Objectives To investigate an outbreak of CPE in a thoracic-oncology unit by using whole genome sequencing (WGS) and to describe the… read more here.
Keywords: oncology; oxa gene; thoracic oncology; oncology unit ... See more keywords
Assessment of potential drug–drug interactions in an oncology unit of a tertiary care teaching hospital
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DOI: 10.4103/ijmpo.ijmpo_93_17
Abstract: Context: Drug interactions are more common in cancer patients because they consume several medicines such as hormonal substances, anticancer drugs, and adjuvant drugs to treat comorbidities. Objectives: To assess the pattern of potential drug–drug interactions… read more here.
Keywords: drug interactions; oncology unit; drug; potential drug ... See more keywords
An overview of the Genesis of Preventive Oncology Unit at a Tertiary Cancer Care Hospital in a Developing Country – A concept paper
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DOI: 10.4103/ijpvm.ijpvm_356_20
Abstract: Background: Preventing cancer is better than treating or curing it. Cancer prevention ensures reduced physical, emotional, financial burden to the individual. Methods: The focus of the preventive oncology unit at Healthcare Global (HCG) Enterprise Limited,… read more here.
Keywords: preventive oncology; cancer; oncology unit; oncology ... See more keywords