Association of Gabapentin Use With Pain Control and Feeding Tube Placement Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Receiving Chemoradiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.12900
Abstract: This comparative-effectiveness study uses data from 2 clinical trials to evaluate whether the use of gabapentin for pain management is associated with less opioid use and feeding tube placement among adult patients with head and… read more here.
Keywords: patients head; feeding tube; head neck; tube placement ... See more keywords
Development of a prediction model for radiotherapy response among patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma based on the tumor immune microenvironment and hypoxia signature
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4791
Abstract: The immune system and hypoxia are major factors influencing radiosensitivity in patients with different cancer types. This study aimed at developing a model to predict radiotherapy response in patients with head and neck squamous cell… read more here.
Keywords: radiotherapy response; patients head; cell carcinoma; head neck ... See more keywords
Feasibility and preliminary effects of resistance training and nutritional supplements during versus after radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer: A pilot randomized trial
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DOI: 10.1002/cncr.30901
Abstract: Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) experience involuntary weight loss that has a negative impact on physical function, morbidity, and survival. The objective of the current study was to evaluate the feasibility of an… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; patients head; preliminary effects; feasibility ... See more keywords
Discharge destination and readmissions among patients with head and neck cancer
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.890
Abstract: Lowering hospital readmission rates is a national goal, and presents an opportunity to lower health care costs, improve quality, and increase patient satisfaction. We aim to assess whether discharge disposition is associated with readmission. read more here.
Keywords: patients head; discharge destination; readmissions among; discharge ... See more keywords
Photodynamic therapy in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1002/lsm.22802
Abstract: Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a minimally invasive treatment for malignant tumors. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of PDT in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). read more here.
Keywords: neck squamous; patients head; photodynamic therapy; cell carcinoma ... See more keywords
CYFRA 21-1: a suitable tumor marker in patients with head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00405-019-05614-2
Abstract: The clinical significance of cytokeratin fraction 21-1 (CYFRA 21-1) for patients with head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) is unknown. Thus, the aim of the study was to evaluate the clinical value of… read more here.
Keywords: neck cutaneous; patients head; cyfra; cutaneous squamous ... See more keywords
A phase II study of HMB/Arg/Gln against oral mucositis induced by chemoradiotherapy for patients with head and neck cancer
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4175-4
Abstract: PurposeThis phase II trial assessed the clinical benefit of beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate, arginine, and glutamine (HMB/Arg/Gln) for preventing chemoradiotherapy (CRT)-induced oral mucositis (OM) in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC).MethodsPatients with HNC receiving definitive or postoperative… read more here.
Keywords: patients head; arg gln; oral mucositis; cancer ... See more keywords
Management of elderly patients with head and neck carcinoma: analysis of outcomes for radical versus palliative treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10147-019-01531-w
Abstract: Background There are no universally accepted treatment recommendations for elderly patients with head and neck carcinomas. This study investigated whether radical treatment in elderly patients resulted in better survival compared with palliative treatment. Methods We… read more here.
Keywords: patients head; treatment; survival; elderly patients ... See more keywords
Bloodstream infection in patients with head and neck cancer: a major challenge in the cetuximab era
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DOI: 10.1007/s12094-018-1905-5
Abstract: PurposeTo assess the impact of bloodstream infection (BSI) in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) in the cetuximab era.MethodsWe prospectively analysed the epidemiology, microbiology and outcomes of 51 BSI episodes occurring in 48 patients… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; patients head; risk; bloodstream infection ... See more keywords
The effects of peppermint gel on prevention of pressure injury in hospitalized patients with head trauma in neurosurgical ICU: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102223
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the effect of peppermint gel on the prevention of pressure injuries in patients with head trauma admitted to neurosurgical intensive care units. DESIGN This double blind, randomized, controlled clinical… read more here.
Keywords: peppermint gel; patients head; pressure injuries; head trauma ... See more keywords
Managing older patients with head and neck cancer: The non-surgical curative approach.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2018.03.016
Abstract: Managing older patients with head and neck cancers poses a challenge due to the often reduced levels of physiological reserve, the frequent comorbidities and treatment related toxicity. These factors have implications on speech, breathing and… read more here.
Keywords: neck cancer; patients head; treatment; managing older ... See more keywords