Preoperative predictive factors focused on inflammation-, nutrition-, and muscle-status in patients with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma undergoing nephroureterectomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10147-018-01381-y
Abstract: ObjectiveThe present study evaluated the clinical relevance of an integrative preoperative assessment of inflammation-, nutrition-, and muscle-based markers for patients with upper urinary tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) undergoing curative nephroureterectomy (NUx).MethodsThe study enrolled 125 patients… read more here.
Keywords: muscle; inflammation; nutrition muscle; patients upper ... See more keywords
Impact of histologic variants on the oncological outcomes of patients with upper urinary tract cancers treated with radical surgery: a multi-institutional retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10147-019-01486-y
Abstract: BackgroundNo definitive evidence exists regarding the clinical significance of histologic variants (HV) in upper urinary tract cancer. We investigated the impact of HV on prognosis in patients with upper urinary tract cancer following radical surgery.Patients… read more here.
Keywords: urinary tract; upper urinary; css; cancer ... See more keywords
The fully engaged inspiratory muscle training reduces postoperative pulmonary complications rate and increased respiratory muscle function in patients with upper abdominal surgery: a randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2022.2106511
Abstract: Abstract Background Upper abdominal surgical treatment may reduce respiratory muscle function and mucociliary clearance, which might be a cause of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). Threshold inspiratory muscle training (IMT) may serve as an effective modality… read more here.
Keywords: fully engaged; patients upper; muscle; upper abdominal ... See more keywords
The agreement between three classification systems used to grade the severity of lymphedema in patients with upper and lower extremity lymphedema: A retrospective study.
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DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2161080
Abstract: BACKGROUND Several classification systems are used to grade the severity of lymphedema. Their agreement with each other has not been reported. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the agreement between the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) criteria, the… read more here.
Keywords: agreement; lower extremity; patients upper; lymphedema ... See more keywords
Frailty predicts mortality in patients with Upper Gastrointestinal bleed: A prospective cohort study.
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DOI: 10.1111/jgh.16188
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIM Evidence on the impact of frailty in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleed (UGIB) is limited. This study aims to define the role of frailty as defined by Canadian Study of Health and… read more here.
Keywords: day; patients upper; mortality; upper gastrointestinal ... See more keywords
Age and ECOG Performance Status as Predictors of Survival of Patients with Upper Urinary Tract Urothelial Carcinoma Undergoing Radical Nephroureterectomy
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DOI: 10.1159/000522295
Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of chronological and biological age on perioperative complications and survival after radical nephroureterectomy (RNU). Elderly patients with upper-tract urothelial carcinoma might be overtreated by RNU. Methods: We… read more here.
Keywords: patients upper; radical nephroureterectomy; chronological biological; age ... See more keywords
In the Shadows of Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer: An Interview Study with Next of Kin about Their Experiences Participating in Surgical Cancer Care
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DOI: 10.1177/1054773820940873
Abstract: The study aimed to explore the experiences of participation among the next of kin of patients who had surgery for upper abdominal tumours. This study had a qualitative research design and data were analysed by… read more here.
Keywords: kin; cancer; care; patients upper ... See more keywords
Cannabis use patterns among patients with upper extremity conditions at the time of legalization in Canada
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DOI: 10.1503/cjs.004821
Abstract: Background: Recreational cannabis use was legalized in Canada in 2018. Cannabis use patterns and patient attitudes toward cannabis use, particularly in the context of these legal changes, are not well understood. Our aim was to… read more here.
Keywords: patients upper; cannabis; upper extremity; cannabis use ... See more keywords
Influence of age as a continuous variable on survival outcomes and treatment options in patients with upper thoracic esophageal carcinoma
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DOI: 10.7150/jca.83490
Abstract: Background: This retrospective review of patients with upper thoracic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) analyzed the prognostic value of age, as a continuous variable, and offered insight into treatment options. Methods: 568 upper ESCC patients… read more here.
Keywords: age continuous; patients upper; survival; age ... See more keywords