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Influence of staged repair and primary repair on outcomes in patients with complete atrioventricular septal defect and tetralogy of Fallot: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Related Articles Influence of staged repair and primary repair on outcomes in patients with complete atrioventricular septal defect and tetralogy of Fallot: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2018 01 01;26(1):98-105 Authors: Lenko E, Kulyabin Y, Zubritskiy A, Gorbatykh Y, Naberukhin Y, Nichay N, Bogachev-Prokophiev A, Karaskov A Abstract OBJECTIVES: Complete atrioventricular septal defect with tetralogy of Fallot is a rare congenital heart disease. The combination of these lesions occurs in about 1% of all patients with atrioventricular canal defects and in 5-6% of patients with tetralogy of Fallot. To assess the influence of surgical strategy on…
Origen: Influence of staged repair and primary repair on outcomes in patients with complete atrioventricular septal defect and tetralogy of Fallot: a systematic review and meta-analysis. – PubMed

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Pediatric palliative oncology: the state of the science and art of caring for children with cancer.

Related Articles Pediatric palliative oncology: the state of the science and art of caring for children with cancer. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2018 02;30(1):40-48 Authors: Snaman JM, Kaye EC, Baker JN, Wolfe J Abstract PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Pediatric palliative oncology (PPO) is an emerging field that integrates the principles of palliative care early into the illness trajectory of children with cancer. PPO providers work with interdisciplinary clinicians to provide optimal medical and psychosocial care to children with cancer and their families. Ongoing advances in the field of pediatric oncology, including new treatment options for progressive cancers, necessitate the early integration of…
Origen: Pediatric palliative oncology: the state of the science and art of caring for children with cancer. – PubMed

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Development the Care Evaluation Scale Version 2.0: a modified version of a measure for bereaved family members to evaluate the structure and process of palliative care for cancer patient.

Related Articles Development the Care Evaluation Scale Version 2.0: a modified version of a measure for bereaved family members to evaluate the structure and process of palliative care for cancer patient. BMC Palliat Care. 2017 Jan 23;16(1):8 Authors: Miyashita M, Aoyama M, Nakahata M, Yamada Y, Abe M, Yanagihara K, Shirado A, Shutoh M, Okamoto Y, Hamano J, Miyamoto A, Yoshida S, Sato K, Hirai K, Morita T Abstract BACKGROUND: The Care Evaluation Scale (CES1.0) was designed to allow bereaved family members to evaluate the structure and process of care, but has been associated with a high frequency of misresponses.…
Origen: Development the Care Evaluation Scale Version 2.0: a modified version of a measure for bereaved family members to evaluate the structure and process of palliative care for cancer patient. – PubMed

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Palliative Care for Dementia.

Related Articles Palliative Care for Dementia. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 2018 03;41(1):141-151 Authors: Stewart JT, Schultz SK Abstract With the growing care needs for the older population at the end of their lives, there has been a substantial increase in attention to the management of the patient with dementia in hospice and palliative care services. This article reviews issues in access to care and the optimal management of the patient with dementia, particularly in the context of neuropsychiatric complexities. Special issues such as delirium, cachexia, behavioral symptoms, and pain management are addressed. Future challenges in research such as the development…
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Management of neck metastases in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines.

Related Articles Management of neck metastases in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines. J Laryngol Otol. 2016 May;130(S2):S161-S169 Authors: Paleri V, Urbano TG, Mehanna H, Repanos C, Lancaster J, Roques T, Patel M, Sen M Abstract This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of head and neck cancer patients in the UK. A rational plan to manage the neck is necessary for all head and neck primaries. With the emergence of new level 1 evidence across several domains of neck metastases, this guideline will identify the evidence-based recommendations for management.…
Origen: Management of neck metastases in head and neck cancer: United Kingdom National Multidisciplinary Guidelines. – PubMed

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