• Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressively fibrotic disease, with no effective treatment and a median survival time of 2-5 yrs. (ersjournals.com)
  • Evidence of beneficial effects of pirfenidone treatment was also observed with regard to several secondary end-points, including progression-free survival time, categorical FVC change, and mean change from baseline to week 72 in 6MWT distance. (ersjournals.com)
  • February 23, 2009 (San Diego, California) - Final data from the Clot Lysis Evaluating Accelerated Resolution of Intraventricular Hemorrhage (CLEAR-IVH) show that treating this usually lethal condition with low-dose tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) delivered directly to the clot by catheter not only dramatically improves survival but also improves patients' functional independence at 6 months. (medscape.com)
  • Anxiety and depression are highly prevalent in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and are associated with lower levels of self-efficacy, impaired health status, poorer treatment outcomes and reduced survival following emergency admission. (nih.gov)
  • Personalized dosing allowed one-third of the men in this study to have treatment breaks while still achieving the same progression-free and overall survival outcomes they would have if they received continuous treatment," notes Nguyen. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • [ 2 ] ART improves survival and reduces complications related to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). (medscape.com)
  • CHICAGO and RARITAN, NJ, June 4, 2017 - Janssen Research & Development, LLC today announced new data from updated analyses of the pivotal Phase 3 CASTOR and POLLUX clinical studies, demonstrating that DARZALEX ® (daratumumab) in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone, or lenalidomide and dexamethasone, improved progression-free survival (PFS) and the overall response rate (ORR) for previously-treated patients with multiple myeloma, regardless of cytogenetic risk. (jnj.com)
  • Whereas new cancer therapies may not be readily available and other solutions to improve survival may not be feasible in LMICs, a focus on nutrition support could raise the standard of care and improve clinical outcomes with simple low-cost strategies. (iaea.org)
  • The IAEA is launching a new five-year Coordinated Research Project (CRP) into childhood cancer which is focused on increasing survival rates in children with cancer in LMICs through improving nutritional support. (iaea.org)
  • The overall objective is to generate evidence on how to improve survival in children with cancer in low middle-income countries through understanding the interlinking relationships between cancer, body composition, energy balance and clinical outcomes in childhood cancer. (iaea.org)
  • By using the company's single-cell functional precision medicine (scFPM) platform at a median follow-up of 23.9 months, 54% of patients experienced a 1.3-fold enhanced clinical progression-free survival (PFS) benefit. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Whether organ-conserving treatment by combined-modality therapy (CMT) achieves comparable long-term survival to radical cystectomy (RC) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (BCa) is largely unknown. (urotoday.com)
  • 70% of patients while offering long-term survival rates comparable to contemporary cystectomy series. (urotoday.com)
  • More recently, trials have shown that high-dose chemotherapy followed by autologous stem cell transplant is very effective not only in increasing progression-free survival and overall survival rates, but also with a reduced risk of neurotoxicity, which is quite common with whole brain radiation, especially as age advances. (dana-farber.org)
  • When part of early palliative care, nutrition therapy improves cancer patients' quality of life and may prolong survival at a fraction of the costs of developing new drugs. (cambridge.org)
  • It is undeniable that medical anti-cancer options significantly improved over the past 10-15 years, yet it is also self-evident that they did not translate into improved outcome for advanced cancer patients in the real world, at least as far as survival rate is considered. (cambridge.org)
  • life expectancy improved and the expected survival rate increased to 73.2 years, i.e. 71.8 for males and 74.7 for females, in 2014. (who.int)
  • The NRG Oncology clinical trial NRG-RTOG 1010, studying the addition of the drug trastuzumab to chemoradiation and surgery, did not reach its primary goal of improving disease-free survival (DFS) rates for patients with HER2 overexpressing esophageal adenocarcinoma. (medicalxpress.com)
  • A vast number of patients diagnosed with esophageal cancer have recurrent disease after initial treatment with chemoradiation and surgery, which creates a crucial need for an effective treatment to improve survival outcomes while not increasing toxicity for patients to avoid disease recurrence. (medicalxpress.com)
  • Although trastuzumab did not prevent recurrence, increase pathological response, or improve overall survival for trial participants, it's important to note the implications learned from the trial," added Dr. Safran. (medicalxpress.com)
  • This improved survival has not been observed in those with CF liver disease (CFLD). (hrb.ie)
  • Daratumumab appeared to improve poor outcomes associated with high risk cytogenetics, and these data support its consistent clinical benefit in combination with two of the most widely used treatment classes. (jnj.com)
  • Failed self-care exacerbates symptoms and results in poor outcomes and increased healthcare costs. (cdc.gov)
  • For patients, the family psychoeducation intervention significantly reduced the risk of relapse with a significant effect found at 12 months follow-up ( p = 0.014). (frontiersin.org)
  • Moreover, FMC-to-device times fell (blood clot solvents) can all contribute to better patient significantly for patients brought directly to PCI-capable outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • By monitoring early-response biomarkers in men undergoing 177 Lu-PSMA prostate cancer treatment, physicians can personalize dosing intervals, significantly improving patient outcomes. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • A community-based package significantly increased case finding and improved treatment outcome. (kit.nl)
  • 8 CRC screening, in line with guidelines, has increased significantly since 2000. (osteopathic.org)
  • The PFS for patients utilizing scFPM was found to have significantly increased ( P =.0093). (cancernetwork.com)
  • It is expected that this approach will significantly shorten the ablation procedure, decrease complications, and increase the rate of success. (jhu.edu)
  • In multivariate analyses, clinical T-stage and CR were significantly associated with improved DSS and OS. (urotoday.com)
  • A pioneering drug for a rare kidney disease prevents organ failure and significantly improves the outcome for patients, new research has confirmed. (news-medical.net)
  • It further strengthens the importance of patients receiving early treatment as it's lifesaving and helps significantly improve quality of life without the need for dialysis or a kidney transplant. (news-medical.net)
  • A recent systematic review including 11 studies demonstrates consistent improvement in many outcome measures of patients, such as relapse rates and medication adherence, but heterogeneity in symptoms reliefs ( 9 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Increased use of electrocardiograms (ECGs) at first directly to PCI-capable hospitals, either through EMS or by a medical contact (FMC) in patients exhibiting symptoms private vehicle. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, a 2014 study involving more than 200 veterans with serious mental illness found that increased family participation improved patient outcomes, including reduced symptoms and increased recovery. (psychiatry.org)
  • however, they only partially improve symptoms, highlighting the need for new and improved drugs. (gla.ac.uk)
  • The most common treatment for OSA, positive airway pressure (PAP) treatment, is frequently initiated to reduce sleep-related symptoms. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients with more sleep-related symptoms appear to receive greater benefit from treatment than do patients with fewer sleep-related symptoms (10). (cdc.gov)
  • Taking 600-1800 mg of alpha-lipoic acid by mouth or by IV seems to improve symptoms such as burning, pain, and numbness in the legs and arms of people with diabetes. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Conclusion Catheter closure of ASD2 in the elderly is a worthwhile procedure since it improves symptoms and has a low complication rate. (lu.se)
  • No effect - The patient did not have any signs or symptoms as a result of the exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • Minor effect - The patient developed some symptoms but improved rapidly without any long-term health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Moderate effect - The patient developed symptoms that lasted longer or were more serious than minor effects, but not life threatening. (cdc.gov)
  • Major effect - The patient developed life-threatening symptoms that caused serious health problems or disfigurement as a result of the exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • When patients with CHD are unable or unwilling to practice self-care maintenance and initiate self-care management for early signs or symptoms of resultant worsening conditions, the consequences are often life-threatening, require emergency care and frequently result in hospitalization. (cdc.gov)
  • Lack of job flexibility, long work hours and fear of discrimination have been cited as reasons that individuals delay seeking treatment when experiencing cardiac symptoms and have difficulty with medication adherence and keeping doctor appointments. (cdc.gov)
  • There is an urgent need for HIV care providers to recognize and treat depression among their patients or to refer their patients to mental health specialists for diagnosis and treatment when necessary," Tsai said. (harvard.edu)
  • Presented here at the American Stroke Association International Stroke Conference 2009, the dose-response investigation of catheter-based delivery of tPA showed that at 6 months, 10% of the pilot study's 52 patients with a confirmed diagnosis of IVH with third or fourth ventricular obstruction had no lingering disability, with a modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score of 0 or 1. (medscape.com)
  • He and Dr. Bénard started exploring how to use this method to label peptides - small molecules that seek out and attach to unique proteins that exist on the surface of tumours - to improve cancer diagnosis. (ubc.ca)
  • The history, in concert with a well-performed physical examination, is the basis for a diagnosis and treatment plan. (medscape.com)
  • Data solutions could also improve diagnosis of diabetic eye disease in remote areas. (health.gov.au)
  • From diagnosis to treatment, our experts provide the care and support you need, when you need it. (mskcc.org)
  • After receiving an accurate diagnosis you'll work with a multidisciplinary team of experts to arrive at an individualized treatment plan based on your needs and goals. (spine-health.com)
  • At diagnosis half of the patients have a metastatic tumour and recurrence is very common. (hrb.ie)
  • A neurocognitive evaluation and a description of the instruments used to assess cognition and function for the clinical diagnosis of MCI due to AD or mild AD dementia for study enrollment and outcomes assessment. (cms.gov)
  • Endoscopy of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum or endoscopy of the large bowel are generally recommended within 24 hours and may allow treatment as well as diagnosis. (wikipedia.org)
  • 4. The priority interventions of the strategy aim to integrate diagnosis into essential health services, strengthen leadership and governance, develop comprehensive national diagnostic lists, improve health technology management, and promote education and training. (who.int)
  • Early diagnosis increases the chances of a positive outcome, helping to improve the lives of patients and saving costs of further treatment. (who.int)
  • Report long-term outcomes of patients with muscle-invasive BCa treated by CMT. (urotoday.com)
  • All MR-RESCUE patients underwent emergency computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance (MRI) perfusion imaging to identify regions of the brain with decreased blood flow, as well as regions that could not be salvaged. (nih.gov)
  • In this retrospective review, data from 55 patients with nAMD who underwent ≥6 IVA treatments during the previous 12 months or ≥4 IVA treatments during the previous 6 months were analyzed. (ophthalmology360.com)
  • All patients underwent T-guided aspiration or blood culture and either received a prolonged course of antibiotics (alone) or a combination of surgical decompression and prolonged antibiotics. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • Patients underwent concurrent cisplatin-based chemotherapy and radiation therapy (RT) after maximal transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) plus neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy. (urotoday.com)
  • One hundred two patients (29%) underwent RC-60 for less than CR and 42 for recurrent invasive tumors. (urotoday.com)
  • Alpha-9 Theranostics, a UBC spin-off company founded by three university researchers, has raised $75 million to develop next-generation radiopharmaceuticals that promise to meaningfully improve treatment for people with cancer. (ubc.ca)
  • Does the antiamyloid mAb meaningfully improve health outcomes (i.e., slow the decline of cognition and function) for patients in broad community practice? (cms.gov)
  • December 9, 2010 - A team of researchers led by a Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) postdoctoral research fellow and a Massachusetts General Hospital physician report for the first time that using antidepressant medication to treat depression among HIV-positive individuals not only alleviates suffering from depression but improves adherence to HIV antiretroviral medication and virologic outcomes. (harvard.edu)
  • Due to the recent increased focus on providing patient-centered healthcare, use of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) have become an essential component of assessing whether the services provided improved patients' health and sense of well-being. (audiologyonline.com)
  • After this course learners will be able to define PROMs and state why they are an essential component for assessing treatment efficacy, patients' health, and sense of well-being. (audiologyonline.com)
  • In light of these promising findings, researchers announced that there will be a National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded, multicenter 500-patient study launched sometime in 2009. (medscape.com)
  • Asked by Medscape Neurology & Neurosurgery to comment on the study, Cheryl Bushnell, MD, an assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest University Health Sciences, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, said the findings offer hope for better patient outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Stepwise regression models were performed controlling for age, gender, mechanism of injury, injury severity, and acute physiology and chronic health evaluation (APACHE) 2 score to determine if early aggressive use of PRBC:FFP improved outcome. (nih.gov)
  • Strong regulatory systems protect consumers from poor-quality medicines and help ensure the health and well-being of millions of patients. (usp.org)
  • Producing medicines closer to patients builds supply chain resilience and improves health equity. (usp.org)
  • the approach may differ for newborns, infants, children, and adolescents and depends on the overall health of the patient. (medscape.com)
  • We want health practitioners to recognize patients they need to escalate to that next level of care', John explains. (health.gov.au)
  • For example, remote patient monitoring could be improved by 'two-way systems where patient information can flow to health practitioners in real time,' says John. (health.gov.au)
  • This would allow patients to test their own glucose levels or blood pressure and send this data to a health practitioner anywhere in Australia. (health.gov.au)
  • This study examined sepsis patient encounters at one health system two years before and two years after SEP-1 implementation. (ahrq.gov)
  • Boston Scientific is dedicated to transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. (bostonscientific.com)
  • Authors Johannes Harmann, M.D., and Stephan Heres, M.D., concluded that "caregiver involvement might improve clinical decision making and health outcomes for both patients and caregivers. (psychiatry.org)
  • We evaluated a diagnostic and treatment service for TB based on the health extension workers (HEW) of the Ethiopian Health Extension Programme in Sidama Zone, with 3.5million population. (kit.nl)
  • Individuals with TB were offered treatment at home or the local health post. (kit.nl)
  • 10 The screening rate among Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) patients ages 50-75 increased from 30.2% in 2012 to 45.6% in 2019. (osteopathic.org)
  • 11 During this time, financial barriers to CRC screening were reduced, with the number of insured American increasing and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) requiring the vast majority of insurance plans to cover all preventive health services with an A or B rating. (osteopathic.org)
  • Such models may soon transform medicine, ushering in a new kind of personalized health care with radically improved outcomes. (jhu.edu)
  • Dr. Trayanova and her team of researchers expect that this new kind of personalized health care using computer-simulated heart models will "change the paradigm" of cardiac treatment and outcomes. (jhu.edu)
  • NHIP is one of eight prestigious Academic Health Science Centres (AHSCs) across the UK, bringing together partners to deliver excellence in research, health education and patient care. (news-medical.net)
  • HHS worked closely with states and territories to improve equitable dispensing, with a focus on increasing education and awareness ¶¶ and enhancing distribution efforts, including COVID-19-focused teleprescribing programs, mobile test-to-treat sites, prepositioning of oral antivirals at provider sites in high-vulnerability zip codes, and increased distribution to federally qualified health centers. (cdc.gov)
  • and second, the need for adequate mental health treatment is often unmet among. (hrb.ie)
  • The principal purpose of the study is to test whether the item or service meaningfully improves health outcomes of affected beneficiaries who are represented by the enrolled subjects. (cms.gov)
  • 1. Engaged patients are proactive-rather than reactive-about their health. (webpt.com)
  • And when it comes to resolving health issues, engaged patients are not put-it-off-until-tomorrow kind of people. (webpt.com)
  • three times as likely to have unmet medical needs and twice as likely to delay medical care, compared with more activated patients," reports this article published in Health Affairs. (webpt.com)
  • Highly activated patients may have the skills and confidence to elicit what they need from their providers," the Health Affairs article explains. (webpt.com)
  • 3. Engaged patients understand the value of their treatment with regards to their overall health. (webpt.com)
  • In other words, they see a direct connection between their treatment and their health status-in both the short term and the long term. (webpt.com)
  • 4. Engaged patients recognize that their actions outside of treatment impact their health outcomes. (webpt.com)
  • In addition, natural disasters or conflicts can increase the risk of acute noncommunicable disease exacerbations and decrease the ability of health systems to respond. (who.int)
  • Even when health infrastructure is undamaged and accessible, lack of consistent access to power or water can mean that life-sustaining treatments, like haemodialysis, are unavailable. (who.int)
  • Patients cared for by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) are predominantly older men with many of these conditions (6). (cdc.gov)
  • This initiative aligns policies, programs, and resources to help clinicians improve cardiovascular health for all. (cdc.gov)
  • 2. Improving availability and access to diagnostic services is essential for achieving universal health coverage and the health-related Sustainable Development Goals. (who.int)
  • 5. Strengthening diagnostic systems will improve health care provision, disease control, and outbreak response, thereby contributing to universal health coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals. (who.int)
  • The health outcome data groupings are defined by the AAPCC. (cdc.gov)
  • For many workers, engaging in beneficial health behaviors including self-care at work is perceived as difficult, especially in the face of increased job demands. (cdc.gov)
  • For workers with CHD, work organization characteristics that result in increased job stress may have deleterious health effects, both through physiological mechanisms (e.g., elevated blood pressure) as well as through workers' reduced ability to practice self-care. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) resistant to treatment with intravitreal aflibercept (IVA) may benefit from intravitreal faricimab (IVF), according to a study. (ophthalmology360.com)
  • In addition to other imaging techniques "it's possible that newer intra-arterial devices that were not available when the study started could improve functional outcomes," said Scott Janis, Ph.D., program director, NINDS. (nih.gov)
  • The implications of this study is that in elderly patients with spinal epidural abscesses who have low functional reserve and several co-morbid medical conditions, early surgical decompression and intravenous antimicrobial therapy was not superior to intravenous antimicrobial therapy alone. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • The single-cell functional precision medicine treatment, an artificial intelligence strategy helps to create therapies for patients with hematologic cancers. (cancernetwork.com)
  • The EXALT-1 study was the first-ever prospective study of its kind, demonstrating the potential of a functional precision medicine platform to identify the optimal therapy for an individual patient. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Wheatley, 2017) Mandatory overtime can lead to increased medication errors and adverse patient outcomes. (ipl.org)
  • According to the Joint Commission "intimidating and disruptive behaviors" can facilitate medication errors, lower patient satisfaction and lead to adverse patient outcomes. (ipl.org)
  • Although the relationship between fetal death and maternal age during cholera has not been documented, younger age is associated with increased risk for other adverse pregnancy outcomes. (cdc.gov)
  • Please do not use this form to submit personal or patient medical information or to report adverse drug events. (medscape.com)
  • The proportions of patients experiencing complications were not different with the numbers available for all groups and subgroups. (springer.com)
  • It is also expected that the virtual heart model may be improve treatment of life-threatening ventricular tachycardia - where traditional ablation stopped only in 54 percent of patients and 8 percent of those patients experienced complications. (jhu.edu)
  • Our specialized teams create individualized plans for each patient's condition with a focus on reducing complications and improving the effectiveness of treatments. (spine-health.com)
  • and increase costs of managing complications for humanitarian agencies. (who.int)
  • For caregivers, increased knowledge of the disease reduces aspects related to stigma, stress and burden which contributes to a supportive social environment to increase the patient's awareness of the disease and adapted care ( 12 , 13 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • Although both oral antivirals continue to be prescribed primarily by physicians or advanced practice providers, on July 6, 2022, FDA updated the Paxlovid EUA to allow state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe it for an individual patient under certain conditions, including having sufficient data on the patient's medical history and use of other medications. (cdc.gov)
  • And that participation allows you, as a practitioner, to glean the insight necessary to provide treatment that is truly tailored to the patient's individual wants and needs. (webpt.com)
  • Less certainty exists on the role of nutrition therapy in improving cancer patients' body composition and clinical outcome. (cambridge.org)
  • This course will discuss the role of PROMs in healthcare and how using these measures in clinical practice can enhance treatment efficacy, improve patient-clinician communication, and assist clinicians in providing better person-centered care. (audiologyonline.com)
  • Dr. Hanley said there has been concern among clinicians that using this "counterintuitive" treatment that employs low-dose tPA to treat brain hemorrhage would preserve life at the expense of function. (medscape.com)
  • Dr. Vicky Brocklebank, from Newcastle University, said: 'This study is a wonderful example of the benefits of close collaboration between patients, clinicians, researchers, and charities. (news-medical.net)
  • Do benefits, and harms such as brain hemorrhage and edema, associated with use of the antiamyloid mAb, depend on characteristics of patients, treating clinicians, and settings? (cms.gov)
  • If we as clinicians offer patients a seat at the table, and simply find out what they want, we are engaging them. (webpt.com)
  • For patients, family psychoeducation has been effective in improving outcomes in schizophrenia with a better level of global functioning, medication adherence, and a reduction in the use of healthcare resources and the frequency of relapse ( 6 - 8 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • These efforts allow cancer experts, specialists and key members of the healthcare team to discuss and collaborate on complex cancer cases to learn new and different ways to optimize resources, medical knowledge and treat patients so that long-term results will be improved. (newswise.com)
  • For these pharmaceuticals, the Horizon Scanning working group writes an early assessment report that describes the current scientific evidence about the treatment and the consequences it may have for the healthcare system. (janusinfo.se)
  • In support of improving patient care, PRIME® is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. (primeinc.org)
  • And as pay-for-performance takes the throne as the dominant payment paradigm in the US healthcare system, outcomes are even more crucial-with respect to not only your patients' well being, but also your practice's. (webpt.com)
  • Although workers with CHD can manage their heart condition for many years, they experience increased rates of disability, lost productivity and higher healthcare costs. (cdc.gov)
  • The literature clearly indicates that caregiver involvement produces better outcomes, including reduced hospitalization and relapse rates," Harmann and Heres note. (psychiatry.org)
  • Two oral antiviral products, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (Paxlovid) † and molnupiravir (Lagevrio), § received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in December 2021, to reduce the risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalization and death for those patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at higher risk for severe illness ( 1 , 2 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Our study shows that treatment with antidepressant medication can improve HIV antiretroviral therapy adherence and virologic outcomes. (harvard.edu)
  • The treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection with combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) has changed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection from a terminal illness to a chronic, managable disease with a life expectancy approaching that of the general population. (medscape.com)
  • Depression is associated with worse HIV outcomes, including immunologic decline, progression to AIDS, and AIDS-related mortality, Tsai said. (harvard.edu)
  • With this treatment, it ends up having a 17% mortality rate, which is a substantial difference. (medscape.com)
  • infarction (STEMI, a type of heart attack) can reduce the Over the 5-year period, there was a 26% increase in the use of size of the infarction and the incidence of mortality. (cdc.gov)
  • Mission Lifeline cardiac arrest rates and mortality, this was attributed to an increase in the number of high-risk patients in the 2. (cdc.gov)
  • The current recommendation is that all patients with HIV infection be prescribed ART regardless of CD4 counts to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with HIV infection. (medscape.com)
  • An evaluation of studies published between January-April 2020 showed that even just a four-week delay in treatment is associated with an increase in mortality across all common forms of cancer treatment, with longer delays being increasingly detrimental. (osteopathic.org)
  • The goal of HFrEF treatment is to reduce mortality and improve clinical outcomes. (medscape.com)
  • Strong laboratory systems help doctors make informed treatment decisions, empower regulators to act, and support researchers to quickly identify new diseases. (usp.org)
  • Leveraging a team science approach, the researchers began developing peptides that home in on cancer cells, and combining them with diagnostic radioisotopes for cancer localization and treatment planning, and with therapeutic radioisotopes to seek and eliminate cancer cells. (ubc.ca)
  • The researchers hypothesized that the lack of a treatment effect may reflect the fact that these patients had enough blood flow to the brain from secondary sources to support the brain tissue until spontaneous reperfusion occurred. (nih.gov)
  • Cincinnati Children's researchers use genomic profiling of biopsies from treatment-resistant histiocytoses to identify drugs to successfully treat patients. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • More researchers are studying the disease today, and technology continues to improve. (cdc.gov)
  • Informed consent is a critical process for patients and physicians alike. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • 222) There are many types of violence in nursing that can occur from other nurses, patients, managers, visitors, and physicians Nurse to nurse violence is commonly referred to as horizontal violence. (ipl.org)
  • After this course learners will be able to state how PROMs can be used to facilitate patient-clinician communication and enhance patient-centered care and treatment efficacy. (audiologyonline.com)
  • Prospective data were collected on 806 consecutive trauma patients admitted to the intensive care unit over 2 years. (nih.gov)
  • As confirmed by previous studies, the brief multifamily program (consisting of six sessions over a period of 1.5 months) was found to be effective in improving outcomes for caregivers (e.g., burden, depression, knowledge) and patients (e.g., preventing relapse) in the context of routine care. (frontiersin.org)
  • These data are used to provide reports to hospitals and regional systems of care, allowing them to assess their performance and improve the quality of STEMI-related care. (cdc.gov)
  • From 2008 to 2012, the authors collected ACTION-GWTG data reperfusion (restoration of blood flow to the heart) on 147,466 patients admitted for STEMI at 485 Mission: Lifeline in response to a ST-segment-¬elevation myocardial hospitals across 46 states, representing 656 systems of care. (cdc.gov)
  • The proportion of patients who arrived at PCI-capable quality of care. (cdc.gov)
  • Comprehensive care of the pediatric surgical patient is multifaceted and requires a thorough understanding of the surgical diseases encountered, a detailed knowledge of the physiology of the pediatric population, and an awareness of the unique issues inherent in providing medical care for children. (medscape.com)
  • Complete care of the pediatric surgical patient includes establishing a good rapport not only with the child but also with the child's parents or guardian. (medscape.com)
  • Members tell us how it will improve care and outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease. (health.gov.au)
  • One way to improve care is to build our knowledge of the causes of diabetes and CVD. (health.gov.au)
  • The plan also supports funding for large-scale multidisciplinary projects that use technology and data to improve care. (health.gov.au)
  • The aim of these projects is to improve access to high-quality, patient-centred care. (health.gov.au)
  • Improving patient handovers from hospital to primary care: a systematic review. (ahrq.gov)
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering was founded in 1884, and today is a world leader in patient care, research, and educational programs. (mskcc.org)
  • For his patients, Dr. Sardi's personal concern and approach to their care are what helps them gain a positive outlook and confidence to face the challenges ahead. (newswise.com)
  • The tools and services to make your lab more efficient and optimize patient care. (questdiagnostics.com)
  • By understanding the interlinking relationships between cancer, body composition, energy balance and clinical outcomes in childhood cancer, the CRP will provide outcomes that can guide cancer centres in strengthening nutrition supportive care programmes to prevent premature deaths from childhood cancer. (iaea.org)
  • A recent column in APA's journal Psychiatric Services recommends that patients and caregivers be involved in the decision making regarding the patients' care. (psychiatry.org)
  • One recent review of family involvement in care planning found that many families did not feel invited or engaged in collaborative treatment planning. (psychiatry.org)
  • When families do participate in care, outcomes are better. (psychiatry.org)
  • The Alliance for Caregiving provides several recommendations to improve communication and participation in care including work out an agreement with your family member (the care recipient), the treatment team and yourself (the caregiver). (psychiatry.org)
  • Since 1947, Dana-Farber's sole focus has been to provide expert cancer care and groundbreaking treatments for adult and pediatric patients. (dana-farber.org)
  • Each year, thousands of patients from around the world come to Dana-Farber for their cancer care. (dana-farber.org)
  • Identifying preventable factors of reduced response to therapy would translate into better care of cancer patients. (cambridge.org)
  • However, many people do travel to Mayo Clinic for evaluation, second opinions and treatment for spine care. (spine-health.com)
  • These issues have a direct effect on patient care and this paper aims to discuss the impact they have on the nursing field. (ipl.org)
  • Their procrastinating counterparts, on the other hand, are more likely to delay seeking care until those issues have become way more serious-which means treatment will be much more complex. (webpt.com)
  • Patient-centered care is, at its simplest, offering the patient equal say in the decision making process. (webpt.com)
  • This is why it's so important to fully explain conditions to patients (in terms they can actually understand), involve them in the creation of their care plans, and highlight improvement as they progress toward their goals. (webpt.com)
  • The Department of Pediatric Medicine at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ensures that patients receive the best quality of subspecialty care available. (stjude.org)
  • Recognized internationally for our world-class patient care, the members of the Pediatric Medicine staff at St. Jude are each experts in treating children diagnosed with catastrophic diseases. (stjude.org)
  • The Department of Pediatric Medicine seamlessly aligns with St. Jude research efforts in achieving the hospital's mission of finding cures and saving the lives of children by providing unsurpassed comprehensive patient care. (stjude.org)
  • Improving the overall outcomes and supportive care of patients during and after oncology treatment. (stjude.org)
  • 1. The availability and accessibility of diagnostic and laboratory services are crucial for patient care, disease prevention and research. (who.int)
  • Improving self-care among aging workers with coronary heart disease: a growing priority. (cdc.gov)
  • Self-care is the cornerstone of treatment of many chronic illnesses including CHD. (cdc.gov)
  • For example, patients with CHD should adhere to complex medication regimens, follow low sodium/low fat diets, and routinely monitor for early signs of disease (self-care maintenance). (cdc.gov)
  • Organization of Work, Self-Care and the Aging Worker with CHD - There is a general consensus that recent trends in work organization are associated with increased stress, more potentially hazardous work situations, reduced job stability, longer work hours and increased workloads. (cdc.gov)
  • This video offers expert recommendations to improve patient-centered outcomes in Parkinson's disease through practical strategies to engage in shared decision-making and counsel patients on their treatment plans. (primeinc.org)
  • Impact of Procedural Sedation on the Clinical Outcome of Microelectrode Recording Guided Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients with Parkinson's Disease. (iasp-pain.org)
  • Subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a routine treatment of advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). (iasp-pain.org)
  • The pooled study results, coupled with recent data regarding the prognostic significance of changes in FVC and 6MWT, provide further evidence of a clinically meaningful treatment benefit with pirfenidone in patients with IPF. (ersjournals.com)
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) may be effective for treating anxiety and depression in COPD patients but evidence for this is uncertain. (nih.gov)
  • There is only limited evidence that CBT, when used with exercise and education, can contribute to significant reductions in anxiety and depression in COPD patients. (nih.gov)
  • Despite a lack of evidence showing that these clot-removal devices improve outcomes, they are already widely used in patients who are not able to get to the hospital in time to receive t-PA," said Walter J. Koroshetz, M.D., deputy director of NINDS. (nih.gov)
  • Based on the START and TEMPRANO findings, the Panel on Antiretroviral Guidelines for Adults and Adolescents (the Panel) increased the strength and evidence rating for the recommendation on initiating ART to AI for all HIV-infected patients, regardless of CD4 count. (medscape.com)
  • An AI rating is defined as a strong recommendation with high-quality evidence (ie, one or more randomized trials with clinical outcomes and/or validated laboratory endpoints). (medscape.com)
  • To expand the evidence base about harms from tests and treatments. (ahrq.gov)
  • Evidence is lacking to demonstrate that syrup of ipecac, activated charcoal, and cathartics improve outcome in poisoning. (cdc.gov)
  • 1) Monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid that are approved by FDA for the treatment of AD based upon evidence of efficacy from a change in a surrogate endpoint (e.g., amyloid reduction) considered as reasonably likely to predict clinical benefit may be covered in a randomized controlled trial conducted under an investigational new drug (IND) application. (cms.gov)
  • 2) Monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid that are approved by FDA for the treatment of AD based upon evidence of efficacy from a direct measure of clinical benefit may be covered in CMS approved prospective comparative studies. (cms.gov)
  • No patient required cystectomy for treatment-related toxicity. (urotoday.com)
  • The prevalence of metabolic and cardiovascular comorbidities increased with increasing OSA severity. (cdc.gov)
  • Patients in the study were enrolled at 22 centers in the United States within approximately 5.5 hours of their stroke onset. (nih.gov)
  • While it may seem that progress has been slow and has not changed outcomes for our patients dramatically, we are moving at a much more rapid pace than before, and the future seems promising. (dana-farber.org)
  • Life expectancy for people with Cystic Fibrosis (PWCF) has improved dramatically over the last 2 decades. (hrb.ie)
  • Furthermore, these treatments can be associated with morbidity. (cdc.gov)
  • Our data show that successful treatment of obstructive sleep apnea can greatly reduce the risk of 30-day hospital readmission. (technologynetworks.com)
  • In a 12-month follow-up randomized clinical trial, we aimed to measure the efficacy of a brief family psychoeducation program in terms of reducing relapse risk and improving medication adherence in patients, as well as reducing caregiver burden, depression and increasing knowledge of the illness. (frontiersin.org)
  • If the NRTI abacavir (ABC) is considered as part of treatment, HLA-B*5701 must be obtained and ABC only prescribed if the patient is negative for this haplotype, as persons who are positive are at risk for a potentially serious hypersensitivity reaction to the drug. (medscape.com)
  • 200 cells/µL, patients are at a greater risk for life-threatening, AIDS-defining, opportunistic infections. (medscape.com)
  • These compelling findings from the Phase 3 CASTOR and POLLUX trials show daratumumab delivered deep and durable responses for previously-treated patients, regardless of cytogenetic risk," said Dr. Katja Weisel, Associate Professor, Department of Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany. (jnj.com)
  • p=0.0053) in patients with high risk cytogenetics (n=44) compared to Vd alone. (jnj.com)
  • Furthermore, no published studies have investigated treatment options for spinal epidural abscesses in patients aged ≥50 years-even though increasing age is a known risk factor for poor prognosis. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • Determine which patients are at risk for NAFLD and NASH with the ELF™ Score. (questdiagnostics.com)
  • Beyond genetic and lifestyle risk factors, research shows a correlation between access to CRC screening and patient outcomes. (osteopathic.org)
  • 7 The ACS recommends that as part of CRC screening, non-colonoscopy screening tests should be followed up with a timely colonoscopy, as delays in follow-up of abnormal results increase the risk of advanced CRC and CRC death. (osteopathic.org)
  • Across three major treatment modalities - surgery, systemic treatment and radiotherapy - the study found that a treatment delay of four weeks is associated with an increase in the risk of death. (osteopathic.org)
  • Dr. Trayanova and her colleagues are now testing whether patient-specific heart models can be used to make better predictions of a person's risk of developing a life- threatening arrhythmia, and hence his or her need for an implanted defibrillator. (jhu.edu)
  • By stressing the virtual heart with electrical signals, the risk can be weighed based on exactly how prone that patient is to repeated arrhythmia. (jhu.edu)
  • The team is working toward a day when cardiologists routinely order these virtual tests as a noninvasive way of screening their patients and gauging their risk of sudden cardiac death. (jhu.edu)
  • These medications act by suppressing the immune system, leaving the patient exposed to severe infection and at risk of cancer. (hrb.ie)
  • Risk of bleeding is more common in males and increases with age. (wikipedia.org)
  • NSAIDs or COX-2 inhibitors increase the risk about fourfold. (wikipedia.org)
  • SSRIs, corticosteroids, and anticoagulants may also increase the risk. (wikipedia.org)
  • Veterans may be at an elevated risk for OSA because of increased prevalence of factors associated with the development and progression of OSA. (cdc.gov)
  • Severe dehydration at admission increased risk of fetal death. (cdc.gov)
  • A better understanding of personal and environmental risk factors for ALS could lead to understanding of its triggers as well as treatments. (cdc.gov)
  • With the Registry's ALS patient data, we have valuable, focused information that may help us better understand risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • The prevalence of primary and revision total TKAs performed worldwide has increased over the last decades and this demand for knee arthroplasty is expected to further grow in the upcoming years [ 13 ]. (springer.com)
  • The prevalence of OSA increases with age and may affect 38% to 68% of people older than 60 years (1). (cdc.gov)
  • These data represent the first assessment of daratumumab in combination with a next generation proteasome inhibitor (PI) and an immunomodulatory agent earlier in the treatment paradigm for multiple myeloma. (jnj.com)
  • Assessment of perioperative outcomes among surgeons who operated the night before. (ahrq.gov)
  • Additionally, for those in Response Group 1 who had a "treatment holiday," the median treatment-free time was 6.1 months. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • Patients had a median age of 64 years, and the median number of treatment lines prior to enrollment was 3. (cancernetwork.com)
  • From sampling to the scFPM report, the median time was 5 days, and median time to treatment was 21 days. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Patients with T-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma had an increased median PFS of 235 days compared with 60 days for those with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Median follow-up for surviving patients was 7.7 yr. (urotoday.com)
  • Now she's creating customized virtual heart models for individual cardiac patients. (jhu.edu)
  • Sociodemographic, symptom severity (PANSS) and medication adherence (MARS) from patients were assessed at baseline and relapse rates was recorded during the 12 months follow-up period. (frontiersin.org)
  • Patients with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) have a broad spectrum of need for pain and wound treatment, varying with the type of EB, the severity within that type, and the particular physical, emotional, and psychological milieu of each individual. (hrb.ie)
  • Increasing body mass index, neck circumference, Epworth Sleepiness Scale score, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and type 2 diabetes correlated with increasing OSA severity. (cdc.gov)
  • Only 59% of treated patients reported good adherence to treatment with positive airway pressure, and response to treatment correlated with OSA severity. (cdc.gov)
  • However, Adogwa et al did find (in a multivariate analysis) that increasing baseline level of pain, the presence of paraplegia or quadriplegia on initial presentation, and a dorsally located abscess were independent poor predictors of treatment outcome (regardless of what the treatment was). (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • Intent-to-treat and as-treated analyses were completed to assess change in outcomes from baseline to 6 months using linear mixed effects regression models. (cdc.gov)
  • Thus, this trial provides the necessary background for future research to explore combining the drug with other HER2-targeting agents in a trimodality or immunotherapy treatment which could be beneficial in this setting. (medicalxpress.com)
  • With that in mind, here are five reasons why patient engagement drives optimal outcomes. (webpt.com)
  • Noncommunicable diseases require ongoing management for optimal outcomes, which is challenging in emergency settings. (who.int)
  • Once OSA is diagnosed, a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) study is often performed to determine the optimal positive airway pressure required to reduce the AHI and improve oxygenation. (cdc.gov)
  • The patients with the presumed favorable imaging findings had the same level of disability at 90 days whether or not they had undergone the clot-removal procedure or had received standard therapy. (nih.gov)
  • Patients without the favorable imaging findings did not benefit from the clot-removal procedure. (nih.gov)
  • Based on these findings, Cincinnati Children's has started treating histiocytosis patients with oral medicines that block these gene mutations. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • Recent findings have shown that MEK inhibitors may be an effective treatment for patients with a variety of genetic mutations, including those with BRAF mutations. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • The objective of this study was to determine the clinical characteristics, comorbidities, polysomnographic findings, and response to treatment of veterans with OSA. (cdc.gov)
  • We assessed potential correlations of clinical data with polysomnography findings and response to treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusions: The findings suggest PROGRESS may improve certain aspects of adaptive coping among PCa survivors that use the website, but does not adequately address the remaining coping and psychosocial domains. (cdc.gov)
  • While minimally invasive coil treatments for those with a ruptured brain aneurysm have proved to be a more effective technique than traditional surgical operation in selected patients, the superior procedure is drastically more expensive, according to new research from the Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center at University of Minnesota Medical School. (scienceblog.com)
  • partly because multiple follow-up treatments are necessary within the first year of endovascular treatments, as opposed to one major surgical operation. (scienceblog.com)
  • This article describes the general approach to treating the pediatric surgical patient. (medscape.com)
  • Owoicho Adogwa (Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA) and others report, in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine , that the combination of early surgical decompression and intravenous antimicrobial therapy does not improve clinical outcomes in patients aged ≥50 years with a spinal epidural abscess compared with intravenous antimicrobial therapy alone. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • They add that treatment options include laminectomy (to allow surgical drainage and decompression), CT-guided percutaneous aspiration, prolonged antibiotic therapy or a combination of these approaches. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • They concluded: "Our study suggests that in patients aged 50 years or older, early surgical decompression combined with intravenous antimicrobial therapy was not associated with superior clinical outcomes when compared with intravenous antimicrobial therapy. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • Bogota, Colombia December 2012 Named by Baltimore Magazine a "Top Doctor" in the Surgical Oncology specialty Named by Castle Connelly Medical Ltd. a "Top Doctor" in Surgery Dr. Sardi founded the annual HEAT IT TO BEAT IT benefit walk in Baltimore to raise awareness about HIPEC and cancer treatment. (newswise.com)
  • Mayo Clinic offers the latest in minimally invasive techniques and robotic surgical technology all tailored to the needs of the patient for increased safety, accuracy and precision, leading to the best possible outcomes. (spine-health.com)
  • Mayo Clinic is a leader in tracking and improving patient surgical outcomes. (spine-health.com)
  • The results of the trial are clear: patients who were treated using recommendations guided by single-cell drug screenings from real-time biopsies remained progression-free longer as compared [with] their previous line of therapy," principal investigator Philipp P. Staber, MD, PhD, a hematologist and oncologist at Medical University Vienna, said in a press release. (cancernetwork.com)
  • After 12 months on treatment, 23% of patients were progression free compared with 5% on the previous treatment. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Developed by Dr. Hanley and colleagues, the treatment involves administering low doses of tPA over several days directly to the clot via a surgically implanted catheter once bleeding has stabilized. (medscape.com)
  • In order to be a candidate for treatment, patients had to have 2 consecutive computed tomography (CT) scans demonstrating that the bleeding had stopped and the clot had stabilized within 6 hours after catheter placement. (medscape.com)
  • Catheter closure has made treatment possible even in patients of high age. (lu.se)
  • The aim of this study was to report, on a national basis, the long-term outcome of ASD2 catheter closure in the elderly. (lu.se)
  • Material and results We report the clinical and echocardiographic outcome of catheter closure of ASD2 in 148 patients aged 65-87 years. (lu.se)
  • Collaborative research projects like this are helping to drive real progress for NHS patients with the support of a nationally commissioned service that provides both comprehensive clinical advice and a national patient registry, and it's fantastic to see the results, which will help save and improve patients' lives. (news-medical.net)
  • In the largest study of its kind, which was funded by Kidney Research UK and the Medical Research Council, more than 2,000 aHUS patients between 1995 and 2019 were analyzed. (news-medical.net)
  • Many reasons could explain the challenges still posed by advanced cancer in achieving clinically meaningful outcomes, among which patient-reported outcomes are gaining more relevance. (cambridge.org)
  • In addition, to further enhance the protection of human subjects in studies conducted under CED, the study must provide and obtain meaningful informed consent from patients regarding the risks associated with the study items and/or services, and the use and eventual disposition of the collected data. (cms.gov)
  • She made the course enjoyable and instilled the desire to step up clinical practice with these patient=centered tools. (audiologyonline.com)
  • During the course of the study, participants who were treated with antidepressant medication increased self-reported antiretroviral adherence by 25% and were twice as likely to achieve complete viral suppression," Tsai said. (harvard.edu)
  • Consistent use of CPAP treatment in patients with known heart disease and newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea is associated with a lower likelihood of rehospitalization, according to a new study . (technologynetworks.com)
  • Of the 1,301 patients who met the study criteria, the mean age was 73 years, and 53% were men. (technologynetworks.com)
  • We believe we can make a substantial difference in the lives of these patients and are very happy that our peers [at the NIH] have decided to invest in and test the hypothesis in a large 500-patient study," principal investigator Daniel F. Hanley, MD, from Johns Hopkins University, in Baltimore, Maryland, said at a news conference. (medscape.com)
  • No other included study reported significant reductions in either anxiety or depression in COPD patients given CBT. (nih.gov)
  • In a study presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2023 Annual Meeting, early stratification with 177 Lu-SPECT/CT allowed men responding to treatment to take a "treatment holiday" and allowed those not responding the option to switch to another treatment. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • The use of an advanced imaging shortly after the onset of acute stroke failed to identify a subgroup of patients who could benefit from a clot-removal procedure, a study has found. (nih.gov)
  • Based on the imaging results, the 118 study patients were randomly assigned to receive a clot-removal procedure within eight hours of symptom onset (64 patients) or standard therapy (54 patients) according to medical protocols. (nih.gov)
  • Though some patients have had dramatic improvements with clot removal, it has not been shown effective in this or another larger study, the Interventional Management of Stroke (IMS III), which was halted early because it did not find the procedure to be of significant benefit. (nih.gov)
  • However, the results of MR RESCUE are not consistent with the conclusions of a separate NINDS-funded observational study called DEFUSE-2 that suggested that a slightly different brain imaging strategy could predict patients who benefited from the clot-removal procedure. (nih.gov)
  • Additionally, data from the Phase 1b MMY1001 study will show the potential of daratumumab in combination with carfilzomib, lenalidomide and dexamethasone (KRd) for newly diagnosed patients with multiple myeloma. (jnj.com)
  • Therefore, this study retrospectively analysed cases of spinal epidural abscesses in patients aged 50 years or older, treated at our institution over the past 15 years. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • During the time period of the study (1999-2013), 82 patients aged ≥50 years were treated for a spinal epidural abscesses at the authors' institution (Duke University Medical Center). (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • Patients who die by suicide: a study of treatment patterns and patient safety incidents in Norway. (ahrq.gov)
  • Results from the EXALT-1 study highlighted the potential real-world impact of utilizing an artificial intelligence (AI)-supported precision medicine platform to determine the most effective therapies for patients with late-stage hematological cancers, according to a press release from Exscientia. (cancernetwork.com)
  • The study evaluated 76 patients, 56 of whom received treatment according to scFPM and 20 were treated according to physician's choice. (cancernetwork.com)
  • Now, a study by Newcastle experts, published in Blood , revealed that eculizumab prevents 86% of patients going into kidney failure which highlights the importance of the use of the medication. (news-medical.net)
  • Therefore, we performed an observational study to assess the effect of PSA compared to LA alone during STN DBS surgery on outcome in PD patients. (iasp-pain.org)
  • With this success, our physician-scientists are actively pursuing clinical trials that study gene inhibitor treatment and compare them to the standard chemotherapy treatment. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • There is one study currently in progress that is looking at the gene inhibitor trametinib and whether it is helpful in treating patients who have BRAF -V600 mutations and tumors that are recurrent or don't respond to treatment. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • The primary objective of the study was to see if the addition of trastuzumab would improve DFS as defined by the time from the patient being randomly assigned to a trial arm to any of the following events: disease recurrence, discovery of distant metastases or a second primary, or death. (medicalxpress.com)
  • A study population whose diversity of patients are representative of the national population with MCI due to AD or mild AD dementia. (cms.gov)
  • Study sites with clinical expertise and infrastructure to provide treatments consistent with the safety monitoring outlined in the FDA-approved label. (cms.gov)
  • This study evaluated PROGRESS, a web-based intervention designed to improve adaptive coping among PCa survivors. (cdc.gov)
  • A total of 9 children died within 24 h (before culture results were available), and 2 were switched directly to oral treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • This precision targeting results in drugs that can be more effective and have fewer side effects for patients than traditional radiation treatments. (ubc.ca)
  • Reviewing the results of imaging studies with the parents and patient is helpful. (medscape.com)
  • Results indicate variable changes in process measures but no improvement in clinical outcomes. (ahrq.gov)
  • These results support modern bladder-sparing therapy as a proven alternative for selected patients. (urotoday.com)
  • Since starting these treatments, Cincinnati Children's has seen overwhelmingly positive results. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • Results: In the intent-to-treat analyses, participants randomized to the intervention group had improved diversion coping (i.e., healthy redirection of worrying thoughts about their cancer), but more difficulties in marital communication (ps (cdc.gov)
  • Further research by the Newcastle team will now focus on finding a cure for the small proportion of patients who do not respond to eculizumab. (news-medical.net)
  • For caregivers, the intervention reduced the burden ( p = 0.031), decreased the depression ( p = 0.019), and increased the knowledge on schizophrenia ( p = 0.024). (frontiersin.org)
  • Therefore, family intervention should be developed to reduce the burden of caregivers and enhance patients' prognosis. (frontiersin.org)
  • Nearly all of the remaining patients initially of STEMI, rapid and direct transport to percutaneous brought to non-PCI-capable hospitals were transferred to PCI- coronary intervention (PCI, or heart stent)-capable capable hospitals, and the time to transfer dropped from 130 hospitals, and administration of fibrinolytic therapy to 112 minutes. (cdc.gov)
  • We compared TB case notification rates (CNR) and treatment outcomes in the zones 3 years before and 4.5 years after intervention. (kit.nl)
  • Smearpositive TB CNR increased from 64 (95% CI 62.5 to 65.8) to 127 (95% CI 123.8 to 131.2) and all forms of TB increased from 102 (95% CI 99.1 to 105.8) to 177 (95% CI 172.6 to 181.0) per 100.000 population in the first year of intervention. (kit.nl)
  • Treatment success increased from 76% before the intervention to 95% during the intervention. (kit.nl)
  • Improved cancer coping from a web-based intervention for prostate cancer survivors: a randomized controlled trial. (cdc.gov)
  • The search for effective treatment has involved numerous clinical trials of investigational agents without significant success until 2011, when European approval was given for the first treatment for IPF, pirfenidone. (ersjournals.com)
  • Effective pharmacovigilance programs are critical to strong regulatory systems and support effective regulatory responses that protect patients from potential harm. (usp.org)
  • Through the Promoting the Quality of Medicines Plus (PQM+) program , funded by the U.S. Agency of International Development (USAID), we're working with national medicines regulators in Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan to improve pharmacovigilance and ensure safe, effective, quality vaccines for patients. (usp.org)
  • Approved by the U.S. FDA in 2022, 177 Lu-PSMA is an effective treatment for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • In the coming years, we plan to progress multiple treatments into first-in-human clinical trials, harnessing the potential of radiopharmaceuticals to realize more effective treatments for people living with cancer. (ubc.ca)
  • However intravenous t-PA is not effective in many patients with large clots blocking the major brain arteries that cause the most devastating strokes. (nih.gov)
  • Newly diagnosed cancer patients are frequently found suffering from a metastatic disease, which poses additional challenges to the delivery of effective therapies. (cambridge.org)
  • Delayed (and possibly less effective) treatment has been shown to follow when workers put off seeking attention until the end of the workday, to avoid lost work time. (cdc.gov)
  • The use of subcutaneous low molecular weight heparin without a requirement for monitoring has lessened the burden of treatment and opened the door for outpatient therapy. (bmj.com)
  • However, the use of fibrinolytic therapy fell, treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • We knew we would need both components, because if we want to do therapy, we also need a diagnostic companion to identify patients who will benefit from therapy," says Dr. Lin. (ubc.ca)
  • This suggests that, absent of impending neurological deterioration, intravenous antibiotic therapy should be the first-line treatment for older patients with spinal epidural abscesses and re-assuring neurological examination. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • Seventy-two percent of patients (78% with stage T2) had CR to induction therapy. (urotoday.com)
  • While compliant patients understand that they need to adhere to their treatment plans-and are diligent about coming to therapy and completing their home exercise programs-engaged patients understand why they must do those things. (webpt.com)
  • Obviously, you can't control your patients' day-to-day choices, but that doesn't change the fact that many of those decisions affect-either directly or indirectly-their ability to achieve the best possible therapy outcomes. (webpt.com)
  • This advanced heated chemotherapy procedure is often a life-saving treatment option for patients who have exhausted more traditional treatment plans for stomach cancer. (newswise.com)
  • Thanks to Dr. Sardi, the HIPEC procedure and other leading-edge treatment options, he has given patients so much more than hope. (newswise.com)
  • The percentage of FQHC patients ages 50-75 screened for CRC fell from 45.6% in 2019 to 40.1% in 2020, increasing to 41.9% in 2021. (osteopathic.org)
  • Howard P Safran et al, Trastuzumab with trimodality treatment for oesophageal adenocarcinoma with HER2 overexpression (NRG Oncology/RTOG 1010): a multicentre, randomised, phase 3 trial, The Lancet Oncology (2022). (medicalxpress.com)
  • Improving outcomes for oncology and transplant patients with critical illness. (stjude.org)
  • Additionally, a larger RCT of higher quality demonstrated that CBT, when given with exercise and education, was associated with large and significant treatment effects for depression (-0.76 (95% CIs -1.34, -0.17)), but not for anxiety. (nih.gov)
  • 3. This regional strategy has been developed to increase the availability and accessibility of quality- assured diagnostic and laboratory services in the WHO African Region. (who.int)
  • Metastatic cancer patients should receive a quantitatively and qualitatively adequate diet, and in case of reduced tolerance of food, artificial nutrition is indicated. (cambridge.org)
  • Schizophrenia is recognized for its severe impact on both patients and caregivers. (frontiersin.org)
  • A total of 25 days of patients with schizophrenia (DSM-IV-TR) and family primary caregivers were recruited in a single regional psychiatric outpatient facility located in Bordeaux. (frontiersin.org)
  • Schizophrenia is a chronic and severe mental disorder which has serious consequences for both the patient and caregivers. (frontiersin.org)
  • Although we detected differences in some patient-reported outcomes scores for pain and function favoring implants with stems, the differences were small and unlikely to be clinically important. (springer.com)
  • The platform utilizes AI technology to perform a single cell, high content analysis of individual patient tissue samples in order to garner clinically important insights upon which treatments can be based. (cancernetwork.com)
  • It should be noted that despite additional treatments, patients treated with endovascular treatment continued have lower rates of death and disability than those treated with open surgery. (scienceblog.com)
  • The indications for surgery were neurological deficit or progressive spinal deformity (even in the absence of neurological deficit), with 30 (37%) patients undergoing surgery. (spinalnewsinternational.com)
  • Patients were evaluated preoperatively and 2 years after surgery using the new Knee Society Score (KSS), KOOS, SF-12 score, and a visual analog pain score after 100 meters of walking. (springer.com)
  • Minimally invasive spine surgery can be used for decompression, disc replacement and spinal fusion, but also minimizes damage to soft tissue around the spine and has less blood loss and pain for the patient. (spine-health.com)
  • Robotic assisted spinal surgery techniques are used for spinal decompression and fusion, and patients with degenerative spine disease have shown less need for pain medicine and faster recovery times. (spine-health.com)
  • Development of the awake spine surgery program has led to improved patient outcome. (spine-health.com)
  • In her Computational Cardiology Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University, Trayanova's team creates computer models to simulate individual patients' hearts in order to help cardiologists carry out life-saving treatments. (jhu.edu)
  • Dr. Aisling McMahon, executive director of research and policy at Kidney Research UK, said: 'This work by David, Vicky and the Newcastle team is a really important example of how, with collaboration between several partners, laboratory research can lead to clinical benefits for patients. (news-medical.net)
  • Our team is also conducting laboratory studies to determine how long certain patients need to use a treatment. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
  • However, published outcome data for elderly patients is limited. (lu.se)
  • Yet the treatment is not widely available, not well-known, and not well recognized," said Dr. Hanley. (medscape.com)
  • Once validated in a prospective clinical trial, Nguyen hopes that this stratification strategy will become more widely available for patients. (axisimagingnews.com)
  • Unfortunately, these patients will be less likely to achieve outstanding outcomes-even if they suddenly become the most engaged patients in the world-because their conditions are much more severe from the get-go. (webpt.com)
  • Of the patients reporting good adherence, a greater proportion of those with severe OSA (27%) than with mild or moderate disease (0%-12%) reported an excellent response to treatment. (cdc.gov)
  • Fetal death occurred in 141 of the 900 analyzed pregnancies, more often in women less than 20 years of age, in their third trimester, seeking treatment more than 24 hours after symptom onset, with severe dehydration or who vomited. (cdc.gov)
  • According to Dr. David Hirsch, chief executive officer of Alpha-9, the $75 million in Series B financing will enable the company to bring its first five treatments into clinical trials with patients over the next two years. (ubc.ca)
  • Newcastle University, UK, carried out clinical trials into the drug, eculizumab, which eventually led to the NHS approving the treatment for use in patients from 2015. (news-medical.net)
  • Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in research is a key focus of our active award, the HRB Irish Network for Children's Clinical Trials (In4kids). (hrb.ie)
  • Thirty-four patients with newly diagnosed BP were recruited. (annals.edu.sg)
  • In general, for newly diagnosed CNS lymphoma, HD-MTX based chemotherapy forms the backbone of treatment. (dana-farber.org)
  • Based on more than a decade of ground-breaking research at UBC and BC Cancer, the cancer drugs act like a homing device - seeking out tumours to deliver targeted radiation treatment, while having minimal impact on nearby healthy tissues. (ubc.ca)
  • We founded this company to turn the research we were doing at UBC and BC Cancer into treatments that will help patients thrive and, ultimately, save lives," says Dr. François Bénard, one of the company's co-founders, and a radiology professor at UBC's faculty of medicine and senior executive director of the BC Cancer Research Institute. (ubc.ca)
  • This new financing will further accelerate development, bringing new cancer treatments to patients faster. (ubc.ca)
  • We founded this company to turn the research we were doing at UBC and BC Cancer into treatments that will help patients thrive and, ultimately, save lives. (ubc.ca)
  • Our scientists pursue every aspect of cancer research-from exploring the biology of genes and cells, to developing immune-based treatments, uncovering the causes of metastasis, and more. (mskcc.org)
  • Patients have traveled to Mercy Medical Center from points up and down the East Coast to destinations across the U.S., to seek out Dr. Sardi for his cancer expertise in the HIPEC treatment. (newswise.com)
  • Patient after patient, year after year, have shared their stories at Mercy's National Cancer Day Survivor Celebration and Mercy's annual Heat It to Beat It fundraising event. (newswise.com)
  • This joyous and spirited celebration is more than a reunion of cancer survivors, it is a day when Dr. Sardi and the Mercy family rejoice with their patients and loved ones. (newswise.com)
  • Objectives: Prostate cancer (PCa) survivors report poor physical functioning alongside negative psychological outcomes as they cope with treatment side effects and practical concerns after treatment completion. (cdc.gov)