Management of dyspnea in interstitial lung disease.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:International bodies acknowledge that palliative care principles and access to palliative care services should be offered to persons living with and dying from advanced illness such as heart failure. Without an appropriately trained workforce, however, appropriate goals of care and associated reductio...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Millerick Y,Armstrong I

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Palliative sedation has been the subject of intensive debate since its first appearance in 1990. In a 2010 review of palliative sedation, the following areas were identified as lacking in consensus: inconsistent terminology, its use in nonphysical suffering, the ongoing experience of distress, and con...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Henry B

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radiation therapy-induced nausea and vomiting (RINV) are common and troublesome symptoms among patients receiving radiation therapy for gastrointestinal cancers. Their impact on function, quality of life and, ultimately, cancer control warrant a review of their incidence, underlying mechanisms, treatm...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Dennis K,Poon M,Chow E

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite its increasing prevalence and high mortality risk, heart failure is widely regarded as 'treatable'. Aggressive measures are employed even in its end stages. This review explores the clinical characteristics of heart failure, patterns of clinician response, and new data that may help to surmoun...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Stuart B

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Gastrointestinal toxicity during chemotherapy is frequent. Symptomatic therapies for gastrointestinal toxicity, which do not address the underlying cause, may result in inadequate symptom control. With advances in curative treatment regimens, it becomes more important to minimize treatment toxicity wh...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Andreyev HJ

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic breathlessness is a troublesome symptom experienced by people with advanced malignant and nonmalignant disease. Disease-directed therapies are often insufficient in the management of chronic breathlessness. Therefore, pharmacological and nonpharmacological breathlessness-specific interventions...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Abdallah SJ,Jensen D,Lewthwaite H

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The widespread use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) resulted in stage migration of prostate cancer where androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is administered for biochemical recurrence in patients following primary treatment. A proportion of these patients progress to a disease state termed nonmetasta...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Traboulsi SL,Saad F

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bone metastases in prostate cancer are often the cause of significant morbidity in patients with castrate-resistant disease, and several studies have shown significant pain palliation with systemic radionuclide treatment. The purpose of this review is to discuss the place of radionuclides in the dynam...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Vengalil S,O'Sullivan JM,Parker CC

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Determining which palliative interventions are appropriate within and between groups remains difficult because of the lack of prospective studies and heterogeneity in dyspnoea context, assessment and reporting. This review presents an evolution of dyspnoea theories, summarizes literature published dur...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Williams M

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss the psychosocial support of people affected by cancer anorexia, drawing on recent publications. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent studies describe the problem of distress in response to cancer anorexia. There are propositions of appropriate support and calls for the development of psychosocial interv...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Hopkinson JB

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cachexia, also known as disease-associated wasting, is an important factor in the mortality of many patients with diseases such as cancer, as well as renal and congestive heart failure. Yet the syndrome is not yet well defined, making diagnosis difficult and often subjective on the part of the physici...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Fletcher AL,Marks DL

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize developments in the management of brain metastases over the past decade. RECENT FINDINGS:A few randomized trials have been published during the past decade examining the use of whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) and radiosurgery (SRS) boost versus WBRT alone. Other recent trials have been p...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Tsao MN,Khuntia D,Mehta MP

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Mixed methods research designs have been recognized as important in addressing complexity and are recommended particularly in the development and evaluation of complex interventions. This article reports a review of studies in palliative care published between 2010 and March 2012 that combine qualitat...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Seymour J

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chemotherapy is a first-line treatment for many cancers; however, its use is hampered by a long list of side-effects. Gastrointestinal mucositis is a common and debilitating side-effect of anticancer therapy contributing to dose reductions, delays and cessation of treatment, greatly impacting clinical...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： McQuade RM,Al Thaalibi M,Nurgali K

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients' autonomy is seen as a major issue in modern medicine but requires the ability to understand and rate an issue without being influenced by others. However, near the end of life, patients often decide considering the consequences for their relatives. RECENT FINDINGS:Our study results and rece...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Marx G,Owusu Boakye S,Jung A,Nauck F

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:An overview on breakthrough cancer pain (BTCP), including inherent limitations of the terminology, assessment, clinical presentation, and treatment options. RECENT FINDINGS:The estimated prevalence of BTCP is dependent on the defined cutoffs for controlled background pain and the magnitude of the pai...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Løhre ET,Thronæs M,Klepstad P

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Delirium is the most common and distressing neuropsychiatric syndrome in cancer patients. Few evidence-based treatment options are available due to the paucity of high quality of studies. In this review, we shall examine the literature on the use of neuroleptics to treat delirium in patients with adva...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Hui D,Dev R,Bruera E

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this paper is to consolidate the literature around pain assessment and management in older adults with dementia and to make recommendations for future research and practice developments. This review is provided following the introduction of guidelines for the assessment of pain that wer...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Schofield P

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews the most recent studies that examine the efficacy of psychostimulants for the relief of symptoms such as asthenia and depression in cancer patients. RECENT FINDINGS:Although most research to date has focused on the use of methylphenidate for the relief of symptoms such as astheni...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Portela MA,Rubiales AS,Centeno C

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cancer cachexia remains understudied and there are no standard treatments available despite the publication of an international consensus definition and the completion of several large phase III intervention trials in the past 6 years. In September 2015, The University of Rochester Cancer Center NCORP...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Dunne RF,Mustian KM,Garcia JM,Dale W,Hayward R,Roussel B,Buschmann MM,Caan BJ,Cole CL,Fleming FJ,Chakkalakal JV,Linehan DC,Hezel AF,Mohile SG

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The serotonergic system has long been linked to migraine but recent studies highlight how much is still unclear about this link. And recent data add to the uncertainty of where/how triptans act and why they are headache specific. RECENT FINDINGS:Markers of 5HT levels in the brains of migraine patient...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Dussor G

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The study provides a review of current evidence about the role of complex nonpharmacological strategies in managing the multidimensional components of the breathlessness experience for individuals with life-limiting conditions. RECENT FINDINGS:Evidence continues to demonstrate the significant impact ...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Yates P,Zhao I

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To discuss three emerging areas of research triggering new hypotheses for mechanisms of dyspnea. RECENT FINDINGS:There has been an emphasis on the importance of lung volumes in evaluating symptoms and lung function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Dyspnea intensity seems to mor...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Rock LK,Schwartzstein RM

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Good communication is the cornerstone of interprofessional care teams providing optimized quality patient care. Over the last decade, advances in technology have provided tools to improve communication; however, opportunities still exist for innovation and implementation. RECENT FINDINGS:The literatu...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： D'Alimonte L,McLaney E,Di Prospero L

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Overall survival of patients with pancreatic cancer is strongly conditioned by tumor biology and the incidence of malnutrition and metabolic disorders. In this landscape, the assessment of body composition is crucial to properly manage the clinical implications of muscle wasting. The pathogenesis of t...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Basile D,Corvaja C,Caccialanza R,Aprile G

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Young women (<45 years of age) diagnosed with breast cancer face increased risk of sexual dysfunction as a result of their cancer-directed treatment. We will review the recent literature examining this critical challenge and discuss current efforts to address sexual dysfunction. RECENT FINDINGS:In th...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Zhou ES,Falk SJ,Bober SL

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THE REVIEW:The purpose of review is to critically present the evidence supporting the use of olanzapine, an atypical antipsychotic, as an antiemetic for cancer and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). RECENT FINDINGS:Two phase III clinical studies demonstrated superior efficacy of olanzapine in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Bosnjak SM,Dimitrijevic J,Djordjevic F

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Care near the end of life is expensive and frequently not aligned with the expressed preferences of decedents, creating an opportunity to improve value, or increase quality while lowering cost. This review examines publications from 2017 and 2018 on interventions and policies associated with high-valu...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Ankuda CK,Meier DE

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Right-sided heart failure, which is often present in the setting of advanced heart failure, is associated with cardiac cachexia, the cardiorenal syndrome, and adverse outcomes. Improved understanding of venous congestion of the splanchnic circulation, which may play a key role in the pathogenesis of r...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Polsinelli VB,Marteau L,Shah SJ

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review focuses on chemotherapy in the management of patients with advanced urothelial cancer, with a look towards the future and the next generation of clinical trials. RECENT FINDINGS:The recognition that the maximum benefit from conventional combination chemotherapy has been achieved has led t...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Calabrò F,Sternberg CN

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00