Pelvic pain in women: clinical and scientific aspects.

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:Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition characterized by the presence of myofascial trigger point, a hyperirritable painful spot involving a limited number of muscle fibers. The literature suggest that myofascial trigger points should be considered peripheral pain generators and this crit...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Barbero M,Schneebeli A,Koetsier E,Maino P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes recent developments in the management of gastrointestinal symptoms experienced by cancer patients and provides a framework for education, assessment and monitoring, and treatment. RECENT FINDINGS:Although many viable treatment options exist, gastrointestinal symptoms - particul...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Rangwala F,Zafar SY,Abernethy AP

更新日期：2012-03-01 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: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:Death is the inevitable consequence of life. Although clinicians are unlikely to accurately pinpoint when death is likely to occur in the people they care for, the death in a person with a diagnosis of malignant and nonmalignant tends to involve a period of predictable progressive clinical and functio...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Watts T,Willis D,Noble S,Johnston B

更新日期：2019-12-01 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 understand the mechanisms of muscle wasting and how inhibiting myostatin signaling affects them. RECENT FINDINGS:Myostatin signaling is critical for the understanding of the pathogenesis of muscle wasting as blocking signaling mitigates muscle losses in rodent models of catabolic diseases includin...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Han HQ,Mitch WE

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Constipation is a common symptom in palliative care patients that can generate considerable suffering due to both unpleasant physical symptoms and psychological preoccupations that may arise. There is uncertainty about the choice from varying recommendations for management of constipation and a varyin...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Clemens KE,Klaschik E

更新日期：2008-03-01 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:The palliative care needs of people with interstitial lung disease (ILD) have recently been highlighted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. All people with progressive ILD should receive best supportive care to improve symptom control and quality of life and where possible this s...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Bajwah S,Yorke J

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article reviews the status of guidelines and recommendations for communication between patients with cancer and healthcare providers (HCPs) concerning fertility issues. RECENT FINDINGS:The timing, the type of information provided, and the openness of HCPs can all affect how patients with cancer ...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Shen S,Zelkowitz P,Rosberger Z

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Agents used for systemic chemotherapy can alter normal bone homeostasis through mechanisms that affect both osteoblast and osteoclast function. The identification of those agents that influence maintenance of the bone-remodeling compartment is an important component of the drug development and testing...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Silbermann R,Roodman GD

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:RANK ligand (RANKL) plays a central role in the cancer-induced bone destruction that results from bone metastasis. The RANKL inhibitor denosumab was recently approved for the prevention of skeletal-related events (SREs) in patients with bone metastases from solid tumors. This review summarizes recent ...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Lipton A,Jacobs I

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite a limited understanding of the exact mechanism, corticosteroids are commonly employed for pain control in patients with bone metastases. The aim of this review was to evaluate the efficacy of corticosteroid-mediated pain control in patients with bone metastases associated with solid cancers. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Lim FMY,Bobrowski A,Agarwal A,Silva MF

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In the past 20 years, several papers have been published concerning healthcare transition from pediatric after-care to long-term follow-up in adult health service for childhood cancer survivors. Initially, the papers were optimistic and included guidelines and models of care. However, after this optim...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Frey E,van der Pal H

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:AYA patients with cancer have a unique set of psychosocial and support needs to compared with their younger and older counterparts. Digital health interventions overcome many of the barriers to AYA participation in behavioral health interventions. Due to the rapid shifts in digital health, it is impor...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Viola A,Panigrahi G,Devine KA

更新日期：2020-03-01 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 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: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 REVIEW:Many health professionals still believe that opioids shorten the lifespan of patients. This situation implies that the ethical doctrine of double effect is often invoked to justify their use in extreme circumstances. The objective of this study is to revise the evidence existing in the recently publis...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： López-Saca JM,Guzmán JL,Centeno C

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Despite recognition that opioids alleviate dyspnea in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, many clinicians remain reluctant to use them outside of the final days of life. This article defines the term 'opioid responsiveness' as it pertains to dyspnea, and poses that it may be possible to predict mor...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Horton R,Rocker G,Currow D

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cross-sectional (C-S) imaging is now commonly used to measure body composition in clinical studies. This review highlights the advantages, limitations and suggested future directions for this technique. RECENT FINDINGS:Current understanding of C-S imaging reproducibility, tissue identification and se...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： MacDonald AJ,Greig CA,Baracos V

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize current knowledge on promising immunotherapeutic agents and to provide a brief outline of current use of immunotherapeutic agents in patients with locally advanced or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC). RECENT FINDINGS:Immunotherapy with mAbs directed against programed death cell prot...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Nazzani S,Bazinet A,Karakiewicz PI

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Patients with heart failure seem particularly suited to palliative care having needs that fall within the prototypical palliative care domains. Despite this there is still much debate as to who should respond to these needs and when. RECENT FINDINGS:Since the early 1990s many studies have been publis...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： O'Leary N

更新日期：2009-12-01 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:The treatment of patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma is evolving with recent advances holding promise for improved outcomes. Historically, patients with metastatic urothelial carcinoma had a poor prognosis with no standard treatment options in the second-line setting. Currently, with an incr...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Alimohamed NS,Sridhar SS

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Across all jurisdictions in which assisted dying is legally permissible, cancer is the primary reported underlying diagnosis. Therefore, oncologists are likely to be asked about assisted dying and should be equipped to respond to inquiries or requests for assisted dying. Because Medical Assistance in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Selby D,Bean S

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review compares the catabolic actions of tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) and proteolysis-inducing factor (PIF) and their involvement in human cancer cachexia. RECENT FINDINGS:TNF-alpha has a direct catabolic effect on skeletal muscle and adipose tissue, whereas PIF only has an effect on...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： Tisdale MJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Highlight the difficulties patients, physicians, and the global economy face in relation to treatment of structural heart diseases. It is easy to be carried away by the excitement of medical advancement; however, it is difficult to demonstrate restraint. Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) i...

journal_title：Current opinion in supportive and palliative care

authors： German KS,Kalra A

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00