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Children admitted to PICU after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A predictive model of mortality.
(Torres et al., 2019-08-16)
Abstract
Introduction: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) in children is associated
with severe complications that need admission to critical care units. Mortality in this group
of patients remains high with ...
A different gut microbiome linked to inflammation found in cirrhotic patients with and without hepatocellular carcinoma.
(Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect, 2019-04-15)
Abstract
Introduction and aim: A pro-oncogenic intestinal microbiome was observed in murine models; however, no specific microbiome in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been reported. We aimed to compare ...
Multicenter Study of the Psychometric Properties of the New Demoralization Scale (DS-II) in Spanish-Speaking Advanced Cancer Patients.
(Elsevier, 2019-03-01)
Abstract
Context
Demoralization is a state of existential distress in patients with advanced illness, typically with coping difficulties, feelings of loss of sense, and purpose in life and despair, among other things. ...
Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Does the Place Where Ultrasound Is Performed Impact Its Effectiveness?
(Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature, 2019-03-01)
Abstract
Background: Biannual ultrasound (US) is recommended as the clinical screening tool for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The effectiveness of surveillance according to the place where US is performed has not been ...
Treatment with direct-acting antivirals for HCV decreases but does not eliminate the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
(Wiley, 2019-01-13)
Abstract
Background & Aims: Data from Europe and North America have been published re‐
garding the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after treatment with
direct antiviral agents (DAA). We proposed to ...