Browse the latest research summaries in the field of oncology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Medicine, 2023 • March 15, 2023
This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies for Marjolin's ulcer (MU) arising from a pressure sore, initially presenting as necrotizing soft tissue infection (NSTI)....
KEY FINDING: Marjolin's ulcer can mimic necrotizing soft tissue infection, making diagnosis challenging.
Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 2023 • April 4, 2023
This study evaluated the relationship between remote cognitive assessments, quality of life, and MRI changes in irradiated glioma patients. Cognitive impairments were correlated with radiotherapy-asso...
KEY FINDING: Cognitive assessments were highly inter-correlated, and impairment was shown between pre- and post-RT findings.
Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2023 • March 27, 2023
This retrospective study analyzed 58 patients with PCNSL treated at a tertiary care center in Iran between 2011 and 2018. The study aimed to identify prognostic factors affecting survival and disease...
KEY FINDING: The mean overall survival was 37.4 months, and the mean progression-free survival was 35.1 months.
Global Spine Journal, 2024 • August 1, 2024
This retrospective cohort study evaluated the clinical efficacy of separation operation combined with postoperative stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT/SRS) in treating hepatocellular carcinoma patients wi...
KEY FINDING: Patients in the SO group demonstrated significantly higher VAS pain scores after treatment compared to the RT group, indicating better pain management with the combined approach.
Journal of Cancer Education, 2023 • April 28, 2023
The study assessed bone health awareness and education in breast cancer patients with bone metastasis in the USA, revealing notable gaps in knowledge regarding bone health, SRE prevention, and screeni...
KEY FINDING: Awareness of general cancer bone health, protection strategies against SREs, and screening tests were low to moderate among the surveyed patients.
Frontiers in Oncology, 2023 • April 14, 2023
This multicenter prospective study evaluated the efficacy and safety of CalliSpheres drug-eluting beads bronchial arterial chemoembolization (DEB-BACE) for refractory non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC...
KEY FINDING: DEB-BACE was effective in treating refractory NSCLC, with an overall response rate (ORR) of 88.37% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 95.35% after 2 months.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023 • June 1, 2023
The study assesses a novel Bone-to-Bone Ligament Preserving (BLP) laminoplasty technique using an ultrasonic osteotome for the resection of thoracolumbar spinal tumors. Results indicate that BLP lamin...
KEY FINDING: The BLP laminectomy does not increase the risk of dural, spinal cord, or nerve injuries, indicating its safety.
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023 • June 1, 2023
This study evaluated a modified total en bloc spondylectomy (TES) technique using a homemade intervertebral hook blade for spinal tumors. The modified TES demonstrated a significant reduction in operativ...
KEY FINDING: The modified TES significantly reduced operative time compared to conventional TES.
Health Sci. Rep., 2023 • May 1, 2023
This article aims to study the effect of Low‐Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on arm lymphedema in patients who have breast cancer. We noted that the average reductions in the circumference and volume of th...
KEY FINDING: The average reductions in the circumference and volume of the affected limb were about 16% and 21.7%, respectively.
J Med Chem, 2023 • June 22, 2023
This study introduces novel biphenyl Au(III) complexes with bisphosphine ligands, demonstrating their stability and mild mitochondrial uncoupling activity. The complex Au-3 exhibits potent anticancer ...
KEY FINDING: The gold(III) complex Au-3 exhibits significant tumor growth inhibition in a metastatic TNBC mouse model.