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601 Galectin-7 Levels Predict Radiation Response in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Cervix Gynecologic Oncology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
602 Radical prostatectomy versus high dose permanent prostate brachytherapy using iodine-125 seeds for patients with high risk prostate cancer: a matched cohort analysis World Journal of Urology, May 3, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
603 RHD variants in Polish blood donors routinely typed as D Transfusion, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
604 Human papillomavirus infection and colorectal cancer risk: a meta-analysis Colorectal Disease, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
605 The perceptions and experiences of nurses and bereaved families towards bereavement care in an oncology unit Supportive Care in Cancer, May 3, 2013 Review Article
606 Pilot randomised controlled trial of a radiation therapist-led educational intervention for breast cancer patients prior to commencing radiotherapy Supportive Care in Cancer, May 3, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
607 Patterns of physical activity participation across the cancer trajectory in colorectal cancer survivors Supportive Care in Cancer, May 3, 2013 Review Article
608 Comparing cost-effectiveness analyses of denosumab versus zoledronic acid for the treatment of bone metastases Supportive Care in Cancer, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
609 Randomized controlled trial of standardized education and telemonitoring for pain in outpatients with advanced solid tumors Supportive Care in Cancer, May 3, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
610 Prognostication of OCT4 isoform expression in prostate cancer Tumor Biology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
611 Outcomes of adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) following relapse post allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
612 Overexpression of long noncoding RNA PCAT-1 is a novel biomarker of poor prognosis in patients with colorectal cancer Medical Oncology, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
613 Patterns of symptoms following surgery for esophageal cancer Oncology Nursing Forum, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
614 Frailty in older breast cancer survivors: age, prevalence, and associated factors Oncology Nursing Forum, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
615 Trajectory of medication-induced constipation in patients with cancer Oncology Nursing Forum, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
616 Prevention of dimethylsulfoxide-related nausea and vomiting by prophylactic administration of ondansetron for patients receiving autologous cryopreserved peripheral blood stem cells Oncology Nursing Forum, May 3, 2013
617 Historical perspective on the progress of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting treatment in oncology nursing forum Oncology Nursing Forum, May 3, 2013
618 Understanding the functional late effects and informational needs of adult survivors of childhood cancer Oncology Nursing Forum, May 3, 2013
619 Exploring spirituality in family caregivers of patients with primary malignant brain tumors across the disease trajectory Oncology Nursing Forum, May 3, 2013
620 Contributing factors to colorectal cancer and Hepatitis B screening among Vietnamese Americans Oncology Nursing Forum, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
As published in Cardiovascular Diabetology, an elevated retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) level was shown to be associated hypertriglyceridemia and coronary artery calcification, but not other cardiometabolic risk factors, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, elevated CRP, and increased CIMT. The study involved 709 postmenopausal women from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS).
Read the article summaryAs published in Diabetes Care, n-3 PUFA supplementation (4 g/d x 6 w) in patients with diabetes (n=29) resulted in decreased urine NGAL excretion; there was no effect on urine albumin excretion, serum markers of kidney function, and eGFR. In patients taking RAAS blockers, n-3 PUFA supplementation decreased albumin excretion, NGAL, LFABP, and NAG.
Read the article summaryResearchers at the University of Sydney have reported that the highest vs. lowest quartile of homocysteine (HR=2.45) and folate deficiency (HR=1.53), but not vitamin B12 levels, predict CHD mortality. Further hyperhomocysteinaemia (> 15 µmol/L) was reported to be associated with all-cause mortality (HR=1.47).
Read the article summary1 Critical appraisal of the use of regorafenib in the management of colorectal cancer Cancer Management and Research, April 16, 2013 Free full text
2 Coffee consumption and risk of colorectal cancer: a dose-response analysis of observational studies Cancer Causes and Control, April 8, 2013 Review Article
3 Eight ways to stay healthy after cancer: an evidence-based message Cancer Causes and Control, March 15, 2013 Review Article
4 Meat, Milk and Risk of Lymphoid Malignancies: A Case-Control Study in Uruguay Nutrition and Cancer, March 28, 2013
5 Associations of tea and coffee consumption with prostate cancer risk Cancer Causes and Control, April 22, 2013
6 The role of number of meals, coffee intake, salt and type of cookware on colorectal cancer development in the context of the Mediterranean diet Public Health Nutrition, April 11, 2013
7 Pertuzumab, trastuzumab, and docetaxel for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer (CLEOPATRA study): overall survival results from a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 study The Lancet Oncology, April 18, 2013
8 Molecular Pathways: Radiation-Induced Cognitive Impairment Clinical Cancer Research, April 1, 2013 Review Article
9 Cost-effectiveness of systemic therapies for metastatic pancreatic cancer Current Oncology, April 15, 2013 Free full text
10 Kidney cancer: Karakiewicz models are robust Nature Reviews Urology, April 4, 2013
11 The effect of multiple primary rules on population-based cancer survival Cancer Causes and Control, April 10, 2013 Review Article
12 Prognostic Gene Expression Signature for Patients With Hepatitis C–Related Early-Stage Cirrhosis Gastroenterology, April 25, 2013
13 Nutritional status, food intake, and dysphagia in long-term survivors with head and neck cancer treated with chemoradiotherapy: A cross-sectional study Head & Neck, April 12, 2013
14 Effect of Nutritional Support on Terminally Ill Patients With Cancer in a Palliative Care Unit American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, April 9, 2013 Review Article
15 Erythrocyte Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Mammographic Breast Density Nutrition and Cancer, April 2, 2013
16 Discovery and pre-validation of salivary extracellular microRNA biomarkers panel for the non-invasive detection of benign and malignant parotid gland tumors Clinical Cancer Research, April 15, 2013
17 The magnitude and predictors of abandonment of therapy in paediatric acute leukaemia in middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis European Journal of Cancer, April 24, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
18 The role of physical activity and exercise in tertiary prevention of cancer Journal de Pharmacie Clinique, April 1, 2013 Review Article
19 Prevalence of patients with nonmetastatic prostate cancer on androgen deprivation therapy in the United States Urology, April 19, 2013
20 Features of cancer in teenagers and young adults in primary care: a population-based nested case-control study British Journal of Cancer, April 26, 2013 Review Article
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