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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

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RBP4 is weakly associated with subclinical atherosclerosis

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).

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n-3 PUFAs are renoprotective in diabetics

As 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.

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Homocysteine and folate predict CHD and all-cause mortalities

Researchers 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).

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1 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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