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[HTML][HTML] How useful is preoperative imaging for tumor, node, metastasis (TNM) staging of gastric cancer? A meta-analysis
Background Surgery is the fundamental curative option for gastric cancer patients. Imaging
scans are routinely prescribed in an attempt to stage the disease prior to surgery. …
scans are routinely prescribed in an attempt to stage the disease prior to surgery. …
Examining the potential relationship between multidisciplinary cancer care and patient survival: an international literature review
Background and Objectives The aim of this review is to examine the relationship between
multidisciplinary cancer care and patient survival. Methods A literature review was undertaken …
multidisciplinary cancer care and patient survival. Methods A literature review was undertaken …
[HTML][HTML] What implementation interventions increase cancer screening rates? A systematic review
Background Appropriate screening may reduce the mortality and morbidity of colorectal,
breast, and cervical cancers. However, effective implementation strategies are warranted if the …
breast, and cervical cancers. However, effective implementation strategies are warranted if the …
Association of colonoscopy and death from colorectal cancer
Background: Colonoscopy is advocated for screening and prevention of colorectal cancer (CRC),
but randomized trials supporting the benefit of this practice are not available. Objective…
but randomized trials supporting the benefit of this practice are not available. Objective…
[PDF][PDF] A multicenter randomized trial of breast intensity-modulated radiation therapy to reduce acute radiation dermatitis
…, TTT Vu, P Truong, I Ackerman, L Paszat - Journal of Clinical …, 2008 - researchgate.net
Purpose Dermatitis is a frequent adverse effect of adjuvant breast radiotherapy. It is more
likely in full-breasted women and when the radiation is distributed nonhomogeneously in the …
likely in full-breasted women and when the radiation is distributed nonhomogeneously in the …
Rates of new or missed colorectal cancers after colonoscopy and their risk factors: a population-based analysis
B Bressler, LF Paszat, Z Chen, DM Rothwell, C Vinden… - Gastroenterology, 2007 - Elsevier
Background & Aims: The rate of new or missed colorectal cancer (CRC) after colonoscopy
and their risk factors in usual practice are unknown. Our objective was to evaluate the rate …
and their risk factors in usual practice are unknown. Our objective was to evaluate the rate …
Bleeding and perforation after outpatient colonoscopy and their risk factors in usual clinical practice
L Rabeneck, LF Paszat, RJ Hilsden, R Saskin… - Gastroenterology, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND & AIMS: The most widely quoted complication rates for colonoscopy are from
case series performed by expert endoscopists. Our objectives were to evaluate the rates of …
case series performed by expert endoscopists. Our objectives were to evaluate the rates of …
Analysis of administrative data finds endoscopist quality measures associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer
BACKGROUND & AIMS:: Most quality indicators for colonoscopy measure processes; little is
known about their relationship to patient outcomes. We investigated whether characteristics …
known about their relationship to patient outcomes. We investigated whether characteristics …
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and breast cancer mortality in women receiving tamoxifen: a population based cohort study
Objective To characterise whether some selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
antidepressants reduce tamoxifen’s effectiveness by inhibiting its bioactivation by cytochrome …
antidepressants reduce tamoxifen’s effectiveness by inhibiting its bioactivation by cytochrome …
Factors associated with incomplete colonoscopy: a population-based study
Background & Aims: The US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer sets a target of
cecal intubation in at least 90% of colonoscopies. We conducted a population-based study to …
cecal intubation in at least 90% of colonoscopies. We conducted a population-based study to …