Severe weight loss is experienced by patients with eating difficulties after surgery for oesophageal cancer. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to assess the influence of eating difficulties and severe weight loss...
Objectives: To determine, in a European cohort, the prevalence and health-related quality-of-life (QOL) burden of moderate-to-severe vasomotor symptoms (VMS) in postmenopausal women, and among subgroups of women not taking hormone therapy (HT).
Press release from ESMO 2017
Background: A temporary ileostomy may reduce symptoms from anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer resection. Earlier results of the EASY trial showed that early closure of the temporary ileostomy was associated with significantly fewer postoperative complications.
The UK's National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Opdivo (nivolumab), from Bristol Myers Squibb, as a treatment for certain resected oesophageal or gastro-oesophageal junction (GEJ) patients.
This ESMO Clinical Practice Guideline provides key recommendations for managing oesophageal cancer.
The primary objective is to compare the effects of one year treatment with mP versus progestogen, in combination with estradiol on mammographic breast density. Furthermore, to evaluate the effect of one year treatment with mP in continuous combination with estradiol on endometrial pathology (hyperplasia and cancer).
NICE (UK);Trifluridine–tipiracil (Lonsurf) is recommended, within its marketing authorisation, as an option for treating metastatic gastric cancer or gastro-oesophageal junction adenocarcinoma in adults who have had 2 or more treatment regimens. It is only recommended if the company provides trifluridine–tipiracil according to the commercial arrangement.
This updated version of The British Menopause Society and Women’s Health Concern recommendations on HRT evaluates the evidence on the role of HRT in managing menopausal symptoms as well as that of alternative therapies. It also reviews the effects of HRT on bone, cardiovascular and cognitive function.
Background: Current guidance on the management of sepsis often applies to infection originating from abdominal or pelvic sources, which presents specific challenges and opportunities for efficient and rapid source control.