Vol 9, No 3 (May 29, 2020): Annals of Palliative Medicine

Editorial

Can a single intraoperative dose of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs reduce cancer recurrence?

Maria F. Ramirez, Laura Garcia, Juan P. Cata

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Olanzapine is an effective antiemetic agent

Rudolph M. Navari, Charles L. Loprinzi

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Original Article

Stratification of venous thromboembolism risk in stroke patients by Caprini score

Xiaoping Zhu, Tingting Zhang, Lanshu Zhou, Xiaobing Yin, Qiong Dong

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Does brain radiotherapy improve survival in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with brain metastasis?

Gui-Shan Lin, Hua-Chun Luo, Zhi-Chao Fu, Shao-Guang Liao, Lv-Juan Cai, Jin-Feng Zhu

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Application of preoperative embolization during surgery for the destroyed lung

Yi-Ming Zhou, Nan Song, Lei Lin, Ge-Ning Jiang, Sen Jiang

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Might definitive local therapy of the primary tumor improve the survival benefits of metastatic prostate cancer? —evidence from a meta-analysis

Muran Xiao, Rong Cong, Qijie Zhang, Wei Xiang, Hui Xiao

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A 12-hour comprehensive nutrition care benefits blood glucose level and weight gain and improves outcomes in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Kun Yuan, Haoyuan Wang, Yujia Chen, Sijie Li, Qiang Wang, Yanmin Cao, Shuqing Gao, Xiaoli Xu, Qi Xie

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Educational video improves bowel preparation in patients undergoing colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ziqi Ye, Jie Chen, Zixue Xuan, Ming Gao, Hongyu Yang

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Clinical and prognostic effects of adjuvant therapy on less advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma patients

Qi-Xin Shang, Yu-Shang Yang, Yong Yuan, Yi-Min Gu, Han-Lu Zhang, Ai-Fang Ji, Long-Qi Chen

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Comparison of third generation balloon-expandable Edwards Sapien 3 versus self-expandable Evolut R in transcatheter aortic valve implantation: a meta-analysis

Yi-Ming Li, Jia-Yu Tsauo, Yan-Biao Liao, Zhen-Gang Zhao, Mao Chen

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Moxibustion for the treatment of ankylosing spondylitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Jiaojiao Hu, Yingying Mao, Yi Zhang, Ding Ye, Chengping Wen, Zhijun Xie

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Prognostic value of the advanced lung cancer inflammation index in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer patients undergoing video-assisted thoracoscopic pulmonary resection

Yan Wang, Lin Lin, Yanli Ji, Xiaoli Mei, Chunlin Zhao, Yu Chen, Guowei Che

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The efficacy of different doses of ulinastatin in the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis

Hai Wang He, Hong Zhang

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Residents’ reflections on end-of-life conversations: how a palliative care clinical rotation creates meaningful learning opportunities

Allison M. Kurahashi, Joshua Wales, Amna Husain, Ramona Mahtani

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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) might be a standard care in radical prostatectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Ziqi Ye, Jie Chen, Taoye Shen, Hongyu Yang, Jie Qin, Feiyue Zheng, Yuefeng Rao

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Prognostic value of albumin-red cell distribution width score in patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia

Li Chen, Xiao Ye Lu, Chang Qing Zhu

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Naprapathy attenuates neuropathic pain after brachial plexus injury

Bin Xiao, Anqi Ma, Zhengyu Li, Shenyu Zhang, Xiaojun Xu, Junming Zhou, Weijiang Li, Jing Zhang, Fei Yao

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Perioperation ulinastatin intervention protects liver function in hepatectomy: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials and meta-analysis

Hong Gao, Yi Lyu, Yi Yang, Yingchuan Li, Honghua Cao

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Understanding the pattern of lymph node metastasis for trans-segmental thoracic esophageal cancer to develop precise delineation of clinical target volume for radiotherapy

Liyuan Huang, Chen Chen, Mingqiang Lin, Jiancheng Li

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Comparison of clinicopathological features and prognosis between IgA nephropathy and purpura nephritis in adults with diffuse endocapillary proliferation: a single-center cohort study

Jin Yu, Xiaoqiu Ni, Jun Ni, Fei Jiang, Dongrong Yu, Liusha Zhou

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Lymphotoxin beta receptor is associated with regulation of microRNAs expression and nuclear factor-kappa B activation in lipopolysaccharides (LPS)-stimulated vascular smooth muscle cells

Xiao Ling, Mei Wen, Zezhou Xiao, Zhiwen Luo, Jiawei Zhuang, Qianqin Li, Songlin Du, Shaoyi Zheng, Peng Zhu

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Early enteral feeding on esophageal cancer patients after esophageal resection and reconstruction

Mingfeng Liao, Zhaohua Xia, Pilai Huang, Qinlang Shi, Hanwei Li, Renliang He, Mingwen Bao, Kun Qiao

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The changing situation about maternal age, risk factors and pregnancy outcomes after the two-child policy: a retrospective cohort study

Xiaohui Teng, Mc Intyre Shane, Shilei Pan

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mRNA expression disturbance of complement system related genes in acute arterial thrombotic and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation patients

Siwan Wen, Wenwen Yan, Lemin Wang

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Platelet maximum aggregation rate serves as a marker in diagnosis and prognosis in patients with sepsis

Wei Wu, Zili Fan, Chenjiao Yao, Jie Wu, Shuhui Tao

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Obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) comorbid with diabetes rather than OSAHS alone serves an independent risk factor for chronic kidney disease (CKD)

Miao Hui, Yuehong Li, Jingying Ye, Zhen Zhuang, Wei Wang

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Efficacy and safety of Qinzhuliangxue decoction for treating atopic eczema: a randomized controlled trial

Tian Ma, Yuanyuan Chai, Su Li, Xiaoying Sun, Yifei Wang, Rong Xu, Jie Chen, Mi Zhou, Min Zhou, Bin Li, Wenbin Xu, Xin Li

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The efficacy and safety of capecitabine-based versus S-1-based chemotherapy for metastatic or recurrent gastric cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical randomized trials

Zhijun Feng, Peijing Yan, Xiaofeng Hou, Jie Feng, Xiaodong He, Kehu Yang

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Transient receptor potential canonical 5 channel is involved in the cardiac damage related to obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome in rats

Wen Wen, Qiaoling Yao, Yulan Chen, Zhiqiang Li, Bumairemu Maitikuerban, Yu Zhang, Junshi Zhang, Zhulepiya Simayi, Xinjuan Xu, Xiangyang Zhang

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Prior metformin therapy and 30-day mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: a nationwide cohort study

Tak Kyu Oh, In-Ae Song

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The role systematic lymphadenectomy plays in determining the survival outcome for advanced ovarian cancer patients: a meta- analysis

Dan Xu, Jinling Xue, Rafi Rozan, Li Li

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Effectiveness of a comprehensive post-operative health education program in improving quality of life after gastric cancer surgery

Qian Gao, Huiyan Li, Yuan Zou, Bo Hou, Lixiu Liu

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Sodium hyaluronate in the treatment of dry eye after cataract surgery: a meta-analysis

Yan Wen, Xiaocheng Zhang, Maosheng Chen, Dengmei Han

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Real-world investigation on discontinuation of oral anticoagulation after paroxysmal atrial fibrillation catheter ablation in China

Ronghui Yu, Hui Xi, Jun Lu, Fengqiang Xu, Lisheng Shi, Qiang Kong, Yucai Hu, Xin Zhao, Nian Liu

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L-DOPA-elicited abnormal involuntary movements in the rats damaged severely in substantia nigra by 6-hydroxydopamine

Rongfei Wang, Ming Shao

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The association between melatonin receptor 1B gene polymorphisms and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Chinese populations: a meta-analysis

Xinxia Zhang, Lanlan Xie, Min Zhong, Botong Yang, Qiyue Yang, Hui Yang, Chunguang Xie

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The prognostic value of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for advanced non-small cell lung cancer treated with platinum-based chemotherapeutics

Jian Wang, Yiqian Liu, Xiaoguang Mi, Mengting Shao, Lingxiang Liu

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Analysis of the current status of pelvic floor dysfunction in urban women in Xi’an City

Liangrong Shen, Jing Yang, Xiaoli Bai, Zhongmin Sun

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Analysis of knowledge, attitude and behavior of oncology medical staff in palliative care

Xianmei Wu, Xin Zhang, Jing Zhang, Xiaowei Cui

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A meta-analysis of Xin kai bitter method in the treatment of functional dyspepsia

Tao Yuan, Pei Li, Bo Jia

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Povidone-iodine chemical pleurodesis in treating spontaneous chylothorax in pediatric patients

Wei-Guang Long, Bin Cai, Yang Liu, Wen-Jie Wang

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Effectiveness of different silicone oil remove methods after vitrectomy and light silicone oil tamponade in elderly patients

Xiaobo Wan, Jingbo Li, Qiguang Liu

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Ultrasound features predicting the 3-week outcome of Pavlik harness treatment for developmental hip dysplasia

Guang-Wei Xu, Yan-Cai Yang, Zhen-Hua Xu, Yun-Long Liu

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The clinical effect of plum blossom needle acupuncture with qi-invigorating superficies-consolidating therapy on seborrheic alopecia

Qiuyi Li, Yubin Xie, Xushan Zha

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Prognostic values of SOFA score, qSOFA score, and LODS score for patients with sepsis

Yonglin Li, Chunjiang Yan, Ziyan Gan, Xiaotu Xi, Zhanpeng Tan, Jun Li, Guowei Li

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Blueberry polyphenols play a preventive effect on alcoholic fatty liver disease C57BL/6 J mice by promoting autophagy to accelerate lipolysis to eliminate excessive TG accumulation in hepatocytes

Qun Zhuge, Yi Zhang, Biao Liu, Mingjuan Wu

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Correlation between C-reactive protein/albumin and contralateral hip refracture after total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients with hip fractures

Lu Chen, Jianguang Zhang, Wei Zhang, Changgong Deng

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Three-dimensional finite element analysis of optimal distribution model of vertebroplasty

Deguo Wang, Yang Li, Honglin Yin, Jun Li, Jiao Qu, Minbo Jiang, Jiwei Tian

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Chinese medicine Bazi Bushen capsule improves lipid metabolism in ovariectomized female ApoE^−/− mice

Dan Huang, Huawei Hu, Liping Chang, Shen Liu, Junqing Liang, Yanfei Song, Xindong Wang, Hui Zhang, Cong Wei, Yiling Wu

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Elevated plasma histone H4 level predicts increased risk of mortality in patients with sepsis

Nian-Fang Lu, Li Jiang, Bo Zhu, De-Gang Yang, Rui-Qiang Zheng, Jun Shao, Xiu-Ming Xi

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Characterization of a multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae ST3330 clone responsible for a nosocomial outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit

Lingli Shao, Bei Yao, Jiyong Yang, Xin Li, Kun Ye, Yanping Zhang, Chengbin Wang

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Comparison of the effects of general and local anesthesia in lumbar interlaminar endoscopic surgery

Xue-Fei Ye, Sheng Wang, Ai-Min Wu, Lin-Zheng Xie, Xiang-Yang Wang, Jiao-Xiang Chen, Hui Xu, Sun-Ren Sheng

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Clinical effectiveness of matrine sitz bath in treating perianal infection after chemotherapy for acute leukemia

Ye Zhou, Huaqiang Gao, Haiying Hua, Wenyan Zhu, Zhiqing Wang, Ye Zhang, Shuang Wu, Jin Li, Ying Zhao, Lili Xue

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Clinical analysis of 16 cases of pulmonary cryptococcosis in patients with normal immune function

Jie Zhang, Duchao Zhang, Xinying Xue, Lei Yang, Liang Chen, Lei Pan

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Correlation between common postoperative complications of prolonged bed rest and quality of life in hospitalized elderly hip fracture patients

Jing Chen, Xuesong Wang, Hong Qian, Junxing Ye, Juan Qian, Jiao Hua

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The effect of hemodialysis on serum magnesium concentration in hemodialysis patients

Zongqiang Han, Lu Zhou, Rui Liu, Linlin Feng

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Long-term compound danshen dripping pills therapy reduces the no-reflow phenomenon in nondiabetes mellitus patients after primary percutaneous coronary intervention for acute myocardial infarction

Xiangren A, Zian Li, Wei Luo, Jinping Chai

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Nutrition counseling combined with head and neck rehabilitation exercises can enhance outcomes among nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients in southern China: a prospective study in an epidemic area

Dongfang Su, Yan He, Liping Chen, Jianmei Li, Lijuan Zhang, Linmin Chen, Wenqiong Li, Wen Hu, Cong Li, Yuying Fan

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Laparoscopic versus open mesh repair for the treatment of recurrent inguinal hernia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Chun Yang, Shaoping Deng

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Clinical effect of Rougan Tongdu combined with point-pressing massage therapy on children at high risk of delayed motor development

Yang Yang, Limei Geng, Jin Cai, Yan Wang, Jing Ping

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Acupuncture inhibits the activation of spinal microglia in the acute uterine cervical distension rats

Weiping Lei, Jinjin Jiang, Yaqin Huang, Ling Zhang, Yang Yu, Juan Xue, Liang Yu, Jianliang Sun

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3D-STI evaluation of the effect of dexrazoxane on the mechanical properties of right ventricular myocardium in breast cancer patients treated with pirarubicin

Yan Wang, Congqing Lu, Honge Li, Kun Liu, Ming Yu, Pingyang Zhang

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Application of the PDCA cycle for standardized nursing management in a COVID-19 intensive care unit

Yihong Chen, Jili Zheng, Dingyun Wu, Yuxia Zhang, Ying Lin

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Endoscopic incision and selective cutting for primary treatment of benign esophageal anastomotic stricture: outcomes of 5 cases with a minimum follow-up of 12 months

Junan Li, Hongyu Zhao, Zhiming Ma, Baichun Liu

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Antibiotic susceptibility and molecular analyses of clinical Enterobacter cloacae isolates in Eastern Heilongjiang Province, China

Kewang Hu, Lingyi Zeng, Jisheng Zhang, Huiling Li, Shanshan Su, Yongxin Zhao, Yong Wang, Yanjun Fu, Chunjiang Li, Xiaoli Zhang

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Review Article

The mysteries of rapidly destructive arthrosis of the hip joint: a systemic literature review

Lintao Hu, Xianzuo Zhang, Nikolaos Kourkoumelis, Xifu Shang

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Anti-aging role of Chinese herbel medicine: an overview of scientific evidence from 2008 to 2018

Junnan Zhao, Xu Lan, Yue Liu, Yanfei Liu, Yanfang Xian, Zhixiu Lin, Fengqin Xu

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Application of imaging technique in thoracic duct anatomy

Ling Chen, Shaobin Yu, Shuchen Chen, Ziyang Han, Sui Chen, Mingduan Chen, Jihong Lin, Mingqiang Kang

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Viral infection related venous thromboembolism: potential mechanism and therapeutic targets

Yunan Yu, Yuqin Shen, Jie Li, Jie Liu, Shangfeng Liu, Haoming Song

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Case Report

Torsade de pointes in initiating hemodialysis: a case report

Ji Ae Yang, Hong Sang Choi, Eun Hui Bae, Seong Kwon Ma, Soo Wan Kim, Chang Seong Kim

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Editorial Commentary

Palliative bladder radiotherapy: caveats in a changing landscape

Piet Dirix, Michiel Strijbos, Tom Van den Mooter, Hendrik Vandeursen

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Emerging concepts in the closed-loop spinal cord stimulation system: preliminary results of the Avalon study

Rinoo Vasant Shah, Alan David Kaye, Richard D. Urman

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Letter to the Editor

C4 radiculopathy misdiagnosed as myofascial pain syndrome in the upper trapezius

Min Cheol Chang, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret

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Acupuncture can serve at most only as supplementary therapy for myasthenia gravis

Josef Finsterer

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Infection in indwelling peritoneal catheters for malignant ascites

Avinash Aujayeb, Karl Jackson

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Application of ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block in lumbar spinal surgery

Jiang Wang, Yao Lu

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Watch out for slowly progressive weakness of the distal upper limb: it could be chronic acquired demyelinating neuropathy!

So Young Kwak, Mathieu Boudier-Revéret, Min Cheol Chang

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Associations between spiritual well-being and quality of life in Parkinson disease

Janis M. Miyasaki, Benzi M. Kluger, Stefan Sillau, Maya Katz, Nicholas Galifianakis, Lindsay P. Prizer

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Editorial on Clinical Challenges and Pitfalls in Early Palliative Care: Practical Knowledge and Guidance from other Medical Specialties¹

Life-long-learning: the importance of Specialist Palliative Care Teams staying informed with knowledge from other disciplines

Jan Gaertner, Charles B. Simone II, Fiona Lim

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Review Article on Clinical Challenges and Pitfalls in Early Palliative Care: Practical Knowledge and Guidance from other Medical Specialties¹

The impact of early palliative care: a medical oncologist’s perspective

William Raskin

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Cutaneous toxicities of new targeted cancer therapies: must know for diagnosis, management, and patient-proxy empowerment

Thomas McFarlane, Noor Rehman, Katie Wang, Jenny Lee, Caitlin Carter

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Multiple bone metastases: what the palliative care specialist should know about the potential, limitations and practical aspects of radiation therapy

May N. Tsao, Elizabeth A. Barnes, Edward Chow

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Role of bone-modifying agents in advanced cancer

Danielle N. Desautels, Craig H. Harlos, Katarzyna J. Jerzak

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Fighting diagnostic and therapeutic nihilism in the elderly with cancer

Ewelina Biskup, Marcus Vetter, Ulrich Wedding

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When saliva becomes a problem: the challenges and palliative care for patients with sialorrhea

Charles Christian Paine II, James William Snider III

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Sticky stuff: xerostomia in patients undergoing head and neck radiotherapy—prevalence, prevention, and palliative care

James William Snider III, Charles Christian Paine II

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Erratum

Erratum to pathogen identification in 84 patients with post- traumatic osteomyelitis after limb fractures

Lidan Yang, Jianbo Feng, Jinyue Liu, Langbo Yu, Chuntao Zhao, Youliang Ren, Wenbin He, Jiachen Peng

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Disclosure:

1. The series “Clinical Challenges and Pitfalls in Early Palliative Care: Practical Knowledge and Guidance from other Medical Specialties” was commissioned by the editorial office, Annals of Palliative Medicine without any sponsorship or funding. Jan Gaertner, Charles B. Simone II and Fiona Lim served as the unpaid Guest Editors for the series.