Shortcuts May 2013 J Pain. 2013 Feb 26. [Epub ahead of print] Lack of Correlation Between Opioid Dose Adjustment and Pain Score Change in a Group of Chronic Pain Patients. Chen L, Vo T, Seefeld L, Malarick C, Houghton M, Ahmed S, Zhang Y, Cohen A, Retamozo C, St Hilaire K, Zhang V, Mao […]
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The Effect of Opioid Therapy on Endocrine Function. Brennan MJ. This review summarises the major effects of opioids on the endocrine system, outlining the long-term effects of their use, which can include reduced libido and sexual function, infertility, mood disorders and bone demineralisation. Although the effects of opioids on the endocrine system are relatively common […]
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Rapid response teams, do not resuscitate orders, and potential opportunities to improve end-of-life care: a multicentre retrospective study. Downar J, Rodin D, Barua R, Lejnieks B, Gudimella R, McCredie V, Hayes C, Steel A. In this retrospective review from Canada, 300 in hospital Rapid response team (RRT) consultations were reviewed in the light that […]
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Gabapentin for refractory chronic cough: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Ryan NM, Birring SS, Gibson PG. This study is the first double-blind, placebo-controlled RCT to investigate gabapentin for the treatment of refractory chronic cough. In it, 62 adults with refractory chronic cough of over 2 months, who did not have active respiratory disease, were […]
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Cancer. 2012 Chemotherapy use and patient treatment preferences in advanced colorectal cancer: A prospective cohort study. Zafar SY, Malin JL, Grambow SC, Abbott DH, Kolimaga JT, Zullig LL, Weeks JC, Ayanian JZ, Kahn KL, Ganz PA, Catalano PJ, West DW, Provenzale D; for the Cancer Care Outcomes Research & Surveillance (CanCORS) Consortium. This national […]
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Ann Surg Oncol. 2012 Nov 10. [Epub ahead of print] Longitudinal Changes in Function, Symptom Burden, and Quality of Life in Patients with Early-Stage Lung Cancer. Koczywas M, Williams AC, Cristea M, Reckamp K, Grannis Jr FW, Tiep BL, Uman G, Ferrell B. This study evaluated the longitudinal changes (up to 1 year) in physical […]
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Articles of interest in other scholarly journals Pain outcomes in patients with advanced breast cancer and bone metastases: Results from a randomized, double-blind study of denosumab and zoledronic acid. Cleeland CS, Body JJ, Stopeck A, von Moos R, Fallowfield L, Mathias SD, Patrick DL, Clemons M, Tonkin K, Masuda N, Lipton A, de Boer […]
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Articles of interest in other scholarly journals. Diagnosis and management of people with venous thromboembolism and advanced cancer: how do doctors decide? a qualitative study Miriam J Johnson, Laura Sheard, Anthony Maraveyas, Simon Noble, Hayley Prout, Ian Watt and Dawn Dowding Using think aloud exercises and interviews of oncologists, palliative physicians and general practitioners, […]
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Articles of interest in other scholarly journals. Meta-analysis: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in biliary colic. Colli A, Conte D, Valle SD, Sciola V, Fraquelli M. This systematic review with meta-analysis assessed the analgesic benefits and reduction of complications, as well as the potential harms from randomised clinical trials (RCTs) evaluating non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in […]
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Perspectives of patients, family caregivers and physicians about the use of opioids for refractory dyspnea in advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Rocker G, Young J, Donahue M, Farquhar M, Simpson C. As opioids are recommended for the treatment of refractory dyspnoea in patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but not always prescribed, this […]