… of how pain was self-reported by patients (ie, EuroQol EQ-5D or EORTC QLQ-C30), four
independent studies reported moderate agreement between PRO and CTCAE ratings (r range …

Background: Malignant glial tumors, including glioblastoma multiforme, account for 15 – 20%
of pediatric CNS malignancies. They are most resistant to therapy and are associated with …

Geriatric syndromes are multifactorial conditions that are prevalent in older adults. Geriatric
syndromes are believed to develop when an individual experiences accumulated …

BACKGROUND Patients with advanced cancer have high rates of psychological distress,
including depression, anxiety, and spiritual despair. This study examined the effectiveness of …

Aims: To establish preliminary evidence for the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of an
abbreviated version of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy tailored to the needs of palliative care …

… For MDD, the optimal cut-off scores for each measure were 15 on the CESD-R, 6 on the
HADS-D, and 4 on the GDS-SF (Table 2). Only the CESD-R met our strict criteria and achieved …

The human spermatogonial compartment is essential for daily production of millions of
sperm. Despite this crucial role, the molecular signature, kinetic behavior and regulation of …

In this paper, the results of an extensive experimental campaign about dual fuel combustion
development and the related pollutant emissions are reported, paying particular attention to …

Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross is credited as one of the first clinicians to formalize recommendations
for working with patients with advanced medical illnesses. In her seminal book, On …

The adoption of diesel LTC combustion concepts is widely recognised as a practical way to
reduce simultaneously nitric oxides and particulate emission levels from diesel internal …