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Demographic, clinical and aetiological characteristics of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma followed between 2012 and 2017 at University Hospital Joseph Raseta Befelatanana, Antananarivo, Madagascar
CONCLUSION: HCC are diagnosed at advanced stage in this study. The prognosis is poor for most patients. HBV infection is the main risk factor. An effort should be made for early diagnosis and prevention.PMID:36819823 | PMC:PMC9934877 | DOI:10.3332/ecancer.2022.1466
Source: Cancer Control - February 23, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Andry Lalaina Rin à Rakotozafindrabe Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto Domoina Harivonjy Hasina Laingonirina Tojonokoloina Benjamin Ralideramanambina Behoavy Mahafaly Ralaizanaka Sonny Maherison Jolivet Auguste Rakotomalala Nitah Harivony Randriamifid Source Type: research
Role of Trans-Arterial Chemoembolization (TACE) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma
CONCLUSIONS: TACE is a low-cost palliative treatment for HCC. The initial tumor size is an independent predictor of survival.PMID:36196724 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202209_29776
Source: Pharmacological Reviews - October 5, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: A-A Meshari Source Type: research
End-Stage Renal Disease: Medical Management
Am Fam Physician. 2021 Nov 1;104(5):493-499.ABSTRACTEnd-stage renal disease (ESRD) is diagnosed when kidney function is no longer adequate for long-term survival without kidney transplantation or dialysis. Primary care clinicians should refer people at risk of ESRD to nephrology to optimize disease management. Kidney transplantation typically yields the best patient outcomes, although most patients are treated with dialysis. The decision to initiate dialysis is best made through shared decision-making. Because most patients with ESRD elect to receive hemodialysis, the preservation of peripheral veins is important for those...
Source: American Family Physician - November 16, 2021 Category: Primary Care Authors: Noah Wouk Source Type: research
