scholarly journals Overview of Cancer Control in Armenia and Policy Implications

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Bedirian ◽  
Tigran Aghabekyan ◽  
Arianna Mesrobian ◽  
Shant Shekherdimian ◽  
Davit Zohrabyan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Detection ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Significant Rise ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Essential Medicines ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
The Past

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Armenia. Over the past two decades, the country has seen a significant rise in cancer morbidity and mortality. This review aims to provide up-to-date info about the state of cancer control in Armenia and identify priority areas of research. The paper analyzes published literature and local and international statistical reports on Armenia and similar countries to put numbers into context. While cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment are improving, the prevalence of risk factors is still quite high and smoking is widespread. Early detection rates are low and several important screening programs are absent. Diagnosis and treatment methods are not standardized; there is a lack of treatment accessibility due to insufficient government coverage and limited availability of essential medicines. Overall, there is room for improvement in this sector, as research is limited and multidisciplinary approaches to the topic are rare.

scholarly journals Cancers in Vietnam—Burden and Control Efforts: A Narrative Scoping Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327481986380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tung Pham ◽  
Linh Bui ◽  
Giang Kim ◽  
Dong Hoang ◽  
Thuan Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Hybrid Approach ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Control Programs ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Cancer Occurrence ◽  
The Future ◽  
And Control

Although the burden of cancer is rapidly growing in Vietnam, there was no up-to-date review that describes cancer burden and control in Vietnam throughout the literature. By identifying various risk factors, means of prevention, and methods for early detection, this review seeks to systematically summarize the evidence for the future planning and management of cancer occurrence in Vietnam. Additionally, this report aims to identify improvements which are necessary for the treatment and palliative care of patients with cancer in Vietnam. We employed a hybrid approach including both a scoping review and narrative synthesis for this study. Information was identified, extracted, and charted from various sources, which include international and domestically published studies, in addition to gray literature. Our results illustrate that the burden of cancer in Vietnam has tripled in the past 30 years, and this situation could be partly explained by the growing prevalence of both old and new risk factors. Besides hepatitis B virus, various other important risk factors such as human papilloma virus, tobacco usage, physical inactivity, and improper diets are still not under control in Vietnam. There is presently a lack of national cancer screening programs, and the capacity of cancer care services could not maintain pace with the demands of a rapidly increasing Vietnamese population. Overall, policy frameworks for cancer control in Vietnam are in place, but there is still a lack of proper financing and governing models necessary to support a sustainable program. In conclusion, Cancer and its associated consequences are both persistent and emerging problems in Vietnam, and the results of cancer control programs are limited. A comprehensive and evidence-based approach toward the prevention and treatment of cancer should be the future direction for Vietnam.

Worldwide Epidemiology of Pancreatic Cancer – analysis of the past, present and the future. (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clive Smith ◽  
Meghan Hudson ◽  
Victoria Turner Turner ◽  
Craig Border ◽  
Allen Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Pancreatic Carcinoma ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Western World ◽  
The Past

UNSTRUCTURED Pancreatic carcinoma is being recognized to be responsible for an increasing number of cancer-related deaths, especially in the western world. A deluge of risk factors have been described in the literature. Some of the important ones include smoking, alcohol and metabolic diseases like obesity. It also poses challenges in diagnosis and treatment despite recent advances in diagnostic, surgical and other therapeutic advancements. This is a narrative review of the findings of multiple studies that were retrieved from electronic databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases. We summarize the current knowledge regarding the epidemiology and various risk factors for the development of pancreatic carcinoma.

scholarly journals Worldwide Epidemiology of Pancreatic Cancer – analysis of the past, present and the future.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Lee ◽  
Zengjian Wang ◽  
Johannes Lang ◽  
Sun Xinyu ◽  
Yao-Ting Sung
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Pancreatic Carcinoma ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Western World ◽  
The Past

Pancreatic carcinoma is being recognized to be responsible for an increasing number of cancer-related deaths, especially in the western world. A deluge of risk factors have been described in the literature. Some of the important ones include smoking, alcohol and metabolic diseases like obesity. It also poses challenges in diagnosis and treatment despite recent advances in diagnostic, surgical and other therapeutic advancements. This is a narrative review of the findings of multiple studies that were retrieved from electronic databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases. We summarize the current knowledge regarding the epidemiology and various risk factors for the development of pancreatic carcinoma.

scholarly journals Prostate cancer diagnostic pathway: Is a one-stop cognitive MRI targeted biopsy service a realistic goal in everyday practice? A pilot cohort in a tertiary referral centre in the UK

BMJ Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e024941 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward James Bass ◽  
Alex Freeman ◽  
Charles Jameson ◽  
Shonit Punwani ◽  
Caroline M Moore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Cancer Detection ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Targeted Biopsy ◽  
Referral Centre ◽  
Tertiary Referral ◽  
Tertiary Referral Centre ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Time To Diagnosis ◽  
The Uk

ObjectivesTo evaluate the feasibility of a novel multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) and cognitive fusion transperineal targeted biopsy (MRTB) led prostate cancer (PCa) diagnostic service with regard to cancer detection and reducing time to diagnosis and treatment.DesignConsecutive men being investigated for possible PCa under the UK 2-week wait guidelines.SettingTertiary referral centre for PCa in the UK.ParticipantsMen referred with a raised prostate-specific antigen (PSA) or abnormal digital rectal examination between February 2015 and March 2016 under the UK 2-week rule guideline.InterventionsAn mpMRI was performed prior to patients attending clinic, on the same day. If required, MRTB was offered. Results were available within 48 hours and discussed at a specialist multidisciplinary team meeting. Patients returned for counselling within 7 daysPrimary and secondary outcome measuresOutcome measures in this regard included the time to diagnosis and treatment of patients referred with a suspicion of PCa. Quality control outcome measures included clinically significant and total cancer detection rates.Results112 men were referred to the service. 111 (99.1%) underwent mpMRI. Median PSA was 9.4 ng/mL (IQR 5.6–21.0). 87 patients had a target on mpMRI with 25 scoring Likert 3/5 for likelihood of disease, 26 4/5 and 36 5/5.57 (51%) patients received a local anaesthetic, Magnetic resonance imaging targeted biopsy (MRTB). Cancer was detected in 45 (79%). 43 (96%) had University College London definition 2 disease or greater. The times to diagnosis and treatment were a median of 8 and 20 days, respectively.ConclusionsThis approach greatly reduces the time to diagnosis and treatment. Detection rates of significant cancer are high. Similar services may be valuable to patients with a potential diagnosis of PCa.

scholarly journals Worldwide Epidemiology of Pancreatic Cancer – analysis of the past, present and the future.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhang Lee ◽  
Zengjian Wang ◽  
Johannes Lang ◽  
Sun Xinyu ◽  
Yao-Ting Sung
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pancreatic Cancer ◽  
Pancreatic Carcinoma ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Western World ◽  
The Past

Pancreatic carcinoma is being recognized to be responsible for an increasing number of cancer-related deaths, especially in the western world. A deluge of risk factors have been described in the literature. Some of the important ones include smoking, alcohol and metabolic diseases like obesity. It also poses challenges in diagnosis and treatment despite recent advances in diagnostic, surgical and other therapeutic advancements. This is a narrative review of the findings of multiple studies that were retrieved from electronic databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases. We summarize the current knowledge regarding the epidemiology and various risk factors for the development of pancreatic carcinoma.

Management of Functional Voice Disorders in Adolescents

1996 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert C. Peppard
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Voice Disorders ◽  
Intensive Treatment ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
High Risk Factors ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

This article describes the nature and treatment of functional voice disorders in adolescents. It summarizes physiological and psychological changes that occur in adolescence, the types of functional voice disorders common to that period, and the incidence and possible causes, including high-risk factors. Three case studies illustrate the importance of obtaining accurate laryngeal data, typical symptoms and signs, and the use of voice probes in diagnosis and treatment. The use of intensive treatment and carryover is stressed. The role of the school clinician in management is discussed, as is the need for screening programs and further research.

scholarly journals Pediatric Hearing Loss Management in the COVID-19 Era: Possible Consequences and Resources for the Next Future

2021 ◽  
pp. 019459982110126
Author(s):  
Davide Brotto ◽  
Flavia Sorrentino ◽  
Niccolò Favaretto ◽  
Roberto Bovo ◽  
Patrizia Trevisi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Hearing Screening ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Surgical Timing ◽  
Social Distancing ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
The Past ◽  
Pediatric Hearing Loss ◽  
Over Time

Pediatric hearing loss early diagnosis and treatment have been limited by the current restrictions due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic. The difficulty in accessing the multiple facilities required for the rehabilitative process is influencing the timing of each step of the process. Auditory hearing screening programs, etiological characterization, surgical timing, and speech therapies have all been limited in the past year. The current conditions have forced us to adopt different strategies to overcome the necessary social distancing prescriptions. Although their efficacy should be proved over time, some of these resources will be probably useful even in a nonpandemic future.

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