Tobacco and alcohol consumption in women treated for breast cancer in a department of surgical oncology: Frequent behaviours to consider

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Tobacco and alcohol consumption in women treated for breast cancer in a department of surgical oncology: Frequent behaviours to consider Via Association française pour l'étude du cancer Bull Cancer. 2021 Oct 28:S0007-4551(21)00364-7. doi: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.07.005. Online ahead of print. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Tobacco and alcohol represent the two most important risk factors increasing cancer incidence and mortality, particularly among women with breast cancer. However, few researches have focused on the consumption of psychoactive substances in women treated for breast cancer. The present study describes the prevalence of tobacco and alcohol consumption and their relationships with the sociodemographic, medical and psychological variables in a population of women receiving surgery treatment for breast cancer. METHODS: Between October 2014 and August 2015, a group of women receiving breast cancer treatment were recruited to participate to a screening and brief intervention program (SBI) for the consumption of tobacco and alcohol, adapted to the oncology context. Data on tobacco and alcohol consumption were co llected using two questionnaires : the smoking status identification (NIDA) and alcohol consumption (AUDIT-C). A questionnaire for socio- demographic data and two for psychological data (Thermometer of psychological distress; ESAS), have been used. The medical data were reported by participants and verified on medical records. RESULTS: In a total of 11 months, 120 women with breast cancer were included in this study. A large majority of patients were hospitalized for a first-time cancer (80.8%), type invasive ductal carcinoma (70.8%) and were receiving surgery as primary treatment (45%). Furthermore, 30.8% of the women reported tobacco consumption and 38.4% high-risk alcohol consumption. Regarding mental health, 40.8% presented moderate to intense levels of psychological distress. No significant relationships were found between consumption scores and sociodemographic, medical or psychological characteristics. Only the patient's age was negatively associated with tobacco consum ption. DISCUSSION: Tobacco and at-risk alcohol consumption are frequently reported behaviors during breast cancer treatment. Intervention strategies targeting risk behaviors related to addictive consumption should be implemented during the full treatment of breast cancer patients. PMID:34756596 | DOI:10.1016/j.bulcan.2021.07.005 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Bone Conduction

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Bone Conduction Via Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America Bone conduction devices (BCDs) are a well-established and effective treatment solution for children with conductive and mixed hearing loss. Evidence indicates that early intervention through BCDs can improve hearing, speech, and language, and developmental outcomes. BCDs overcome several limitations associated with traditional hearing aids, and in many cases offer children an alternative to more invasive surgical management. Despite these benefits, children with conductive hearing loss are often subject to delays in intervention. In addition, interventional challenges and technological limitations of BCDs prevent widespread adoption and acceptance, particularly in early childhood. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Continuing to establish the relationship between anatomical location of cutaneous head and neck melanoma primaries and locoregional sites of metastasis: A consideration of a new anatomical site, drainage to multiple and non-adjacent neck levels, and the impact on the selectivity of neck dissection

xlomafota13 shared this article with you from Inoreader Continuing to establish the relationship between anatomical location of cutaneous head and neck melanoma primaries and locoregional sites of metastasis: A consideration of a new anatomical site, drainage to multiple and non-adjacent neck levels, and the impact on the selectivity of neck dissection Via Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2021 Oct 7:S1748-6815(21)00460-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2021.09.022. Online ahead of print. NO ABSTRACT PMID:34756553 | DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2021.09.022 View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.