Review
Oncology
Raymond J. J. Chan, Vivienne E. E. Milch, Fiona Crawford-Williams, Oluwaseyifunmi Andi Agbejule, Ria Joseph, Jolyn Johal, Narayanee Dick, Matthew P. P. Wallen, Julie Ratcliffe, Anupriya Agarwal, Larissa Nekhlyudov, Matthew Tieu, Manaf Al-Momani, Scott Turnbull, Rahul Sathiaraj, Dorothy Keefe, Nicolas H. H. Hart
Summary: Patient navigation is an effective strategy for overcoming barriers and reducing disparities in cancer care. This umbrella review identified 61 systematic reviews and 53 primary studies, which showed that navigation improves participation in cancer screening, reduces time to diagnosis and treatment initiation, and enhances quality of life and patient satisfaction in survivorship. Economic evaluations suggest the potential cost-effectiveness of navigation in screening programs.
CA-A CANCER JOURNAL FOR CLINICIANS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Elizabeth S. Ver Hoeve, Melissa A. Simon, Sankirtana M. Danner, Antonio J. Washington, Susan D. Coples, Sanja Percac-Lima, Emma C. Whited, Electra D. Paskett, Michelle J. Naughton, Darrell M. Gray, Jennifer A. Wenzel, James R. Zabora, Ahmed Hassoon, Elliott E. Tolbert, Elizabeth Calhoun, Debra L. Barton, Christopher R. Friese, Marita G. Titler, Heidi A. Hamann
Summary: This article introduces the Alliance to Advance Patient-Centered Cancer Care, funded by the Merck Foundation, and shares insights from six cancer centers on patient navigation. The importance of understanding patient populations, utilizing existing infrastructure and institutional commitment, and mobilizing community support is highlighted.
Review
Automation & Control Systems
Matteo Russo, Seyed Mohammad Hadi Sadati, Xin Dong, Abdelkhalick Mohammad, Ian D. D. Walker, Christos Bergeles, Kai Xu, Dragos A. A. Axinte
Summary: This article discusses recent advances, current limitations, and open challenges in the design, modeling, and control of continuum robots. Thanks to their slender bodies, these robots achieve a long reach through narrow and tortuous environments, enabling tasks that were previously unachievable for medical, industrial, and service applications. The increasing research on continuum robots has led to significant progress in design, modeling, and control methods. The article provides a comprehensive review of existing continuum robots and emerging technologies, compares modeling and control approaches, and examines unique navigation strategies exclusive to continuum robots such as follow the leader, coiling, and circumnutation. Finally, an overview of their applications with a focus on industrial and service tasks is provided, outlining open research challenges and future developments.
ADVANCED INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Stacy L. Whiteside, Olivia Jaworek Frias, Lindsey Clifford, Katie Schultz, Laura Erickson, Mary Caldwell, Olivia Prebus, Megan Pruett, Kristin Smith
Summary: Oncofertility is a new field that brings together various disciplines to care for oncology patients who are at risk of fertility issues due to treatment. However, there is limited research on the provision of this care and the training of healthcare professionals, as well as patient outcomes. The role of the oncofertility patient navigator is to provide timely information and support for fertility risk and preservation options. This paper aims to define the role of the navigator and provide a framework for improving reproductive care for cancer patients.
PEDIATRIC BLOOD & CANCER
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bowen Lin, Mao Zheng, Xiumin Chu, Wengang Mao, Daiyong Zhang, Mingyang Zhang
Summary: Maritime transport is crucial for international trade, and the development of Arctic shipping routes can improve trade efficiency. However, navigating through the Arctic poses challenges due to harsh conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Katarina Wang, Carmen Ma, Feng Ming Li, Angeline Truong, Salma Shariff-Marco, Janet N. Chu, Debora L. Oh, Laura Allen, Mei-Chin Kuo, Ching Wong, Hoan Bui, Junlin Chen, Scarlett L. Gomez, Tung T. Nguyen, Janice Y. Tsoh
Summary: This study describes the needs reported by Asian American patients with colorectal, liver, or lung cancer during their treatment, emphasizing the importance of language concordant patient navigators in addressing the supportive care needs of patients with limited English proficiency.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Lara Edbrooke, Amy Bowman, Catherine L. Granger, Nicola Burgess, Shaza Abo, Bronwen Connolly, Linda Denehy
Summary: This overview summarizes the efficacy and safety of exercise interventions in lung cancer patients. The results show that exercise can reduce post-operative complications and improve exercise capacity, but has no significant impact on health-related quality of life. Most studies included surgical patients, with limited research on non-surgical populations.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Caroline Schuldt, Hossein Shoushtari, Nils Hellweg, Harald Sternberg
Summary: The project introduces a new indoor navigation system using 5G as the orientation signal without additional infrastructure, aiming to integrate navigation systems into existing smartphone systems for indoor environments. Various approaches to map generation were examined due to the lack of map basis for buildings, with a focus on using a building information model for positioning and visualization. The project also highlights the use of smartphone sensors and 5G for positioning, aiming to achieve a standard deviation of 2-3m and a confidence interval of 68%.
Article
Oncology
Sarah F. Gallups, Jill Demirci, Marci Nilsen, Jessica Burke, Catherine Bender, Margaret Q. Rosenzweig
Summary: This study aimed to identify the key components of interpersonal communication in patient navigation in breast cancer care. The results showed that empathetic, comprehensive, and compassionate support, bridge to clinical education and supportive resources, and ongoing individualized coordination of care were the most important components for facilitating the patient-navigator relationship. The importance of interpersonal communication in patient navigation was emphasized by both patients and patient navigators.
Review
Orthopedics
Michael Tanzer, Carl Laverdiere, Bardia Barimani, Adam Hart
Summary: Augmented reality technology shows great potential in arthroplasty, improving surgical efficiency, limb alignment, and implant position, while providing users with more elaborate information in a streamlined workflow.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abhishek Chaurasiya, Chandrakant Sahu, Simranpreet K. Wahan, Pooja A. Chawla
Summary: Cancer is a global health issue that claims millions of lives worldwide. Despite advances in cancer research and the development of anticancer drugs, there is still a need for new agents with multitargeted effects and reduced side effects. This article discusses the synthesis and investigation of purine derivatives and their potential as effective anticancer medications. It provides valuable insights into the structure-activity relationship, mechanisms of action, and future prospects of purine-based anticancer agents. Rating: 8 out of 10.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Karen E. Knudsen, Dawn E. Wiatrek, Jennifer Greenwald, Kristie McComb, Katherine Sharpe
Summary: The American Cancer Society has been instrumental in shaping patient navigation over the past 30 years to address cancer disparities. Working with organizations like the National Navigation Roundtable, ACS is focused on developing sustainable navigation models to improve access to quality cancer care. By evaluating existing delivery models and calculating ROI, ACS aims to promote the most effective and sustainable approaches to increase equitable access to care.
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Felix Recillas-Targa
Summary: Cancer is a complex disease caused by genetic and epigenetic alterations in cell division control. Understanding the origin and evolution of tumorigenic processes through cancer genomics and epigenomics has advanced our knowledge of the molecular causes of cancer. The interplay between genetic and epigenetic mutations, as well as their interaction with environmental factors such as the microbiome, influences cellular metabolism and proliferation rates, leading to tumorigenesis. Integrating and improving our understanding of these processes can enhance cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and genetic and epigenetic therapies.
ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Tina J. Hieken, William R. Burns, Amanda B. Francescatti, Arden M. Morris, Sandra L. Wong
Summary: The Operative Standards for Cancer Surgery manuals provide guidelines for optimal cancer surgery. The American College of Surgeons Cancer Programs has developed comprehensive synoptic operative reports to elevate and harmonize cancer care. These reports improve data collection efficiency and semantic clarity, contributing to the quality enhancement of cancer care.
ANNALS OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Oncology
Alexander H. Gunn, Corinna Sorenson, Rachel A. Greenup
Summary: The increasing financial burden of cancer care on patients and their families requires urgent action to address the high costs. Solutions focusing on patient-level interventions, engaging patients in decision-making, considering their preferences and values, are crucial in improving the economic experience of oncology patients.
