Objective: The understanding of the effects of physical activity on all-cause mortality among cancer survivors is limited. We attempted to draw a relation between physical activity and survival among those with a diagnosis of cancer.Methods: Data from the 2003–2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey was used, with follow-up through…
Objectives: Non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patient survival depends on a number of factors, including early diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Standard treatment options for patients with NSCLC include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact that the initiation of timely treatment has…
Objectives: The purpose of the study was to review the impact on survival of trauma victims who were transported via helicopter ambulance versus ground transportation and who received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 1 hour of hospital arrival. Methods: A retrospective analysis of the trauma patients who underwent CPR within 1…
Objectives: According to reports in the clinical literature, metastatic uveal melanoma in young adults has not been well studied. This article describes the clinical characteristics and natural history of patients who were diagnosed as having uveal melanoma in the first 4 decades of life. Methods: This was a chart review…
Objectives: Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is the most rapidly progressive form of lung cancer, and delays in treatment may increase the tumor burden. We determined the time from abnormal radiograph to diagnosis and treatment for patients with SCLC and investigated the effect of emergent presentation, stage, radiographic findings, and…
Background: In this study, the clinical characteristics, survival, and prognostic factors of 200 patients diagnosed as having chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) were analyzed. Methods: The medical charts of 200 CLL patients registered to our center between 1984 and 2000 were retrospectively evaluated. Results: Of all patients, 129 were men and…
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