Peiminine Enhances Doxorubicin Cytotoxicity and Downregulates hsa-miR-106a-5p and hsa -miR-181a-5p in Human Gastric Adenocarcinoma Cells by Shirin Hedayati, Hossein Soltanzadeh, Hadi Esmaeili Gouvarchin Ghaleh, Zahra Hojjati Bonab, Akbar Ghorbani Alvanegh

“…Chemotherapy is the primary treatment, but some patients use herbal remedies, such as Peiminine from Fritillaria walujewii, for palliative care. Cancer cells can affect the expression of noncoding RNAs, like microRNA, which can then influence the expression of genes. …”
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Impact on staff of providing non-invasive advanced respiratory support during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in an acute hospital by David Wenzel, Christina Faull, Eleanor Wilson, Lucy Bleazard

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Quality indicators of supportive care for patients with cancer undergoing treatment: a systematic review by Ayako Okuyama, Mai Kuwabara, Sadamoto Zenda

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Advances in hydrogel for diagnosis and treatment for Parkinson’s disease by Peining Zhu, Peining Zhu, Peining Zhu, Peining Zhu, Zenghui Zhao, Zenghui Zhao, Zenghui Zhao, Zenghui Zhao, Yufei Gao, Yufei Gao, Yufei Gao, Yufei Gao

“…Currently, few symptomatic and palliative care options are available for patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). …”
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Patient and caregiver perspectives of select non-communicable diseases in India: A scoping review. by Sindhu Nila, Eliza Dutta, S S Prakash, Sophy Korula, Anu Mary Oommen

“…The commonest type of care assessed was therapeutic (74), with 14 cancer studies on diagnosis and nine on palliative care. Repeated visits to crowded centres, drug refill issues, unavailability of specific services in government facilities, and expensive private care characterised diabetes care, while cancer care involved delayed diagnosis and treatment, communication, and pain management issues.…”
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Coasting related to taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer: a systematic review by Freja L. Kruse, Margrethe B. Bille, Maria E. Lendorf, Susan Vaabengaard, Steffen Birk

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Spiritual intelligence: a scoping review on the gateway to mental health by Cristina Teixeira Pinto, Lúcia Guedes, Sara Pinto, Rui Nunes

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The adverse impact of chemo-radiotherapy on the quality of life of oral cancer patients: A review by Rishima Bhutani, Ravindra Singh, Anushka Mishra, Priya Baluni

“…Psychological interventions, palliative care and other such efforts can help improve the QoL of Oral cancer patients.…”
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Modified Electroconvulsive Therapy in a Patient with Gastric Adenocarcinoma and Metastases to Bone and Liver by Gennie Wang, Brian Milne, Rachel Rooney, Tarit Saha

“…Following treatment, the patient reported and demonstrated markedly improved mood and functionality, enabling her transfer to a palliative care facility. Conclusion. Standard doses of succinylcholine were sufficient to mitigate the risk of pathological fractures in this patient with metastatic bone lesions. …”
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‘I really feel like I am ageing early’: an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the lived experience of young adults with life-limiting conditions (YALLC) by Poh Heng Chong, Xiangyi Chen, Zhi Zheng Yeo, Celene Ting, Ya Nee Poh, Qishun Raymond Ang

“…Seven YALLC with different diagnoses ranging from 19 to 39 years were recruited through purposive sampling in a specialist paediatric palliative care service/adult hospice. In-depth, semistructured interviews were conducted, and verbatim transcripts analysed iteratively.Results Four major themes emerged: (1) living with limitations and in limbo—compressed timelines and confusion, triggered by dissonance between age-expected versus developmentally appropriate aspirations and goals; (2) experiencing identity crises, confronting existential concerns and chasing the elusive goal of enduring connection—struggle between public versus self-identities, including issues around self-worth and purpose; (3) striving for autonomy while tolerating interdependence/codependence—tensions arising from their desire for independence against the need to rely on others and (4) accepting and appreciating LLC as integral to one’s existence—demonstrating adaptability, creativity and resilience. …”
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Non-invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Lung Cancer: Physiological Principles and Clinical Utilization in Surgical and Non-surgical Settings by Marco Cascella, Antonio M. Esquinas

“…Lastly, NIMV has a pivotal role in the settings of intensive care and palliative care units, thereby cementing its versatile utility across various medical contexts.…”
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Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial: Integrating the 'Time-limited Trial' in the emergency department. by Tadayuki Hashimoto, Rachel K Putman, Anthony F Massaro, Youkie Shiozawa, Katherine McGough, Kerry K McCabe, Judith A Linden, Wei Wang, Shan W Liu, Maura Kennedy, Thanh H Neville, Jacqueline M Kruser, Rebecca L Sudore, Mara A Schonberg, James A Tulsky, Kei Ouchi

“…By doing so, the study intends to improve palliative care integration for seriously ill older adults in the ED and intensive care unit.…”
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Asistencia al enfermo terminal en la atención primaria de salud by Alfredo Espinosa Roca, Angel Julio Romero Cabrera, Maribel Misas Menéndez, Orestes Fresneda Quintana

“…Palliative cares should cover physical, psychological, social and spiritual aspects and, if necessary, they will be extended to the mourning period. …”
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Lived experiences for individuals with cystic fibrosis who have undergone lung transplantation: a qualitative study by Ulrika Skogeland, Isabelle de Monestrol, Terezia Pincikova, Tove Godskesen

“…Psychological support, effective post-transplant pain management, and early palliative care may be beneficial approaches to improve the patient experience. …”
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Self-managed physical activity in cancer survivors for the management of cancer-related fatigue: A scoping review. by Isabella Campanini, Maria Bernadette Ligabue, Maria Chiara Bò, Maria Chiara Bassi, Mirco Lusuardi, Andrea Merlo

“…Articles dealing with entirely supervised interventions, dietary or psychological-only therapies, and with palliative care were excluded.<h4>Results</h4>Of the 543 experimental or observational studies screened, 63 were included. …”
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WORDS ARE LIFE. WRITTEN MEMORIES IN THE HOSPICE EXPERIENCE: A QUALITATIVE STUDY by Pieralba Chiarlone, Silvio Giono-Calvetto, Flavia Lena, Gaetano Giuseppe Saita, Roberta Maci, Giovanni Moruzzi, Salvatore Bonanno

“…Background From its inception, palliative care has recognized the vital importance of integrating the spiritual and human dimensions into the care of patients facing serious illness. …”
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Palliative and end-of-life care for people living with dementia in rural areas: A scoping review. by Valerie Elliot, Debra Morgan, Julie Kosteniuk, Melanie Bayly, Amanda Froehlich Chow, Allison Cammer, Megan E O'Connell

“…<h4>Background and objectives</h4>People living with dementia deserve to experience the benefits of receiving palliative care and end-of-life services and supports, yet they often do not receive this care compared to those with other terminal diseases. …”
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Advance care planning readiness among older adults in aged service centers: A cross-sectional study by Kalok Wong, Haobin Yuan, Stephen Tee, Sinkei Cheong

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Characteristics and Outcomes of Implementing Emergency Department-based Intensive Care Units: A Scoping Review by Jutamas Saoraya, Liran Shechtman, Paweenuch Bootjeamjai, Khrongwong Musikatavorn, Federico Angriman

“…All ED-ICUs served early and ongoing critical care needs in the ED, including three distinct themes: short-stay; palliative care; and disaster-response ICUs. Implementing the ED-ICU was associated with decreased time to ICU-level care and reduced number of inpatient ICU admissions, but it was not consistently associated with improved survival. …”
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Ten-year (2009–2019) epidemiological study of head and neck, salivary glands and upper aerodigestive tract cancers, and overall survival outcomes in the Northern Territory of Austr... by Hemi Patel, Nayellin Reyes-Chicuellar, Kate Thimbleby, Bhavya Balasubramanya, Suresh Mahendran

“…Most patients (73%) presented with advanced disease (stages III–IV), with one-third offered palliative care at diagnosis. P16-negative tumours predominated, with increasing P16-positive cases in non-Indigenous patients.Conclusion HNACs survival rates in the NT are significantly lower than the national average, especially among Indigenous Australians and remote residents. …”
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