A5022364185- HIV Research and Treatment
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
Georgetown University
2022
In patients with localized prostate cancer, 5-fraction, stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has been found to offer comparable oncologic outcomes and potential for improved treatment compliance compared conventional, 40-plus fraction (RT). Recent studies of patient experiences have highlighted both the impact therapy-associated financial toxicity (FT) on adherence health-related quality life (HRQOL).A cross-sectional assessment FT after SBRT was performed using 12-item COST...
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality after solid organ transplantation. While guidelines suggest using highly sensitive QNAT assays for CMV detection, there no defined viral load to guide initiation preemptive therapy. This study evaluates the progression quantifiable (DNAemia) following "blip" in high-risk (D+/R) kidney/kidney-pancreas (KP) transplant recipients.This single center, retrospective study. A was as first positive assay below level...