Fig. 11.1 Acute toxicity relative risk values (T RR) and relative max-grade values for 13 head and neck treatment groups ranked by increasing relative risk. P platinum, H hydroxyurea, 5-FU…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017Jan B. Vermorken, Volker Budach, C. René Leemans, Jean-Pascal Machiels, Piero Nicolai and Brian O’Sullivan (eds.)Critical Issues in Head and Neck Oncology10.1007/978-3-319-42909-0_10 10. Treatment of Viral-Associated HNC (OPC and NPC) Shao Hui Huang1, Melvin L. K. Chua2, Francesca Caparrotti2 and…
Fig. 6.1 Expected emotions and reactions for the SCCHN patient Fig. 6.2 Recommended actions for the healthcare professional. DIC2 Distress Inventory for Cancer version 2, HADS Hospital Anxiety and Depression…
Fig. 4.1 Detection of high-risk HPV using RNAscope. Multiple nuclear dot-like signals are present in the neoplastic cells whilst the stromal cells are unlabeled Table 4.1 The performance of RNAscope…
Antihypertensive class Advantages Disadvantages Recommended indications Cautions Thiazide diuretics Greater reduction of systolic BP Daily use Improve bone mineral density Hypokalemia Urinary frequency Systolic hypertension Hyponatremia Gout ACE inhibitors and…
Fig. 1 Glossary of terms Documenting the Visit The AMA is responsible for establishing and maintaining the CPT codes. The AMA defined documentation guidelines for Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes…
Fig. 1 Factors that affect drug absorption in aging integument (Adapted from [5]) Distribution After absorption, how a drug is distributed within the body compartments depends upon its lipid and…
Fig. 1 Following the Principles of Geriatric Medicine and Preventing Hospital Admissions and Readmissions Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) Over the past several yea rs population Health Management (PHM) and ACOs…
Adult congregate living care, adult foster care, adult homes, adult living communities, basic care communities, board and care, catered living services, community based retirement communities, community residence communities, community residential…
Nutrient Typical recommended intake/DRIa Comments for geriatrics/LTC Calories/energy 1800+ calories Varies by body size and activity level and desired weight loss or gain. Protein 46 g/day Females >18 (0.36–0.66 g/kg/day)…
