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ABSTRACT: Ovarian cancer, a leading cause of cancer deaths, poses challenges due to insidious development and vague signs and symptoms. Risk factors include age, reproductive history, genetic mutations, and environmental factors. Treatment involves surgery, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, with nursing interventions focusing on symptom management and supportive care.
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Neoplasias Ováricas , Humanos , Femenino , Neoplasias Ováricas/enfermería , Neoplasias Ováricas/terapia , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Bladder cancer, the 10th most common cancer globally, primarily manifests as urothelial cell carcinoma. Risk factors involve acquired genetic mutations and congenital predispositions, impacting diagnosis and management. This article discusses the risk factors, clinical presentation, and treatment strategies, with emphasis on providing comprehensive nursing support and patient education to patients with bladder cancer.
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Carcinoma de Células Transicionales , Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria , Humanos , Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria/terapia , Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria/diagnóstico , Neoplasias de la Vejiga Urinaria/genética , Carcinoma de Células Transicionales/patología , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Approximately 1 in 60 men and 1 in 141 women will develop oral and oropharyngeal cancer in the US. This article presents the risk factors, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management of patients with oral and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
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Enfermeras y Enfermeros , Neoplasias Orofaríngeas , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Neoplasias Orofaríngeas/terapia , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Approximately 50% of people with alcohol use disorder experience alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) after abruptly decreasing or abstaining from alcohol consumption. This article presents the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of patients with AWS.
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Alcoholismo , Síndrome de Abstinencia a Sustancias , Humanos , Alcoholismo/complicaciones , Consumo de Bebidas AlcohólicasRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Immunodeficiency is an immune system defect that increases a person's susceptibility to infection. This article discusses the signs, symptoms, and management of patients with immunodeficiency.
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ABSTRACT: This article presents priority nursing assessments and interventions that address the multicellular assault of excessive alcohol consumption on bodily organs and the impact on the patient's quality of life.
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Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas , Víctimas de Crimen , Humanos , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/efectos adversos , Consumo de Bebidas Alcohólicas/epidemiología , Calidad de VidaRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has caused distinct challenges for immunocompromised populations, including disease and social management. This article presents strategies to prevent infection and promote quality of life in patients who are immunocompromised.
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COVID-19 , Gripe Humana , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiología , Pandemias , Gripe Humana/epidemiología , Calidad de VidaRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: This article discusses the outpatient management of adults with COVID-19 that reflects current evidence and best practices. Variants of concern, clinical presentation, assessment of the patient's clinical status, vaccination, medication management, and patient teaching are presented.
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COVID-19 , Humanos , COVID-19/epidemiología , Pacientes AmbulatoriosRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is a common anorectal disorder that affects at least 10 million people in the US, with a peak incidence in individuals between the ages of 45 and 65. This article discusses the signs, symptoms, risk factors, classification, treatment, and nursing interventions for patients with HD.
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Hemorroides , Anciano , Hemorroides/diagnóstico , Hemorroides/epidemiología , Hemorroides/terapia , Humanos , Incidencia , Persona de Mediana Edad , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for most renal malignancies. This article, the second in a three-part series, addresses how renal masses are classified, signs and symptoms of RCC, medical treatments for RCC, and priority nursing interventions for patients with RCC.
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Carcinoma de Células Renales/enfermería , Neoplasias Renales/enfermería , Carcinoma de Células Renales/clasificación , Prioridades en Salud , Humanos , Neoplasias Renales/clasificación , Clasificación del Tumor , Estadificación de Neoplasias , Diagnóstico de Enfermería , Evaluación de SíntomasRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for most renal malignancies. This article, the last in a three-part series, presents treatment options for RCC using the American Joint Committee on Cancer Tumor, Node, and Metastasis staging system as a framework, as well as nursing-care options for patients undergoing partial or radical nephrectomy.
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Carcinoma de Células Renales/enfermería , Neoplasias Renales/enfermería , Carcinoma de Células Renales/patología , Carcinoma de Células Renales/cirugía , Humanos , Neoplasias Renales/patología , Neoplasias Renales/cirugía , Estadificación de Neoplasias , Nefrectomía/métodos , Nefrectomía/enfermeríaRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) encompasses a group of malignancies that originate in the epithelium of the renal cortex, most often in the upper pole of the kidney. This article, the first of a three-part series on RCC, addresses the incidence and epidemiology of RCC along with its genetic alterations, risk factors, histologic characteristics, and imaging characteristics.
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Carcinoma de Células Renales , Carcinoma de Células Renales/diagnóstico por imagen , Carcinoma de Células Renales/epidemiología , Carcinoma de Células Renales/genética , Carcinoma de Células Renales/patología , Humanos , Incidencia , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: An increased lifespan does not necessarily equate to a high quality of life. This article discusses strategies to help older adult patients cope with loneliness, social isolation, and chronic illness to improve their health and quality of life.
