Nintedanib, a triple tyrosine kinase inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor, platelet-derived growth factor receptor, and fibroblast growth factor receptor, has been used in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and adenocarcinoma in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Although vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors have been…[Read more]

Patients whom developed ileus showed increased abundance of Bacteroides spp., Parabacteroides spp., and Ruminococcus spp., bacteria that are associated with promoting intestinal inflammation. There were no differences in the microbiome in patients that developed surgical site infections or anastomotic leaks. CONCLUSIONS In this pilot study,…[Read more]

2-87.1, respectively; P less then 0.05 for both). Conclusion OS is associated with sarcopenia in COPD.Introduction There is growing awareness of the importance of patient centered care (PCC) in health care. Within Radiography in the UK, elements of PCC are embedded within professional body publications and guidance documents. However, there is…[Read more]