A Multimodal Patient-Centered Teleprehabilitation Approach for Patients Undergoing Surgery for Breast Cancer: A Clinical Perspective.

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women worldwide, and advances in early detection and treatment have significantly increased survival rates. However, people living beyond breast cancer often suffer from late sequelae, negatively impacting their quality of life. Prehabilitation, focusing on the period prior to surgery, is a unique opportunity to enhance oncology care by preparing patients for the upcoming oncological treatment and rehabilitation.

The value of hypothermia as a neuroprotective and antiepileptic strategy in patients with status epilepticus: an update of the literature.

Introduction: Status epilepticus represents a significant neurological emergency, with high morbidity and mortality rates. In addition to standard care, the identification of adjuvant strategies is essential to improve the outcome.

Areas Covered: The authors conducted a narrative review to provide an update on the value of hypothermia as an antiseizure and neuroprotective treatment in status epilepticus.

Evaluating pain management practices for cancer patients among health professionals in cancer and supportive/palliative care units: a Belgian survey.

Background: Pain is reported in 66% of cancer patients with advanced disease. Adequate pain management is a cornerstone of comprehensive supportive cancer care.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess pain management in Oncology Units in Belgium.

[Estrogen receptors and vascular aging].

After years of studying cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in men due to their higher incidence compared to women, attention is now being paid to female CVD and their pathophysiology. Even though premenopausal women have a lower incidence of CVD, this disparity progressively diminishes after menopause, highlighting the key role of sex hormones. Many preclinical and fundamental studies have demonstrated protective effects of estrogens on arterial endothelium, suggesting that hormone therapy could improve cardiovascular health in menopausal women.