Publications by authors named "G J Owen"

Introduction: Gastric cancer (GC) burden is currently evolving with regional differences associated with complex behavioural, environmental, and genetic risk factors. The LEGACy study is a Horizon 2020-funded multi-institutional research project conducted prospectively to provide comprehensive data on the tumour biological characteristics of gastroesophageal cancer from European and LATAM countries.

Material And Methods: Treatment-naïve advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma patients were prospectively recruited in seven European and LATAM countries.

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Introduction: Chile has achieved developed nation status and boasts a life expectancy of 81 + years; however, the healthcare and research systems are unprepared for the social and economic burden of cancer. One decade ago, the authors put forward a comprehensive analysis of cancer infrastructure, together with a series of suggestions on research orientated political policy.

Objectives: Provide an update and comment on policy, infrastructure, gender equality, stakeholder participation and new challenges in national oncology.

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Introduction: Risk of stroke is greater in patients with atrial fibrillation. Anticoagulation is effective at decreasing risk, yet 40-50% of eligible patients are not prescribed anticoagulation and seem to have a concerning gap in care quality. This quality improvement initiative implemented a pharmacist-led approach to identify, verify, and close apparent anticoagulation treatment gaps.

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Background: Advance Choice Documents (ACDs) have been recommended for use in England and Wales based on evidence from trials that show that they can reduce involuntary hospitalisation, which disproportionately affects Black African and Caribbean people. Our aim was therefore to develop and test ACD implementation resources and processes for Black people who have previously been involuntarily hospitalised and the people that support them.

Methods: Resource co-production workshops were held to inform the development of the ACD template and two types of training for all stakeholders, comprising a Recovery College course and simulation training.

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  • The study investigates the clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis of combined hepatocellular-cholangiocarcinoma (cHCC-CCA) using data from 72 cases at West China Hospital.
  • Researchers employed techniques like immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization to assess various tumor factors including human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) expression and FGFR2 gene alterations.
  • Key findings indicate 49 cases were classic type cHCC-CCA, with an average survival of 18.9 months; tumor size, TNM stage, and serum AFP levels were identified as significant prognostic factors.
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