Benefits and drawbacks of videoconferencing for collaborating multidisciplinary teams in regional oncology networks: a scoping review.

Introduction: Various forms of videoconferenced collaborations exist in oncology care. In regional oncology networks, multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) are essential in coordinating care in their region. There is no recent overview of the benefits and drawbacks of videoconferenced collaborations in oncology care networks.

Application of CO laser evaporation in locally advanced melanoma.

Aim: This study aims to investigate the role of CO laser evaporation in the treatment of melanoma patients with satellite or in-transit metastases.

Materials & Methods: Patients who underwent CO laser evaporation were retrospectively included between November 2002 and August 2018. The Sharplan 40C CO laser was used with a high pulse wave mode.

Dietary resilience in patients with severe COPD at the start of a pulmonary rehabilitation program.

Background: COPD may impact food-related activities, such as grocery shopping, cooking, and eating. Decreased food intake may result in an unhealthy diet, and in malnutrition, which is highly prevalent in patients with COPD. Malnutrition is known to negatively impact clinical outcome and quality of life.