Distress, anxiety and depression in patients with brain metastases before and after radiotherapy.

Background: Many patients with cancer suffer from distress, anxiety and depression. However, studies on patients with brain metastases are lacking. In this exploratory study we prospectively assessed distress, anxiety and depression in patients with brain metastases from different solid primary tumour treated with radiotherapy to the brain.

Fusarium in wheat: importance and toxin production in the field - possibilities and limits of fungicide treatments.

Effects of plant cropping measures on toxin production were investigated. The use of the plough reduced the DON level by 71%. Additionally, the choice of less sensitive varieties, as well as an adequate nitrogen fertilization showed a significant reduction of the DON content in grain.

[Warming resuspended erythrocyte concentrates with a new microwave device. In vitro results and clinical experiences in comparison with continuous flow warming].

Rapid warming of stored red cell concentrates demands a technique that provides careful treatment of the erythrocytes, reliability, simple handling, and prompt processing. The Fenwal BW-5, a dry-heat blood warmer, is a well-established blood heating device. However, its use is time-consuming and rather complicated.