Publications by authors named "L M Ramondetta"
Objectives: To evaluate survival outcomes among patients with adult-type granulosa cell tumors who have telomerase reverse transcriptase () promoter mutations.
Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study using the MD Anderson Rare Gynecologic Malignancy Registry. Patients with adult granulosa cell tumors who underwent molecular testing for promoter and c.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection on U.S. college campuses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections can cause cancers of the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, anus, and oropharynx. The most recently approved HPV vaccine, Gardasil-9, protects against HPV infection and can prevent HPV-associated invasive cancers. However, Gardasil-9 is one of the most underused vaccines in the US today.
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- Hypomagnesemia, a common side effect of platinum-based chemotherapy, can negatively impact overall survival, and traditional magnesium replacements may not be effective.
- This study examined the feasibility of a magnesium-rich diet in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing carboplatin treatment, providing weekly education to enhance dietary intake.
- Results showed that adherence to the diet led to increased magnesium consumption and reduced the incidence of hypomagnesemia, suggesting dietary approaches can help maintain magnesium levels during chemotherapy.