Publications by authors named "M K T Thong"
Objective: Identifying prognostic markers for clinical outcomes is crucial in selecting appropriate treatment options for patients with radioiodine-refractory (RAI-R) differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic value of clinico-pathological features and semiquantitative [F]FDG PET/CT metabolic parameters in predicting progression-free survival (PFS) in DTC patients with RAI-R.
Patients And Methods: This prospective cohort study included 110 consecutive RAI-R DTC patients who were referred for [F]FDG PET/CT imaging.
Cancer treatments, although life prolonging, are associated with side effects. The occurrence, duration, and severity of side effects vary, depending on treatment received. Long-term effects refer to effects that manifest during treatment and persist long after treatment has ended.
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- The study explores how combined lifestyle factors affect health outcomes in cancer survivors, rather than focusing on each factor separately.
- It includes data from 22 studies with over 200,000 survivors, showing that a healthier lifestyle significantly lowers all-cause mortality, cancer-specific mortality, and cardiovascular disease incidence.
- The findings suggest that promoting healthy lifestyle changes among cancer survivors can improve their long-term health and survival rates.
Purpose: This systematic review aims to summarize the associations between combined healthy lifestyles and psychosocial outcomes (health-related quality of life (HRQOL), depression, anxiety, psychological distress (PD), and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)) among cancer survivors.
Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE were searched for observational and interventional studies examining healthy lifestyle scores (HLS, calculated by a combination of at least three lifestyles) and psychosocial outcomes among cancer survivors from inception to April 2024. A minimum of two studies with the same study design were pooled using random effects models.
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- The IRDiRC Telehealth Task Force investigated how telehealth can enhance diagnosis, care, research, and education related to rare diseases by reviewing literature from 2017 to 2023 and identifying effective models and strategies.
- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly boosted the adoption of telehealth, highlighting its ability to overcome geographical barriers and improve access to specialized care for rare disease patients.
- While telehealth presents several benefits, such as decentralized clinical research and enhanced education for local healthcare providers, it also has limitations, including challenges in performing physical exams and building personal relationships with healthcare professionals, thus suggesting it should complement traditional care rather than replace it.