Publications by authors named "M Nilsen"
Objective: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of 2 artificial saliva substitutes (Biotène vs HydraSmile) in the symptomatic management of radiation-induced xerostomia.
Study Design: Randomized double-blind cross-over study.
Setting: Single tertiary care academic institution.
Objective: To examine the rates as well as the interdependence of depressive symptoms and sleep problems in patients with cancer and their intimate partner family caregivers.
Method: Patients diagnosed with cancer (69.3 years old, 56.
Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) are becoming the standard of care for recurrent and metastatic cancer. Opioids, the primary treatment for cancer-related pain, are immunosuppressive raising concerns about their potential to interfere with the efficacy of ICIs. We hypothesize that exogenous opioids given for analgesia suppress antitumor immunity via T cell-mediated mu opioid receptor 1 (OPRM1) signaling.
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- * A study involving 496 adult cancer survivors found that women scored higher on self-advocacy assessments than men, particularly in areas related to social support and informed decision-making.
- * To improve support for cancer survivors, educational resources should focus on enhancing gender-specific self-advocacy skills and providing necessary assistance for skill-building.