Publications by authors named "M Swinton"
Over the last two to three decades the non-surgical curative management of bladder cancer has significantly progressed. Increasing evidence supports the use of bladder preservation as an alternative to radical cystectomy (RC) for localised muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). Radiosensitisation with chemotherapy or hypoxia modification improves the efficacy of radiotherapy.
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- - The study aimed to define what constitutes "patient-important" upper gastrointestinal bleeding during critical illness for a randomized trial, focusing on the perspectives of ICU survivors and their family members.
- - Using interviews and focus groups, researchers gathered qualitative data, which revealed that patient-important bleeding is linked to serious outcomes like death, disability, and extended hospital stays, along with specific medical interventions.
- - Findings highlighted that patients and families view gastrointestinal bleeding differently than traditional clinical definitions, emphasizing the context and effects of treatments as crucial to understanding its importance.
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