Patients' and clinicians' knowledge in cancer-related cognitive impairment and its implications: current perspective.

Health literacy is essential in cancer care. Low health literacy compromises the capacity to maintain one's health through self-management and collaboration with healthcare providers, especially when facing cognitive side effects related to cancer and its treatments. Cancer-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) is a common phenomenon among cancer patients and might determine a significant impact on their quality of life, yet it is still under identified by both clinicians and patients.

Understanding Reasons for Cancer Disparities in Italy: A Qualitative Study of Barriers and Needs of Cancer Patients and Healthcare Providers.

Background: The second leading cause of death in Italy is cancer. Substantial disparities persist in the level of care and outcomes for cancer patients across various communities, hospitals, and regions in Italy. While substantial progress has been made in medical research and treatment options, these advancements tend to disproportionately benefit the wealthier, better-educated, and more privileged areas and portions of the population.

When listening to rain sounds boosts arithmetic ability.

Studies in the literature have provided conflicting evidence about the effects of background noise or music on concurrent cognitive tasks. Some studies have shown a detrimental effect, while others have shown a beneficial effect of background auditory stimuli. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of agitating, happy or touching music, as opposed to environmental sounds or silence, on the ability of non-musician subjects to perform arithmetic operations.