Publications by authors named "Naoko Ishibe Simonds"

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  • Cancer-related emergency department visits often lead to higher hospital admission rates, emphasizing the need for better resources at urgent care and EDs to manage the complex needs of cancer patients.
  • A workshop hosted by the National Cancer Institute and the Office of Emergency Care in December 2021 aimed to identify current challenges and research opportunities in cancer-related emergency care.
  • Recommendations from the workshop highlighted the importance of improving urgent care services, enhancing management of cancer-related issues, and coordinating follow-up care to reduce complications and unplanned hospital visits.
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Background: The study of gene-environment (GxE) interactions is a research priority for the NCI. Previously, our group analyzed NCI's extramural grant portfolio from fiscal years (FY) 2007 to 2009 to determine the state of the science in GxE research. This study builds upon our previous effort and examines changes in the landscape of GxE cancer research funded by NCI.

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