Publications by authors named "R F Hurley"
An estimated 467 kt of plastic used in agriculture annually end up in European soils, potentially breaking down into secondary microplastics (MPs). Not much is known about the possible effects of these MPs on organisms residing in the soil. To properly assess their environmental risk, experimental data is needed on the toxicity of MPs to the survival and reproduction of model organisms.
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- The study analyzes survival outcomes for laryngeal cancer patients in the Northern UK who received non-curative treatment, revealing critical data for informed patient decision-making.
- Involving 373 patients, the research found that the mean survival time was 9.1 months, with variations based on disease stage and type.
- This pioneering work emphasizes the importance of understanding prognosis in non-curative settings, aiding discussions around treatment options for patients.
Background: Frailty increases the risk of mortality in the head and neck cancer population. This study examines the association between frailty and survival outcomes in patients with laryngeal squamous cell cancer (LSCC).
Method: Retrospective data collection from patients in the West of Scotland diagnosed with LSCC between 2014 and 2020.