Publications by authors named "R Malizia"

Background: Unintentional injuries disproportionately impact American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations. Developing effective and culturally tailored data collection and intervention programs requires an understanding of past prevention efforts in AI/AN communities, but limited peer-reviewed literature on the topic is available. This scoping review aims to summarize efforts that have been published in the Primary Care Provider newsletter, a source of gray literature available through the Indian Health Service.

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Background: The incidence of anal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is rising, despite the introduction of a vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV), the most common etiology of anal SCC. The rate of anal SCC is higher among women and sex-based survival differences may exist. We aimed to examine the association between sex and survival for stage I-IV anal SCC.

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  • Studies show that colorectal cancer patients have better survival rates when surgeries are done at high-volume hospitals.
  • This study analyzed data from over 52,000 patients who underwent proctectomy for rectal cancer to compare survival based on the treating facility's volume.
  • Results indicated that higher facility volumes correlated with improved one-year and five-year survival rates, suggesting that surgery at more experienced centers can lead to better outcomes, though the differences may not be as significant as earlier studies claimed.
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Background: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare disease with poor outcomes. Cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy is the cornerstone of therapy. We aim to compare outcomes of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma treated at academic versus community hospitals.

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