Publications by authors named "Rose Ngozi Mafiana"
Int J Clin Pharm
December 2013
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the occurrence and impact of chemotherapy-induced neutropenia (CIN) among cancer patients in Oman, revealing it to be a significant issue with consequences for treatment outcomes.
- It analyzed 1,357 episodes of CIN among 159 patients, finding that nearly half of the patients experienced CIN, which was linked to factors like chemotherapy type, younger age, low hemoglobin, and advanced cancer stage.
- The findings indicate that CIN can lead to treatment delays, longer hospitalizations, and higher mortality, highlighting the need for better management strategies in affected patients.
