Publications by authors named "W E Falconer"
Article Synopsis
- New methods are needed to track the progress of trainees in endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures, as traditional assessments aren't enough to ensure competence.
- The study analyzed data from 50 procedures performed by three trainees, focusing on the time taken for needle passes, which showed a mean duration of 2:49 minutes.
- Results indicated that as trainees performed more procedures, their needle pass time decreased, suggesting NPT is a useful metric for monitoring training advancement in EBUS.
Introduction: Central airway obstruction (CAO) is a life-threatening complication of lung cancer. The prevalence of CAO in lung cancer patients is unknown. We audited CAO burden to inform our local cancer service.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOxidative stress plays a role in the tumor-cytotoxic effect of cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy and also in certain adverse events. In view of these conflicting aspects, a double-blind trial over a 6-month period was performed to determine whether a cysteine-rich protein (IMN1207) may have a positive or negative effect on the clinical outcome if compared with casein, a widely used protein supplement low in cysteine. Sixty-six patients with stage IIIB-IV non-small cell lung cancer were randomly assigned to IMN1207 or casein.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF