Quality of life of hospitalized patients after lung cancer operation and analysis of influencing factors

Objective:To explore the current status and influencing factors of quality of life in patients with lung cancer after surgery in a tertiary hospital in Hainan province.Methods:To investigate the influencing factors of quality of life of lung cancer patients after surgery in a tertiary hospital in Hainan province by cross‑sectional survey method.Results:The scores of insomnia,appetite loss,constipation and pain in 186 lung cancer patients after surgery in a tertiary hospital in Hainan Province were significantly higher than the reference value.Multiple linear regression analysis showed that older patients(>60 years)had lower scores in physical function domain(β=-0.193),and female patients had more appetite loss symptoms(β=0.245).Compared with other minority ethnic groups,Han ethnic group had lower scores in role function domain(β=0.179),more severe fatigue symptoms(β=-0.162),and higher general health level(β=0.166).Patients with employee medical insurance had lower scores of emotional function(β=0.194),cognitive function(β=0.281),the lowest score in social function(β=0.188),and severe pain in other parts(β=-0.227).Smokers had less cough symptoms(β=0.175)and more arm and shoulder pain symptoms(β=-0.21)than non‑smokers.Patients with secondhand smoke exposure had lower cognitive function scores(β=-0.158)and more obvious symptoms of oral ulcer(β=0.185).Patients who drank alcohol frequently(drinking frequency>1 time/day)had more severe cough symptoms(β=0.27).Patients with small number of children(0‑1)had milder cough symptoms(β=0.178).Patients who did not understand the disease had obvious symptoms of arm and shoulder pain(β=0.151).Patients with early pathological stage(stageⅠ‑Ⅱ)had more severe shortness of breath(β=-0.159)and pain(β=-0.181).The symptoms of appetite loss were more obvious in patients living in cities(β=0.192).The symptoms of peripheral neuropathy were more obvious(β=0.174).Patients who often consumed pickulated food had severe pain symptoms(β=-0.219),and pain in other parts was obvious(β=-0.149).Male patients had obvious alopecia symptoms(β=-0.306).Conclusion:Age,ethnicity,residence,type of medical insurance,number of children,pathological stage of lung cancer,smoking,second‑hand smoke exposure,alcohol consumption,and frequent consumption of pickled food were related to the quality of life of lung cancer patients in hospital after surgery.Medical staff and family members should pay attention to the emotional communication of patients during the treatment of lung cancer patients in hospital after surgery.Patients should avoid exposure to smoking,alcohol and second‑hand smoke,and reduce consumption of pickled food.

Clinical characteristics of childhood cancer in emergency room in a tertiary hospital in Pakistan

INTRODUCTION Worldwide,cancer is an important cause of mortality in children aged over 1 year.^([1])Numerically,the major cancers include acute lymphoblastic leukemia,CNS tumors and lymphomas.^([2-6])Cancer incidence is increasing in children globally as well as in Pakistan but the etiology is poorly understood.^([7])There are an estimated 160 000 new cases and 90 000 deaths per year worldwide in children aged under 15 years.^([8])The exact incidence in Pakistan is not known as there is no national tumor registry.

Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital

Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital (TMUCIH) is the birthplace of Oncology in China. It has a history of more than a hundred years and has become one of the most famous modernized cancer hospitals worldwide. It is also one of the largest bases for cancer prevention, treatment, training and research in China.

Sociodemographic and Scanographic Aspects of Primary Bronchopulmonary Cancer in a Hospital in Mali

Summary: A malignant tumour that develops from the bronchial epithelium and then invades the lungs. It ranks third after colorectal and breast cancer. In Mali, computed tomography (CT) is the main imaging tool used at all stages of treatment. We had initiated this study with the objective of specifying the place of CT in the diagnosis of primary bronchopulmonary cancer at the hospital of Mali. Method: This is a prospective and descriptive study conducted by the Medical Imaging and Thoracic Surgery departments at Mali Hospital from March 2014 to February 2015. All the patients who have benefited from a CT scan and presenting at least one histologically confirmed bronchopulmonary tumor were included. Results: We were recruiting 60 patients with bronchopulmonary cancers out of 500 referred for a thoracic CT scan performed, a frequency of 12%. There was one male patient with a sex ratio of 4H/1F. The average age was 60 years. The history of smoking was 85%. The symptoms were dominated by general condition (63.33%), cough (25%) and haemoptysis (58.33%). CT scans were performed in all patients. The lesions were located more in the lower lobes (71%). The tumours were: heterogeneous tissue density (70%), spiculated contours (80%), and the histology was more non-small cell carcinoma. Conclusion: The incidence of bronchopulmonary cancer is very high and its prognosis is poor at an advanced stage. The evaluative role of CT and biopsy guidance has given it a place of choice in its management. The diagnosis of certainty remains histology.

Trend of prostate cancer diagnosed in Beijing Hospital from 1995 to 2008

Objective To evaluate the morbidity trend of prostate cancer since the clinical usage of PSA was introduced in Beijing Hospital. Methods Retrospectively we analyzed prostate cancer cases diagnosed in Beijing Hospital from 1995 to 2008. The incidence,age,PSA and clinical stage at diagnosis were taken into account.

我国4家主要肿瘤专科医院的专利授权现状及对策

目的 回顾我国4家主要肿瘤专科医院2000—2020年的专利授权情况,为提升医院知识产权管理和转化能力提供参考。方法 收集整理4家医院2000—2020年专利授权数据,对专利授权的数量及技术领域、申请人、管理水平等进行分析。结果 2000—2020年4家医院专利授权总量呈上升趋势,授权率差异具有统计学意义(χ^(2)=22.788,P<0.001);专利授权的技术领域各有侧重;大部分专利为医院独立申请;3家医院的大多数专利法律状态良好;3家医院曾发生专利转让授权。结论 我国主要肿瘤医院的专利数量和质量有待提升,在估值方式和转化渠道方面存在障碍。建议从政策、团队、收益分配等多个方面厘顺医院知识产权转化路径,提升专利转化水平。