Japanese journal of clinical oncology
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Jpn. J. Clin. Oncol. · Oct 2015
Observational StudyPrevalence, course and factors associated with delirium in elderly patients with advanced cancer: a longitudinal observational study.
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of delirium on admission, the course of delirium during a 2-week period after admission and factors associated with delirium on admission, among elderly patients with advanced cancer. ⋯ Given the high prevalence of the delirium, all patients with advanced cancer should be screened for delirium both on admission and regularly thereafter. In addition, medical staff should be aware that steroid use on admission is an additional indicator of elevated risk for delirium.
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Jpn. J. Clin. Oncol. · Oct 2015
Clinicopathological features of classical Hodgkin lymphoma in patients ≥ 40 years old, with special reference to composite cases.
Classical Hodgkin lymphoma shows a peak incidence at 15-35 years, and a second peak in elderly patients; however, pathological characteristics of elderly patients with classical Hodgkin lymphoma have not been analyzed enough. ⋯ We found that the incidence of composite classical Hodgkin lymphoma in patients ≥ 40 years old was 20%. Correct diagnosis and optimal treatment for patients with composite classical Hodgkin lymphoma and B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma is highly important in this patient population.