Internal medicine journal
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Internal medicine journal · May 2024
Eosinophilic oesophagitis: a common cause of food bolus obstruction.
Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EOE) is a known cause of food bolus obstruction (FBO) with rising incidence and prevalence. ⋯ EOE affects a significant proportion of patients presenting with FBO (28%); a high biopsy rate of 78% in FBO cases provides an opportunity for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
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Internal medicine journal · May 2024
Patients' perception of the benefits of palliative systemic therapy for advanced cancer.
Patients with advanced cancer who misunderstand their prognosis and chance of cure tend to overestimate the likely benefits of palliative systemic therapy. ⋯ At least 20% of patients receiving systemic therapy for advanced cancer reported an expectation of cure. Most patients and oncologists value QOL and LOL equally when making treatment decisions.