Lancet
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The incidence rate of breast cancer has markedly increased in recent years in China, yet the association of breast cancer with dietary patterns such as a Chinese traditional diet has not been studied. We aimed to examine this association among women from the Jiangsu Province of China. ⋯ World Cancer Research Fund (2011/RFA/473).
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As life expectancy improves in patients with lung cancer and bone metastases, effective surgical treatment to relieve pain and improve quality of life and neurological function is increasingly needed. Indications for surgery in patients with bone metastases are controversial. We aimed to assess a protocol for the surgery of patients with lung cancer and bone metastases. ⋯ National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant (81201628).
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Although the relationship between psychological wellbeing and physical health has been the subject of many studies among middle-aged and older adults, little is known about whether psychological wellbeing is associated with mortality among the fastest growing population segment-the oldest old (aged ≥80 years). ⋯ The China Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey from which the data used in this article were derived was jointly funded by the US National Institute on Aging (grant R01 AG023627), China Natural Science Foundation (grants 70533010, 71110107025, 71233001, and 71490732), United Nations Population Fund, China Social Sciences Foundation, and Hong Kong Research Grants Council.
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Major burns provoke a profound stress response, which is unrivalled in terms of its magnitude and duration. Evidence suggests that the pathophysiological stress response to severe burn trauma persists for several years after injury. ⋯ In this paper, we review the current knowledge of the stress response to burn trauma, with a focus on hypermetabolism, muscle wasting, and stress-induced diabetes. We highlight recent developments and important knowledge gaps that need to be pursued to develop novel therapeutic strategies to improve outcomes in burn survivors.