Cancer symptom assessment instruments: a systematic review
J Kirkova, MP Davis, D Walsh, E Tiernan… - Journal of Clinical …, 2006 - ascopubs.org
Purpose A variety of assessment instruments have been created to identify cancer symptoms.
We reviewed systematically cancer symptom assessment instruments published in English…
We reviewed systematically cancer symptom assessment instruments published in English…
[HTML][HTML] A review of the trials which examine early integration of outpatient and home palliative care for patients with serious illnesses
Background: Palliative care has emerged as care that specifically aims to address gaps
inherent in disease-centered approaches in order to enhance care quality in serious illness, …
inherent in disease-centered approaches in order to enhance care quality in serious illness, …
[HTML][HTML] Systematic review of the treatment of cancer-associated anorexia and weight loss
T Yavuzsen, MP Davis, D Walsh… - Database of Abstracts …, 2005 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The review authors concluded that there was evidence supporting the use of progestins and
corticosteroids and strong evidence against hydrazine sulphate; further research is required…
corticosteroids and strong evidence against hydrazine sulphate; further research is required…
Demographics, assessment and management of pain in the elderly
MP Davis, M Srivastava - Drugs & aging, 2003 - Springer
The prevalence of pain increases with each decade of life. Pain in the elderly is distinctly
different from pain experienced by younger individuals. Cancer is a leading cause of pain; …
different from pain experienced by younger individuals. Cancer is a leading cause of pain; …
Methadone for relief of cancer pain: a review of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions and protocols of administration
MP Davis, D Walsh - Supportive Care in Cancer, 2001 - Springer
Methadone, a synthetic opioid, has unique pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, which
contribute to its unique ability to relieve pain unresponsive to other potent opiates and its …
contribute to its unique ability to relieve pain unresponsive to other potent opiates and its …
[HTML][HTML] Opioid equianalgesic tables: are they all equally dangerous?
PE Shaheen, D Walsh, W Lasheen, MP Davis… - Journal of pain and …, 2009 - Elsevier
Pain is one of the most common symptoms in cancer patients. Opioids are widely prescribed
for this and other purposes. Properly used, they are safe, but they have serious and …
for this and other purposes. Properly used, they are safe, but they have serious and …
[PDF][PDF] Mechanisms of fatigue
MP Davis, D Walsh - J Support Oncol, 2010 - academia.edu
Fatigue is a common experience of individuals suffering from chronic illnesses. Mechanisms
responsible for fatigue may be central or peripheral. Central fatigue may result from …
responsible for fatigue may be central or peripheral. Central fatigue may result from …
[HTML][HTML] Mirtazapine for pruritus
MP Davis, JL Frandsen, D Walsh, S Andresen… - Journal of pain and …, 2003 - Elsevier
Pruritus is a relatively rare but distressing symptom associated with cholestasis, renal failure,
and malignancies. Medical management recently has included the use of ondansetron and …
and malignancies. Medical management recently has included the use of ondansetron and …
[PDF][PDF] Twelve reasons for considering buprenorphine as a frontline analgesic in the management of pain
MP Davis - J Support Oncol, 2012 - academia.edu
Buprenorphine is an opioid that has a complex and unique pharmacology which provides
some advantages over other potent mu agonists. We review 12 reasons for considering …
some advantages over other potent mu agonists. We review 12 reasons for considering …
Appetite and cancer-associated anorexia: a review
MP Davis, R Dreicer, D Walsh, R Lagman… - Journal of Clinical …, 2004 - ascopubs.org
Appetite is governed by peripheral hormones and central neurotransmitters that act on the
arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus and nucleus tactus solitarius of the brainstem. Cancer …
arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus and nucleus tactus solitarius of the brainstem. Cancer …