PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to estimate the incidence of occult gastrointestinal (GI) primary tumours in patients with metastatic cancer of uncertain primary origin and evaluate their influence on treatments and overall survival (OS). MATERIALS AND METHODS We used population heath data from Manitoba, Canada to identify all patients initially diagnosed with metastatic cancer between ...

Physical activity is an important aspect of good health for everyone; it is even more important for psychiatric patients who usually live an unhealthy lifestyle. In recent years, there has been growing focus on the use of soccer as a vehicle to improve the health of subjects with severe mental illness. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of soccer practice on the self-reported ...

OBJECTIVE To compare the cost-utility of two exercise interventions relative to a control group for vasomotor menopausal symptoms. DESIGN Economic evaluation taking a UK National Health Service and Personal Social Services perspective and a societal perspective. SETTING Primary care. POPULATION Peri- and postmenopausal women who have not used hormone therapy in the past 3 months and exper...

BACKGROUND Physical activity has important benefits for children's physical health and mental wellbeing, but many children do not meet recommended levels. Research suggests that active play has the potential to make a valuable contribution to children's overall physical activity, whilst providing additional cognitive, social and emotional benefits. However, relatively little is known about the ...

BACKGROUND Previous research on the effects of online peer support on psychological well-being of patients with cancer showed mixed findings. There is a need for longitudinal studies explaining if and when online peer-led support groups are beneficial. How patients cope with emotions that come along with the cancer diagnosis might influence effectiveness of online participation. Emotional appro...

Online forum participation Whereas ‘back in the old days’ individuals depended on experts and close relatives for health information, nowadays individuals are turning to the Internet to look for information about health-related issues (Rice, 2006). A rapidly increasing number of healthrelated support groups provide users with ample opportunities to share their personal stories online. Online su...

BACKGROUND Problems with misallocation and redirection of critical resources and benefits intended for PLHIV are not uncommon in Kenya. This study explores corruption in Kenya's HIV response system and the implications for health outcomes from the perspective of people living with HIV (PLHIV). Although they might not be directly responsible for health care fund management, PLHIV and their advoc...

UNLABELLED BACKGROUND Substance abuse puts a burden on the physical and mental health and well-being of individuals and their families, particularly parents. Parents of substance-abusing young people are in need of professional or informal support and information. Potential and easy accessible sources are support groups. We explored the experiences of parents of substance-abusing young peopl...

AIM To retrospectively evaluate the safety and feasibility of surgical specimen extraction via a prophylactic ileostomy procedure in patient with rectal cancer. METHODS We systematically reviewed 331 consecutive patients who underwent laparoscopic anterior resection for rectal cancer and prophylactic ileostomy in our institution from June 2010 to October 2016, including 155 patients who under...

BACKGROUND Traditional forms of masculinity strongly influence men's and women's wellbeing. OBJECTIVE This study has two aims: (i) to explore notions of various forms of masculinities in young Nicaraguan men participating in programs addressing sexual health, reproductive health, and/or gender equality and (ii) to find out how these young men perceive their involvement in actions aimed at red...