Disclosing information, thoughts, and feelings about personal and meaningful topics (experimental disclosure) is purported to have various health and psychological consequences (e.g., J. W. Pennebaker, 1993). Although the results of 2 small meta-analyses (P. G. Frisina, J. C. Borod, & S. J. Lepore, 2004; J. M. Smyth, 1998) suggest that experimental disclosure has a positive and significant effe...

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Vertebroplasty performed in the mid- and upper thoracic spine presents technical challenges that differ from those in the lower thoracic and lumbar region. We herein report results of percutaneous vertebroplasty for treatment of painful, osteoporotic compression fractures in the mid- and upper thoracic spine. METHODS Retrospective chart review identified vertebroplasty ...

Introduction of new agents for the treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC) has been accompanied by the publication of guidelines. The COLCHIC cohort was set up to evaluate CRC treatment practices and the use of these innovative and expensive agents. Patients initiating CRC treatment at the Bordeaux teaching hospital between 1 March 2005 and 1 March 2006 were identified, and treatment courses from...

Abstract Background Despite a plethora of studies since the EORTC/NCIC trial in 2005, glioblastoma (GBM) prognosis remains poor. We here identify and compare phase III trials terms efficacy baseline characteristics an attempt to summarize experience past 16 years. Methods A systematic literature search using PubMed ClinicalTrials.gov was conducted provide overview clinically relevant GBM (years...

Abstract BACKGROUND Despite a plethora of studies since the EORTC/NCIC trial in 2005, glioblastoma (GBM) prognosis remains poor. We here identify and compare phase III trials terms efficacy baseline characteristics an attempt to summarize experience past 16 years. METHODS A systematic literature search using PubMed ClinicalTrials.gov was conducted provide overview clinically relevant GBM (years...

Direct drum seeding has emerged as a viable and alternate substitute to the current transplanted rice address constraints of labor water scarcity well rising cultivation costs. However, heavy weed infestation is main biological factor leading immense yield loss, which requires immediate attention. Therefore, adoption efficient management practice critical for success widespread direct seeded ri...