Combined Exercise Therapy and Alternating Magnetic Field Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in a Rectal Cancer Survivor: A Case Report.

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common and often persistent adverse effect of several anticancer agents, leading to impaired physical function and quality of life. Although exercise therapy and physical modalities such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation have been reported to alleviate CIPN symptoms, the efficacy of alternating magnetic field therapy remains unclear. We here report a rectal cancer survivor who experienced difficulty returning to work due to persistent neuropathic symptoms of CIPN.

Effects of exercise therapy in patients with pancreatic cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: The reported benefits of exercise therapy in patients with pancreatic cancer include maintaining and improving physical fitness and muscle strength, reducing treatment-related side effects, and enhancing quality of life. However, the evidence remains inconclusive, necessitating the integration of interventional studies to reach a consensus. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of exercise interventions for patients with pancreatic cancer through a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Impact of online support of physical activity management using a wearable device on renal function in patients with acute coronary syndrome: a randomized controlled trial protocol.

Background: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) often cause rapid decline in renal and cardiac function. In patients with ACS, combined renal dysfunction is associated with increased overall mortality and cardiovascular events. Physical activity (PA) management may crucially contribute towards protection of renal function in patients with ACS.

Relationship between quality of life before treatment and survival in patients with hematological malignancies: A meta-analysis.

This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of pretreatment quality of life (QoL) on overall survival (OS) in patients with hematological malignancies. The observational studies with relationship between QoL and OS in patients undergoing either hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) or chemotherapy were collected. Stratification by treatment was performed to examine the association between QoL and OS.

Effect of increased fear of falling on falls in patients undergoing HD: A narrative review.

Increased fear of falling (FOF) increases the risk of falling and is an important issue for living an independent life.　Patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) frequently fall, and this may be attributed to increased FOF due to common fall risk factors as well as severe chronic kidney disease and HD-related factors.　The purpose of this narrative review was to summarize the current knowledge on the mechanisms of increased FOF leading to falls in patients undergoing HD.

Relationship between patient-reported health-related quality of life as measured with the SF-36 or SF-12 and their mortality risk in patients with diverse cancer type: a meta-analysis.

Background: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association between health-related quality of life (HRQOL) as measured with the Short Form 36 Health Survey (SF-36) or Short Form 12 Health Survey (SF-12) and mortality risk in patients with diverse types of cancer.

Methods: A literature search was conducted using CINAHL, PubMed/MEDLINE, and Scopus databases to collect articles published before December 2022. Of these, observational studies that examined the association between HRQOL and mortality risk in patients with various cancer types were extracted.

Rehabilitation practices during hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: An international survey.

Background And Objective: Rehabilitation therapy plays an important role in treating physical and functional impairments observed in individuals undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT). This study assessed the rehabilitation practices implemented in the HSCT population internationally.

Materials And Methods: A 48-question online survey comprising questions soliciting information regarding patient characteristics, therapy details (timing, indication, and administering providers), outcome measures, and precautions were developed by an international group of cancer rehabilitation physicians.

Mental Workload and Prefrontal Brain Activity During Silent Reading Task in University Students with Problematic Smartphone Use.

Problematic smartphone use (PSU) is common among young people and linked to poor academic performance. However, how PSU affects learning processes remains unclear. This study investigated the influence of auditory cue stimulation during a reading task on the mental workload and prefrontal brain activity of young individuals with PSU.

Effect of Combined Exercise and Nutrition Interventions During Inpatient Chemotherapy in Acute Leukemia and Malignant Lymphoma Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

The aim of the present study was to determine the effectiveness of combined exercise and nutrition interventions on physical function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with acute leukemia or malignant lymphoma (ML) during inpatient chemotherapy. The study was a randomized controlled trial where patients with acute leukemia or ML who were receiving inpatient chemotherapy and exercise therapy were divided into an intervention group (IG) and a control group (CG). Both groups underwent resistance training and aerobic exercise.

Current status of research on sarcopenia in post-treatment cancer survivors in Japan:A narrative review.

Sarcopenia is prevalent among 11-25% of adult cancer survivors, depending on the cancer type, although the available data on post-treatment survivors in Japan are limited. If cancer patients develop cachexia, they may experience sustained weight loss as a result, ultimately leading to sarcopenia. Conversely, some patients experience post-treatment weight gain, resulting in sarcopenic obesity.

Pretreatment quality of life and survival in patients with lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Although many studies have explored the correlation between quality of life and survival, none have reported this relationship for specific cancers assessed at distinct time points. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of pretreatment Global Quality of Life (QOL) and functioning QOL, including physical, social, role, emotional, and cognitive QOLs, on mortality risk in patients with lung cancer.

Methods: A literature search was conducted across the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus, and PubMed databases for articles published between their inception and December 2022.

The effect of massage on the plantar flexor muscles during the fixation period in postoperative patients with an ankle fracture.

Introduction: Ankle fractures are one of the most common lower extremity fractures. After surgery, the ankle joint is often immobilized in a plantar flexion position, and there have been many reported cases of limited ankle joint range of motion. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect of regular massage interventions on ankle joint range of motion after removal of fixation.

Inpatient Rehabilitation of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Patients: Managing Challenging Impairments and Medical Fragility.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplants play an important role in the treatment of cancer, particularly hematologic malignancies. These patients can encounter functional impairments unique to hematopoietic stem cell transplant, including deconditioning, cancer-related fatigue, steroid myopathy, graft versus host disease, and capillary leak syndrome. Medical fragility and increased risk of infection may make rehabilitation challenging on the acute care and postacute care settings.

Protein intake and its relationship with frailty in chronic kidney disease.

Introduction: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) are susceptible to frailty because of a range of nutrition-related factors. While protein restriction is commonly advised to preserve kidney function in patients with CKD, insufficient protein intake could potentially exacerbate frailty risk. This study aimed to elucidate the relationship between frailty and protein intake in patients with CKD.

Prediction of Walking Independence in Older Women with Vertebral Compression Fracture Using Phase Angle: A Preliminary Study Using Propensity Score.

Objectives: This study aimed to clarify whether phase angle can be a predictor of walking independence in older women with vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) and to determine a clinically usable cutoff value.

Methods: We retrospectively assessed data of older women (n=59; median age, 83.0 years) with VCFs.

[Associations between Skeletal Muscle Mass, Physical Function, and Quality of Life at Diagnosis in Patients with Hematological Malignancies].

Introduction: Skeletal muscle mass is considered a prognostic factor for survival in patients with cancer. In this study, we investigated the associations between skeletal muscle mass, physical function, fatigue, and quality of life(QOL)at diagnosis in patients with hematological malignancies.

Methods: In this study, we included 27 untreated patients with newly diagnosed hematological malignancies who visited our hospital.

Impact of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity on change in renal function in patients after acute myocardial infarction.

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is associated with a decline in renal function. This study aimed to investigate the impact of engaging in moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA) for more than 30 min per day on changes in renal function during the first 3 months after AMI onset. A prospective, observational study was conducted, enrolling 87 patients (75 men; average age, 65.

Is Phase Angle Useful in Screening for Sarcopenia in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies?

The purposes of this study were to investigate the relationship between sarcopenia and phase angle (PhA), and to examine whether PhA cutoff values can be used to identify sarcopenia in patients with hematologic malignancies. The study population comprised 108 patients with hematologic malignancies who were admitted for chemotherapy, and were undergoing rehabilitation for exercise therapy. The diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia were determined according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019.

Impact of Sarcopenia on Outcome of Exercise Therapy in Older Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Patients.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of exercise therapy on physical function and quality of life (QOL) in older patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma undergoing inpatient chemotherapy, including differences between patients with and without sarcopenia.

Methods: Thirty-one inpatients aged 70 years or older participated in this study. Grip and knee extensor strength, 6-minute walking test, body composition, nutritional status, fatigue and health-related QOL at admission and discharge were compared.