In our November 2024 episode, our co-hosts, Dr. Jose Pereira and Dr. Sharon Watanabe are joined by special guests Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah and Dr. Leonie Herx.

During this episode, they highlight the following 4 articles:

1. Chang TW, Yang FY, Liu YC, Hung CH. Gabapentinoids for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Support Palliat Care. 2024 Aug 19;14(3):269-278. doi: 10.1136/spcare-2023-00436 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38936970/​
2. Silva GAD, Oliveira LC, Wiegert EVM, Calixto-Lima L, Cunha GDC, Peres WAF. Prognostic risk stratification using C-reactive protein, albumin, and associated inflammatory biomarkers in patients with advanced cancer in palliative care. Curr Probl Cancer. 2024 Aug;51:101115. doi: 10.1016/j.currproblcancer.2024.101115. Epub 2024 Jun 28. PMID: 38943779. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38943779/​
3. Bischoff KE, Patel K, Boscardin WJ, O'Riordan DL, Pantilat SZ, Smith AK. Prognoses Associated With Palliative Performance Scale Scores in Modern Palliative Care Practice. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Jul 1;7(7):e2420472. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.20472. PMID: 38976269; PMCID: PMC11231792. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38976269/​
4. Meehan CP, White E, CVitan A, Jiang L, Wu WC, Wice M, Stafford J, Rudolph JL. Factors Associated With Early Palliative Care Among Patients With Heart Failure. J Palliat Med. 2024 Aug;27(8):1001-1008. doi: 10.1089/jpm.2023.0539. Epub 2024 Apr 12. PMID: 38608234. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38608234/

To access slides, recordings and links to the articles discussed, visit our Journal Watch Webpage at: http://www.echopalliative.com/palliative-care-journal-watch/