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| L M HessSummaryAffiliation: University of Arizona Country: USA Publications
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Measurement of adherence in pharmacy administrative databases: a proposal for standard definitions and preferred measuresLisa M Hess
Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, 85724, USA
Ann Pharmacother 40:1280-88. 2006..These measures have focused on improving the accuracy of adherence measures or clarifying the evaluation time frame. As a result, there are many measures used to assess adherence that may or may not be comparable or accurate...
Results of a phase I multiple-dose clinical study of ursodeoxycholic AcidLisa M Hess
Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, 1515 North Campbell Avenue, POB 245024, Tucson, AZ 85724 5024, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 13:861-7. 2004....
A meta-analysis of the efficacy of intraperitoneal cisplatin for the front-line treatment of ovarian cancerL M Hess
Arizona Cancer Center, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Int J Gynecol Cancer 17:561-70. 2007..799 (95% CI: 0.702-0.910, P= 0.0007). These findings strongly support the incorporation of an IP cisplatin regimen to improve survival in the front-line treatment of stage III, optimally debulked ovarian cancer...
Adherence assessment using medication weight in a phase IIb clinical trial of difluoromethylornithine for the chemoprevention of skin cancerLisa M Hess
Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, P O Box 245024, 1515 North Campbell Avenue, 2964A1 Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 14:2579-83. 2005..This study evaluates the association between participant self-reported study diary records and the weight of the medication vessel at each study visit, in the setting of a phase IIb topical chemoprevention trial...
Factors associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw among bisphosphonate usersLisa M Hess
College of Medicine, Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724 5024, USA
Am J Med 121:475-483.e3. 2008..It is unclear if the risk factors associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw among cancer patients taking bisphosphonates also are possible risk factors among patients receiving these medications for other indications...
Weight change during chemotherapy as a potential prognostic factor for stage III epithelial ovarian carcinoma: a Gynecologic Oncology Group studyL M Hess
Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, 1515 N Campbell Avenue, Room 2964G, PO Box 245024, Tucson, AZ 85724 5024, USA
Gynecol Oncol 107:260-5. 2007..We sought to explore the association between weight change during treatment and survival, as well as the association between pre-chemotherapy body mass index (BMI) and survival...
Proceedings of a GOG workshop on intraperitoneal therapy for ovarian cancerD S Alberts
University of Arizona, Arizona Cancer Center, 1515 N Campbell Avenue, POB 245024, Tucson, AZ 85724 5024, and Case Western Reserve University Hospital, USA
Gynecol Oncol 103:783-92. 2006..The proceedings of this workshop summarize both research trial results and practical implementation issues associated with intraperitoneal therapy discussed at this workshop...
Karyometry of the colonic mucosaDavid S Alberts
Arizona Cancer Center, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, 1515 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85724 5024, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 16:2704-16. 2007..The study summarizes results of karyometric measurements in epithelial cells of the colorectal mucosa to document evidence of a field effect of preneoplastic development among patients with colorectal adenocarcinoma or adenoma...
Phase III trial of ursodeoxycholic acid to prevent colorectal adenoma recurrenceDavid S Alberts
Department of Medicine, Arizona Cancer Center, College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, USA
J Natl Cancer Inst 97:846-53. 2005..We conducted a phase III, double-blind placebo-controlled trial of UDCA to evaluate its ability to prevent colorectal adenoma recurrence...
Fecal bile acid concentrations in a subpopulation of the wheat bran fiber colon polyp trialDavid S Alberts
Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85724 5024, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 12:197-200. 2003..Thus, the inability of the high WBF intervention to reduce colorectal adenoma recurrence may be a consequence of its lack of effect on fecal aqueous-phase secondary bile acid concentrations...
Intake of supplemental and total fiber and risk of colorectal adenoma recurrence in the wheat bran fiber trialElizabeth T Jacobs
Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 87516, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 11:906-14. 2002....
Limits of detection of chemopreventive efficacy: karyometry of skin biopsiesPeter H Bartels
College of Optical Sciences and Arizona Cancer Center, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85724, USA
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 17:1689-95. 2008..This study was designed to establish estimates of the smallest effects due to chemopreventive intervention detectable by karyometry in skin biopsies...
The role of intraperitoneal therapy in advanced ovarian cancerLisa M Hess
Arizona Cancer Center Tucson, Arizona, USA
Oncology (Williston Park) 21:227-32; discussion 232, 235, 239-42. 2007..When making a decision between i.p. and i.v. therapeutic options, the experience and preference of the oncologist are critical factors in determining appropriate therapy for each woman...
Chemotherapy-related change in cognitive function: a conceptual modelLisa M Hess
The College of Medicine, The Arizona Cancer Center, The University of Arizona, Tucson
Oncol Nurs Forum 34:981-94. 2007..To develop a conceptual model of chemotherapy-related changes in cognitive function...
