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Andrew Wilcock
Researcher at University of Nottingham
Publications - 143
Citations - 7131
Andrew Wilcock is an academic researcher from University of Nottingham. The author has contributed to research in topics: Palliative care & Cancer. The author has an hindex of 32, co-authored 135 publications receiving 5751 citations. Previous affiliations of Andrew Wilcock include Duquesne University & Nottingham City Hospital.
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Definition and classification of cancer cachexia: an international consensus
Kenneth C. H. Fearon,Florian Strasser,Stefan D. Anker,Ingvar Bosaeus,Eduardo Bruera,Robin L. Fainsinger,Aminah Jatoi,Charles L. Loprinzi,Neil MacDonald,Giovanni Mantovani,Mellar P. Davis,Maurizio Muscaritoli,Faith D. Ottery,Lukas Radbruch,Paula Ravasco,Declan Walsh,Andrew Wilcock,Stein Kaasa,Vickie E. Baracos +18 more
TL;DR: A framework exists on a framework for the definition and classification of cancer cachexia, a multifactorial syndrome defined by an ongoing loss of skeletal muscle mass that cannot be fully reversed by conventional nutritional support and leads to progressive functional impairment.
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Effect of palliative oxygen versus room air in relief of breathlessness in patients with refractory dyspnoea: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial
Amy P. Abernethy,Amy P. Abernethy,Amy P. Abernethy,Christine F McDonald,Peter Frith,Katherine Clark,James E. Herndon,Jennifer Marcello,Iven H. Young,Janet H. Bull,Andrew Wilcock,Sara Booth,Jane L. Wheeler,James A. Tulsky,James A. Tulsky,Alan J. Crockett,David C. Currow,David C. Currow +17 more
TL;DR: Since oxygen delivered by a nasal cannula provides no additional symptomatic benefit for relief of refractory dyspnoea in patients with life-limiting illness compared with room air, less burdensome strategies should be considered after brief assessment of the effect of oxygen therapy on the individual patient.
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for muscle weakness in adults with advanced disease
TL;DR: Neuromuscular electrical stimulation for muscle weakness in adults with advanced disease appears to be acceptable to patients and have led to improvements in muscle function, exercise capacity, and quality of life, however, estimates regarding the effectiveness of NMES based on individual studies lack power and precision.
Book
Symptom management in advanced cancer
TL;DR: This practical work helps the clinician to develop a scientific approach to managing symptoms, as well as showing doctors and carers how to provide physical and psychological comfort.
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Managing the supportive care needs of those affected by COVID-19.
Sabrina Bajwah,Andrew Wilcock,Richard P Towers,Massimo Costantini,Claudia Bausewein,Steffen T. Simon,Elisabeth Bendstrup,Wendy Prentice,Miriam J. Johnson,David C. Currow,Michael Kreuter,Athol U. Wells,Surinder S. Birring,Polly Edmonds,Irene J Higginson +14 more
TL;DR: For patients with COVID-19, there is a moral obligation to provide good supportive care to prevent avoidable suffering and this article provides a succinct informative overview, clinical guidance and information sheets for both patients and families.