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Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have ... Additionally, the study allowed patients to administer the oral drugs through a feeding tube using alternative formulations.

2008;65(24):2347-2357. Administer medications via the oral route when possible. Determine the enteral feeding tube size (e.g., small bore or large bore), insertion site (e.g., nasal or ...

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Results PEG tubes were successfully inserted in all patients, with immediate complications (respiratory depression) in two (4%) and late complications in 13 (25%). Feeding was well tolerated by 50/51 ...

Maged Ghaly, a radiation oncologist at Northwell Health Cancer Institute. It’s convenient and easy to use and can help patients avoid having to take heavy antibiotics, go on a feeding tube or ...

But without a feeding tube, caring for the baby has become a bit more manageable for the Roths, who even decided to take the preemie on her first plane ride to see some of their family and friends.

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Background: This study collects and analyzes clinical data on enteral nutrition therapy in neurocritical patients, develops and validates a feeding intolerance (FI) risk prediction model, and provides ...