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Paul R. Walker

Researcher at East Carolina University

Publications -  77
Citations -  1346

Paul R. Walker is an academic researcher from East Carolina University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Lung cancer & Nivolumab. The author has an hindex of 14, co-authored 77 publications receiving 877 citations. Previous affiliations of Paul R. Walker include Ohio University.

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Factors Associated With Decisions to Undergo Surgery Among Patients With Newly Diagnosed Early-Stage Lung Cancer

TL;DR: A decision not to undergo surgery by patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer was independently associated with perceptions of communication and prognosis, older age, multiple comorbidities, and black race.
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Tocilizumab for the management of immune mediated adverse events secondary to PD-1 blockade.

TL;DR: Tocilizumab may be a therapeutic option for the management of steroid refractory irAEs secondary to immune checkpoint blockade, however, randomized trials are needed to better elucidate the relative efficacy and safety of these agents.
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The effect of general anesthesia versus intravenous sedation on diagnostic yield and success in electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy.

TL;DR: Navigational bronchoscopy is a safe and effective pulmonary diagnostic tool with relatively low complication rate and the diagnostic yield and overall success of the procedure does not seem to be affected by the type of sedation used.
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Physical activity promotion among oncology nurses.

TL;DR: Although most oncology nurses frequently inquire about patient physical activity, they may be less apt to provide recommendations, and a number of barriers and perceived benefits may influence physical activity promotion, especially concerning what to recommend and patient safety.