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Published on: 28 Feb 2011 06:55:40 PM GMT
 
Chemo-Brain
Posted by Ms. Holly Chinnery on 18 May 2011 09:19:03 AM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    It is nice to see research backing up the psychological damage caused by cancer

  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Clinical Researcher

  • How to cite:  Chinnery H .Chemo-Brain[Review of the article 'Chemo-brain - A New Entity? ' by Moyers Ruiz L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(5):WMCRW00758
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"Chemo-brain".................
Posted by Mr. Brian Thompson on 07 May 2011 09:31:46 AM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    This is an interesting area for research.

  • Competing interests:
    no
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Assisting in rehabilitation.

  • How to cite:  Thompson B ."Chemo-brain".................[Review of the article 'Chemo-brain - A New Entity? ' by Moyers Ruiz L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(5):WMCRW00729
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Chemo-brain - A New Entity?
Posted by Dr. Adeyi A Adoga on 23 Mar 2011 12:17:10 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Very good and informative discuss

  • Competing interests:
    None
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    None

  • How to cite:  Adoga A A.Chemo-brain - A New Entity?[Review of the article 'Chemo-brain - A New Entity? ' by Moyers Ruiz L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(3):WMCRW00616
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Chemo-brain - A New Entity?
Posted by Ms. Natalie Jones on 10 Mar 2011 03:40:39 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? Yes
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    Excellent and interesting report on an emerging phenomenon.This is particularly useful to oncologists and those who are involved with assisting patients in chemotherapy.

     

  • Competing interests:
    none
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    Yes
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Assist in rehabilitation

     

  • How to cite:  Jones N .Chemo-brain - A New Entity?[Review of the article 'Chemo-brain - A New Entity? ' by Moyers Ruiz L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(3):WMCRW00567
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Chemotherapy Associated Brain Toxicity
Posted by Dr. Thomas F Heston on 28 Feb 2011 07:50:00 PM GMT

1 Is the subject of the article within the scope of the subject category? Yes
2 Are the interpretations / conclusions sound and justified by the data? Yes
3 Is this a new and original contribution? No
4 Does this paper exemplify an awareness of other research on the topic? Yes
5 Are structure and length satisfactory? Yes
6 Can you suggest brief additions or amendments or an introductory statement that will increase the value of this paper for an international audience? No
7 Can you suggest any reductions in the paper, or deletions of parts? No
8 Is the quality of the diction satisfactory? Yes
9 Are the illustrations and tables necessary and acceptable? Yes
10 Are the references adequate and are they all necessary? Yes
11 Are the keywords and abstract or summary informative? Yes
  • Other Comments:

    An interesting topic that is worthy of investigation. Would recommend PET/MRI as one possible method of quantification, in addition to clinical variables such as the mini mental status exam.

  • Competing interests:
    No
  • Invited by the author to review this article? :
    No
  • Have you previously published on this or a similar topic?:
    No
  • References:
    None
  • Experience and credentials in the specific area of science:

    Molecular Imaging.

  • How to cite:  Heston T F.Chemotherapy Associated Brain Toxicity[Review of the article 'Chemo-brain - A New Entity? ' by Moyers Ruiz L].WebmedCentral 2011;2(2):WMCRW00526
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You make an interesting observation, thank you. Indeed, we are investigating the use of a number of neuropsychological tests, biomarkers, and socio-psychological factors in our longitudinal study and collaborating with researchers in Canada.
Responded by Dr. Simon B Thompson on 11 Mar 2011 07:25:31 PM