Vicki Moore, PhD

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Vicki Moore, PhD, is a freelance medical writer for Hematology Advisor. Vicki received her PhD in biology from Arizona State University, where her research emphasized molecular biology, biochemistry, and metabolic engineering. She also has experience with predictive analytics and is intrigued by its applications to medicine. Vicki has been a medical writer, focusing on areas of hematology and oncology, among other specialties, since late 2017. You can find her on Linkedin at linkedin.com/in/vicki-moore-93950913

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Serum Antiphospholipid, Phospholipid-Binding Protein Antibodies in Coronavirus Disease 2019

Vicki Moore, PhD

November 25, 2020

Prothrombotic autoantibodies, similar to those with antiphospholipid syndrome, appear to be elevated in hospitalized patients with COVID-19.

Fatigue can persist after cancer treatments.

Oncology Information Center

Analysis Identified Patient-Reported Outcomes Associated With Whole-Breast Radiotherapy

Vicki Moore, PhD

October 15, 2020

Review of patient-reported outcomes identified posttreatment symptoms ranging in severity from pain to bother in women undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer.

A nurse navigator reviews treatment with a patient.

Oncology Information Center

Nurse Practitioner Role Improves Radiation Oncology Follow-Up Care, Patient Experience

Vicki Moore, PhD

October 6, 2020

A posttreatment program demonstrated that nurse practitioner-led follow-up visits can be an essential component of radiation therapy.

Gastroenterology Information Center

Weight Loss Following Chemotherapy Associated With Worse Outcomes in Advanced Gastric Cancer

Vicki Moore, PhD

June 1, 2020

These study findings show that weight loss occurred early among patients with advanced gastric cancer and was associated with shorter overall survival.

Hematology Information Center

Chronic Health Conditions, Not Transplant Receipt, Linked to Symptom Prevalence in Survivors of Childhood Hematologic Malignancies

Vicki Moore, PhD

May 1, 2020

Survivors of childhood hematologic malignancies with poorly reported patient outcomes may have more chronic health conditions, regardless of treatment method.