Rony Dev, DO

Department of Palliative, Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine

About Dr. Dev

Dr. Dev is board certified in Internal and Palliative Medicine. Currently he is a Professor in the Department of Palliative Medicine and also the Director of the Cachexia Clinic. He has published in numerous journals regarding treatments for cancer cachexia, communication in family meetings, and coping styles and risk factors for non-medical opioid use in patients with cancer. He provides palliative medicine consultation regarding pain and symptom management for patients with cancer.

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Cachexia (wasting syndrome) in cancer patients: What to know

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Professor, Department of Palliative, Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

2000	Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa, US, DO in Osteopathic Medicine
1995	University of Illinois, Urbana, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, US, MS in Cell & Molecular Biology
1994	University of Illinois, Urbana, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois, US, BS in Cell & Molecular Biology

Postgraduate Training

2006-2007	Clinical Fellowship, Palliative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
2001-2004	Clinical Residency, Internal Medicine, Oakwood Hospital, Dearborn, Michigan
2000-2001	Clinical Internship, Henry Ford Hospital/Bi-County Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

Licenses & Certifications

2023	Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
2023	Georgia Composite Medical Board
2023	Arizona Board of Osteopathic Examiners in Medicine and Surgery
2023	Oklahoma State Board of Osteopathic Examiners
2023	Washington Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
2023	Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
2023	Tennessee Board of Osteopathic Examination
2023	Alabama Board of Medical Examiners
2021	Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine
2009	Hospice and Palliative Medicine
2004	Texas Medical License
2004	Internal Medicine

Experience & Service

Faculty Academic Appointments

Associate Professor, Department of Palliative, Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2015 - 2026

Assistant Professor, Department of Palliative, Integrative and Rehabilitative Medicine, Division of Cancer, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2007 - 2014

Intramural Institutional Committee Activities

Member, IRB, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present

Member, Academic Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - 2023

Member, The Clinical Research Committee (CRC), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2020

Medical Officer - Palliative Care, Epic, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015

Member, Credentials Committee of the Medical Staff (CCMS), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2012 - 2015

Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

Palliative Care & Rehab Medicine Representative, MLP Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2014

Editorial Activities

Editorial Board, BMC Palliative Care, 2026 - Present

Associate Editor, OncoDaily, 2025 - Present

Editorial Board, Current Oncology, 2025 - Present

Senior Section Editor PC-FACS Symptom Research, Journal of Pain & Symptom Management, 2023 - 2026

Senior Section Editor PC-FACS Basic Science, Journal of Pain & Symptom Manage, 2018 - 2022

Associate Editor PC-FACS Basic Science, Journal of Pain & Symptom Management, 2012 - 2017

Editorial Board, Annals of Palliative Medicine, 2012 - Present

Honors & Awards

2009	Young Investigator's Award, MASCC/ISOO 2009 International Symposium

Professional Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology

2012 - Present

Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer

2009 - Present

American College of Physicians

2008 - Present

Harris County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association

2008 - Present

American Medical Association

2007 - Present

Selected Presentations & Talks

Local Presentations

2026. Anorexia-Cachexia in Patients with Cancer - Update. Invited. Palliative, Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2024. Advanced Care Planning - Personalizing Medical Care Decisions. Invited. The ABCs of Healthy Living in Challenging Times. Houston, Texas, US.
2024. How is Anorexia-Cachexia Managed in Ambulatory Supportive Care Clinic?. Invited. 27th Supportive and Palliative Care Clinical and Research Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
2024. Cancer Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome: Update and Future Directions. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
2023. Coping & Frequency of Cachexia in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2022. Vitamin D deficiency in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Palliative, Rehabilitative, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2021. Olanzapine - nausea, anorexia & symptom control in advanced cancer patients. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2021. Cancer Cachexia. Didactic Orientation Lecture for Palliative Care Fellows. Houston, Texas, US.
2020. Chemical Coping in Cancer Patients: Case Presentation and Review. Palliative, Rehabilitative, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2020. Texas Bus Rounds (Hospice). Houston, Texas, US.
2018. Bus Rounds (Hospice). Houston, Texas, US.
2018. An Existing Model of Providing Person-Focused Care at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Conference. An Existing Model of Providing Person-Focused Care at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Cancer Cachexia. Conference. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Spirituality in Cancer Patients. Chief Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2017. Chemical Coping - How to manage in patients with cancer. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2014. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Opioids Utilization in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2014. Nutrition, Anorexia & Cancer Cachexia. Didactic Orientation Lecture for Palliative Care Fellows. Houston, Texas, US.
2013. Symptom Management in Patients with Breast Cancer. Conference. Breast Cancer Conference at MD Anderson Cancer. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Methadone. Chief's Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2013. The Hidden Patients - Family Caregivers. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2013. Cancer Related Fatigue. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
2013. Palliative Surgery and Palliative Medicine. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
2012. Pain Management for Delirious and Non-Verbal Patient. Invited. Houston, Texas, US.
2012. DNR Revoked. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2012. A Multimodality Approach to Cancer Cachexia. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2011. Transitioning to Palliative Care - How to Have the Discussion. Didactic Lecture for Hematology-Oncology Fellows. Houston, Texas, US.
2011. Family Conference - How to run a family conference. Chief Rounds - Palliative Medicine Fellowship. Houston, Texas, US.
2011. Screening For Endocrine Abnormalities in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2009. Cortisol and Symptoms: A Review of the Literature. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2008. Palliative Care in the ICU Setting. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2008. Communication - The Family Conference. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.
2007. Cancer Cachexia. Palliative, Rehabilitation, and Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds. Houston, Texas, US.

Regional Presentations

2025. Caregiver Support for Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer. Invited. Advanced Breast Cancer Retreat. Burton, Texas, US.
2012. DNR Revoked. Invited. Oncology Grand Rounds. Richmond, Virginia, US.
2004. GISToma associated with H.pylori Infection (poster). Conference. American College of Physicians Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI, US.
2003. High Rate of Non-tunneled Catheter Related Infections in Leukemic Patients (Poster). Conference. American College of Physicians Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI, US.
2003. Rash with Abdominal Pain: Celiac Disease and Henoch-Scholein Purpura (Poster). Conference. American College of Physicians Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI, US.
2002. A Case of Hereditary Thrombophilia (Poster). Conference. American College of Physician Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI, US.
2002. A Case of Sinusitis and Generalized Weakness: Good's Syndrome. Invited. ACP Michigan Annual Conference. Ypsilanti, MI, US.

National Presentations

2026. Tobacco, Pain, and Opioid Use: Dissecting the Complex Interplay and Implications in Practice. Invited. 8th Interdisciplinary Pain and Opioid Seminar. Houston, Texas, US.
2024. Cancer Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome. Conference. 2024 Updates in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Intensive Physician Board Review Course. Houston, TX, US.
2022. New Strategies to Manage Cachexia. Conference. 25th Supportive and Palliative Care and Research Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
2022. Anorexia Cachexia Syndrome. Conference. 2022 Updates in Hospice and Palliative Care and Intensive Physician Board Review. Houston, TX, US.
2022. Body Composition - Cancer Cachexia. Invited. Webinar, US.
2022. Cancer Related Fatigue and Deconditioning. Invited. TIRR Memorial Rehabilitation Conference. Houston, Texas, US.
2021. Cachexia. Invited. Hospice and Palliative Medicine Intensive Physicians Board Review 2021. Houston, TX, US.
2018. Grief & Bereavement. Conference. 2018 Updates in Hospice and Palliative Care and Intensive Physician Board Review. Houston, TX, US.
2017. My Mom is Not Eating: Nutrition in Advanced Illness. Conference. 21st Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Supportive Care, Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2017. Grief and Bereavement. Conference. 2017 Updates in Palliative Medicine and Intensive Physicians Board Review. Houston, TX, US.
2014. Difficult Discussion of Weight Loss in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Conference. 18th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Supportive Care, Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, Texas, US.
2014. Grief & Bereavement. Conference. 10th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Managing Cancer Cachexia: An Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Treat Weight Loss at an Outpatient Supportive Care Center. Conference. 17th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Supportive Care, hospice & Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Grief & Bereavement. Conference. 9th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2013. Symptom Management in Metastatic Breast Cancer and Palliative Medicine. Conference. Metastatic Breast Cancer Research Conference. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Bereavement. Conference. 8th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2012. Nuts and Bolts of the Functioning of a Supportive Care Outpatient Clinic and Palliative Medicine Program. Conference. 16th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference on Supportive Care, Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Bereavement. Conference. 7th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Houston, TX, US.
2011. Palliative Care Emergencies. Conference. 7th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicin. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Palliative Care Emergencies. Conference. 6th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicin. Houston, TX, US.
2010. Bereavement. Conference. 6th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicin. Houston, TX, US.
2009. Bereavement. Conference. 5th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicin. Houston TX, TX, US.
2009. Communication. Conference. 5th Annual Intensive Physician Board Review Course in Hospice and Palliative Medicin. Houston, TX, US.
2004. GISToma assoxiated with H.pylori Infection (Poster Presentation). Conference. American College of Physicians Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI, US.
2003. Rash with Abdominal Pain: Celiac Disease and Henoch-Schonlein Purpura. Poster. American College of Physician Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI, US.
2003. High Rate of Non-tunneled Catheter Related Infections in Leukemic Patients (Poster Presentation). Conference. American College of Physicians Michigan Conference. Traverse City, MI, US.
2002. A Case of Sinusitis and Generalized Weakness: Good's Syndrome. Invited. Society of General Internal Medicine National Conference. Atlanta, GA, US.

International Presentations

2026. Cachexia - End of Life. Invited. Project ECHO Palliative Care Africa. Houston, US.
2026. Interdisciplinary Care for Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome in Patients with Cancer. Poster. The 2026 Annual Assembly. San Diego, US.
2025. Body Image Dissatisfaction Associated with Emotional Distress But Not Cachexia in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Poster. 18th International Conference of the Society on Sarcopenia, Cachexia, & Wasting Disorders. Rome, IT.
2025. Body mass index but not percentage weight loss was associated with the race/ethnicity of patients with advanced lung cancer: A retrospective study. Poster. Rome, IT.
2025. Multidimensional Management of Anorexia and Cachexia in Patients with Serious Illness. Invited. 6th International Congress on Palliative Care by Fundación Ammar Ayudando. Guatemala City, GT.
2024. Frequency of malnutrition and anorexia-cachexia syndrome in patients with advanced cancer in an outpatient supportive care clinic. Poster. 2023 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Boston, US.
2024. Fatigue in patients with cancer treated on immunotherapy-based early phase 1 clinical trials. Poster. 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Boston, US.
2024. Frequency of Malnutrition and Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome in Patients with Advanced Cancer in an Outpatient Supportive Care Clinic. Poster. MASCC/AFSOS/ISOO Annual Meeting Supportive Care in Cancer. Lille, FR.
2024. Nutrition Rehabilitation and Cachexia Clinics. Panelist. MASCC/AFSOS/ISOO Annual Meeting. Lille, FR.
2023. Patient and caregiver's perspective, attitudes, and beliefs towards Naloxone Nasal spray. Poster. the 15th Asia Pacific Hospice Pallaitive Care Conference. Songdo Convensia, KR.
2023. Nutrition Support for Haemato-Oncology Patients. Invited. NSHBT scientific conference. Ogbomosho, NG.
2023. Vitamin D Deficiency. Invited. MASCC: Update in Nutrition & Cachexia in Cancer, CA.
2022. Tumor Fever, Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome, Integration of Palliative Care. Conference. ECHO Vietnam, VN.
2022. Cancer Cachexia. Conference. ECHO Japan, JP.
2022. Assessment of Body Composition - Cancer Cachexia. Invited. Inbody Webinar. Houston, US.
2022. Cachexia in Oncology: treatment update. Invited. Next Frontiers to Cure Cancer. Sao Paulo, BR.
2021. The Impact of Web-Based Prognostic Intervention on Physician's Prognostic Confidence. Poster. American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting 2021. Chicago, US.
2019. The Impact of Anorexia and Cachexia in the Quality of Life of Patients with Advanced Illnesses. Conference. 4th International Congress of Palliative Care and 1st International Meeting of Psychology and Spirituality in Palliative Care. Guatemala City, GT.
2019. Integrating Palliative Medicine within medical school curriculum: Improving the care given to the next generation. Conference. 16th World Congress of the European Association of Palliative Care. Berlin, DE.
2019. Practical Consideration For Running A Successful Cachexia Clinic. Invited. MASCC Webinar Nutrition & Cancer Cachexia Study Group, US.
2018. Endocrine Abnormalities and Association with Fatigue in Advanced Cancer Patients. Conference. MASCC Annual Assembly. Vienna, AT.
2017. Cancer Cachexia Clinic. Invited. MASCC Nutrition and Cancer Cachexia Study Group. Houston, US.
2017. Association Between Tobacco Use, Pain Expression, and Maladaptive Coping Among Advanced Cancer Patients. Poster. MASCC Annual Assembly. Washington, US.
2016. Association Between Tobacco Use, Pain Expression, and Maladaptive Coping in Advanced Cancer Patients. Invited. ASCO Palliative Conference. San Francisco, US.
2016. An interdisciplinary Outpatient Palliative Care Model for Cancer Patients: Successful and Reproducible. Invited. AAHPM Annual Conference. Chicago, US.
2012. "Whats in a Name? A Systematic Review of Concepts and Definitions for "Supportive Care", Best Supportive Care", "Palliative Care" and "Hospice Care" (#OA75-Oral Presentation). Conference. 7th World Research Congress of the Europoean Association for Palliative Care. Trondheim, NO.
2011. Vitamin D deficiency in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Invited. National Cancer Institute of Milan - Palliative Care. Milan, IT.
2011. Preliminary Report: Vitamin D Deficiency in Advanced Cancer Patients with Symptoms of Fatigue or Anorexia. Invited. MASCC Annual Assembly. Athens, GR.
2011. The Frequency of Undiagnosed Alcoholism and Relationship with Tobacco Use in Palliative Care Patient with Cancer (Oral Presentation). Conference. MASCC Annual Assembly. Athens, GR.
2011. Lack of definitions for common terminologies in the supportive and palliative oncology (SPO) literature. Poster. MASSC Annual Assembly. Athens, GR.
2011. The Accuracy of Clinical Prediction of Survival (CPS) for Advanced Cancer Patients: The Role of Profession and Probability Question. Poster. MASCC Annual Assembly. Athens, GR.
2011. Secondary Cachexia in Patients with Advanced Cancer (Oral Presentation-Paper Session). Conference. AAHPM Annual Assembly. Vancouver, CA.
2011. The Frequency of Undiagnosed Alcoholism and Relationship with Tobacco Use in Palliative Care in Patient with Cancer. Poster. AAHPM & HPNA Assembly. Vancouver, CA.
2010. Web-Based Electronic Portfolio for a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship. Poster. AAHPM Annual Assembly. Boston, US.
2009. Relationship between symptom distress, opioid therapy, and endocrine abnormalities in patients with advanced cancer. Conference. MASCC Annual Conference. Rome, IT.
2008. Characteristics of Family Conferences in a Palliative Care Unit at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. Poster. 17th International Congress on Palliative Care. Montreal, CA.

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Grant & Contract Support

Title:	Targeting Pancreatic Cancer-Associated Cachexia Through Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Blocking
Funding Source:	NIH
Role:	Co-I
ID:	2P50CA221707-06A1

Selected Publications

Peer-Reviewed Articles

Ancy KM, Azhar A, Mastroleo GS, Nelson B, Cooper A, Aceves M, Crane J, Anderson C, Hui D, Dev R, Bruera E. Acute Palliative Care Unite Discharge Outcomes for Patients Transferred from Intensive vs Non-Intensive Care. BMJ Support Palliat Care. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42509033.
Tennison JM, Chen M, Areeba Hafeez, Krishnan A, Khan S, Dev R, Admane S, Bruera E. Hypovitaminosis D in acute inpatient cancer rehabilitation: prevalence, predictors, and practical implications. PM&R. e-Pub 2026.
Singleton GA, Azhar A, Gonzalez JB, Ancy KM, Tanco K, Heung Y, Leung CH, Anderson CR, Nkeonye S, Dev R, Bruera E. Attitudes and Beliefs of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Graduates: An Anonymous Survey. J Pain Symptom Manage. e-Pub 2026.
Jung EH, Kim YJ, Dev R, Suh KJ, Kim J, Kim SH, Kim JW, Lee K, Kim JH, Lee JS, Bruera E. Associations between Smoking, Opioid Analgesic Use, and Risk for Chemical Coping in Korean Patient with Advanced Cancer. Cancer Res Treat, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41643565.
Bramati PS, Admane S, Troyer J, Huang Y, Bruera E, Dev R. Body mass index but not percentage weight loss was associated with the race/ethnicity of patients with advanced lung cancer : a cross-sectional study. Annals Palliat Med 15(1), 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 41663276.
Hui D, De La Rosa A, Cheng S, Del Fabbro E, Azhar A, Tang M, Row K, Nguyen T, Huang S, Admane S, Dev R, Bramati P, Chen M, Shete S, Urbauer D, Bruera E. Proportional Sedation for Persistent Agitated Delirium in Palliative Care A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Oncol 11(9):1031-1043, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 40742738.
Dev R, Bramati P, Delgado Guay MO, Fellman B, Azhar A, Tang M, Tennison J, Becerra J, Admane S, Dalal S, Hui D, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Malnutrition Risk and the Psychological Burden of Anorexia and Cachexia in Patients with Advanced Cancer. JCSM Commun 8, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
Hui, D, Maxwell, JP, De La Rosa, A, Jennings, K, Vidal, M, Reddy, AS, Azhar, A, Dev, R, Tanco, KC, Heung, YJ, Delgado Guay, MO, Zhukovsky, DS, Arthur, JA, Reddy, SK, Yennu, S, Ontai, A, Bruera, E. The impact of a web-based prognostic calculator on prognostic confidence in outpatient palliative care. Supportive Care in Cancer 32(11), 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 39377783.
Amano K, Dev R, Tateaki N, Del Fabbro E. International Survey on Consensus Definition on Nutrition Impact Symptoms in Patients with Cancer. Nutr Cancer, 2024. PMID: 39381923.
Jaya Amaram-Davila, Maria Franco Vega, Min Ji Kim, Shalini Dalal, Dev R, Kimberson Tanco, Sonal Admane, Aline Rozman De Moraes, Lisa A Thomas, Zeena Shelal, Meghana Gogineni, Patricia Bramati, Diana Urbauer, David Hui, Joseph Arthur, Ali Haider, Eduardo Bruera, Akhila Reddy. Perceptions Toward Naloxone Among Patients With Cancer Receiving Opioids. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2024. PMID: 39218123.
Dev R, Agosta M, Fellman B, Reddy A, Baldwin S, Arthur J, Haider A, Carmack C, Hui D, Bruera E. Coping Strategies and Associated Symptom Burden Among Patients with Advanced Cancer. The Oncologist, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37669020.
Reddy A, Haider A, Arthur J, Hui D, Dalal S, Dev R, Tanco K, Amaram-Davila J, Hernandez F, Chavez P, De Moraes AR, Wu J, Nguyen K, Subbiah I, Epner D, Shelal Z, Guay MOD, Mallipeddi T, Bruera E. Levorphanol as a Second Line Opioid in Cancer Patients Presenting to an Outpatient Supportive Care Center: An Open-label Study. J Pain Symptom Manage 65(6):e683-e690, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36720398.
Chen J, de la Rosa A, Lai D, Dev R, Revere L, Lairson D, Wermuth P, Bruera E, Hui D. Palliative medicine integration in the USA: cancer center executives' attitudes. BMJ Supp Palliat Care, 2023. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33846126.
Dev R, Fortuno 3rd ES, Amaram-Davila JS, Haider A, Bruera E. Benefits and risks of off-label olanzapine use for symptom management in cancer patients-a case report. Ann Palliat Med 12(3):600-606, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37038067.
Reddy A, Sinclair C, Crawford GB, McPherson ML, Mercadante S Hui D, Haider A, Arthur J, Tanco K, Dalal S, Dev R, Amaram-Davila J, Adile C, Liu D, Schuler U, Jammi S, Shelal Z, Del Fabbro E, Davis M, Bruera E. Opioid Rotation and Conversion Ratios Used by Palliative Care Professionals: An International Survey. J Palliat Med, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35930252.
Hui D, Puac V, Shelal Z, Dev R, Hanneman SK, Jennings K, Ma H, Urbauer DL, Shete S, Fossella F, Liao Z, Jr BG, Chang JY, O'Reilly M, Gandhi SJ, Tsao A, Mahler DA, Bruera E. Effect of dexamethasone on dyspnoea in patients with cancer (ABCD): a parallel-group, double-blind, randomized, controlled trial. Lancet Oncol 23(10):1321-1331, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36087590.
Dev, R, Zhong, L, Zarifa, A, Albittar, A, Rubin, L, Liu, S, Yap, TA, Dalal, S, Hui, D, Karp, DD, Tsimberidou, AM, Piha-Paul, SA, Rodon Ahnert, J, Fu, S, Meric-Bernstam, F, Naing, A. Supportive care for the prevention of nausea, vomiting and anorexia in a phase 1B study of selinexor in advanced cancer patients. Investigational New Drugs 40(1):124-133, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34559346.
Yennurajalingam, S, Basen-Engquist, KM, Reuben, JM, Fellman, B, Shete, S, Maddi, RD, Williams, J, Dev, R, Hui, D, Bruera, E. Anamorelin combined with physical activity, and nutritional counseling for cancer-related fatigue. Supportive Care in Cancer 30(1):497-509, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34331589.
Haider, A, Azhar, A, Tanco, KC, Epner, M, Naqvi, SM, Abdelghani, EH, Reddy, AS, Dev, R, Wu, J, Bruera, E. Oncology patients' perception of physicians who use an integrated electronic health record (EHR) during clinic visits. Cancer 127(21):3967-3974, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34264520.
Liu W, Lopez G, Naryanan S, Qdaisat A, Geng Y, Zhou S, Spano M, Underwood S, Eclache MG, Dev R, Dalal S, Bruera E, Cohen L. Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Anorexia: a Review of the Current Evidence. Curr Oncol Rep 23(82), 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33948746.
Arthur, JA, Tang, M, Lu, Z, Hui, D, Nguyen, K, Rodriguez, EM, Edwards, T, Yennu, S, Dalal, S, Dev, R, Reddy, AS, Tanco, KC, Haider, A, Liu, D, Bruera, E. Random urine drug testing among patients receiving opioid therapy for cancer pain. Cancer 127(6):968-975, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33231885.
Reddy, AS, Vidal, M, Haider, A, Arthur, JA, Hui, D, Wu, J, Liu, D, Holmes, C, Carrol, M, Dalal, S, Dev, R, Tanco, KC, Bruera, E. A retrospective review of the use of oxymorphone immediate release for long term pain control in cancer patients with gastrostomy tubes. Annals of Palliative Medicine 10(3):2662-2667, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33549000.
Hui, D, Abdelghani, EH, Chen, J, Dibaj, S, Zhukovsky, DS, Dev, R, Tanco, KC, Haider, A, Azhar, A, Reddy, AS, Epner, D, Arthur, JA, Dalal, S, Heung, YJ, Reddy, SK, De La Cruz, MG, Liu, D, Bruera, E. Chronic non-malignant pain in patients with cancer seen at a timely outpatient palliative care clinic. Cancers 12(1), 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31952220.
Hui, D, Ross, JA, Park, M, Dev, R, Vidal, M, Liu, D, Paiva, CE, Bruera, E. Predicting survival in patients with advanced cancer in the last weeks of life. Palliative Medicine 34(1):126-133, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31564218.
Haider, A, Azhar, A, Nguyen, K, Dev, R, Naqvi, SA, Naqvi, SM, Edwards, T, Reddy, AS, Dalal, S, Tanco, KC, Arthur, JA, Williams, JL, Park, M, Liu, D, Dibaj, SS, Bruera, E. Concurrent use of opioids with benzodiazepines or nonbenzodiazepine sedatives among patients with cancer referred to an outpatient palliative care clinic. Cancer 125(24):4525-4531, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31460669.
Hui, D, Hernandez Tejada, FN, Larsson, L, Liu, D, Kilgore, K, Naberhuis, J, Virgilio, A, Reddy, SK, Reddy, AS, Dalal, S, Haider, A, Driver, LC, Azhar, A, Dev, R, Bruera, E. Prophylactic Fentanyl Sublingual Spray for Episodic Exertional Dyspnea in Cancer Patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 58(4):605-613, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31276809.
Haider, A, Qian, Y, Lu, Z, Naqvi, SM, Zhuang, A, Reddy, AS, Dalal, S, Arthur, JA, Tanco, KC, Dev, R, Williams, JL, Wu, J, Liu, D, Bruera, E. Implications of the Parenteral Opioid Shortage for Prescription Patterns and Pain Control among Hospitalized Patients with Cancer Referred to Palliative Care. JAMA Oncology 5(6):841-846, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30896771.
Dev, R, Kim, YJ, Reddy, AS, Hui, D, Tanco, KC, Liu, D, Park, M, Williams, J, Carmack, CL, Bruera, E. Association between tobacco use, pain expression, and coping strategies among patients with advanced cancer. Cancer 125(1):153-160, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30351502.
Hui, D, Hess, KR, Dibaj, S, Arthur, JA, Dev, R, Dalal, S, Reddy, SK, Bruera, E. The minimal clinically important difference of the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale in patients with cancer with agitated delirium. Cancer 124(10):2246-2252, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29469951.
Hui D, Dev R, Pimental L, Park M, Cerana MA, Liu D, Bruera E. Association Between Multi-frequency Phase Angle and Survival in Patients with Advanced Cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage 53(3):571-577, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28042079.
Reddy, AS, Yennu, S, Reddy, SK, Wu, J, Liu, D, Dev, R, Bruera, E. The Opioid Rotation Ratio from Transdermal Fentanyl to "strong" Opioids in Patients with Cancer Pain This study was presented in part at the Palliative Care in Oncology Symposium, October 2015. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 51(6):1040-1045, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26826675.
Dev, R, Kim, YJ, Reddy, AS, Hui, D, Tanco, KC, Park, M, Liu, D, Williams, J, Bruera, E. Association Between Tobacco Use, Symptom Expression, and Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use in Advanced Cancer Patients. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 51(4):762-768, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26703372.
Reddy, AS, Tayjasanant, S, Haider, A, Heung, YJ, Wu, J, Liu, D, Yennu, S, Reddy, SK, De La Cruz, MG, Rodriguez, EM, Waletich, J, Vidal, M, Arthur, JA, Holmes, C, Tallie, K, Wong, AN, Dev, R, Williams, JL, Bruera, E. The opioid rotation ratio of strong opioids to transdermal fentanyl in cancer patients. Cancer 122(1):149-156, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26451687.
Dalal, S, Bruera, S, Hui, D, Yennu, S, Dev, R, Williams, J, Masoni, C, Ihenacho, I, Obasi, E, Bruera, E. Use of palliative care services in a tertiary cancer center. Oncologist 21(1):110-118, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26614711.
Hui D, Dev R, Bruera E. The Last Days of Life: Symptom Burden and Impact on Nutrition and Hydration in Cancer Patients. J Current Opinion Supportive and Palliative Care 9(4):346-54, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26509860.
Hui, D, Dos Santos, R, Reddy, SK, Nascimento, MA, Zhukovsky, DS, Paiva, CE, Dalal, S, Costa, E, Walker, PW, Scapulatempo, HH, Dev, R, Crovador, CS, De La Cruz, MG, Bruera, E. Acute symptomatic complications among patients with advanced cancer admitted to acute palliative care units. Palliative Medicine 29(9):826-833, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25881622.
Dev, R, Hui, D, Chisholm, GB, Delgado Guay, MO, Dalal, S, Del Fabbro, E, Bruera, E. Hypermetabolism and symptom burden in advanced cancer patients evaluated in a cachexia clinic. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle:95-98, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26136416.
Rhondali, W, Dev, R, Barbaret, C, Chirac, A, Font-Truchet, C, Vallet, F, Bruera, E, Filbet, M. Family conferences in palliative care: a survey of health care providers in France. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 48(6):1117-1124, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24780185.
Dev R, Delgado-Guay MO, De La Cruz M, Rhondali W, Hui D, Bruera E. Feasibility of a Randomized Controlled Trial of Light Therapy in Palliative Care Cancer Patients with Insomnia. Journal of Palliative Care & Medicine 4:183, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Hui D, Bansal S, Morgado M, Dev R, Chisholm G, Bruera E. Phase Angle for Prognostication of Survival in Patients with Advanced Cancer: Preliminary Findings. Cancer 120(14):2207-14, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24899148.
Hui D, Kim SH, Roquemore J, Dev R, Chisholm G, Bruera E. Impact of timing and setting of palliative care referral on quality of end-of-life care in cancer patients. Cancer 120(11):1743-9, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24967463.
Dev, R, Hui, D, Del Fabbro, E, Delgado Guay, MO, Sobti, N, Dalal, S, Bruera, E. Association between hypogonadism, symptom burden, and survival in male patients with advanced cancer. Cancer 120(10):1586-1593, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24577665.
Dalal S, Hui D, Korivi BR, Yeung SJ, Liu D, Dibaj S, De La Cruz M, Vidal M, Dev R, Sobti N, Bedi D, Bruera E, Litton J. Association Between Visceral Adiposity, BMI, and Clinical Outcomes in Post-menopausal Women with Operable Breast Cancer 32(15_Suppl):513, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Hui, D, Dos Santos, R, Chisholm, GB, Bansal, S, Silva, TB, Kilgore, K, Crovador, CS, Yu, X, Swartz, MD, Perez-Cruz, P, Leite, AA, Nascimento, MA, Reddy, SK, Seriaco, F, Yennu, S, Paiva, CE, Dev, R, Hall, S, Fajardo, J, Bruera, E. Clinical signs of impending death in cancer patients. Oncologist 19(6):681-687, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24760709.
Dev, R, Coulson, L, Del Fabbro, E, Palla, S, Yennu, S, Rhondali, W, Bruera, E. A prospective study of family conferences Effects of patient presence on emotional expression and end-of-life discussions. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 46(4):536-545, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23507128.
Del Fabbro, E, Garcia, JM, Dev, R, Hui, D, Williams, J, Engineer, D, Palmer, JL, Schover, LR, Bruera, E. Testosterone replacement for fatigue in hypogonadal ambulatory males with advanced cancer. Supportive Care in Cancer 21(9):2599-2607, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23653013.
Del Fabbro, E, Dev, R, Hui, D, Palmer, L, Bruera, E. Effects of melatonin on appetite and other symptoms in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia. Journal of Clinical Oncology 31(10):1271-1276, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 23439759.
Dev, R, Del Fabbro, E, Miles, M, Vala, A, Hui, D, Bruera, E. Growth of an academic palliative medicine program. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 45(2):261-271, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 22889857.
Del Fabbro, E, Dev, R, Cabanillas, ME, Busaidy, NL, Rodriguez, EM, Bruera, E. Extreme hypothyroidism associated with sunitinib treatment for metastatic renal cancer. Journal of Chemotherapy 24(4):221-225, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23040687.
Del Fabbro, E, Parsons, HA, Warneke, C, Pulivarthi, K, Litton, J, Dev, R, Palla, S, Brewster, A, Bruera, E. The relationship between body composition and response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in women with operable breast cancer. Oncologist 17(10):1240-1245, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22903527.
Dev R, Parsons HA, Palla S, Palmer JL, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Undocumented alcoholism and its correlation with tobacco and illegal drug use in advanced cancer patients. Cancer 117(19):4551-6, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21446042.
Dev R, Del Fabbro E, Schwartz GG, Hui D, Palla SL, Gutierrez N, Bruera E. Preliminary Report: Vitamin D Deficiency in Advanced Cancer Patients with Symptoms of Fatigue or Anorexia. Oncologist 16(11):1637-41, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21964001.
Del Fabbro E, Hui D, Dalal S, Dev R, Noorhuddin Z, Bruera E. Clinical Outcomes and Contributors to Weight Loss in a Cancer Cachexia Clinic. J Palliat Med 14(9):1004-8, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21793729.
Dev R, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA) in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Should Patients Be in Control?. J Pain Symptom Manage 42(2):296-300, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21444180.
Dev R, Hui D, Dalal S, Nooruddin ZI, Yennurajalingam S, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Association Between Serum Cortisol and Testosterone Levels, Opioid Therapy, and Symptom Distress in Patients with Advanced Cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage 41(4):788-95, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21276699.
Hui, D, Kilgore, K, Nguyen, L, Hall, S, Fajardo, J, Cox-Miller, TP, Palla, S, Rhondali, W, Kang, JH, Kim, SH, Del Fabbro, E, Zhukovsky, DS, Reddy, SK, Elsayem, A, Dalal, S, Dev, R, Walker, PW, Yennu, S, Reddy, AS, Bruera, E. The accuracy of probabilistic versus temporal clinician prediction of survival for patients with advanced cancer. Oncologist 16(11):1642-1648, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21976316.
Del Fabbro E, Hui D, Nooruddin ZI, Dalal S, Dev R, Freer G, Roberts L, Palmer JL, Bruera E. Associations among hypogonadism, C-reactive protein, symptom burden, and survival in male cancer patients with cachexia: a preliminary report. J Pain Symptom Manage 39(6):1016-24, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20457506.
Dev R, Yennurajalingam S, Walker PW, Reddy SK, Bruera E. Challenges associated with spinal opioid therapy for pain in patients with advanced cancer: a report of three cases. J Pain Symptom Manage 39(5):930-5, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 20471553.
Mori M, Bruera E, Dev R. Complications of Gastrostomy Tube Used for Decompression of an Inoperable Bowel Obstruction in a Patient with Advanced Cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage 38(3):466-472, 2009. e-Pub 2009. PMID: 19361953.
Dev R, Yennurajalingam S, Lockey M, Pace E, Zhang T, Palmer JL, Bruera E. Characteristics of Family Conferences in a Palliative Care Unit at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. J Palliat Med 11(9):1208-11, 2008. e-Pub 2008. PMID: 19021483.
Dev R, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Association Between Megestrol Acetate Treatment and Symptomatic Adrenal Insufficiency with Hypogonadism in Male Patients with Cancer. Cancer 110(6):1173-7, 2007. e-Pub 2007. PMID: 17647248.

Invited Articles

Dev R, Amano K, Naito T, Del Fabbro E. Anamorelin for the Treatment of Cancer Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome. Curr Oncol Rep 26(7):762-772, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38771469.
Demarco C, Dev R. Cancer treatment side effect: Involuntary weight loss. MD Anderson, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
Dev, R, Del Fabbro, E, Dalal, S. Endocrinopathies and cancer cachexia. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care 13(4):286-291, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31567482.
Dev R. Measuring Cachexia - Diagnostic Criteria. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 2019. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30525765.
Dev, R, Bruera, E, Dalal, S. Insulin resistance and body composition in cancer patients. Annals of Oncology 29:ii18-ii26, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29506229.
Dev R, Wong A, Hui D, Bruera E. The Evolving Approach to Management of Cancer Cachexia. Oncology 31(1):23-32, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28090619.
Dev, R. The assessment and management of cancer cachexia. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care 8(3):279-285, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24905251.
Dev, R, Bruera, E, Del Fabbro, E. When and when not to use testosterone for palliation in cancer care. Current oncology reports 16(4), 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24510740.
Dev R, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Outcomes of Novel Trials for Cancer Cachexia. Clinical Investigation 4(3):247-257, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
Dev, R, Dalal, S, Bruera, E. Is there a role for parenteral nutrition or hydration at the end of life?. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care 6(3):365-370, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22801468.

Review Articles

Tennison J, Gupta Sharma E, Lee R, Dev R, Farris D, Bruera E. Peripheral Edema in Advanced Cancer: Mechanisms and Management - A Scoping Review, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
Dev R, Kadakia KC, Tennison JM, Amano K, Szafranski M, Bruera E, Naito T, Del Fabbro E. Nutrition Rehabilitation and Cachexia Clinics for Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome in Patients with Cancer. The Oncologist, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
Dev, R, Haider, A. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Substance Use and Association with Opioid Use Disorder in Patients with Non-malignant and Cancer Pain. Current Anesthesiology Reports 10(4):388-395, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
Hui, D, Dev, R, Bruera, E. Neuroleptics in the management of delirium in patients with advanced cancer. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care 10(4):316-323, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27661210.
Hui, D, Dev, R, Bruera, E. The last days of life. Current opinion in supportive and palliative care 9(4):346-354, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26509860.
Hui, D, Nooruddin, ZI, Didwaniya, N, Dev, R, De La Cruz, MG, Kim, SH, Kwon, JH, Hutchins, R, Liem, C, Bruera, E. Concepts and definitions for "actively dying," "end of life," "terminally ill," "terminal care," and "transition of care". Journal of Pain and Symptom Management 47(1):77-89, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 23796586.
Hui, D, De La Cruz, MG, Mori, M, Parsons, HA, Kwon, JH, Torres-Vigil, I, Kim, SH, Dev, R, Hutchins, R, Liem, C, Kang, DH, Bruera, E. Concepts and definitions for "supportive care," "best supportive care," "palliative care," and "hospice care" in the published literature, dictionaries, and textbooks. Supportive Care in Cancer 21(3):659-685, 2013. e-Pub 2013. PMID: 22936493.

Professional Educational Materials

Dev R, Dalal S. Anorexia and Cachexia. UT Printing & Media Services, 2015.
Dev R. Depression. UT Printing & Media Service, 2008.

Editorials

Dev R. Mapping the effectiveness and risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists. PC-FACS. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2026.
Dev R. Effect of Laughter Yoga on Sleep and Quality of Life in Individuals With Fecal Ostomies - A Randomized Controlled Trial. PC-FACS Symptom Assessment and Management. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2024.
Dev R. Comparative Effectiveness of Three Digital Interventions for Adults Seeking Psychiatric Services – A Randomized Clinical Trial. PC-FACS. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2024.
Zhang K, Shang B, Kellehear A, Yu Y, Lo SS, Dev R, Suwanabol PA, Masel EK, Berger A, Miyashita M, Simone CB. Scope of Annals of Palliative Medicine based on a review of the disciplinary development and evolving definition of palliative medicine. Annals of Palliative Medicine, 2023. PMID: 37993399.
Dev, R, Bruera, E. Treatment options for persistent pain and numbness in cancer survivors. Annals of Palliative Medicine 12(1):32-35, 2023. PMID: 36627856.
Dev R. Brain moderators supporting the relationship between depressive mood and pain. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2019.
Dev R. Effects of Oxytocin on Nociceptive Hypersensitivity in Pan in Rat Models. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage 57(3):698-704, 2019.
Dev R. Carbenoxolone as a novel therapy for attenuation of cancer-induced bone pain. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage 57(1):176-182, 2018.
Dev R. Investigating the Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Hepatocellular Carcinoma. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage 54(6):986-992, 2017.
Dev R. Opioid-induced Loss of Local Anesthetic Potency in the Rat Sciatic Nerve. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2017.
Dev R. Genotyping Analysis for Very High-dose Opioid Usage. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage 52(5):760-770, 2016.
Dev R. Opioids' Effects on Signaling Molecules. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2016.
Dev R. Effects of Matrix Metalloproteinases in Cachexia. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2015.
Dev R. Endocrine deficiencies in cancer and their impact on pain management. J Pain Symptom Management 50(4):571-577, 2015.
Dev R. Demethylating Drugs. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2015.
Dev R. Reminders of Mortality and Neural Correlates of Empathy. PC FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage 48(4):751-757, 2014.
Dev R. Mu-Opioid Receptor Activity and Long-Term Endogenous Analgesia. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage 47(2), 2014.
Dev R. Isobolographic analysis of the opioid-opioid interactions in a tonic and a phasic mouse model of induced nociceptive pain. PC FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2014.
Dev R. Systemic Synergy Between Codeine and Morphine in Mice. J Pain Symptom Manage 43(3):456-462, 2013.
Dev R. Opioid-Induced Analgesia. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2013.
Dev R. Fatigue, Inflammation, and Fatty Acid Intake in Breast Cancer Survivors. PC-FACS Basic Science. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2012.
Dev R. Pre-Cachexia in Stage I -III Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2012.

Abstracts

Tennison J, Chen M, Hafeez A, Krishnan A, Khan S, Dev R, Admane S, Bruera E. HYPOVITAMINOSIS D IN THE ACUTE INPATIENT CANCER REHABILITATION POPULATION: PREVALENCE, PREDICTORS, AND PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS. Support Care Cancer 34(586), 2026. e-Pub 2026.
Tennison J, Sharma E, Lee R, Dev R, Farris D, Bruera E. PERIPHERAL EDEMA IN ADVANCED CANCER: MECHANISMS AND MANAGEMENT - A SCOPING REVIEW. Support Care Cancer 34(586), 2026. e-Pub 2026.
Azhar A, Ancey KM, Clark A, Bruera E, Dev R. Discharge Outcomes for Patients Transferred from Intensive and Non-Intensive Care to an Acute Palliative Care Unit. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
Dev R, Del Fabbro E, Tennison J, Agosta M, Kadakia KC, Yaceczko S. Interdisciplinary Care for Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome in Patients with Cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
Hui D, La Rosa AD, Tsai JS, Cheng S, Urbauer D, Fabbro ED, Thomas Kuzhiyil AT, Rowe K, Azhar A, Nguyen T, Tang M, Yao C, Huang H, Peng J, Hu W, Admane S, Dev R, Bramati P, Chen M, Shete S. Haloperidol and Lorazepam for Agitated Delirium in Patients with Advanced Cancer: A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT). ESMO Annals of Oncology 35(52):S912, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
Dev R, Bramati P, Delgado Guy MO, Azhar A, Tang M, Tennison J, Becerra J, Hui D, Bruera E. Frequency of malnutrition and Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome in patients with advanced cancer evaluated in an outpatient supportive care clinic 19(suppl 11), 2023. e-Pub 2023.
Ahmed J, Dev R, Kwiatkowski E, Stephen B, Azhar A, Reddy A, Haider A, Hui D, Andrew How J, Yang Y, Moyers JT, Piha-Paul S, Ahnert JR, Fu S, Hong DS, Meric-Bernstam F, Breura E, Naing A. Fatigue in cancer patients treated on immunotherapy-based early phase clinical trials. JCO Oncology Practice 19:Suppl 11, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
Hui D, Puac V, Shelal Z, Dev R, Hanneman S, Jennings K, Ma H, Urbauer D, Shete S, Fossella F, Liao Z, Blumenschein G, Chang J, O'Reilly M, Gandhi S, Tsao A, Mahler D, Bruera E. Alleviating Breathlessness in Cancer Patients with Dexamethasone (ABCD): A Parallel-Group, Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial (RCT). Clin Oncol (ASCO Annual Conference 2022)(16_suppl):12112, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
Hui D, De La Rosa A, Shelal Z, Maxwell JP, Hosain M, de la Cruz MJ, Vidal M, Reddy AS, Azhar A, Dev R, Tanco KC, Wong A, Heung Y, Delgado Guay M, Zhukovsky DS, Arthur JA, Reddy S, Yennu S, Bruera E. The Impact of a Web-Based Prognostic Intervention on Physicians' Prognostic Confidence. ASCO Annual Conference 2021, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
Dev R, Zhong L, Zarifa A, Albittar A, Rubin L, Liu S, Yap T, Hui D, Meric-Bernstam F, Naing A. Supportive Care for the Prevention of Nausea and Anorexia-Cachexia in a Phase I Study of Selinexor in Advanced Cancer Patients: An Exploratory Study (E-Poster). Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC), 2020. e-Pub 2020.
Dev R. The Impact of Anorexia and Cachexia in the Quality of Life of Patients with Advanced Illnesses. 4th International Congress of Palliative Care and 1st International Meeting of Psychology and Spirituality in Palliative Care, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
Dev R. Cachexia Clinic at MD Anderosn. Invictus in palliative care congress, 2019.
Naing A, Fu S, Tsimberido AM, Pant S, Piha-Paul SA, Janku F, Hong DS, Colen R, Carter BW, Evans E, Abdul-Hassan Tawbi H, Karp DD, Subbiah V, Dev R, Hess KR, Ueno NT, Simon GR, Overman MJ, Coleman RL, Meric-Bernstam F. Phase IB Study to Evaluate the Safety of Selinexor in Combination with Multiple Standard Chemotherapy Agents in Patients with Advanced Malignancies. 2017 ASCO Annual Meeting, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
Dev R, Hui D, Chisholm G, Delgado-Guay M, Dalal S, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Hypermetabolism and symptom burden in Advanced Cancer Patients evaluated in a Cachexia clinic. Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia, and Muscle 6(1), 2015. e-Pub 2015.
Dev R, Del Fabbro E, Delgado-Guay MO, Bruera E. The Association between Hypogonadism, Symptom Burden, and Survival in Male Patients with Advanced Cancer. Support Care Cancer Suppl 1(S38), 2013. e-Pub 2013.
Hui D, Nooruddin Z, Didwaniya N, Dev R, de la Cruz M, Kim SH, Kwon JH, Hutchins R, Liem C, Bruera E. Concepts and definitions for "actively dying," "terminally ill," "terminal care," and "transition care": A systematic review. Support Care Cancer 21(Suppl 1):S190, 2013. e-Pub 2013.
Hui D, dos Santos R, Swati B, Silvia TB, Kilgore K, Crovador CS, Chisholm G, Yu X, Swartz MD, Perez-Cruz PE, Leite PDA, MSDA N, Reddy S, Dev R, Hall S, Fajardo J, Bruera E. Clinical Signs of Impending Death in Cancer Patients. Euro J Palliat Care 58(FC10.6), 2013. e-Pub 2013.
Dev R, Coulson L, Pulivarthi K, Del Fabbro E, Palla S, Yennurajalingam S, Bruera E. A prospective study of family conferences (FCs) in a palliative care unit (PCU) at a comprehensive cancer center. Support Care Cancer 20(Suppl 1):(S238-239), 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Del Fabbro E, Garcia J, Dev R, Pulivarthi K, Palmer L, Bruera E. Testosterone replacement for fatigue in male hypogonadic patients with advanced cancer: a preliminary double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Support Care Cancer 20(Suppl 1):S249-50, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Del Fabbro E, Dev R, Hui D. The effect of melatonin on appetite and other symptoms in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: A double-blind placebo-controlled trial. Support Care Cancer 20(Suppl 1):S249-S250, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Hui D, Mori M, Parsons HA, De La Cruz M, Torres I, Kim SH, Dev R, Hutchins R, Liem C, Bruera E. "What's in a Name? A Systematic Review of Concepts and Definitions for "Supportive Care", "Best Supportive Care", "Palliative Care" and Hospice Care". Palliat Med 26(4):436, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Dev R, Coulson L, Pulivarthi K, Del Fabbro E, Palla S, Yennurajalingam S, Bruera E. A prospective Study of Family Conferences in a Palliative Care Uniet (PCU) at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. J Clin Oncol 30(15), 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Del Fabbro E, Dev R, Hui D, Palmer L, Bruera E. The effect of melatonin on appetite and other symptoms in patients with advanced cancer and cachexia: a double-blind placebo controlled trial. J Clin Oncol 30(15), 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Hui D, dos Santos R, Kilgore K, Silva TB, Chisholm GB, Perez-Cruz PE, Crovador CS, de Almeida Leite R, Del Fabbro E, Salete de Angelis Nascimento M, Zhukovsky DS, De Lourdes GonAfAuaves de Freitas Seriaco F, Reddy SK, Frascari LM, Yennurajalingam S, Paiva CE, Dev R, Hall S, Fajardo J, Bruera E. Clinical signs of dying in cancer patients: A prospective longitudinal observational study. J Clin Oncol 30, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Pulivarthi K, Dev R, Garcia J, Palmer JL, Bruera E, Del Fabbro E. Testosterone replacement for fatigue in male hypogonadic patients with advanced cancer. A preliminary double-blind placebo- controlled trial. J Clin Oncol 30, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Perez-Cruz PE, Hui D, dos Santos R, Kilgore KL, Silva TB, Chisholm GB, de Almeida Leite R, Crovador CS, Del Fabbro E, Salete de Angelis Nascimento M, Zhukovsky DS, de Lourdes GonAfAuaves de Freitas Seriaco F, Reddy SK, Frascari LM, Dalal S, Paiva CE, Dev R, Hall S, Fajardo J, Bruera E. Temporal versus probabilistic approach to survival estimation: Physician's accuracy over time. J Clin Oncol 30, 2012. e-Pub 2012.
Del Fabbro E, Hui D, Dev R, Dalal S, Nooruddin Z, Bruera E. Nutritional impact symptoms and management in patients with cancer cachexia. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2(4):209-261, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Dev R, Del Fabbro E. Endocrine Abnormalities in Advanced Cancer Patients with Anorexia. J Cachexia, Sarcopenia Muscle 2((4)):209-261, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Hui D, Kilgore K, Nguyen L, Urbauer D, Fellman B, Rhondali W, Kang JH, Kim SH, Hall S, Fajardo J, Cox-Miller T, Del Fabbro E, Zhukovsky DS, Reddy S, Dalal S, Walker P, Dev R, Yennurajalingam S, Evans A, Bruera E. In-hospital mortality prediction for advanced cnacer patients admitted to an acute palliative care unit (APCU): A prospective study. Support Care Cancer 19(Suppl 2):S221, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Dev R, Del Fabbro E, Palla S, Hui D, Guiterrez N, Dalal S, Yennurajalingam S, Bruera E. Vitamin D Deficiency and Endocrine Abnormalities in Advanced Cancer Patients. Support Care Cancer 19(Suppl 2):S136, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Del Fabbro E, Garcia J, Dev R, Palmer L, Klingner-Winton C, Roberts L, Allo J, Cardwell G, Bruera E. A randomized placebo-controlled trial of testosterone replacement for fatigue in male hypogonadic patients with advanced cancer. J Clin Oncol 29(suppl;abstr TPS238), 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Hui D, Kilgore K, Nguyen L, Hall S, Fajardo J, Cox-Miller T, Rhondali W, Kim SH, Kang JH, Palla S, Del Fabbro E, Zhukovsky DS, Reddy S, Elsayem A, Dalal S, Walker P, Dev R, Yennu S, Reddy A, Bruera E. The accuracy of clinical prediction of survival (CPS) for advanced cancer patients: The role of professional and probability question. Support Care Cancer 19(Suppl 2):s215, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Dev R, Parsons H, Palla S, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Undocumented Alcoholism and its Relationship with Tobacco Use and Illegal Drug Use in Advance Cancer Patients. Support Care Cancer 19(Suppl 2):S137, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Del Fabbro E, Dev R, Hui D, Dalal S, Bruera E. Secondary Cachexia in Patients with Advanced Cancer. J Pain Symptom Manage 41(1):233-234, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
Del Fabbro E, Dalal S, Dev R, Bruera E. A Randomized placebo-controlled trial of melatonin for poor appetite in advanced cancer patients. J Clinical Onc 28(15s):May 20 Supplement, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
Dev R, Reddy A, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E, Reddy S. Web-Based Electronic Portfolio for a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship (715). J Pain Symptom Manage 39(2):429-30, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
Dev R, Hui D, Nooruddin Z, Munsell M, Del Fabbro E, Bruera E. Relationship Between Symptom Distress, Opioid Therapy, and Endocrine Abnormalities in Patients with Advanced Cancer. Supportive Care Cancer 17(7):963, 2009. e-Pub 2009.
Dev R. Characteristics of Family Conferences in a Palliative Care Unit at a Comprehensive Cancer Center. J Palliat Care 24(3):211, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Dev R, Bustamente M, Prakash G. A Case of Sinusitis and Generalized Weakness. J Gen Intern Med 17(S1):38, 2002. e-Pub 2002.
Dev R. Cachexia clinic at MD Anderson. Invictus in palliative care Congress.

Book Chapters

Dev R, Dalal S. Anorexia and Cachexia. In: The MD Anderson Supportive Care Handbook 2023. Seventh, 2023.
Shih K, Dev R, Dalal S. Pain Management and Symptom Control. In: MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. 4th. McGraw Hill/Medical, 2022.
Dev R, Haider A. Family Caregivers and Cultural Sensitivity. In: Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care. 3rd. CRC Press, 2021.
Dev, R, Javle, M. Palliative Management of Pancreatic Cancer. In: Pancreatic Cancer. Springer, 771-798, 2018.
Loaiciga F, Dev R. Parenteral nutrition in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a meta-analysis. In: 50 Studies Every Palliative Doctor Should Know. Oxford University Press, 2018.
Loaiciga F, Dev R. Effect of timing and method of enteral tube feeding for dysphagic stroke patients (FOOD): a multicentre randomised controlled trial. In: 50 Studies Every Palliative Doctor Should Know. Oxford University Press, 2018.
Dev R, Bruera E. Palliative and Supportive Care. In: The American Cancer Society's Principles of Oncology - Prevention to Survivorship. Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, 2017.
Shih K, Dev R, Reddy S. Pain Management and Symptom Control. In: MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. 3rd, 2016.
Dev R, Dev M. Family Caregivers. In: Textbook of Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care. second. Hodder Arnold Publishing, 2016.
Dev, R, Bruera, E. Symptom Management and Palliative Care. In: Cancer Consult: Expertise in Clinical Practice. John Wiley & Sons, 851-859, 2014.
Kadakia K, Dev R, Hui D, Bruera E. Hyperthyroidism. In: Internal Medicine Issues in Palliative Cancer Care. Oxford University Press, 2014.
Kadakia K, Dev R, Hui, D, Bruera E. Diabetes. In: Internal Medicine Issues in Palliative Cancer Care. Oxford University Press, 2014.
Silvester J, Dev R. Anorexia-Cachexia Syndrome. In: Cancer. Rehabilitation Medicine Quick Reference. Demos Medical Publishing, 44-46, 2013.
Dev R. Endocrine and Metabolic Symptoms of Cancer and its Treatment. In: A Handbook of Cancer Supportive Medicine and Survivorship. I. Springer, 2011.
Kuriya M, Dev R. Emergencies in Palliative Care. In: Handbook in Palliative Care. Oxford University Press, 2011.
Dev R. Palliative Care in the ICU. In: Handbook of Palliative Care. Oxford University Press, 2011.
Dev R, Driver L, Dalal S. Pain Management and Symptom Control. In: MD Anderson Manual of Medical Oncology. 5th. McGraw Hill/Medical.

Letters to the Editor

Amaram-Davilla J, Urbauer D, Garayua GL, Dev R, Bruera E, Reddy A. Perception Towards Take Home Naloxone Among Patients with Cancer on Opioids Who Live Alone. J Pain Symptom Manage, 2026.

Web Publications

Dev R, Yeo JY. Meeting the Editorial Board Member of APM: Dr. Rony Dev, 2025.
Dev R, Bruera E. UpToDate: End of life care: overview of symptom control, 2008.
Dev R, Bruera E. UpToDate: Palliative Care: Assessment and Management of Anorexia and Cachexia.
Dev R, Bruera E. UpToDate: Overview of managing common non-pain symptoms in Palliative Care.
Dev R, Admane S. Symptom control in cancer patients: Exploring the benefits of olanzapine.

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