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Processes and therapeutic perspectives of acylation modifications of lysine and cysteine in tumors.

Acylation modification plays a crucial role in tumor progression through altering protein homeostasis and localization. However, a comprehensive summary of these processes is lacking. Protein acylation modifications are comprehensively summarized and categorized based on the amino acids that are modified. This review focuses on modifications of the lysine (acetylation, succinylation, crotonylation, malonylation, and glutarylation) and cysteine (myristoylation and palmitoylation) groups. The key enzymes involved in the occurrence and erasure of different modifications, as well as their effects

Suicide Risk Among Patients With Cancer by Sex in Japan: A Population-based Study.

BackgroundIn Japan, few studies have examined suicide risk for 5-year relative survival rates for cancer sites. Since 5-year relative survival rates differ by sex, we aim to examine suicide risk for patients with cancer separately for men and women.MethodsWe estimated the risk of suicide among patients with cancer by sex in Japan compared to the general population, using standardized mortality ratios (SMRs). Patients with cancer diagnosed between January 1, 1985-December 31, 2013 and registered in the Osaka Cancer Registry were followed for up to 10 years. The outcome was suicide death. In add

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… The OCR has progressively undertaken follow-ups in 5- and 10-year surveys to determine vital status from registration with the cooperation of local governments. The Act on the Promotion of Cancer Registries was enacted in Japan on December 6, 2013. …

Promoting primary palliative care in Western Kenya using Project ECHO®.

Currently less than 2% of Kenyans with severe symptoms receive palliative care (PC). Moreover, PC services are concentrated in urban settings and most rural healthcare providers have limited PC expertise. Project ECHO® Palliative Care for Western Kenya was developed as part of a hub-and-spoke model for improving primary PC in rural Kenya. The programme is based at Moi University and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, a public, tertiary care facility with a catchment of 25 million Kenyans, the majority of whom live in rural settings. Self-reported assessments by primary care providers found th

Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 315 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE), 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.

BACKGROUND: Healthy life expectancy (HALE) and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) provide summary measures of health across geographies and time that can inform assessments of epidemiological patterns and health system performance, help to prioritise investments in research and development, and monitor progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We aimed to provide updated HALE and DALYs for geographies worldwide and evaluate how disease burden changes with development. METHODS: We used results from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2015 (GBD 20

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw: Clinical and practical guidelines.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a severe adverse drug reaction, consisting of progressive bone destruction in the maxillofacial region of patients. ONJ can be caused by two pharmacological agents: Antiresorptive (including bisphosphonates (BPs) and receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand inhibitors) and antiangiogenic. MRONJ pathophysiology is not completely elucidated. There are several suggested hypothesis that could explain its unique localization to the jaws: Inflammation or infection, microtrauma, altered bone remodeling or over suppression of bone resor

Convenient Access to Expert-Reviewed Health Information via an Alexa Voice Assistant Skill for Patients With Multiple Myeloma: Development Study.

BackgroundPatients with multiple myeloma (MM) have high information needs due to the complexity of the disease and variety of treatments. Digital voice assistants provide support in daily life and can be a convenient tool that even older patients can use to access health information. Voice assistants may therefore be useful in providing digital health services to meet the information needs of patients with MM.ObjectiveWe aim to describe and report on the development, content, and functionality of the first Amazon Alexa voice assistant skill for patients with MM in Germany with the goal of empo

Integration of circadian rhythms and immunotherapy for enhanced precision in brain cancer treatment.

Circadian rhythms significantly impact (patho)physiological processes, with disruptions linked to neurodegenerative diseases and heightened cancer vulnerability. While immunotherapy has shown promise in treating various cancers, its efficacy in brain malignancies remains limited. This review explores the nexus of circadian rhythms and immunotherapy in brain cancer treatment, emphasising precision through alignment with the body's internal clock. We evaluate circadian regulation of immune responses, including cell localisation and functional phenotype, and discuss how circadian dysregulation af

Trends and patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use among cancer patients in Jordan: a decade comparison.

BackgroundComplementary and alternative medicine (CAM) encompasses healthcare practices beyond conventional medical care. Despite advancements in oncology treatment, CAM use remains prevalent among patients with cancer. In Jordan, while CAM usage is common, particularly involving herbalists and spiritual healers, data on its patterns among patients with cancer are limited. This study compared CAM use among cancer patients in Jordan between 2013 and 2022, aiming to identify changing trends, associated factors, and implications for clinical practice and patient education.MethodsA cross-sectional

Nanotechnology in Lung Cancer Therapeutics: A Narrative Review.

To date, cancer continues to be one of the biggest challenges for medical science. Nanotechnology has enabled us to overcome some of the limitations of conventional treatment in lung cancer therapeutics. Recently, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved certain nanomedicines for clinical administration against lung cancer. This article presents a narrative review of approved nanomedicines in lung cancer with a special focus on the results of recently concluded and ongoing clinical trials. The limitations associated with using nanomaterials as anti-lung cancer therapeutic agents and

Opportunities for shared decision-making about major surgery with high-risk patients: a multi-method qualitative study.

BackgroundLittle is known about the opportunities for shared decision-making when older high-risk patients are offered major surgery. This study examines how, when, and why clinicians and patients can share decision-making about major surgery.MethodsThis was a multi-method qualitative study, combining video recordings of preoperative consultations, interviews, and focus groups (33 patients, 19 relatives, 36 clinicians), with observations and documentary analysis in clinics in five hospitals in the UK undertaking major orthopaedic, colorectal, and/or cardiac surgery.ResultsThree opportunities f

n-3 PUFA Promotes Ferroptosis in PCOS GCs by Inhibiting YAP1 through Activation of the Hippo Pathway.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an endocrine disorder characterized by hyperandrogenemia with multiple suspended sinus follicles, thickened cortical tissue, and excessive proliferation of ovarian granulosa cells that severely affects the fertility and quality of life of women. The addition of n-3 PUFA to the diet may slightly reduce body weight and greatly alleviate disturbed blood hormone levels in PCOS mice. We treated KGN as a cell model for n-3 PUFA addition and showed that n-3 PUFA inhibited the proliferation of GCs and promoted ferroptosis in ovarian granulosa cells. We used CCK-8, f

Workforce participation in relation to cancer diagnosis, type and stage: Australian population-based study of 163,556 middle-aged people.

PurposeTo quantify the relationship of cancer diagnosis to workforce participation in Australia, according to cancer type, clinical features and personal characteristics.MethodsQuestionnaire data (2006-2009) from participants aged 45-64 years (n=163,556) from the population-based 45 and Up Study (n=267,153) in New South Wales, Australia, were linked to cancer registrations to ascertain cancer diagnoses up to enrolment. Modified Poisson regression estimated age- and sex-adjusted prevalence ratios (PRs) for non-participation in the paid workforce-in participants with cancer (n=8,333) versus with

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Technology Driven Modern Drug Discovery and Development.

The discovery and advances of medicines may be considered as the ultimate relevant translational science effort that adds to human invulnerability and happiness. But advancing a fresh medication is a quite convoluted, costly, and protracted operation, normally costing USD ~2.6 billion and consuming a mean time span of 12 years. Methods to cut back expenditure and hasten new drug discovery have prompted an arduous and compelling brainstorming exercise in the pharmaceutical industry. The engagement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the deep-learning (DL) component in particular, has bee

Secondary Immunodeficiency and Hypogammaglobulinemia with IgG Levels of <5 g/L in Patients with Multiple Myeloma: A Retrospective Study Between 2012 and 2020 at a University Hospital in China.

BACKGROUND Infections are the main cause of mortality and morbidity in multiple myeloma (MM) patients. However, adult immunodeficiency specialists in China are lacking, and the care of secondary immunodeficiency (SID) and the prognostic role of hypogammaglobulinemia in MM is unknown. MATERIAL AND METHODS MM patients (295) were retrospectively analyzed between January 2012 and 2020 in Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital, Hangzhou Medical College. MM patients with immunoglobulin (Ig) G <5 g/L were defined as SID patients. The care of these patients and the prognostic role of IgG <5 g/L were an

Факторы, связанные с задержкой диагностики множественных склерозов в Замбии.

Задержки с диагностикой множественных склерозов (МС) в странах Африки к югу от Сахары в значительной степени неизвестны. В этом исследовании используется количественный подход для определения факторов, независимо связанных с задержками с диагностированием среди замбийской группы лиц, имеющих MS. В рамках этого перекрестного исследования люди получили подтвержденный диагноз MS в государственной амбулаторной неврологической клинике в Лусаке, Замбия. Проводились стандартизированные обследования. Диагностическая задержка была классифицирована как задержка пациента, задержка системы здравоохранения

Medical countermeasures against henipaviruses: a review and public health perspective.

Henipaviruses, including Nipah virus, are regarded as pathogens of notable epidemic potential because of their high pathogenicity and the paucity of specific medical countermeasures to control infections in humans. We review the evidence of medical countermeasures against henipaviruses and project their cost in a post-COVID-19 era. Given the sporadic and unpredictable nature of henipavirus outbreaks, innovative strategies will be needed to circumvent the infeasibility of traditional phase 3 clinical trial regulatory pathways. Stronger partnerships with scientific institutions and regulatory au

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… In countries like Bangladesh, where Nipah outbreaks have predominantly affected poor populations in rural areas and health-care expenditures are generally out-of-pocket expenses, 147 central and local governments can prepare for future outbreaks by adapting strategies to reduce out-of-pocket expenses …

Cytokine-Engineered Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T Cell Therapy: How to Balance the Efficacy and Toxicity.

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell immunotherapy has revolutionized the paradigm in hematological malignancies. However, its efficacy in treating solid tumors remains limited because the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment (ITME) seriously blocks T cell activation, infiltration, and proliferation. Cytokines, driving potent assisted function by enhanced T cell expansion, persistence, and direct tumor cell killing, have long been acknowledged as promising candidates combined with CAR-T cells to improve treatment outcomes. Despite their preclinical success, significant toxicity occurs in

Treatment of Leptomeningeal Carcinomatosis in a Patient with Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death with a median survival of 3-11 months when metastatic. We present a patient with metastatic pancreatic cancer and an exceptional response to initial systemic chemotherapy with FOLFIRINOX (fluorouracil, leucovorin, irinotecan, and oxaliplatin). Despite evidence of disease control on body imaging, he developed symptomatic leptomeningeal disease and brain metastases 29 months into treatment. He received aggressive treatment with capecitabine and irinotecan, intrathecal topotecan, and eventually bevacizumab. He did well for 36 w

Cost-effectiveness and public health impact of recombinant zoster vaccine versus no herpes zoster vaccination in selected populations of immunocompromised adults in Canada.

BACKGROUND: The risk of herpes zoster (HZ) increases with age and in immunocompromised (IC) patients. Recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is currently recommended in Canada for people aged ≥ 50 years. The objectives of the current study were to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and public health impact of RZV versus no HZ vaccination in select Canadian IC adult populations. METHODS: The ZOster ecoNomic Analysis ImmunoCompromised (ZONA IC) model followed a base-case cohort of 1600 patients with hematopoietic stem-cell transplant (HSCT) from a starting age of 55 years, who maintained IC status for 5

Integration of exercise prescription into medical provision as a treatment for non-communicable diseases: A scoping review.

BackgroundThe purpose of this scoping review is to stimulate interest and to raise awareness, among researchers, healthcare practitioners, and policymakers regarding the current scientific literature related to exercise prescription for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Exercise prescription is a safe and cost-effective method that enables physicians to use exercise as a complementary addition to NCDs management and treatment.MethodsThis scoping review followed the PRISMA Extension Guidelines for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR): Checklist and Explanation. Using this framework, we considered infor