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Hyponatremia and hypercalcemia: a study of a large cohort of patients with lung cancer.

BackgroundHyponatremia and hypercalcemia are reported to be associated with poorer prognosis in lung cancer. Our study assessed the incidence of hyponatremia and hypercalcemia in a recent large cohort of patients diagnosed with lung cancer in an academic institution and correlated incidence with patient and tumour parameters.MethodsAll patients presented at our regional lung cancer multidisciplinary team meeting between January 2011 and December 2016 were included. The incidence of hyponatremia (serum sodium ≤135 mEq/L) and hypercalcemia (serum calcium >2.62 mmol/L), including severity (mild,

Three-dimensional bone evaluation after surgical treatment with plasma rich in growth factors of Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ): A report of 3 cases.

INTRODUCTION: Medication Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) is an adverse effect of antiresorptive and antiangiogenic agents that consists of progressive bone destruction in the maxillofacial area. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect on bone volume of a surgical protocol using plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) for successfully treating MRONJ. METHODS: Three patients were treated combining surgical debridement with PRGF. Cone bean computed tomography scans were taken prior to surgery and 12 months after to measure bone volume changes. Biopsies were taken for histology a

Methods of model calibration: observations from a mathematical model of cervical cancer.

Continuing with comparative genomic exploration of worldwide butterfly fauna, we use all protein-coding genes as they are retrieved from the whole genome shotgun sequences for phylogeny construction. Analysis of these genome-scale phylogenies projected onto the taxonomic classification and the knowledge about butterfly phenotypes suggests further refinements of butterfly taxonomy that are presented here. As a general rule, we assign most prominent clades of similar genetic differentiation to the same taxonomic rank, and use criteria based on relative population diversification and the extent o

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… The period till complete epithelialization was 76.8 days (SD = 51.6) in the smokers compared with 30.2 days (SD = 3.1) for the non-smokers ( p = 0.001). Comparison between patient groups Adult and paediatric group The study group consisted of 68 adult and 14 paediatric patients. …

Alcohol consumption, drinking patterns and cancer incidence in an Australian cohort of 226,162 participants aged 45 years and over.

BackgroundAlthough overall alcohol consumption is known to increase the risk of a number of cancers internationally, evidence for Australia and evidence regarding the pattern of drinking and cancer risk is limited.MethodsAdjusted hazard ratios (HR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) for cancer risk in relation to overall alcohol consumption (drinks/week) and pattern of drinking were calculated using Cox proportional hazard regressions for 226,162 participants aged ≥45 years (2006-2009) in the 45 and Up Study, an Australian prospective cohort study. Incident primary cancer cases were ascertained

Metastatic Plasmacytoid Bladder Cancer Harboring a CDH-1 Mutation and Producing High Levels of CA 19-9. A Case Report and Literature Review.

BACKGROUND Plasmacytoid urothelial carcinoma (PUC) is a rare and aggressive variant of urothelial cancers. Herein, we report a patient with CDH-1 mutated PUC who presented with disseminated peritoneal metastasis and high levels of CA 19-9. CASE REPORT A 65-year-old female presented to the hospital with vomiting, obstructive jaundice, and acute renal failure. Imaging studies showed bilateral hydronephrosis, bladder wall thickening without masses, and dilation of both common bile and pancreatic ducts without pancreatic masses. Carbohydrate antigen (CA) 19-9 was elevated at >17 000 U/mL. Repeated

Relation of Cognitive Impairment with Number of Acute Exacerbations and Serum Level of VEGF among COPD Patients.

BackgroundChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a main cause of morbidity and mortality in the world. Its complications are numerous and one of their most common extra-pulmonary ones is cognitive impairment which is directly related to its mortality and morbidity. A decrease in cerebral perfusion in these patients had been seen in previous studies considering the role of VEGF on angiogenesis and its role in the pathogenesis of COPD. This study was done to evaluate the relation of cognitive impairment with serum VEGF and the number of COPD exacerbations.Materials and methodsIn the pre

Isolated cranial nerve disorder as presenting sign in multiple sclerosis: optic nerve versus "the others".

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of cranial nerve involvement in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) varies across studies. It has been speculated that first presentation of disease with cranial nerve involvement - except for optic neuritis - may be associated with milder progression. AIM: This study compares the clinical outcome of patients with MS in a 4-year follow-up of patients with initial symptoms of optic neuritis (ON) versus those with other cranial nerve (OCN) involvement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective analysis of MS patient database of a tertiary referral university MS center. We included tr

Факторы, связанные с доброкачественным множественным склерозом.

ЦЕЛЬ: Бенигнский множественный склероз (МС), характеризующийся минимальной инвалидностью, несмотря на продолжительность продолжительных заболеваний, по-прежнему недостаточно изучен с точки зрения его определяющих факторов и прогнозируемых последствий. Несмотря на то, что факторы образа жизни влияют на прогресс в развитии заболеваний, их роль в различии доброкачественных и небениньных НР остается неясной. МЕТОДЫ: Мы провели сравнительный анализ пациентов с доброкачественными (n=2040) и небенигнальными MS (n=4283) с использованием данных, полученных в результате проведения в Швеции общенациональ

Exploring the integration of dentistry within a multidisciplinary palliative care team: does bedside dental care improve quality of life and symptom burden in inpatient palliative care patients?

BACKGROUND: Despite the significant impact of oral problems on the quality of life of palliative care patients, comprehensive studies are lacking. This study is the first of its kind to address this gap by including both a dental examination and an intervention and assessing quality of life using the EORTC QLQ OH 15 questionnaire. OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study is to explore the impact of incorporating dentists into inpatient palliative care, with a focus on enhancing quality of life and alleviating symptom burden. METHODS: In this monocentric study, data were gathered from a pallia

Obesity-Independent Association between Glycemic Status and the Risk of Hematologic Malignancy: A Nationwide Population-Based Longitudinal Cohort Study.

There have been conflicting results regarding the association between diabetes and the risk of hematologic malignancies, and its interaction with obesity is unknown. This study determined the risk of hematologic malignancies according to the glycemic status in a population-based study involving health screening 9,774,625 participants. The baseline glycemic status of the participants was categorized into no diabetes, impaired fasting glucose (IFG), newly detected diabetes, diabetes duration <5 years, and diabetes duration ≥5 year groups. The risks of overall and specific hematologic malignancie

Bladder preservation in non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC): a single-institution experience.

The aim of this study is to access the feasibility, toxicity profile, and tumour outcome of an organ preservation curative approach in non-metastatic muscle-invasive bladder cancer. A retrospective analysis was conducted on patients affected by M0 bladder cancer, who refused cystectomy and were treated with a curative approach. The standard bladder preservation scheme included maximal transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) and combination of radiotherapy and platin-based chemotherapy, followed by endoscopic evaluation, urine cytology, and instrumental evaluation. Thirteen patients f

Balloon-assisted sacroplasty as a successful procedure for osteoporotic sacral insufficiency fractures after failure of the conservative treatment.

Osteoporotic vertebral fractures without prior adequate traumatization are frequent diagnosed in orthopedics because of the increasing life expectancy and incidence of osteoporosis. The associated high mortality is caused by reduced mobilization which leads to a higher risk of infection and a bedridden state. On the other hand the diagnosis of sacral insufficiency fractures is often prolonged because of unspecific symptoms while being associated with similar risks. This article presents an overview of the present scientific literature and a retrospective analysis of patients treated via balloo

From laboratory to clinic: opportunities and challenges of functional food active ingredients in cancer therapy.

This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the potential of functional food active ingredients in cancer prevention and therapy. It outlines the multifaceted anticancer mechanisms of bioactive compounds-such as polyphenols, carotenoids, omega-3 fatty acids, phytosterols, alkaloids, isothiocyanates, polysaccharides, phenolic acids, flavonols, and amide-bearing compounds-which include antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, induction of apoptosis and autophagy, modulation of the tumor microenvironment, interference with cell cycle regulation and signaling pathways, and regulation of

Viewing the US presidential electoral map through the lens of public health.

Health, disease, and mortality vary greatly at the county level, and there are strong geographical trends of disease in the United States. Healthcare is and has been a top priority for voters in the U.S., and an important political issue. Consequently, it is important to determine what relationship voting patterns have with health, disease, and mortality, as doing so may help guide appropriate policy. We performed a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between voting patterns and over 150 different public health and wellbeing variables at the county level, comparing all states, including

Cancer Chemoprevention: A Strategic Approach Using Phytochemicals.

Cancer chemoprevention approaches are aimed at preventing, delaying, or suppressing tumor incidence using synthetic or natural bioactive agents. Mechanistically, chemopreventive agents also aid in mitigating cancer development, either by impeding DNA damage or by blocking the division of premalignant cells with DNA damage. Several pre-clinical studies have substantiated the benefits of using various dietary components as chemopreventives in cancer therapy. The incessant rise in the number of cancer cases globally is an issue of major concern. The excessive toxicity and chemoresistance associat

A prospective study of physical activity and cardiometabolic diseases in association with cancer risk.

BackgroundMost physical activity research focuses on general populations, and its cancer-preventive benefits in adults with cardiometabolic diseases remain poorly understood. This study investigated associations between non-occupational physical activity and cancer risk in adults with and without cardiometabolic diseases (cardiovascular disease and/or type 2 diabetes).MethodsWe conducted a meta-analysis of individual participant data of 598,890 men and women, aged 35-70 years at recruitment, across six European countries from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EP

The prevalence of depression and anxiety in patients with metastatic disease to the spine.

INTRODUCTION: The prevalence of depression and anxiety in cancer patients is approximately 15% and 20%. Unfortunately, depression has been demonstrated to negatively impact patients after spinal fusion surgeries and is associated with worse overall survival in cancer patients. The rates of depression and anxiety have yet to be reported in patients with metastatic spine disease. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of depression and anxiety in patients with metastatic spine disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients >18 years of age at our institution who presented with metastat

Unpacking adiposity: a narrative critical appraisal of diverse obesity definitions.

BACKGROUND: Obesity is a complex, multifaceted chronic disease that poses a major global health challenge. Traditionally, population-level screening and follow-up have relied heavily on body mass index (BMI). Although BMI provides a simple, standardized measure for epidemiological studies, it does not account for individual variations in muscle mass, fat distribution, or metabolic health. Consequently, relying solely on weight-to-height ratios-even when supplemented with waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, or waist-to-height ratio-limits precise individual diagnosis and comprehensive heal

Shifts in liver biopsy indications and histopathological diagnoses: A report from a tertiary care center in Türkiye.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Despite advances in non-invasive methods, liver biopsy remains essential for diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning, and this study aimed to evaluate trends in its indications and pathological findings. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1533 adult liver biopsies at a tertiary referral hospital (2000-2022) were retrospectively reviewed for indications and diagnoses. RESULTS: The annual number of liver biopsies performed remained stable over the last two decades (730 vs. 803; p=0.06). The mean patient age was 43±15 years, with 52% being female. The leading indications

Факторы риска, связанные с карфилзомибными вредными сердечно-сосудистыми явлениями у китайских пациентов с множественной миеломой: ретроспективное когортное исследование в реальном мире.

Хотя связь между карфилзомибами и сердечно-сосудистыми заболеваниями хорошо задокументирована, факторы риска, связанные с карфилзомибами, по-прежнему неясны. Цель этого исследования заключалась в оценке распространенности и выявлении факторов риска для сердечно-сосудистых неблагоприятных явлений, связанных с карфилзомибом у китайских пациентов с множественной миеломой в реальном мире. &quot; Methods &quot; Мы провели ретроспективное когортное исследование сердечно-сосудистых заболеваний у пациентов с множественной миеломой, обработанных карфилзомибом в первом центральном госпитале Тьянцзин в а