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Human herpes virus co-infection is associated with mortality in HIV-negative patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
The purpose of this investigation was to characterize the management and prognosis of severe Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative patients. An observational cohort...
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The transcription factor GATA-1 is overexpressed in breast carcinomas and contributes to survivin upregulation via a promoter polymorphism
Expression of survivin, a member of the inhibitor of apoptosis protein family, is elevated in human cancers and considered as a new therapeutic target. Mechanism upregulating survivin expression in tumour cell...
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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor of the back
A 65-year-old woman developed a tumor on the medial aspect of the lumbosacral spine. The diagnosis on biopsy was neurogenic sarcoma, T3N0M0. Despite wide surgical excision and regular follow-up, the patient de...
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Squamous cell carcinoma on both palms
A dramatic case of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on both palms in a 70-year-old is presented. The lesion appeared on the palms simultaneously and no causal factors were found. During his work, he came into con...
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Our experience with ischial pressure sores in a series of 34 patients
Ischial pressure sores cause important social and occupational problems for patients with sensorimotor handicaps. Repeated hospitalizations are detrimental to their working status and the requirement for daily...
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Post-Traumatic Course Complicated by Cutaneous Infection with Absidia corymbifera
Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare but serious infection in trauma patients. Reported here is the case of a young patient with cutaneous mucormycosis due to Absidia corymbifera probably caused by a soil-contaminat...
