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An international delphi survey and consensus meeting to define the risk factors for ureteral stricture after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis
PurposeIatrogenic ureteral strictures (US) after endoscopic treatment for urolithiasis represent a significant healthcare concern. However,...
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Ferroptosis – a potential feature underlying neratinib-induced colonic epithelial injury
PurposeNeratinib, a small-molecule tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) that irreversibly binds to human epidermal growth factor receptors 1, 2 and 4...
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Changes in skeletal muscle function during chemotherapy and related factors in patients with acute leukemia
IntroductionSkeletal muscle function is an important prognostically relevant indicator in patients with acute leukemia (AL), but skeletal dysfunction...
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LncRNA ZFAS1 regulates ATIC transcription and promotes the proliferation and migration of hepatocellular carcinoma through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway
PurposeLong noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) exert a significant influence on various cancer-related processes through their intricate interactions with...
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Elemental Diet as a Therapeutic Modality: A Comprehensive Review
Elemental diets have been employed for the management of various diseases for over 50 years, with several mechanisms mediating their beneficial...
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Optimising a digitally delivered behavioural weight loss programme: study protocol for a factorial cluster randomised controlled trial
BackgroundDigitally delivered weight loss programmes can provide a convenient, potentially cheaper, and scalable treatment option for people who may...
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Low dose of dexamethasone combined with netupitant and palonosetron in preventing nausea and vomiting in breast cancer patients induced by anthracycline drugs
BackgroundTo study the effects of various courses of dexamethasone (DEX) combined with 5-HT3 receptor antagonists (RA) and NK-1 RA in suppressing...
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Dose prescription for stereotactic body radiotherapy: general and organ-specific consensus statement from the DEGRO/DGMP Working Group Stereotactic Radiotherapy and Radiosurgery
Purpose and objectiveTo develop expert consensus statements on multiparametric dose prescriptions for stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) aligning...
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Recent Advances of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Urothelial Bladder Cancer
Urothelial bladder cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors of the urinary system, which accounts for 90~95% of urothelial carcinoma....
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Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Asia: Physician and Patient Perspectives on Surveillance, Diagnosis, and Treatment
PurposeIn several Asian countries, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer deaths. HCC risk factors in Asia differ from those...
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Assessing seropositivity of MMR antibodies in individuals aged 2–22: evaluating routine vaccination effectiveness after the 2003 mass campaign-a study from Iran’s National Measles Laboratory
Background and purposeThe seroprevalence of antibodies against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) was evaluated 17 years following a mass vaccination...
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Comprehensive Quality Analysis of Conventional and Novel Biomarkers in Diagnosing and Predicting Prognosis of Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Heart Failure, a Comprehensive Literature Review
Coronary artery disease (CAD), acute coronary syndrome (ACS), and heart failure (HF) are major global health issues with high morbidity and mortality...
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Clinical characteristics and prognosis of pancreatitis associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Background and objectiveImmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have shown remarkable efficacy against various cancers in clinical practice. However,...
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Clinical outcomes of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacterial bloodstream infection in patients with end-stage renal disease in intensive care units: a multicenter retrospective observational study
BackgroundCarbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria (CRGNB) present a considerable global threat due to their challenging treatment and increased...
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Clip** the Positive Lymph Node in Patients with Clinically Node Positive Breast Cancer Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: Impact on Axillary Surgery in the ISPY-2 Clinical Trial
BackgroundFor patients with clinically node-positive (cN+) breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC), retrieving previously clipped,...
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Synergistic induction of mitotic pyroptosis and tumor remission by inhibiting proteasome and WEE family kinases
Mitotic catastrophe (MC), which occurs under dysregulated mitosis, represents a fascinating tactic to specifically eradicate tumor cells. Whether...
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Patient attitudes and experiences towards exercise during oncological treatment. A qualitative systematic review
PurposeExercise and physical activity (PA) during oncological treatment have many benefits. However, PA levels and adherence are often low. This...
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Effect of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors on tumor necrosis factor alpha levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
AimsDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) served as oral antidiabetic agents for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although an...
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To Improve Motivational Barriers to Retention in High Resolution Anoscopy, Patients and Providers Recommend Social and Environmental Changes: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Methods Pilot Study in a Federally Qualified Health Center
Loss to follow-up (LTFU) in high-resolution anoscopy (HRA) programs jeopardizes the procedure’s potential to help prevent anal cancer. We explored...
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The clinical value of artificial intelligence in assisting junior radiologists in thyroid ultrasound: a multicenter prospective study from real clinical practice
BackgroundThis study is to propose a clinically applicable 2-echelon (2e) diagnostic criteria for the analysis of thyroid nodules such that low-risk...
