Objective: To investigate the accumulation of PCBs and their metabolites in the bladder of post-weaning female mice exposed to a PCB mixture during gestation an
Objective: To evaluate the environmental benefit of implementing a sustainable protocol for antibiotic administration in critically-ill patients. Approach: Stud
Objective: To review recent advancements in intraoperative technologies for glioma surgery that enhance extent of resection (EOR) and improve local drug deliver
Diffuse gliomas are the most common aggressive primary brain tumors in adults, with a 5-year survival rate of only 10% despite aggressive treatment.
Maximal safe surgical resection significantly improves progression-free and overall survival, with a minimum extent of resection of 70–78% suggested for survival advantage.
Supramarginal resection, which includes non-enhancing tumor areas, has been associated with improved overall survival compared to resection of only contrast-enhancing tumors.
Intraoperative technologies such as neuronavigation and functional mapping are developed to optimize extent of resection while preserving neurological function.
Local drug delivery strategies, like Gliadel® wafers, bypass the blood-brain barrier, allowing high concentrations of chemotherapy directly into the tumor resection cavity.
Objective: To recount the history of pathologists' assistant training in Portugal, including its cessation and the current efforts to reinstate it. Approach: Tr
Objective: To compare the effectiveness of the Stockholm3 test with conventional PSA screening in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer. Approach: St
Objective: To highlight visibility gaps in the patient journey that contribute to operational chaos and provide actionable metrics to regain control over busine
Objective: To explore the pressures faced by biopharma companies in transitioning therapies from discovery to clinical and commercial readiness. Approach: Kevin
Objective: To evaluate the radiographic results and clinical efficacy of trans-intervertebral space osteotomy (TIO) in the treatment of post-traumatic thoracolu
Objective: To examine trends and inequalities in health facility deliveries among women of reproductive age in Ghana from 1993 to 2022, focusing on socioeconomi
Objective: To develop a TyG index-based model to predict the risk of abnormal GLS in CKD patients, optimizing the selective use of speckle-tracking echocardiogr
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 10% of the global population and is linked to significant cardiovascular complications.
Speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) is recommended for detecting left ventricular systolic dysfunction in CKD patients due to its high sensitivity.
The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index is associated with global longitudinal strain (GLS) and can help identify CKD patients at high risk for abnormal GLS.
A nomogram model based on the TyG index was developed to predict abnormal GLS in CKD patients, demonstrating robust predictive performance.
The study aims to optimize the use of STE in CKD patients, potentially conserving healthcare resources by targeting high-risk individuals.
Objective: To analyze the findings of the study by Jia et al. regarding the role of PCP4 in prostate cancer progression through the Ca2+/CAMKK2/AMPK/AR signalin
Objective: To evaluate whether cholangioscopy-assisted ERCP is associated with reduced fluoroscopy exposure compared to conventional fluoroscopy-guided ERCP in
Cholangioscopy-assisted ERCP significantly reduced median radiation exposure compared to conventional fluoroscopy-guided ERCP (9.93 vs. 14.64 mGy, p < 0.001).
After IPTW adjustment, cholangioscopy assistance was linked to a lower risk of high radiation exposure (risk ratio 0.301, p = 0.042).
Procedure time and hospitalization costs were higher for cholangioscopy-assisted ERCP, while the length of stay was shorter compared to conventional ERCP.
Complete duct clearance in one session was achieved in 88.0% of cholangioscopy-assisted cases versus 94.0% in the conventional group.
No significant differences in short-term adverse events were observed between cholangioscopy-assisted and conventional ERCP groups.
Objective: To understand the urgent need for resistance mechanisms to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy and to develop novel therapeutic strategies to en
Objective: To evaluate the prenatal echocardiographic features, diagnostic accuracy, associated anomalies, and early postnatal outcomes of fetal aortic arch obs
Objective: To examine the access to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the factors contributin