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Construction of an immune-related gene signature to predict survival and treatment outcome in gastric cancer

Science Progress, 2021
Immune cells have emerged as key regulators in the occurrence and development of multiple tumor types. However, it is unclear whether immune-related genes (IRGs) and the tumor immune microenvironment can predict prognosis for patients with gastric cancer
Shuairan Zhang, Zhi Li, Hang Dong, Peihong Wu, Yang Liu, Tianshu Guo, Ce Li, Shuo Wang, Xiujuan Qu, Yunpeng Liu, Xiaofang Che, Ling Xu   +11 more
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma

The Oncologist, 2004
AbstractLearning ObjectivesAfter completing this course, the reader will be able to:Describe the current state-of-the-art treatment of cholangiocarcinoma including the current results of aggressive resection, adjuvant therapies, and neoadjuvant therapies. Outline the criteria for determining resectability.
Christopher D, Anderson, C Wright, Pinson, Jordan, Berlin, Ravi S, Chari   +3 more
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Biphasic Clinical Course of Pediatric Cytomegalovirus‐Associated Immune Thrombocytopenia: Early Poor Treatment Response but Favorable Long‐Term Outcomes

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a recognized trigger of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP); however, its incidence and impact on disease course in children remain controversial. Therefore, we aimed to characterize the clinical course of pediatric patients with CMV‐associated ITP.
Oded Gilad, Ohad Atia, Osama Tanous, Dafna Brik Simon, Michal Dvori, Miriam Cohen, Tracie A. Goldberg, Efraim Bilavsky, Joanne Yacobovich, Orna Steinberg‐Shemer   +9 more
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Pregnancy-associated breast cancer - Special features in diagnosis and treatment [PDF]

, 2006
For obvious psychological reasons it is difficult to associate pregnancy - a life-giving period of our existence with life-threatening malignancies. Symptoms pointing to malignancy are often ignored by both patients and physicians, and this, together ...
Gerber, B., Bauerfeind, I., Friese, K., Rack, B., Sommer, H., Janni, W., Dian, D., Krause, A.   +7 more
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Relationship between resilience, social support, and mental health in breast cancer patients based on the four-quadrant health model

Frontiers in Public Health
BackgroundBreast cancer is a major public health problem that exposes patients to persistent physical symptoms and psychological distress across diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Objective: This study explored the associations of resilience and social
Shuangrui Sui, Weicong Ma, Zhihui Tan, Kai Feng, Weitao Yan, Xueying Su   +5 more
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Bone Mineral Density After Contemporary Treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: A Matched Cross‐Sectional Study

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported in survivors of childhood and young adult acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL); however, data from cohorts treated with contemporary protocols and including matched controls remain limited.
Karen Schow Jensen, Mette Tiedemann Skipper, Niels Holtum Birkebæk, Kjeld Schmiegelow, Thomas Leth Frandsen, Bente Langdahl, Rikke Beck Jensen, Asger Roer Pedersen, Christian Mølgaard, Liv Andrés‐Jensen, Birgitte Klug Albertsen   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cost-effectiveness of malaria microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests versus presumptive diagnosis: implications for malaria control in Uganda. [PDF]

, 2011
BACKGROUND: Current Uganda National Malaria treatment guidelines recommend parasitological confirmation either by microscopy or rapid diagnostic test (RDT) before treatment with artemether-lumefantrine (AL).
Nuwaha, Fred, Hansen Kristian S, Fred Nuwaha, Magnussen Pascal, Kristian S Hansen, Magnussen, Pascal, Pascal Magnussen, Vincent Batwala, Batwala Vincent, Nuwaha Fred, Batwala, Vincent, Hansen, Kristian S, Hansen, Kristian Schultz   +12 more
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Mortality risk of patients with intestinal obstruction

BMC Cancer
Background Intestinal obstruction represents a severe intestinal disease associated with higher mortality rates. However, the determinants of mortality in patients with intestinal obstruction remain inadequately understood. This study sought to elucidate
Yuanyuan Wang, Wei Li, Chuan-min Zhou, Zifeng Zhao, Jianwei Ma, Haibo Jiang, Ming Wei, Yingchao Gao, Yongjun Dai, Xing Zhang, Ning Yang, Feng Feng, Jian Zhang, Yiding Ji, Jianjie Liu, Chao Zhang, Like Li, Xia Jiang, Zhongxin Li, Zengren Zhao   +19 more
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Parents of Youth With Cancer Report on Their Psychosocial Care: iSTEPPP Survey Finds Alignment and Gaps With Standards

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Standards for Psychosocial Care for Children with Cancer and Their Families guide the provision of comprehensive psychosocial care. Parallel to research characterizing implementation of the Standards from the perspective of providers, this study examines implementation of the Standards from the perspective of parents of youth ...
Emily M. Pariseau, Kimberly Buff, Michele A. Scialla, Kimberly S. Canter, Lori Wiener, Victoria Sardi‐Brown, Julia B. Tager, Kamyar Arasteh, Anne E. Kazak   +8 more
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Visceral leishmaniasis: current status of control, diagnosis, and treatment, and a proposed research and development agenda.

, 2002
Visceral leishmaniasis is common in less developed countries, with an estimated 500000 new cases each year. Because of the diversity of epidemiological situations, no single diagnosis, treatment, or control will be suitable for all.
Croft, Simon L, Wasunna, Monique K, Boelaert, M, Bryceson, A. D. M., Olliaro, P, Guerin, Philippe J, Desjeux, Philippe, Croft, SL, Bryceson, Anthony DM, Guerin, Philippe J., Sundar, Shyam, Boelaert, M., Boelaert, Marleen, Guerin, PJ, Sundar, S, Guerin, P. J., Wasunna, MK, Bryceson, Anthony D. M., Croft, S. L., Wasunna, Monique K., Desjeux, P, Wasunna, M. K., Croft, Simon L., Olliaro, Piero, Oliaro, P., Desjeux, P., Sundar, S., Bryceson, AD   +27 more
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