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Patient‐ and caregiver‐reported barriers to radiotherapy for cancer in sub‐Saharan Africa—A survey of population‐based registries

International Journal of Cancer, EarlyView.
What's New? Low‐ and middle‐income countries have over 70% of the global cancer burden but 10% of the world's radiotherapy capacities. This population‐based multi‐country study explores the barriers to access experienced by cancer patients in sub‐Saharan Africa.
Eric Sven Kroeber, Tamara König, Ole Stöter, Biying Liu, Phoebe Mary Amulen, Margaret Borok, Gladys Chesumbai, Eric Chokunonga, Ima‐Obong Ekanem, Mahine Ivanga, Bakarou Kamaté, William Muller, Abidemi Omonisi, Jean‐Félix Peko, Mathewos Assefa, Furaha Serventi, Markus Wallwiener, Mazvita Muchengeti, Pablo Sandro Carvalho Santos, Donald Maxwell Parkin, Eva Johanna Kantelhardt, Nikolaus Christian Simon Mezger   +21 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improvements in Blood Pressure Control and the Hypertension Care Continuum Over 2 Years in Urban Haiti Amidst Civil Unrest

The Journal of Clinical Hypertension
Hypertension (HTN) is the leading cause of death worldwide, yet only 8% of individuals have controlled blood pressure (BP) in low‐ and middle‐income countries, with particular challenges in humanitarian crisis settings including Haiti.
Miranda Metz, Rodney Sufra, Anju Ogyu, Vanessa Rouzier, Reichling St. Sauveur, Kelly Celestin, Guyrlaine Forrestal, Fabyola Preval, Mirline Jean, Suzanne Edwidge Marcelin, Auguste Sarine, Catherine Bennett, Serena Koenig, Kenneth Jamerson, Jean William Pape, Lily D. Yan, Margaret L. McNairy   +16 more
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Clinical and laboratory characteristics, staging, and outcomes of individuals with AIDS-associated Kaposi's sarcoma at an university hospital [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017
: Background: Kaposi's sarcoma continues to be the most common human immunodeficiency virus - associated neoplasm with considerable morbidity and mortality.
Catarina Tenório de Lima, Paulo Sérgio Ramos de Araújo, Heberton Medeiros de Teixeira, Josemir Belo dos Santos, Vera Magalhães da Silveira   +4 more
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Association between malaria exposure and Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus seropositivity in Uganda. [PDF]

, 2015
OBJECTIVE: Unlike other herpes viruses, Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpes virus (KSHV) is not ubiquitous worldwide and is most prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. The reasons for this are unclear. As part of a wider investigation of factors that facilitate
Cose, Stephen, Drakeley, Christopher, Elliott, Alison, Miley, Wendell, Nalwoga, Angela, Ndibazza, Juliet, Newton, Robert, Wakeham, Katie, Whitby, Denise   +8 more
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The Endothelial CXCR Family in Vascular Health and Disease

iNew Medicine, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Endothelial cells (ECs) form the dynamic interface between blood and tissue, serving as key regulators of vascular homeostasis, inflammation, and repair. Among the molecular systems governing endothelial behavior, the C‐X‐C motif chemokine receptor (CXCR) family—originally characterized in immunology for its roles in leukocyte trafficking and ...
Zhiming Wu, Yandi Wu, Suowen Xu, Yu Huang, Li Wang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus oncoprotein K13 protects against B cell receptor induced growth arrest and apoptosis through NF-κB activation [PDF]

, 2013
Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) has been linked to the development of Kaposi's sarcoma, primary effusion lymphoma and multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD). We have characterized the role of KSHV-encoded viral FLICE inhibitory protein K13
Ahmad, B. Tolani, Ballon, Benhamou, Bower, Bren, C. Graham, Chang, Chaudhary, Chugh, Delmore, Dong, Du, Dupin, Dupin, Eeva, Eeva, Field, Gerondakis, Guasparri, H. Matta, H. Yi, Hassman, Herzog, Lee, Liu, Madureira, Matta, Matta, Matta, Matta, Mineva, Nador, Niiro, P. M. Chaudhary, Parravicini, Punj, Schauer, Soulier, Sun, Sun, Sun, Thome, Vrzalikova, Waterston, Wu, Wu, Wu, Y. Suo, Y. Yang, Yang, Yang, Young, Zhao   +53 more
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Isolated Pleural Effusion as Presentation of a Large B‐Cell Lymphoma: A Case Report and Diagnostic Considerations

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
A 79‐year‐old man presented with massive pleural effusion in which cytological examination revealed lymphoma cells without evidence of a solid tumor mass. Negative EBV in situ hybridization and negative HHV8 and HIV testing, combined with flow cytometric immunophenotyping and molecular findings, supported a diagnosis of fluid overload–associated large ...
Van Vlierberghe Magalie, Dewaide Rosina, Michaux Lucienne, Develter Wim, Van Aelst Sophie, Claerhout Helena   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Role of the ubiquitin system and tumor viruses in AIDS-related cancer [PDF]

, 2007
Tumor viruses are linked to approximately 20% of human malignancies worldwide. This review focuses on examples of human oncogenic viruses that manipulate the ubiquitin system in a subset of viral malignancies; those associated with AIDS.
Julia Shackelford, Joseph S Pagano
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Upper Airway Obstruction due to Kaposi Sarcoma—Presenting Sign of HIV: Case Report and Review

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
This study presents a case of undiagnosed HIV presenting with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) of the head and neck with acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) and provides an updated scoping literature review to examine the patient characteristics, lesion characteristics, interventions, and outcomes of KS cases with UAO from the pharynx, larynx, and/or trachea.
Zachary A. Wykoff, Logan F. McColl, Robert A. Baiocchi, Matthew O. Old   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Familial Kaposi’s Sarcoma: A Report of Five Cases from Greece

Case Reports in Dermatological Medicine, 2014
Introduction. Familial cases of Kaposi’s sarcoma have rarely been reported. Kaposi’s sarcoma is not uncommon in Greece; its incidence is estimated at 0.20 per 100.000 habitants, showing an increased predominance in the Peloponnese, in Southern Greece ...
Kalliopi Armyra, Anargyros Kouris, Arsinoi Xanthinaki, Alexandros Stratigos, Irene Potouridou   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source