Mitochondrial ROS Induce Partial Dedifferentiation of Human Mesothelioma via Upregulation of NANOG
The expression of pluripotency factors is a key regulator of tumor differentiation status and cancer stem cells. The purpose of this study was to examine the expression of pluripotency factors and differentiation status of human mesothelioma and the role
Filip Sedlic +8 more
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Understanding clinical decision-making in mesothelioma care: a mixed methods study
Introduction Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare, incurable cancer arising from previous asbestos exposure; patients have a poor prognosis, with a median survival rate of 8–14 months. Variation in mesothelioma clinical decision-making remains common
Najib Rahman +9 more
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Mesothelioma in Scotland [PDF]
In a retrospective study of the incidence of mesothelioma in Scotland for 1950-67 80 cases were traced from pathological reports and biopsy material of malignant tumours invading the pleura and peritoneum. These cases were matched with two sets of controls.
J, McEwen +3 more
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Geographic distribution of malignant mesothelioma incidence and survival in Australia [PDF]
Objectives: To understand the geographic distribution of and area-level factors associated with malignant mesothelioma incidence and survival in Australia.
Cameron, Jessica K. +15 more
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Meet the researchers: an alternative method of engaging patients with research in mesothelioma
Plain English summary There are new ways to engage people with science and research but many patient support groups and charitable organisations still hold traditional meetings to provide updates on their activities and to report new developments in ...
Kate Hill, Mags Portman, Zsuzsanna Tabi
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Estimated future incidence of malignant mesothelioma in South Korea: Projection from 2014 to 2033. [PDF]
Malignant mesothelioma is a malignant tumor on the pleura or the peritoneum caused mostly by asbestos. Although asbestos is not currently used in South Korea, the incidence of mesothelioma is increasing due to its long latent period. This study predicted
Kyeong Min Kwak +3 more
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The role of CD24 as a potential biomarker for malignant pleural mesothelioma
Objectives Pleural mesothelioma is a rapidly progressing pleural neoplasm caused by asbestos exposure of a long latency around 30-40 years. Patients with mesothelioma are usually diagnosed at a late stage with poor outcomes in terms of morbidity and ...
Mohamed Shaaban Mousa +4 more
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The expected burden of mesothelioma mortality in Great Britain from 2002 to 2050 [PDF]
The British mesothelioma register contains all deaths from 1968 to 2001 where mesothelioma was mentioned on the death certificate. These data were used to predict the future burden of mesothelioma mortality in Great Britain.
McElvenny, D +13 more
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Objectives The study aim was to explore experiences of patients with pleural mesothelioma of follow-up care in three National Health Service (NHS) Trusts to develop recommendations for practice.Design The study design was qualitative and comprised three ...
Najib Rahman +6 more
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Extra-pleural pneumonectomy versus no extra-pleural pneumonectomy for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma: clinical outcomes of the Mesothelioma and Radical Surgery (MARS) randomised feasibility study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The effects of extra-pleural pneumonectomy (EPP) on survival and quality of life in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma have, to our knowledge, not been assessed in a randomised trial.
Kilburn, L.S. +59 more
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