microRNA-371a-3p as informative biomarker for the follow-up of testicular germ cell cancer patients [PDF]
Purpose: α-fetoprotein (AFP) and human chorionic gonadotropin subunit beta (B-HCG) are informative serum biomarkers for the primary diagnosis and follow-up of testicular germ cell cancer (TGCC) patients. About 20% of TGCC patients with a non-seminoma (NS)
Agthoven, A.J. (Ton) van +2 more
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The X Factor in Immunity: Sex Differences Shaped by the X Chromosome
ABSTRACT There are sex differences with immune responses where females exhibit stronger immune responses compared to males. Both sex hormones and sex chromosome differences between males and females contribute to the observed sex differences with innate and adaptive immune cell composition and function.
Katherine B. Radovanovic +2 more
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Eccrine poromatosis following chemotherapy and radiation therapy [PDF]
Eccrine poroma presents as a single, symptomless erythematous papule in areas with a high density of eccrine sweat glands. Although rare, eccrine poromas can present as multiple lesions, otherwise known as eccrine poromatosis.
Chiu, Melvin, Kim, Gene, Nguyen, Khoa
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Effect of dietary docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on the participation of vasodilator factors in aorta from orchidectomized rats [PDF]
Benefits of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) against cardiovascular diseases have been reported. Vascular tone regulation is largely mediated by endothelial factors whose release is modulated by sex hormones.
Baeza, Ramiro +9 more
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Survival outcomes in prostate cancer patients treated at an Indian tertiary care centre
Abstract Background Prostate cancer is an emerging public health concern in India, with rising incidence and varying survival outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate 5‐year overall survival and identify prognostic factors among prostate cancer patients treated at Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai.
Aswathy P +12 more
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Psychological adjustment of men with prostate cancer: A review of the literature [PDF]
OBJECTIVE: Prostate cancer (PCA) is the most common malignancy and a major cause of death in men but, importantly, a substantial proportion will live for several years following diagnosis.
Bloch, S +5 more
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ABSTRACT Background Testicular cancer (TC) disproportionately affects younger men and carries unique psychosocial and physiological consequences that extend well beyond treatment. Despite favorable survival rates, TC survivors frequently report diminished health‐related quality of life (HRQoL).
Michael J. Rovito +4 more
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Phosphorylation of the androgen receptor is associated with reduced survival in hormonerefractory prostate cancer patients [PDF]
Cell line studies demonstrate that the PI3K/Akt pathway is upregulated in hormone-refractory prostate cancer (HRPC) and can result in phosphorylation of the androgen receptor (AR).
C Le Page +26 more
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Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidality Among Testicular Cancer Survivors
Anxiety, depression, and suicidality rates are high amongst testicular cancer survivors. Chemotherapy appears to increase the risk of new development of adverse mental health outcomes for these patients. ABSTRACT Introduction We evaluated the incidence of anxiety, depression, and suicidality amongst TC survivors and the impact of chemotherapy on these ...
Margaret Meagher +17 more
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Sterilisation and intellectually disabled people in New Zealand—still on the agenda? [PDF]
Support through care and protection within a medical framework, rather than through the idea of independence within the least restrictive environment, continues to guide service provision for intellectually disabled people in the sexuality area.
Hamilton, Carol
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