Aortic Stiffness Is Related to the Ischemic Brain Injury Biomarker N-Methyl-D-aspartate Receptor Antibody Levels in Aortic Valve Replacement by Emaddin Kidher, Vanash M. Patel, Petros Nihoyannopoulos, Jon R. Anderson, Andrew Chukwuemeka, Darrel P. Francis, Hutan Ashrafian, Thanos Athanasiou

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How does the knowledge level of physicians and nurses working at primary health centers affect their preference for oral contraceptives in an inland Turkish province? by Gamze Dur, Ayşen Mert, Rıza Dur, Mine Kanat Pektas

“…When compared to nurses, there is a significantly higher number of physicians who state that OCPs cause acne, depression, sexual dysfunction, ectopic pregnancy, deep vein thrombosis, breast cancer and liver cancer. …”
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Functional effects of operations for malignant gastric neoplasms: prevention, diagnosis and treatment of post-gastrectomy disorders by A. V. Chaika, V. M. Khomyakov, A. B. Ryabov

“…To highlight the modern concept on the pathogenesis of postgastrectomy disorders and related morbid conditions, approach to their treatment and potential for improvement of postsurgical rehabilitation and quality of life of postsurgical gastric cancer patients. Summary. Surgical treatment of gastric cancer includes complete or partial resection of the organ, its lymphatic system and ligaments that is followed by impairment and reduction of digestive process and is associated to series of disorders, related to altered visceral innervation. …”
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Inflammatory markers link triglyceride-glucose index and obesity indicators with adverse cardiovascular events in patients with hypertension: insights from three cohorts by Yanqiu Huang, Yi Zhou, Yadan Xu, Xiaoyu Wang, Ziyi Zhou, Kang Wu, Qiqi Meng, Liao Wang, Yang Yang, Hong Gao, Juan Ji, Xu Jiang, Yang Yang, Lipeng Hao, Hui Wang

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Community-based HPV self-collection versus visual inspection with acetic acid in Uganda: a cost-effectiveness analysis of the ASPIRE trial by Joel Singer, Angeli Rawat, Heather Armstrong, Josaphat Byamugisha, Gina S Ogilvie, Alex K Mezei, Heather N Pedersen, Stephen Sy, Catherine Regan, Sheona M Mitchell-Foster, Musa Sekikubo, Jane J Kim, Nicole G Campos

“…Background Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for women in Uganda, despite the potential for prevention through organised screening. …”
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Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization Based on Hepatic Hemodynamics for Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Satoru Murata, Takahiko Mine, Tatsuo Ueda, Ken Nakazawa, Shiro Onozawa, Daisuke Yasui, Shin-ichiro Kumita

“…Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the sixth most common cancer and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. …”
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Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Presenting with Streptococcus intermedius Cerebral Abscess by Rabih Nayfe, Mustafa S. Ascha, Esther H. Rehmus

“…We hypothesize that the cause of the abscess with this bacterium that naturally resides in the digestive tract and oral cavity is secondary to hematogenous spread from breach in the mucosal integrity from ulceration due to the cancer. …”
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Adenocarcinoma of the Right Colon in a Patient with Bloom Syndrome by Carlos Augusto Real Martinez, Lilian Vital Pinheiro, Debora Helena Rossi, Michel Gardere Camargo, Maria de Lourdes Setsuko Ayrizono, Raquel Franco Leal, Cláudio Saddy Rodrigues Coy

“…Despite the development of colorectal cancer to be, a possibility rarely described the present case shows the need for early screening for colorectal cancer in all patients affected by BS.…”
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Label credibility correction based on cell morphological differences for cervical cells classification by Wenbo Pang, Yue Qiu, Shu Jin, Huiyan Jiang, Yi Ma

“…Abstract Cervical cancer is one of the deadliest cancers that pose a significant threat to women’s health. …”
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Pathological characterization of lung fibrosis in Sprague–Dawley rats treated with fluoro-edenite fibres by intrapleural injection by Eva Tibaldi, Federica Gnudi, Daniele Mandrioli, Caterina Bruno, Amerigo Zona, Lucia Fazzo, Pietro Comba

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Research progress of MRI-based radiomics in hepatocellular carcinoma by Xiao-Yun Xie, Rong Chen

“…BackgroundPrimary liver cancer (PLC), notably hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), stands as a formidable global health challenge, ranking as the sixth most prevalent malignant tumor and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. …”
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Effects of non-contact electric fields on the kidneys and livers of tumour-bearing rats [version 6; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations, 1 not approved] by Luthfi Nurhidayat, Ahmad Ghitha Fadhlurrahman, Firman Alamsyah, Warsito Purwo Taruno, Nisrina Firdausi, Subekti Evi Dwi Nugraheni, Rarastoeti Pratiwi

“…Background A novel modality of cancer treatment based on exposure to non-contact electric fields called Electro-Capacitive Cancer Therapy (ECCT) has been developed. …”
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Early Myocardial Strain Reduction and miR-122-5p Elevation Associated with Interstitial Fibrosis in Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity by María de Regla Caballero-Valderrama, Elisa Bevilacqua, Miriam Echevarría, Francisco Javier Salvador-Bofill, Antonio Ordóñez, José Eduardo López-Haldón, Tarik Smani, Eva M. Calderón-Sánchez

“…Background/Objectives: This study investigates changes in global longitudinal strain (GLS) in breast cancer patients with low baseline risk for cardiotoxicity during cancer therapy. …”
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Facts about Antioxidants by Kaitlin G. Clark, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Antioxidants can inactivate free radicals and protect our cells from oxidative stress and the damage it causes. Antioxidants also can help our immune system defend against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and some cancers. …”
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Facts about Antioxidants by Kaitlin G. Clark, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Antioxidants can inactivate free radicals and protect our cells from oxidative stress and the damage it causes. Antioxidants also can help our immune system defend against bacteria, fungi, viruses, and some cancers. …”
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Successful Treatment of Crizotinib-Induced Fulminant Liver Failure: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Kyle Kreitman, Satheesh P. Nair, Jiten P. Kothadia

“…Crizotinib is a first-line tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for the treatment of metastatic lung cancer. Crizotinib-induced hepatotoxicity is a rare event. …”
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Review of Methods for Detection Helicobacter pylori in Kazakhstan by Lavrinenko Alyona, Seisenbekova Aizhan, Turemuratova Aidana, Shkreba Alexey, Yukhnevich Yekaterina

“…Despite the established link between H. pylori infection and noncardiac gastric cancer, and the increasing incidence of gastric cancer in Kazakhstan, there are limited data on the prevalence of H. pylori in the country. …”
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The role of Nrf2 transcription factors in various physiological and pathological states by Deasyka Yastani, Sri Widia A Jusman

“…Nrf2 activation serves as a defense mechanism under physiological conditions, but in the context of cancer, it can trigger the development of cancer cells due to its complex roles. …”
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Cigarette-Smoke-Induced Dysregulation of MicroRNA Expression and Its Role in Lung Carcinogenesis by Rebecca Russ, Frank J. Slack

“…Better understanding of miRNA dysregulation may allow for improved biomonitoring and treatment regimens for lung cancer.…”
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First-Line Chemo-Immunotherapy in SCLC: Outcomes of a Binational Real-World Study by Laura Moliner, MD, Núria Zellweger, MSc, Sabine Schmid, MD, Martina Bertschinger, MD, Christine Waibel, MD, Ferdinando Cerciello, MD, PhD, Patrizia Froesch, MD, Michael Mark, MD, Adrienne Bettini, MD, Pirmin Häuptle, MD, Veronika Blum, MD, Lisa Holer, MSc, Stefanie Hayoz, PhD, Martin Früh, MD, Samreen Ahmed, FRCP, MD, MBBS, MSc, Shradha Bhagani, MD, Nicola Steele, MD, Hannah-Leigh Gray, BSc, Stephen D. Robinson, MD, Michael Davidson, MD (Res), Samantha Cox, MD, MSc, MBBCh, Taha Khalid, MD, Tom R. Geldart, MD, Luke Nolan, FRCS, PhD, Deborah C. Scott, MBChB (MRCP), Lindsay Hennah, MD, Tom Newsom-Davis, MD, PhD, Emma Rathbone, MD, PhD, Catherine Handforth, MD, Arshi Denton, MD, Shairoz Merchant, PhD, Fiona Blackhall, MD, PhD, Laetitia A. Mauti, MD, Raffaele Califano, MD, Sacha I. Rothschild, MD, PhD

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