Release of biologically relevant substrates from prodrugs and nanocarriers using X- and γ-rays as trigger signals by Kumar, Amit, Dalko, Peter István

“…Beyond the historic opportunities that X-rays have opened up for medical imaging and cancer therapy, this modality is increasingly used for drug delivery from pro-drugs and nanomaterials. …”
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Molecular Pathogenesis of Cholangiocarcinoma by G. Fava, I. Lorenzini

“…The bad prognosis related to CC justifies why a better identification of the molecular mechanisms involved in the growth and progression of this cancer is required for the development of effective preventive measures and valid treatment regimens. …”
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Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Tara Behne, M. Sitki Copur

“…Increased understanding of cancer biology and technological advances have enabled identification of a multitude of pathological, genetic, and molecular events that drive hepatocarcinogenesis leading to discovery of numerous potential biomarkers in this disease. …”
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Small Bowel Intussusception due to Metastasized Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Lung: A Rare Cause of Intestinal Obstruction in Adults by Ali Guner, Savaş Karyagar, Ayten Livaoglu, Can Kece, Uzer Kucuktulu

“…Sarcomatoid carcinoma, a very rare subtype of lung cancer, rarely metastasizes to small bowel and causes complications. …”
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Left-Sided Upper Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return through a Curved Vein Joining the Left Brachiocephalic Vein by Eleonora Tricarico, Francesco Tricarico, Carlo Florio

“…This case report shows a left-side upper partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) through a “curved” vein that joins the left brachiocephalic vein, in a female patient who underwent whole-body computed tomography (CT) for staging endometrial cancer. This was an incidental finding, not related to any symptoms; however, we explain the anatomical aspects of this abnormality within the congenital condition of PAPVR and its possible clinical relevance.…”
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Synthesis and Anticancer Activity of 1-(1H-Indol-3-yl)-2-(4-diarylmethylpiperazine-1-yl)ethane-1,2-dione Derivatives by Jun-Rong Jiang, Feng Xu, Han-Gui Wu

“…These compounds were further evaluated for their anticancer activity, and most of them were found to have moderate-to-potent antiproliferative activities against Hela, A-549, and ECA-109 cancer cell lines in vitro.…”
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Therapeutic Potentials of Silver Nanoparticle Complex of α-Lipoic Acid by Lakshmy Ramachandran, Cherupally Krishnan Krishnan Nair

“…The results suggest the feasibility in using SN‐LA as a therapeutic adjuvant during cancer radiotherapy.…”
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Obstructive Nephropathy from Misplaced Suprapubic Catheter with Antegrade Migration into the Urethra by Alexander W. Lipinski, Jordan R. Pollock, Nelly Tan, Douglas Rappaport

“…Case Presentation: An 83-year-old male with a history of prostate cancer and prior prostatectomy presented with lower abdominal pain, urethral leakage, and hematuria after a routine suprapubic catheter exchange, which was found to be incorrectly positioned in the bulbar urethra, leading to obstructive nephropathy with mild hydronephrosis. …”
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The Possible Role of Epigenetics in Gestational Diabetes: Cause, Consequence, or Both by J. L. Fernández-Morera, S. Rodríguez-Rodero, E. Menéndez-Torre, M. F. Fraga

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Aspectos psicosociales asociados con la calidad de vida de personas con enfermedades crónicas by Stefano Vinaccia, Lina María Orozco

“…Adicionalmente, se resumen algunos trabajos en los que se ha evaluado el importante papel que juegan diferentes variables psicológicas y sociales en el mantenimiento, recuperación o pérdida de la salud en cinco enfermedades crónicas: infarto, diabetes, cáncer, VIH-SIDA, insuficiencia renal.…”
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A Single-Center Experience of Correlation of Pulse Pressure to Mortality of Stroke Hemorrhage Patients in Indonesia by Feda Anisah Makkiyah, Saraah Dicha, Rahmah Hida Nurrizzka

“…Patients with sepsis, cancer, or other hematology disorders were excluded, as were those who were lost to follow-up. …”
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Chaos in Physiological Control Systems: Health or Disease? by Olfa Boubaker

“…In the context of disease, like for example growth of cancer cell populations, Chaos often refers to irregular and unpredictable patterns. …”
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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Signaling Pathway: An Update on Molecular Biomarkers by Warut Tulalamba, Tavan Janvilisri

“…Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is an uncommon cancer, which has a distinctive ethnic and geographic distribution. …”
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The Role of Small Extracellular Vesicles and MicroRNAs in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Nasal Polyps by Yiting Liu, Jichao Sha, Cuida Meng, Dongdong Zhu

“…Small extracellular vesicles and microRNAs have recently become major research topics of interest due to their key regulatory roles in cancer, inflammation, and various diseases. Although very detailed and in-depth studies on the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps have been conducted, few studies have assessed the regulatory effects of exosomes and microRNAs on allergic rhinitis and nasal polyps. …”
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Author Correction: Reprogramming the tumor immune microenvironment using engineered dual-drug loaded Salmonella by Dinh-Huy Nguyen, Sung-Hwan You, Hien Thi-Thu Ngo, Khuynh Van Nguyen, Khang Vuong Tran, Tan-Huy Chu, So-young Kim, Sang-Jun Ha, Yeongjin Hong, Jung-Joon Min

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Wings for life in the Guamuhaya Butterflies: the importance of a project by Eneida Bravo Polanco, Asleny Sánchez Leandro

“…During 2020, 3,887 people in Cuba were diagnosed with breast cancer, which represents a rate of 39.6, and 1,714 died, for a rate of 30.4. …”
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Otyłość - ważny problem zdrowotny by Grażyna Nowicka

“…Managing of obesity and overweight is of paramount importance because of well established relations between excess body mass and different diseases such as coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and some types of cancer. Guidelines for reducing the risk of obesity and obesity-related disorders by dietary changes, increased physical activity and other lifestyle practices have been prepared by healthcare professionalists. …”
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Bilateral De Quervain Syndrome after Aromatase Inhibitor Administration: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Panteleimon Kountourakis, Emmanouil Morakis, Vassilios Vassiliou, Vasileios Barbounis, Alexandros Ardavanis

“…Aromatase inhibitors are widely used as one of the main treatment options of both early and advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Unfortunately, musculoskeletal symptoms are often presented in patients treated with aromatase inhibitors (AIs), and, although the pathogenesis is unknown, postulated mechanisms have been described. …”
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‘If I Can, We Can’ by Jennifer N. Fish

“…For 52 years she advocated for the rights of domestic workers, upholding her presidency in both South Africa’s national union of domestic workers and the International Domestic Workers Federation, throughout her struggle with a rare form of bone cancer. Ms. Witbooi’s experience as a domestic worker under apartheid guided her life on the front lines of both a national and global movement to recognise and protect women once considered ‘servants’ without rights. …”
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Cutaneous Basal Cell Carcinoma with Bone Metastases: An Orthopaedic Case Report by Brianna R. Fram, John Strony, Geetha Jagannathan, Scot A. Brown

“…Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer, and its incidence is increasing. Though metastatic BCC (mBCC) is uncommon, the literature demonstrates a 0.0028%-0.55% rate of metastasis. …”
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