A Role for PPARγ in the Regulation of Cytokines in Immune Cells and Cancer by Xiao Yi Yang, Li Hua Wang, William L. Farrar

“…In addition to the well-studied effects of PPARγ on metabolism and cellular differentiation, abundant evidence suggests that PPARγ is an important regulator of the immune system and cancers. …”
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Severe Diabetic Gastroparesis: Diagnosis by Ruling out of Constitutional Syndrome in an Older Adult: a Case Report by Vianey Guadalupe Téllez Bolaños, Louis Fernando Robles Fernandes

“…Its diagnosis is confirmed by evidence of delayed emptying by scintigraphy and its treatment involves prokinetics, antiemetics, and even surgical procedures. …”
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The Development of Primary Effusion Lymphoma-Like Lymphoma in a Patient with Preexisting Essential Thrombocythemia by Yoshiki Uemura, Marina Komoto, Mitsuo Okada

“…Computed tomography showed no evidence of tumor masses or lymphadenopathy. Pericardial drainage was performed, and cytopathologic examination of the fluid revealed atypical lymphoid cells consistent with an effusion lymphoma of B cell lineage. …”
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Caste or qualification? Chaitanya Vaishnava Discussions about Brahmanas in Colonial India by Martin Fárek

“…Although they are often described as protest against “caste system” in general and “brahmanical orthodoxy” in particular, relevant historical evidence shows very different picture. Chaitanya Vaishnava movement, very influential bhakti tradition during the British Raj, is a chosen example for analyses. …”
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Theoretical Dispute About the Relationship Between Interest and Growth Rates by Überblick

“…Since these debates are very instructive in the dispute between the schools of thought, this selection of essays will feature both the authors and their critics Hans-Werner Sinn, Eckhart Hein and Peter Bofinger, who will each present their views on the theory and the evidence of the topic.…”
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A Potential Concept In The Management of Tumors With Modulation of Prostaglandin, Nitric Oxide and Antioxidants by Noori S. Al-Waili

“…Others and we have found that high NO production was encountered in patients with cancer while antioxidants are decreased. Evidence supports the efficacy of PG inhibition in malignancies, and the concept of PG inhibition, NO modulation, anti-oxidants, immunotherapy with antibody or immune cells, and anti-inflammatory agents when used in the prevention and management of malignancies are discussed.…”
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Chilaiditi Syndrome: A Case Report Highlighting the Intermittent Nature of the Disease by Esha M. Kapania, Christina Link, Joshua M. Eberhardt

“…This is distinct from Chilaiditi sign for which there is radiographic evidence of the interposition, but is asymptomatic. …”
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Gastric Sarcoidosis: A Rare Clinical Presentation by Hemasri Tokala, Karthik Polsani, Jagadeesh K. Kalavakunta

“…Symptomatic gastric sarcoidosis is rare and only few case reports have been described in the literature with well-documented histological evidence of noncaseating granulomas. We present an interesting case of gastric sarcoidosis in a 39-year-old Caucasian man with symptoms of epigastric pain and profound weight loss. …”
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Human Leukocyte Antigen Diversity: A Southern African Perspective by Mqondisi Tshabalala, Juanita Mellet, Michael S. Pepper

“…Despite the increasingly well-documented evidence of high genetic, ethnic, and linguistic diversity amongst African populations, there is limited data on human leukocyte antigen (HLA) diversity in these populations. …”
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Endometriosis Nodule Causing Spontaneous Haemoperitoneum in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Literature Review by Junaid Rafi, Geetha Mahindrakar, Debjani Mukhopadhyay

“…Abdominal palpation revealed generalised tenderness with no guarding or palpable contraction. There was no evidence of bleeding and the cervical os was closed on speculum examination. …”
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Update on Myopia Risk Factors and Microenvironmental Changes by Valeria Coviltir, Miruna Burcel, Alina Popa Cherecheanu, Catalina Ionescu, Dana Dascalescu, Vasile Potop, Marian Burcea

“…We review the current evidence for its complex genetics and evaluate the known or candidate genes and loci. …”
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Cancer Stem Cells and Their Microenvironment: Biology and Therapeutic Implications by Eunice Yuen-Ting Lau, Nicole Pui-Yu Ho, Terence Kin-Wah Lee

“…Likewise, accumulating evidence has also suggested that CSCs are maintained extrinsically within the tumor microenvironment, which includes both cellular and physical factors. …”
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Anti-HPA-1b Mediated Posttransfusion Purpura: A Case Report by O. P. Arewa, S. Nahirniak, G. Clarke

“…PTP is caused by alloimmunization to human platelet specific antigens following blood component transfusion. Although there is evidence of a wide serological spectrum of culprit antibodies implicated, Anti-human-platelet-antigen- (HPA-) 1a is the most common antibody in cases reported. …”
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Factor Structure of the Scale of Sensed Parental Competencies: Version for parents (ECPP-p) by Yannet Valencia-Chacón

“…Conclusion: The ECPP-p is an instrument that presents evidence of internal structure and reliability in the study sample.…”
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Nongenomic Mechanisms of PTEN Regulation by Jimmie E. Fata, Shawon Debnath, Edmund C. Jenkins, Marcia V. Fournier

“…A large amount of data supports the view that PTEN is a bona fide tumor suppressor gene. However, recent evidence suggests that derailment of cellular localization and expression levels of functional nonmutated PTEN is a determining force in inducing abnormal cellular and tissue outcomes. …”
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Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor Agonists: Do They Increase Cardiovascular Risk? by Ahmad Aljada, Kshitij Ashwin Shah, Shaker A. Mousa

“…Recently, the cardiovascular safety of rosiglitazone was brought to center stage following meta analyses and the interim analysis of the RECORD trial. Current evidence points to rosiglitazone having a greater risk of myocardial ischemic events than placebo, metformin, or sulfonylureas. …”
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Functional abnormalities of the glymphatic system in cognitive disorders by Wuyue Shentu, Qi Kong, Yier Zhang, Wenyao Li, Qiulu Chen, Sicheng Yan, Junjun Wang, Qilun Lai, Qi Xu, Song Qiao

“…Each section summarizes evidence from experimental animal models and human studies, highlighting the normal physiological properties of key structures alongside their pathological manifestations in cognitive disorders. …”
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EGFR T790M-Positive Lung Adenocarcinoma Metastases to the Pituitary Gland Causing Adrenal Insufficiency: A Case Report by Michael L. Adashek, Kenneth Miller, Arit A. Silpasuvan

“…A 64-year-old man, with history of micropapillary thyroid cancer and epidermal growth factor receptor-positive lung adenocarcinoma with no evidence of active disease for 3 years after chemotherapy and radiation on erlotinib, presented with fatigue, nausea, lack of appetite, and xeroderma. …”
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Role of PPARα in the Control of Torpor through FGF21-NPY Pathway: From Circadian Clock to Seasonal Change in Mammals by Norio Ishida

“…Here we review several lines of evidence of a master transcriptional regulator in lipid catabolism, PPARα, in the control of torpor through FGF21-NPY pathway. …”
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Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis in an Iranian Infant by Zahra Movahedi, Mohammad Reza Shokrollahi, Mohammad Aghaali, Hosein Heydari

“…Though occurrence of PAM is rare, this unusual disease has grave prognosis, so infection with free living amoebas must be considered in differential diagnosis of pediatric patients of purulent meningitis without evidence of bacteria on Gram’s stain and imaging findings, nonspecific brain edema on CT or hydrocephalus even without history of contact.…”
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