Preclinical advance in nanoliposome-mediated photothermal therapy in liver cancer by Lixuan Tang, Xiao Yang, Liwen He, Chaogeng Zhu, Qingshan Chen

“…Abstract Liver cancer is a highly lethal malignant tumor with a high incidence worldwide. Therefore, its treatment has long been a focus of medical research. …”
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The “Boomerang” iliac crest flap for hemimandible reconstruction in rare Paget's Osteosarcoma: Case report and systematic literature review by Olindo Massarelli, Samira Bucelli, Simone Benedetti

“…One of the most severe and uncommon complications is the malignant transformation into osteosarcoma, occurring in 1.4 % of all cases of Paget's disease and arising in the mandible in extremely rare cases, with only 18 reports described in the literature.The authors present a rare case of a large mandibular Paget's osteosarcoma in a female patient, highlighting the planning and surgical tips for surgical resection and hemimandibular reconstruction with a “boomerang” shaped osteo-myo-cutaneous (OMC) iliac crest flap. …”
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The Effects of AHCC®, a Standardized Extract of Cultured Lentinura edodes Mycelia, on Natural Killer and T Cells in Health and Disease: Reviews on Human and Animal Studies by Min Sun Shin, Hong-Jai Park, Takahiro Maeda, Hiroshi Nishioka, Hajime Fujii, Insoo Kang

“…AHCC® is reported to modulate the numbers and functions of immune cells including natural killer (NK) and T cells which play important roles in host defense, suggesting the possible implication of its supplementation in defending the host against infections and malignancies via modulating the immune system. Here, we review in vivo and in vitro effects of AHCC® on NK and T cells of humans and animals in health and disease, providing a platform for the better understanding of immune-mediated mechanisms and clinical implications of AHCC®.…”
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DNA Vaccination: Using the Patient's Immune System to Overcome Cancer by Georg Eschenburg, Alexander Stermann, Robert Preissner, Hellmuth-Alexander Meyer, Holger N. Lode

“…Optimization of standard treatment protocols consisting of the main columns of chemo- and radiotherapy followed or preceded by surgical intervention is often limited by toxic side effects and induction of concomitant malignancies and/or development of resistant mechanisms. …”
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Superior Thyroid Cornu Anatomical Variation Causing Globus Pharyngeous and Dysphagia by Jiannis K. Hajiioannou, Vasiliki Florou, Panagiotis Kousoulis

“…Direct endoscopy rules out any synchronous disease or malignancies.…”
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Vertebral Column Metastases from an Esthesioneuroblastoma: Chemotherapy, Radiation, and Resection for Recurrence with 15-Year Followup by Ali S. Shirzadi, Doniel G. Drazin, Allison S. Strickland, Serguei I. Bannykh, J. Patrick Johnson

“…Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is an uncommon aggressive malignant intranasal neoplasm that originates from neural crest cells of the olfactory epithelium. …”
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Tissue classification and diagnosis of colorectal cancer histopathology images using deep learning algorithms. Is the time ripe for clinical practice implementation? by David Dimitris Chlorogiannis, Georgios-Ioannis Verras, Vasiliki Tzelepi, Anargyros Chlorogiannis, Anastasios Apostolos, Konstantinos Kotis, Christos-Nikolaos Anagnostopoulos, Andreas Antzoulas, Michail Vailas, Dimitrios Schizas, Francesk Mulita

“…Reported F1 scores reached as high as 0.975, with an average of 89.7 ±9.8%, indicating that existing deep learning algorithms can achieve in silico distinction between malignant and benign. Overall, the available state-of-the-art algorithms are non-inferior to pathologists for image analysis and classification tasks. …”
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A new paradigm for cancer immunotherapy: targeting immunogenic cell death-related noncoding RNA by Guojuan Sun, Ling He

“…Cancer immunotherapy has shown significant potential in treating several malignancies by stimulating the host immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells. …”
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Health Aspects Of Atmospheric Pollution From Ships by Jelena Čulin, Dolores Brkić

“…The negative effects of air pollution include an increased incidence of various diseases and conditions, primarily respiratory, cardiovascular, and malignant diseases. Various measures are designed and implemented in all sectors to reduce the harmful consequences of air pollution. …”
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Radiomics in rectal cancer: current status of use and advances in research by Wei-Qin Huang, Ruo-Xuan Lin, Xiao-Hui Ke, Xiao-Hong Deng, Shi-Xiong Ni, Lina Tang

“…Rectal cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with malignant tumors in China. In light of the advances made in therapeutic approaches such as neoadjuvant therapy and total mesorectal excision, precise preoperative assessment has become crucial for developing a personalized treatment plan. …”
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Total Pancreatectomy for Ampullary Adenocarcinoma in a 74-Year-Old Patient: Case Report and Literature Review by Gabriela A. Arroyo Murillo, Eleonore Choppin De Janvry, Manuela Garofalo, Fatima Della Pietra

“…Pancreaticoduodenectomy is the treatment of choice when there is an overt or highly suspicious malignant behaviour. We present here the case of a 74-year-old male patient who presented to our department for further investigation of obstructive jaundice and a pancreatic mass associated with a six-month history of significant weight loss and mild epigastric pain. …”
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A Rare Case of Tuberculosis with Sacrococcygeal Involvement Miming a Neoplasm by Walid Osman, Meriem Braiki, Zeineb Alaya, Thabet Mouelhi, Nader Nawar, Mohamed Ben Ayeche

“…Computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging of the pelvis revealed a lytic lesion affecting both of sacrum and coccyx causing osseous destruction and suggesting a malignant process. A surgical biopsy was performed to establish the tissue diagnosis. …”
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Bilateral Serous Psammocarcinoma of Ovary: Rare Variant Low Grade Serous Carcinoma by Saubhagya Kumar Jena, Pritinanda Mishra, Vandana Mohapatra, Sweta Singh

“…Elevated serum CA-125 (970 U/mL) suggested malignant ovarian neoplasm. Patient underwent exploratory laparotomy with primary debulking surgery. …”
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Diagnosis of Fanconi Anemia: Chromosomal Breakage Analysis by Anneke B. Oostra, Aggie W. M. Nieuwint, Hans Joenje, Johan P. de Winter

“…Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare inherited syndrome with diverse clinical symptoms including developmental defects, short stature, bone marrow failure, and a high risk of malignancies. Fifteen genetic subtypes have been distinguished so far. …”
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Successful Management of Acquired Hemophilia A Associated with Bullous Pemphigoid: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Quentin Binet, Catherine Lambert, Laurine Sacré, Stéphane Eeckhoudt, Cedric Hermans

“…About half the cases are associated with pregnancy, postpartum, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, or adverse drug reactions. Symptoms include severe and unexpected bleeding that may prove life-threatening. …”
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Genomic exploration of pediatric neurological disorders: a case series by Naresh Tayade, Gautham Manoj, Akshay Kewat, Anjali Krishna A, Rajiv Devulapalli, Somesh Kumar, Sunil Kumar Polipalli, Bipin G. Nair, Obul Reddy Bandapalli, Prashanth Suravajhala

“…We map the association of variants and genes and disease correlation to neuroleptic malignant syndrome, which matches the phenotype to the cases.…”
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State-of-the-Art Management of Complications of Myeloma and Its Treatment by Monique A. Hartley-Brown, Daniel M. Sullivan, Rachid Baz

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Primary leiomyosarcoma of the scalp: a case report and review of the literature by Shuo Gao, Pule Liu, Jixing Liu, Wenzhen Yang, Shude Yang

“…Background and importanceLeiomyosarcoma is a rare and aggressive malignant tumor with a high potential for relapse and metastasis. …”
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Extranodal Lymphomas as an Unusual Presentation in Usual Sites: A Potential Clinicoradiological Mimicker of Infection by R. Aruna Geethanjali, Brindha Prabhakaran, S. K. Sridevi, L. Priyadharshini, Vishalli Dinesh, V. Archana

“…Lymphomas encompass a group of malignancies involving the lymphoreticular system, while extranodal non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas affect any organ or tissue excluding lymph nodes and the spleen. …”
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Extra-ocular sebaceous carcinoma - A rare case report by Manda Sindhura, Tummidi Santosh, Jarang Rajesh Kumar, Arundhathi Shankaralingappa, Naresh Kumar Pannerselvam, Pavithra Balakrishna

“…Sebaceous carcinoma accounts for 0.2–4.6% of all malignant cutaneous neoplasms, and the estimated rate of occurrence is only 1–2 per 1 million individuals per year. …”
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