Tumor microbiome: roles in tumor initiation, progression, and therapy by Shengxin Zhang, Jing Huang, Zedong Jiang, Huan Tong, Xuelei Ma, Yang Liu

“…Understanding their complex functions is critical for identifying new therapeutic avenues and improving treatment outcomes. This review first summarizes the origins and composition of these microbial communities, emphasizing their adapted diversity across a diverse range of tumor types and stages. …”
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External Dacryocystorhinostomy: Characteristics and Surgical Outcomes in Patients with and without Previous Dacryocystitis by Gilad Rabina, Shani Golan, Meira Neudorfer, Igal Leibovitch

“…The medical files of all patients who underwent external DCR between 2006 and 2011 in our institution were reviewed. The retrieved data of patients with and without previous episodes of dacryocystitis were compared. …”
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Immune and Inflammation in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Implications by Haiming Wang, Zifan Liu, Junjie Shao, Lejian Lin, Min Jiang, Lin Wang, Xuechun Lu, Haomin Zhang, Yundai Chen, Ran Zhang

“…Therefore, restoring the balance in autoimmune regulation is essential because proatherogenic and antiatherogenic immunomodulatory effects are equally important in the complex human immune network. In this review, we summarized the recent evidence of the roles of proatherogenic and antiatherogenic immune networks in the pathogenesis of ACS and discussed how immune and inflammation contribute to atherosclerosis progression, plaque instability, and adverse cardiovascular events. …”
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Vulnerability Testing and Analysis on Websites and Web-Based Applications in the XYZ Faculty Environment Using Acunetix Vulnerability by Mifthahul Rahmi, Yuhandri Yunus, Sumijan Sumijan

“…The optimization process involved source code review and enhancement to improve website features. …”
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Expanding the BP1-BP2 15q11.2 Microdeletion Phenotype: Tracheoesophageal Fistula and Congenital Cataracts by D. Wong, S. M. Johnson, D. Young, L. Iwamoto, S. Sood, T. P. Slavin

“…A chance exists that both cases are sporadic birth defects; however, the findings of the concomitant microdeletion cannot be overlooked as a possible cause. Based on our review of the literature and the presentation of our patients, we recommend that esophageal atresia and distal tracheoesophageal fistula as well as congenital cataracts be included in the phenotypic spectrum of 15q11.2 BP1-2 microdeletion syndrome.…”
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Potential Biomarkers of Insulin Resistance and Atherosclerosis in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Coronary Artery Disease by Sharifah Intan Qhadijah Syed Ikmal, Hasniza Zaman Huri, Shireene Ratna Vethakkan, Wan Azman Wan Ahmad

“…Malfunctioning of insulin mechanism and endothelial dysfunction leads to innate immune activation and released several biological markers into circulation. This review examines potential biological markers, YKL-40, alpha-hydroxybutyrate, soluble CD36, leptin, resistin, interleukin-18, retinol binding protein-4, and chemerin, as they may play significant roles in insulin resistance and atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with coronary artery disease.…”
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Demographic and clinical features of rosacea in North Jordan: a 10-year university hospital retrospective study by Diala Alshiyab, Saleh A. Ba-shammakh, Alaa Bani Bakr, Mohammad Abu-Hussein, Abdulqudos Al-Fakih, Sarah Alawneh, Leen Alhuneafat, Leen Heis, Firas Al-qarqaz

“…The intent is to address gaps in dermatological research concerning ethnic and racial variations in rosacea’s presentation and impact.Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort analysis at the dermatology department of King Abdullah University Hospital, North Jordan, reviewing medical records of patients diagnosed with rosacea from January 2013 to December 2023. …”
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Ferroptosis in thyroid cancer: mechanisms, current status, and treatment by Wenzhi Tian, Wenzhi Tian, Xi Su, Chenchen Hu, Dong Chen, Peng Li

“…Moreover, elucidating the molecular mechanisms underpinning ferroptosis in thyroid cancer may facilitate the identification of novel biomarkers for early detection and prognostication. This review endeavors to synthesize the extant knowledge regarding the role of ferroptosis in thyroid cancer, examine potential therapeutic implications, and propose future research trajectories to enhance the understanding and clinical application of ferroptosis.…”
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Characterizing the role of vehicular cloud computing in road traffic management by Iftikhar Ahmad, Rafidah Md Noor, Ihsan Ali, Muhammad Imran, Athanasios Vasilakos

“…These resources include but are not limited to storage, computing power, and Internet connectivity. This study reviews current traffic management systems to analyze the role and significance of vehicular cloud computing in road traffic management. …”
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Sustained and Efficient Delivery of Antivascular Endothelial Growth Factor by the Adeno-associated Virus for the Treatment of Corneal Neovascularization: An Outlook for Its Clinica... by Mengzhen Xie, Lixiang Wang, Yingping Deng, Ke Ma, Hongbo Yin, Xiaolan Zhang, Xingye Xiang, Jing Tang

“…Among the explored methods, adeno-associated virus-mediated delivery of anti-VEGF to treat corneal neovascularization is the most extensively researched and most promising strategy for clinical translation although currently although, it remains predominantly at the preclinical stage. This review comprehensively examines the necessity, benefits, and risks of applying AAV vectors for anti-VEGF drug delivery in corneal vascularization, including its current progress and challenges in clinical translation.…”
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Le référentiel « cinq piliers de la maîtrise de l'information scientifique » : élaboration et construction de l'outil by Bernard Pochet, Nancy Durieux, Caroline Collette, Sara Decoster, Mélodie Dieudonné, Sandrina Vandenput

“…This framework, called the "five pillars of scientific information literacy" (5PMIS), was developed on the basis of consultation of other frameworks for information literacy, the contribution of 32 teachers and researchers as well as the analysis of courses given at the University of Liège. After reviewing by internal or external members of the University of Liège, the framework was put online in September 2017. …”
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Controversies in the management of anti-TNF therapy in patients with Crohn’s disease: a Delphi consensus by Ignacio Marin-Jimenez, Guillermo Bastida, Daniel Carpio, Fernando Muñoz, Yago González-Lama, Elena Ricart, Daniel Ceballos, Daniel Ginard, Luis Menchen

“…A comprehensive literature review was performed, and a national survey was launched to examine current clinical practices when using anti-TNF therapies. …”
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Transient Peripapillary Retinoschisis in Glaucomatous Eyes by Josine van der Schoot, Koenraad A. Vermeer, Hans G. Lemij

“…Images of 117 glaucoma patients and 91 healthy subjects participating in a large prospective follow-up study into glaucoma imaging were reviewed. Participants were measured with spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT), scanning laser polarimetry (SLP), scanning laser tomography (SLT), and standard automated perimetry (SAP). …”
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Clinical and radiological outcomes of lumbar endoscopic decompression for treating lumbar spinal stenosis and degenerative lumbar scoliosis: a retrospective study at mean 4.4 years... by Ning Fan, Aobo Wang, Shuo Yuan, Peng Du, Tianyi Wang, Lei Zang

“…PurposeTo assess the clinical and radiological outcomes of lumbar endoscopic decompression for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) with concurrent degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS).MethodsThis study retrospectively reviewed 97 patients with LSS and DLS who underwent lumbar endoscopic decompression between 2016 and 2021. …”
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The therapeutic potential of RNA m(6)A in lung cancer by Jingran Yu, Wei Sun, Xiangxuan Zhao, Yingying Chen

“…Intriguingly, an increasing number of studies have also shown that eliminating RNA m(6)A dysfunction can exert significant anti-cancer effects on LC such as suppression of cell proliferation and viability, induction of cell death, and reversal of treatment insensitivity. The current review comprehensively discusses the therapeutic potential of RNA m(6)A and its underlying molecular mechanisms in LC, providing useful information for the development of novel LC treatment strategies.…”
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Small fiber neuropathy: clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, possibly causes and treatment by E. Paulėkas, D. Garšvienė, K. Petrikonis

“…In clinical practice, it is important to identify possible SFN causes and prescribe medications that not only treat the symptoms but directly intervene in the etiopathogenetic mechanisms of the disorder itself. In this review, we examine clinical signs, possible causes, available diagnostic methods and treatment of SFN. …”
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Neurologic Complications Associated with Sjögren’s Disease: Case Reports and Modern Pathogenic Dilemma by Michele Colaci, Giulia Cassone, Andreina Manfredi, Marco Sebastiani, Dilia Giuggioli, Clodoveo Ferri

“…We reported 2 cases: the first one was a 40-year-old woman who developed neuritis of the left optic nerve as presenting symptom few years before the diagnosis of SS; the second was a 54-year-old woman who presented a paralysis of the right phrenic nerve 7 years after the SS onset. An exhaustive review of the literature on patients with cranial or phrenic nerve involvements was also carried out. …”
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Photodynamic therapy for oral cancer: Mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical applications by Shyamaladevi Babu, Madhan Krishnan

“…Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has emerged as a promising therapeutic approach for oral cancer, characterized by its ability to selectively target malignant cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues. This review synthesizes current knowledge on PDT's clinical applications in oral cancer treatment, emphasizing its efficacy in managing early-stage cancers and precancerous lesions with favorable outcomes. …”
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Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Carriage State among Elderly Nursing Home Residents in Beirut by M. A. Jallad, R. Naoufal, J. Irani, E. Azar

“…Residents’ charts were reviewed to assess carriage risk factors. Results. …”
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Rare Case of Large Bowel Injury due to Direct Blunt Trauma to a Preexisting Femoral Hernia by C. Tinner, M. Odermatt, P. Villiger

“…The scarce literature for blunt trauma to hernias is reviewed.…”
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