Intrabiliary Hepatic Metastasis of Colorectal Carcinoma Mimicking Primary Cholangiocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Yimin Dong, Hitendra Patel, Charmi Patel

“…However, accurate diagnosis of metastatic lesions is very important for selection of adjuvant therapy and prognosis. We report a case of 71-year-old male who developed painless jaundice due to hepatobiliary obstruction. …”
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Repurposing Drugs in Controlling Recurrent Platinum-Resistant Clear-Cell Ovarian Cancer by Woraporn Sinsuwan, Phawit Norchai

“…Simvastatin, metformin, niclosamide, mebendazole, itraconazole, loratadine, and chloroquine were also administered. Two months after therapy, a computerized tomography (CT) scan revealed a conflict between a decline in tumor marker levels (CA 125, CA 19-9) and an increase in the number of lymph nodes. …”
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Development of problem-based learning worksheets combined with the make a match cooperative model to enhance students' critical thinking skills in biology by Sari Putri Ramadani Tambunan, Khairuna Khairuna

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Breast Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma, Activated B-cell like Subtype: A Case Report by Sneha Samir Babaria, Jinalben Shaileshbhai Patel

“…By sharing this case, authors aimed to contribute to the growing knowledge of this rare entity, which has steadily increased over the past four decades, to ensure timely and accurate diagnosis for the implementation of appropriate therapy.…”
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Effects of Late Evening Snack on Cirrhotic Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Ying-jie Guo, Zi-bin Tian, Na Jiang, Xue-li Ding, Tao Mao, Xue Jing

“…In this meta-analysis, we reviewed and quantified the effects of LES on energy metabolism and substrate oxidation in the patients with cirrhosis, which will be of benefit for liver cirrhosis nutritional therapy. Methods. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Elsevier, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Database for relevant trials published until July 2017. …”
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Delayed Manifestation of Shunt Nephritis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Michael Babigumira, Benjamin Huang, Sherry Werner, Wajeh Qunibi

“…Symptoms and renal insufficiency appeared to improve with antibiotic therapy. He was discharged and readmitted 2 months later with similar presentation. …”
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Relationship of Secondary School Mathematics Achievement with Engineering Mathematics 2 in Polytechnics by Husnira Binti Hussin, Marina Binti Majid, Rohayu Binti Ab Wahab

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A New Network-Based Strategy for Predicting the Potential miRNA-mRNA Interactions in Tumorigenesis by Jiwei Xue, Fanfan Xie, Junmei Xu, Yuan Liu, Yu Liang, Zhining Wen, Menglong Li

“…MicroRNA (miRNA) plays an important role in the degradation and inhibition of mRNAs and is a kind of essential drug targets for cancer therapy. To facilitate the clinical cancer research, we proposed a network-based strategy to identify the cancer-related miRNAs and to predict their targeted genes based on the gene expression profiles. …”
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Radiofrequency-Targeted Vertebral Augmentation: Case Report of a Patient with 7 Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures in a Variant of Osteogenesis Imperfecta by Leonard Westermann, Peer Eysel, Marvin Simons, Kourosh Zarghooni

“…Because of persistent severe thoracolumbar back pain despite conservative therapy, RF-TVA was indicated. Nocturnal back pain was almost completely relieved at all postoperative time points evaluated. …”
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Impact of interferon-free regimens in patients with chronic HCV and successfully ablated HCC by Amr Maged Mahmoud Rasheed, Maissa E. L. Raziky, Mohammad El Sayed, Mai Mehrez, Gamal Esmat

“…By multivariate logistic regression, we found that AFP is an independent predictor of HCC recurrence, while baseline urea level and FIB4 before antiviral therapy protect against recurrence. PLT was the best predictor, with AFP having a sensitivity of 52% and specificity of 93.8% at a cutoff value of 135 and PCR having a sensitivity of 72%. …”
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Endoscopic Dilation of Refractory Postlaryngectomy Strictures: A Case Series and Literature Review by Patrick L. Stoner, Amy L. Fullerton, Alyssa M. Freeman, Neil N. Chheda, David S. Estores

“…Seven patients with dysphagia and refractory PLS underwent serial endoscopic dilation therapy during a 4.5-year period. Dilation characteristics, technical success, clinical success, and diet advancement (as assessed by Diet/GT scale) were measured. …”
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Application of the Whole Optimization of Emergency Nursing Model United and Its Influence on Patients’ Stress Response and Nursing Satisfaction by Dannan Ai, Sumin Xu

“…CRP levels in group A were considerably lower following therapy (P<0.05) than those in group B. The time it took for group A to receive first assistance was considerably less than that for group B (P<0.001). …”
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Student Perception of "A" Fighting Workshop for Digital Information Technology (Digital Technology) Program PSMZA by Norhafiza Binti Idris, Noor Rulhanim Binti Mohamad Ariffin

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Implementasi diri sebagai hamba dalam aktivitas suluk tarekat naqsyabandiyah by Nurasiah Lubis, Jufri Naldo

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Myocardial Regeneration via Progenitor Cell-Derived Exosomes by Janita A. Maring, Christien M. Beez, Volkmar Falk, Martina Seifert, Christof Stamm

“…This review summarizes the current state of research on exosomes as experimental therapy of heart diseases and seeks to identify roadblocks that need to be overcome prior to clinical application.…”
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Dampak pertambangan emas tanpa izin (PETI) terhadap produksi pertanian dan implementasi peraturan daerah by Bosar Alamsyah Hasibuan, Ramadhan Syahmedi Siregar

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Use of Telemedicine in Addiction Treatment: Current Practices and Organizational Implementation Characteristics by Todd Molfenter, Roger Brown, Andrew O’Neill, Ed Kopetsky, Alexander Toy

“…The top three self-reported telemedicine applications being used were (1) computerized screening/assessments (44.6%), (2) telephone-based recovery supports (29.5%), and (3) telephone-based therapy (28.37%). The greatest gaps between interest and use were for (1) texting appointment reminders (55.2% differential), (2) mobile apps for posttreatment recovery (46.6% differential), and (3) recovery support chats (46.6% differential). …”
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Reevaluating the Concept of Treating Experimental Tumors with a Mixed Bacterial Vaccine: Coley’s Toxin by C. Maletzki, U. Klier, W. Obst, B. Kreikemeyer, M. Linnebacher

“…Antitumoral effects following local therapy were primarily accompanied by stimulation of innate immune mechanisms. …”
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Modelling Hollow Microneedle-Mediated Drug Delivery in Skin Considering Drug Binding by Tanmoy Bhuimali, Sarifuddin, Diganta Bhusan Das, Prashanta Kumar Mandal

“…The tip diameter and the drug’s injection velocity are thought to serve as regulatory parameters for the effectiveness and efficacy of MN-mediated therapy if the MN is robust enough to sustain the force needed to penetrate a wider tip into the skin.…”
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Quantitative Evaluation of Apically Extruded Debris During Root Canal Instrumentation with Self-Adjusting File, Reciprocating File, and Rotary Files: An In Vitro Study by Pratik A. Burad, Kushal U. Fuladi, Ankita D. Ramteke, Aishwarya M. Akotkar, Vidya A Mokhade, Anil Bhagat

“…Background: To prevent postoperative problems, successful debridement, disinfection, and obturation are essential components of endodontic therapy. Inflammation and flare ups may result from the apical ejection of bacteria, infected dentin, necrosed pulp tissue, and irrigants. …”
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