Hereditary thrombotic diseases, or inherited bleeding disorders, are a group of genetic conditions that disrupt normal blood coagulation. These diseases result from mutations in genes encoding blood coagulation factors or other regulatory pr...
π€ Authors:Ruben Soto, Rocio Quilodran, Manuel Najera+ 1 more
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This study characterizes an oncogeriatric cohort at a cancer institute, reporting tumor types, comorbidities, geriatric assessments, and treatment patterns. Findings inform service planning and individualized care for older adults with cance...
π€ Authors:Padaro Essohana, Layibo Yao, M. C. Womey Kodzovi+ 6 more
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Drawing up a balance sheet of 16 years follow-up of the sole case of Diamond-Blackfan anemia diagnosed in Togo with arguments of molecular biology.
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π€ Authors:Padaro Essohana, M C Womey Kodzovi, Layibo Yao+ 3 more
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While highly curable in developed countries, Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL), remains a significant challenge for resource-limited ones. This study aimed to describe the profile of HL in Togo. This was a retrospective, descriptive study conducted at...
π€ Authors:G. Lu Jiajie, Pow-Anpongkul Pete, Cai Jennifer+ 2 more
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Lennert lymphoma (lymphoepitheloid lymphoma) is an extremely rare variant of peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified. Here we report a case of Lennert lymphoma diagnosed in a 57-year-old woman. She had a three-year history of wax...
A 61 years female patient with known diagnosis of the breast cancer in remission for more than 10 years has Renaudβs disease. During her work up for lupus and lupus anticoagulant which both were negative a prolonged thromb...
π€ Authors:B. Danilova Anna, A. Efremova Natalia, A. Murashkina Anna+ 5 more
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Background
Human malignant cell models which reflect the structural and physiological complexity of tumor tissue are of great importance for preclinical research in oncology. Spheroids/tum...
π€ Authors:Tran Truc, Cai Jennifer, Ji Ping+ 1 more
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Background
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) are diseases of different lineages. The diagnosis of both MGUS and CML in the same patient is a rare occurrence and ...
In Mexico, breast cancer is the second most common site of cancer in women and in most developed and emerging countries. Incidence rates have increased in many countries, although in some, mortality has remained stable with a slight reductio...
π€ Authors:Crabtree Matthew, Ji Ping, Cindy Cai Jennifer+ 1 more
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Plasma cell neoplasms of the thyroid gland are uncommon. They may occur either as a primary extraosseous (extramedullary) plasmacytoma or as secondary involvement by multiple myeloma (MM). Here, we report the case of a 62-year-old female, pr...
The prostate gland is subject to various disorders. The etiology and pathogenesis of these diseases remain not well understood. Moreover, despite technological advancements, the differential diagnosis of prostate disorders has become progres...
π€ Authors:Vadehra Kumkum, Cai Jennifer, Rekha Bhuyan Rashmi+ 3 more
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Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a recently recognized type of T-cell lymphoma that can develop following breast implants, with morphologic and immunophenotypic features indistinguishable from those of ALK-n...
Introduction
Acute leukaemia are the clonal and malignant proliferation of immature hematopoietic cells (blast), blocked in their differentiation process. There is an interaction between cancer cells and the clotting pr...
π€ Authors:Mamadou Sekongo Yassongui, Saydou Kabore, Boidy Kouakou+ 6 more
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In CΓ΄te d'Ivoire, sickle cell disease affects 14% of the population. It is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Transfusion is a significant element in the management of major sickle cell anemia, which exposes them to post-t...
π€ Authors:Demiral Selcuk, Beyzadeoglu Murat, Dincoglan Ferrat+ 1 more
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Meningiomas are most common intracranial benign tumors comprising around one third of all intracranial neoplasms, and typically have benign and indolent nature with slow-growing behaviour. Benign meningiomas ar...
π€ Authors:Ozcelik Fatih, Keskin Umran, KΔ±lΔ±Γ§aslan Emrah+ 1 more
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Immune thrombocytopenia currently called under itsβ new name, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a disease characterized by thrombocytopenia, in which the body attacks its own platelets due to the disorders in immune system. The pathop...
π€ Authors:Nefyodov I.I., Karakosh A.J., Alufaini M.A.+ 2 more
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A mini-review of literature data on the mechanisms of formation of the stock of free amino acids and their derivatives in liver pathology and methods for correcting metabolic imbalance
π€ Authors:Siskos Nikistratos, Bekiari Chryssa, Poutahidis Theophilos+ 2 more
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WaldenstrΓΆm Macroglobulinemia (WM) is a B-cell lymphoproliferative disorder characterized mainly by uncontrolled accrual of M- immunoglobulin, secreted by malignant lymphoplasmatic cells. Mast cells interacting with malignant B-cells play an...
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) does not provide the high reliability and precision that is required for an accurate screening for prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of our study was to search for a simple, rapid, direct, preferably non-invasiv...
π€ Authors:Mamadou Sekongo Yassongui, Kabore Saydou, Dembele Bamory+ 5 more
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Introduction
The anti-HCV RIBA test verifies the presence of anti-HCV serum antibodies detected by the Elisa test. In CΓ΄te d'Ivoire, screening for hepatitis C is done exclusively by enzyme immunoassays. In order to reduc...
Although surgery is the main treatment for solid tumors, it could enhance the growth and metastasis of minimal residual cancer. In this review article we have discussed the perioperative changes in cancer cells and surrounding environment as...
Objective
Rosenthal's disease (RD) is a rare constitutional hemorrhagic disorder defined by factor XI deficiency. It is clinically characterized by the presence of minimal haemorrhage. We report the first observation of ...
With the definition of four gene classes, all differences between tumor cells and normal cells can be explained. Proliferative mutations induce a shortcut, forcing the cell to divide. They allow replication without control, induce somatic pa...
π€ Authors:M. Meghezel El-Zahraa, A. Ahmed Heba, A Askar Ashraf+ 2 more
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Background
Identifying biomarkers for early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains quite challenging. In this study we aimed to estimate the number of TIE2-expressing monocytes (TEMs) cells, which display pr...
With the introduction of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI), patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) have obtained survival rates close to normal. It may appear paradoxical, then, that medication adherence is suboptimal in some health car...
π€ Authors:Radwan Shabaan, A. Allam Ahmed, P. Aziz Shereen+ 2 more
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Neuropilins are transmembrane glycoproteins that act as receptors for vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF) and are involved in the process of tumor angiogenesis. Its importance in hematological malignancies such as acute leukemia (AL) ...
π€ Authors:A Moreno, M SuΓ‘rez-LledΓ³, S Almeida+ 12 more
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Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) from a mismatched unrelated donor, an haploidentical donor or a cord blood unit (CBU) has become a widely aviable approach if patient lacks a matched related or unrelated donor.
However,...
π€ Authors:S. Afriyie-Mensah Jane, A Dei-Adomakoh Yvonne, Forson Audrey+ 3 more
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) has become an increasingly recognized complication in sickle cell anaemia (SCA) and is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Though the burden of SCA in sub-Saharan Africa is high, there is paucity of data on ...
π€ Authors:Sisi Tian, Christopher Vuong, Justin Calvert+ 2 more
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Introduction:
Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) is a collection of conditions associated with abnormal proliferation of lymphoid tissues in patients after solid organ transplants (SOT). Its clinical pre...
π€ Authors:A Galleze, R Raache, N Cherif+ 5 more
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This study aimed to evaluate the relation of Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) levels with stage of the disease and it role in monitoring tumor response to therapy in lymphoma patients.
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Melanoma is considered to be a very aggressive cancer due to its rapid growth, early and multiple metastases and limited response to standard treatment. Many researchers have hypothesized that the combination of radiation therapy and immunot...
Several interactions exist between thyroid and kidney function in many disorders. Many publications explored the relationship between thyroid diseases (TD) and chronic kidney diseases (CKD). However, the morphological thyroid changes in pati...
A case of acute symptomatic polycythaemia vera is presented with diagnostic workβup, risk stratification, and acute management considerations. The discussion highlights thrombotic risk and cytoreductive strategies.
π€ Authors:Ferrarini Isacco, Turri Gloria, Veneri Dino+ 2 more
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Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare but well-recognized post-allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) autoimmune complication for which a standard treatment approach is lacking. Herein we report on an adult patient affected b...
π€ Authors:Hashmi Shahkamal, Tanwir Farzeen, Rai Kelash+ 2 more
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Background
Blood donation is a common practice in many countries of the world and it benefits many of the people suffering from conditions which require blood transfusions. The blood donated should be appropriately scree...
π€ Authors:YA Dei-Adomakoh, EV Asare, ESA Amedonu+ 3 more
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Background:
The diagnosis and treatment outcomes of Non- Hodgkin Lymphomaβs (NHL) in resource poor countries in the absence of routine molecular studies and immunohistochemistry is challenging.
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Objectives:
Adenocarcinoma of prostate is an internationally important health problem of the man, particularly in developed countries. The aim of this exploratory study was to evaluate whether significantchanges in the ...
π€ Authors:I.V. Chernikov, M.I. Meschaninova, A.G. Venyaminova+ 3 more
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Small interfering RNA (siRNA) based drugs for overcoming multiple drug resistance of hematological malignancies could solve the problem of poor response to the chemotherapy and hight relapse rate. The main factor that significantly limits bi...
The hemocyte is a major immunological cell of molluscs. Much of the immunological phenomena associated with molluscan immunology can be attributed to cellular immunity associated with these cells suspended in the hemolymph. These cells are o...
π€ Authors:Ueda Akihiro, Yoneda-Kato Noriko, Yamanaka Yuji+ 2 more
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Senescence is a powerful mechanism that prevents the development of tumors in vivo; however, once tumors are formed, most are refractory to senescence in response to oncogenic stress. Therefore, a novel pathway leading to senescence is requi...
π€ Authors:Salcedo Ivonne, Aguayo Alvaro, ZuΓ±iga Javier
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Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is a known side effect of several oncology drugs, but it is rarely seen secondary to vinblastine with only a few cases reported worldwide. Herein we present a patient with nodu...
π€ Authors:B. Fung Ellen, Pinal Jennifer, Leason Michelle
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Background:
Patients with Thal (Thalassemia) are presumed to be inactive for many of the same reasons as healthy adults, though there are limited published data to support this claim. The primary aim of this study was t...
π€ Authors:Hirayama Yasuo, Terui Takeshi, Kamihara Yusuke+ 7 more
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Hospital construction work, among otherΒ environmental factors, is a risk factor for invasive aspergillosis (IA).
Methods:
We retrospectively surveyed the incidence of IA...
π€ Authors:Gabbay Ezra, Shavit Linda, Ganzel Chezi+ 4 more
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Immunotactoid glomerulopathy (ITG) is a rare cause of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage-renal-disease (ESRD). It is often associated with monoclonal gammopathy and/or hematologic malignancy. We report a patient originally diagnosed ...
π€ Authors:Prunier1 E, Caillot D, Legouge C+ 15 more
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In autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients for whom granulocyte-colony stimulating factor fails to mobilize a sufficient number of peripheral blood stem cells, plerixafor proposes an option for successful rescue mobilizat...
Background/Aims:
Thyroid disorders are a common, worldwide clinical problem in general practice.It presents predominantly as a thyroid nodule. Each thyroid nodule has a risk of cancer. The incidence of thyroid cancer is...
Objectives:
To clarify the role of trace elements in the etiology and the pathogenesis of the chondrosarcoma, a non-destructive neutron activation analysis with high resolution spectrometry of long-lived radionuclides we...
Trichomegaly is a known adverse effect with the epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor (EGFRI) and prostaglandin analogue drug classes. We present a chronic Latanoprost user who developed symptomatic trichomegaly subsequent to initiatin...
Background
Abnormalities of plasma von Willebrand Factor (vWF) system has been described in solid tumors but more information is required to understand the pathophysiological process in haematological malignancies.
...
π€ Authors:Elisa Molinari, Gianfranco Barabino, Eleonora Arboscello+ 6 more
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Hydroxyurea (HU) is commonly used for the long-term treatment of patients with chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms. The drug is usually well tolerated in the large majority of subjects, although systemic and/or localized toxicities have sel...
Haemorrhage is common to both dengue fever (DF) and dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). Thrombocytopaenia is exceedingly common, while prolonged partial thromboplastin time and reduced fibrinogen concentration are the other abnormal haemostatic...
π€ Authors:Kulma-Kreft Monika, Tukaj Cecylia, Rymkiewicz Grzegorz+ 4 more
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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare complication associated, inter alia, with rituximab-based lymphoma treatment. PML diagnosis is made easier with the criteria recently published by the American Academy of Neurology. ...
π€ Authors:Hayashi Takuma, Horiuchi Akiko, Aburatani Hiroyuki+ 6 more
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Sarcomas are neoplastic malignancies that typically arise in tissues of mesenchymal origin. The identification of novel molecular mechanisms leading to sarcoma formation and the establishment of new therapies has been hampered by several cri...
π€ Authors:V. Hawkins Tracey, Wood Mary, S. Byrd Goldie+ 20 more
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Medical advances in obstetrics and hematology have encouraged researchers to investigate the reproductive risk in women with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) attempting motherhood.Β However, few hematological studies have been completed focused spe...
Context:
Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNA) is increasingly replacing excisional lymph node biopsy in the assessment of various lymphoid lesions. Recent changes in the classification of non-Hodgkinβs lymphoma, namely...
π€ Authors:E. Clapham Chloe, R. Pettitt Andrew, R. Slupsky Joseph
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Targeting cell metabolism is a therapeutic approach which has been used for the treatment of cancers with high levels of proliferation. Inhibition of metabolic processes in cancer cells has shown synergy with current therapeutic options to ...
π€ Authors:Oβ Sullivan JM, McNamee T, Harrington JM+ 2 more
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Variation in the lower and upper limits of haemoglobin (Hb) ranges will alter diagnosis and referral rates of anaemia or erythrocytosis. The haemoglobin ranges for adults in Irish laboratories were applied in the context of haemoglobin level...
π€ Authors:Bhandari Prerana, Ahmad Firoz, Dalvi Rupa+ 3 more
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Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a rapid form of leukemia characterized by clonal proliferation and accumulation of immature hematopoietic stem cells of the lymphoid lineage in the bone marrow as well as peripheral blood. Chromosomal ab...
A narrative review summarizes how fenofibrate influences cancer cell metabolism and proliferation. It reviews PPARβΞ±βdependent and independent mechanisms, contextβspecific effects, and implications for repurposing studies.
Investigation of Antimicrobial Activity of the Extracts of the Leaves, Stembark and Root of Allanblackia floribunda: An Alternative Paradigm Shift Outcome.
Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences Jamshoro
Ashique Ali Arain, Syed Muhammad Ali, Madiha Shah
Vitamin -D Deficiency: A Clinical Problem Searching For Solution.