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View article: Challenges in Translational Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Research
Challenges in Translational Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Research Open
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition of aging that affects up to 80% of men in their lives. It requires medical and often surgical management. Despite its prevalence, molecular breakthroughs in the last 20 years have bee…
View article: Economic burden of breast cancer in India, 2000–2021 and forecast to 2030
Economic burden of breast cancer in India, 2000–2021 and forecast to 2030 Open
Background Breast cancer represents a significant public health concern in India, accounting for 28% of all cancer diagnoses and imposing a substantial economic burden. This study introduces a novel approach to forecasting the number of br…
View article: Association of Tobacco Use and Oral Cancer in a South Asian Population: A Case–control Study
Association of Tobacco Use and Oral Cancer in a South Asian Population: A Case–control Study Open
Introduction: Cancer is a significant threat to public health both in the developed world and increasingly in developing countries, especially India. The prevalence of oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders has shown an incre…
View article: Economic burden of breast cancer prevalence by 2030 in India: Projections using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model
Economic burden of breast cancer prevalence by 2030 in India: Projections using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model Open
Background Breast cancer is an important public health issue in India comprising 28 percent of all diagnosed cancers with a high economic burden. This study provides a new way to predict the number of patients with breast cancer (based in …
View article: Correlation between Visceral Fat with Pulse Pressure in Young Offsprings of Hypertensive and Normotensive Parents: A Cross-sectional Observational Study
Correlation between Visceral Fat with Pulse Pressure in Young Offsprings of Hypertensive and Normotensive Parents: A Cross-sectional Observational Study Open
Introduction: Increased Pulse Pressure (PP) and arterial stiffness are both associated with an elevated risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). Raised PP is an independent prognostic marker for CVD not only in adults but also in young normot…
View article: Relationship of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) C677T Variation With Susceptibility of Patients With Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis
Relationship of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) C677T Variation With Susceptibility of Patients With Ischemic Stroke: A Meta-Analysis Open
Discovery and validation of genetic factors for multifactorial and polygenic disorders like stroke are needed to make progress in precision medicine. Although some traditional risk factors for stroke have been identified, they do not fully…
View article: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Frostbite
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Frostbite Open
A team of 10 personnel from a mountaineering team has undertaken an expedition to Mt Menthosa at an altitude of 21138 ft. in October 2018. After scaling the peak and in the following days during descent, the three members of the team had d…
View article: DNA-methylome-assisted classification of patients with poor prognostic subventricular zone associated IDH-wildtype glioblastoma
DNA-methylome-assisted classification of patients with poor prognostic subventricular zone associated IDH-wildtype glioblastoma Open
View article: An algorithm for thoracic re-irradiation using biologically effective dose: a common language on how to treat in a “no-treat zone”
An algorithm for thoracic re-irradiation using biologically effective dose: a common language on how to treat in a “no-treat zone” Open
View article: The impact of cell-of-origin, MYC/Bcl-2 dual expression and <i>MYC</i> rearrangement on disease relapse among early stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients treated with combined modality therapy
The impact of cell-of-origin, MYC/Bcl-2 dual expression and <i>MYC</i> rearrangement on disease relapse among early stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients treated with combined modality therapy Open
We addressed the prognostic impact of cell-of-origin (COO), MYC and Bcl-2 overexpression as well as isolated MYC rearrangement among 111 patients with limited stage diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) treated with consolidative ra…
View article: Comparative Clinical Outcomes and Patterns of Failure of Proton-Beam Therapy (PBT) versus Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for Prostate Cancer in the Postoperative Setting
Comparative Clinical Outcomes and Patterns of Failure of Proton-Beam Therapy (PBT) versus Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) for Prostate Cancer in the Postoperative Setting Open
View article: 181: Epidemiology of Synchronous Lung Metastases
181: Epidemiology of Synchronous Lung Metastases Open
View article: Clinical Response to Apatinib Combined With Brain Radiotherapy in EGFR Wild-Type and ALK-Negative Lung Adenocarcinoma With Multiple Brain Metastases
Clinical Response to Apatinib Combined With Brain Radiotherapy in EGFR Wild-Type and ALK-Negative Lung Adenocarcinoma With Multiple Brain Metastases Open
Background: Brain radiotherapy is the standard treatment option for multiple brain metastases (BMs) from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), especially in the absence of a driver mutation. However, the prognosis for such patients re…
View article: 1. Combining Cytotoxic Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy
1. Combining Cytotoxic Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Open
View article: Patterns of Care and Referral for Proton Therapy in Breast, Lung, and Prostate Cancer
Patterns of Care and Referral for Proton Therapy in Breast, Lung, and Prostate Cancer Open
View article: Establishing a Histology-Specific Biologically Effective Dose Threshold for Lung Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR): Is ≥100 Gy10 Enough?
Establishing a Histology-Specific Biologically Effective Dose Threshold for Lung Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy (SABR): Is ≥100 Gy10 Enough? Open
View article: Retrospective Study of Apatinib Combined with Whole-Brain Radiotherapy and Simultaneous Integrated Boost for Multiple Brain Metastases from Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Retrospective Study of Apatinib Combined with Whole-Brain Radiotherapy and Simultaneous Integrated Boost for Multiple Brain Metastases from Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Open
View article: The Trials (and Tribulations) of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Oncology
The Trials (and Tribulations) of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Oncology Open
Two decades following the creation of the Office of Cancer Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Cancer Institute, the status of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research within oncology remains opaque. To bett…
View article: A case report on hyperpigmentation in vitamin B12 deficiency
A case report on hyperpigmentation in vitamin B12 deficiency Open
Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) is a water-soluble vitamin. Cobalamin is synthesized only by microorganisms. The only source of vitamin B12 for humans is food of animal origin. Hyperpigmentation of skin has been reported only rarely as the present…
View article: Study of association between the serum lipid profile and age-related macular degeneration in a tertiary care centre of Central UP
Study of association between the serum lipid profile and age-related macular degeneration in a tertiary care centre of Central UP Open
Background: Age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) is the major challenge in the new millennium in the developing countries as the size of elderly population continues to rise due to betterment of medical facilities and increased life exp…
View article: National Trends in the Use of Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in the Up Front Management of Glioblastoma
National Trends in the Use of Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy in the Up Front Management of Glioblastoma Open
Glioblastoma (GBM) carries an abysmal prognosis.Current standard of care involves an aggressive multimodality approach including surgical resection followed by adjuvant chemoradiation.Despite this approach, overall survival remains poor an…
View article: Time from Stereotactic Radiotherapy to Immunotherapy Is a Predictor for Outcome in Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Time from Stereotactic Radiotherapy to Immunotherapy Is a Predictor for Outcome in Stage IV Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Open
Immunotherapy (IMT) has revolutionized the treatment of stage IV nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC).However, optimal timing of IMT in relation to stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) or stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is unknown.Utilizing …
View article: Role of Radiation Therapy in Modulation of the Tumor Stroma and Microenvironment
Role of Radiation Therapy in Modulation of the Tumor Stroma and Microenvironment Open
In recent decades, there has been substantial growth in our understanding of the immune system and its role in tumor growth and overall survival. A central finding has been the cross-talk between tumor cells and the surrounding environment…
View article: <p>Treatment of adult brainstem glioma with combined antiangiogenic therapy: a case report and literature review</p>
Treatment of adult brainstem glioma with combined antiangiogenic therapy: a case report and literature review Open
Adult brainstem gliomas belong to a rare and heterogeneous group of brain tumors. The overall prognosis is poor; therapeutic options are limited, given the resistance to radiotherapy and the unclear role of chemotherapy/antiangiogenic ther…
View article: Treatment of adult brainstem glioma with combined antiangiogenic therapy: a case report and literature review
Treatment of adult brainstem glioma with combined antiangiogenic therapy: a case report and literature review Open
Dongdong Yu,1 Guang Han,2 Huali Liu,3 Likun Gao,4 Vivek Verma5 1Department of Radiation Oncology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, P.R. China; 2Department of Radiation Oncology, Hubei Cancer Hospital, Wuhan, Hube…
View article: Integrated Telehealth and Telecare for Monitoring Frail Elderly with Chronic Disease
Integrated Telehealth and Telecare for Monitoring Frail Elderly with Chronic Disease Open
Objective: To investigate the potential of an integrated care system that acquires vital clinical signs and habits data to support independent living for elderly people with chronic disease. Materials and Meth…
View article: Bilateral Dupuytren’s Contracture in Chronic Liver Disease
Bilateral Dupuytren’s Contracture in Chronic Liver Disease Open
Introduction: Dupuytren's disease is a proliferative disorder of the palmar fascia.There is proliferation of myofibroblasts and formation of nodules and fascicles within the palmar fascia.Dupuytren's contracture has greater incidence in al…
View article: Anaemia in acute coronary syndrome patients: a study from rural tertiary care centre of India
Anaemia in acute coronary syndrome patients: a study from rural tertiary care centre of India Open
Background: Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand, and the presence of anaemia further potentiates this imbalance. The burden of anaemia in patients presenting with acute coronary syndr…
View article: The fundamental problem of confounding by medical operability in retrospective comparisons of surgery versus stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage lung cancer
The fundamental problem of confounding by medical operability in retrospective comparisons of surgery versus stereotactic body radiation therapy for early-stage lung cancer Open
The standard of care for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is lobectomy with lymph node (LN) dissection (1). Sublobar resection [e.g., wedge resection (WR) or anatomic segmentectomy] is an alternative for patients unsuitable f…
View article: (OA46) Cost-effectiveness of Proton Beam Therapy for Oncologic Management
(OA46) Cost-effectiveness of Proton Beam Therapy for Oncologic Management Open