Article
Oncology
Magdalena Surman, Urszula Jankowska, Magdalena Wilczak, Malgorzata Przybylo
Summary: This study used shotgun nanoLC-MS/MS to obtain protein profiles of melanoma cells and exosomes. The results provide a deeper understanding of the role of exosomes in melanoma progression and suggest potential biomarkers for circulating melanoma.
Review
Urology & Nephrology
Anqun Chen, Lijun Yin, Kyung Lee, John Cijiang He
Summary: Kidney disease is a major complication of viral infections, with both HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN) and COVID-19 patients showing similarities in renal issues and underlying mechanisms. The role of local infection and systemic effects in the pathogenesis of these diseases remains an area of ongoing research.
Article
Cell Biology
Eirini Chrysanthou, Emir Sehovic, Paola Ostano, Giovanna Chiorino
Summary: Female melanoma patients have a lower incidence and better prognosis compared to males. Through statistical analysis of melanoma gene expression datasets, this study reveals sex and stage differences in gene expression. Specifically, females have lower gene expression variability in normal skin, nevi, and early-stage melanomas, while males have lower variability in stage III melanomas. Gene expression differences between sexes are most notable in non-melanoma and early-stage melanoma samples.
Review
Neurosciences
Nephi Stella
Summary: THC and CBD, produced by the same Cannabis plant, have similar chemical structures but differ in their mechanisms of action and effects. THC use is associated with impairments, while chronic CBD use can have significant side effects. Recent research provides insights for the development of cannabinoid-based therapies and safe use of Cannabis products.
Article
Oncology
M. Guida, S. Strippoli, M. Maule, P. Quaglino, A. Ramondetta, V. Chiaron Sileni, G. Antonini Cappellini, P. Queirolo, L. Ridolfi, M. Del Vecchio, E. Cocorocchio, A. M. Di Giacomo, L. Festino, B. Merelli, M. Occelli, S. Brugnara, A. Minisini, S. Sava, S. Tommasi, S. De Summa
Summary: Among VLD patients, certain features may help identify those who respond effectively to immunotherapy, enabling clinicians to make more appropriate decisions regarding therapeutic options and duration.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jacqueline T. DesJardin, Joanna Chikwe, Rebecca T. Hahn, Judy W. Hung, Francesca N. Delling
Summary: As the global population ages, the burden of valvular heart disease has increased substantially, affecting a larger proportion of women. While rheumatic valve disease is declining in high-income countries, age-related degenerative causes are on the rise. Calcific aortic stenosis and degenerative mitral regurgitation significantly affect elderly women, especially those with comorbidities. Women with valvular heart disease have been underrepresented in important research studies, leading to delayed surgical referrals and poorer postoperative outcomes compared to men. Recent efforts to include women in research and clinical trials have provided valuable insights into sex-based differences in epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment options, outcomes, and prognosis.
CIRCULATION RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Peixin Li, Hengli Zhao, Jianyu Zhang, Yunshan Ning, Yan Tu, Dingli Xu, Qingchun Zeng
Summary: The new guidelines categorize heart failure into three subgroups based on ejection fraction (EF): HFrEF, HFmrEF, and HFpEF. HFmrEF patients are described as an intermediate population between HFrEF and HFpEF, with clinical prognosis closer to HFpEF and similar etiology and clinical indicators to HFrEF. Heterogeneity in presentation and pathophysiology between HFmrEF and HFpEF can impact disease prognosis and treatment.
FRONTIERS IN CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Goran Baranovic
Summary: (-)-trans-Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and (-)-cannabidiol (CBD) are natural cannabinoids found in cannabis plant, interacting with cannabinoid receptors in the human body and exhibiting different physiological effects. The structural differences between THC and CBD, particularly the conformational flexibility of the alkyl side chain, contribute to variations in their receptor activity and behavior.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Review
Immunology
Keitaro Fukuda
Summary: This article discusses the important role of MSA-specific CD8(+) T cells in the treatment outcomes of melanoma and vitiligo, and explores the key targets for enhancing the efficacy of current therapies and future immunotherapeutic approaches.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Hamid Sharifigaliuk, Syed Mohammad Mahmood, Maqsood Ahmad, Reza Rezaee
Summary: The use of shale outcrop analogs is often necessary when subsurface unconventional shale samples are scarce, and researchers need to be cautious about assuming the rock composition and properties of outcrop and subsurface samples are the same. The challenges of lateral and vertical heterogeneity, anisotropy, weathering, contamination, and tectonic activities further complicate the characterization of shale reservoirs using outcrop samples. In this literature-based study, the authors discuss the similarities and discrepancies in mineralogical, petrophysical, geochemical, and geomechanical properties between outcrop and subsurface shale samples.
Article
Immunology
Maria Luigia Carbone, Alessia Capone, Marika Guercio, Sofia Reddel, Domenico Alessandro Silvestris, Daniela Lulli, Carmela Ramondino, Daniele Peluso, Concetta Quintarelli, Elisabetta Volpe, Cristina Maria Failla
Summary: Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors is an effective treatment for metastatic melanoma. This study analyzed T cell subsets in melanoma patients and found that reduction in certain T cell populations is associated with the development of vitiligo. The study also revealed the presence of specific T cell receptor sequences in vitiligo and metastatic tumor tissues.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Management
Huanming Wang, Bing Ran
Summary: This paper explores the entangled relationship between network governance and collaborative governance through thematic analysis. It identifies common and distinct themes, highlighting the importance of case studies at different levels in diverse institutional contexts.
PUBLIC MANAGEMENT REVIEW
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Corinne Fisher, Coziana Ciurtin, Maria Leandro, Debajit Sen, Lucy R. Wedderburn
Summary: Spondyloarthritis (SpA) encompasses a range of conditions from childhood to middle age, with key features including arthritis, enthesitis, and a strong association with HLA-B27. There are differences between juvenile and adult onset disease, with juvenile SpA mainly affecting peripheral joints and adult SpA showing a higher incidence of axial arthritis. The impact of biological transition from childhood to adulthood is explored in this review, highlighting the importance of musculoskeletal and immunological maturation in understanding age-related differences in clinical phenotype and treatment implications for juvenile SpA.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Roberta Messina, Carole H. Sudre, Diana Y. Wei, Massimo Filippi, Sebastien Ourselin, Peter J. Goadsby
Summary: The objective of this study was to identify MRI biomarkers that distinguish between migraine and cluster headache patients, as well as investigate shared imaging features. Clinical, functional, and structural MRI data were collected from 20 migraineurs, 20 cluster headache patients, and 15 healthy controls. Support vector machine algorithms were used to classify headache patients from controls, and regional differences and associations with clinical characteristics were examined. The results showed that MRI could accurately classify headache patients from controls, with accuracies of 80% for all headache patients, 89% for migraine, and 98% for cluster headache. The bilateral hypothalamic and periaqueductal gray functional networks were found to be important in classifying both migraine and cluster headache patients. The presence of restlessness was the most important clinical feature in distinguishing between the two groups.
ANNALS OF NEUROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Reiner Grundmann
Summary: Scientific research plays a central role in guiding political decisions, providing important facts and metrics, but decisions are ultimately influenced by uncertainties and fundamental values. Significant differences between COVID-19 and climate change include policy goals, international cooperation, data and metrics, and values involved.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-CLIMATE CHANGE
(2021)
Letter
Rheumatology
Martin Sebastian Winkler, Peter Korsten, Claudia Binder, Bjoern Tampe
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2023)
Letter
Rheumatology
Alessandro Giollo, Eugenia Bertoldo, Giovanni Adami, Adam J. Cybulski, Angelo Fassio, Giovanni Orsolini, Luca Idolazzi, Davide Gatti, Ombretta Viapiana, Maurizio Rossini
ANNALS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Cell Biology
J. L. Cordeiro, J. D. Neves, F. Nicola, A. F. Vizuete, E. F. Sanches, C. A. Goncalves, C. A. Netto
Summary: In this study, arundic acid (AA) was administered in a collagenase-induced intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) rodent model, and it was found that AA could prevent motor dysfunction, reduce S100B levels, and decrease astrogliosis and microglial activation, which in turn led to a decrease in the production of proinflammatory cytokines and reactive oxygen species (ROS).
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Yi Liao, Senmao Li, Hao Chen, Chunyu Chen, Jintuan Huang, Feng Lin, Jianping Wang, Zuli Yang
Summary: A risk prediction system combining FIT and risk factors was developed to improve the sensitivity of colonoscopy screening. The system effectively stratified participants into high risk and low risk groups, with better predictive ability for colorectal neoplasia compared to using FIT alone.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Luca Giraldi, Jovana Stojanovic, Dario Arzani, Roberto Persiani, Jinfu Hu, Kenneth C. Johnson, Zuo-Feng Zhang, Monica Ferraroni, Domenico Palli, Guo-Pei Yu, Carlo La Vecchia, Claudio Pelucchi, Nuno Lunet, Ana Ferro, Reza Malekzadeh, Joshua Muscat, David Zaridze, Dmitry Maximovich, Nuria Aragones, Vicente Martin, Jesus Vioque, Eva M. Navarrete-Munoz, Mohammadreza Pakseresht, Eva Negri, Matteo Rota, Farhad Pourfarzi, Lina Mu, Robert C. Kurtz, Areti Lagiou, Pagona Lagiou, Roberta Pastorino, Stefania Boccia
Summary: This study aimed to examine the association between height and risk of gastric cancer. Through a large pooled analysis of case-control studies, the study found no significant association between adult height and gastric cancer.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Maria A. Karalexi, Marina Servitzoglou, Vassilios Papadakis, Denis Kachanov, Maja Cesen Mazic, Margaret Baka, Maria Moschovi, Maria Kourti, Sofia Polychronopoulou, Eftichia Stiakaki, Emmanuel Hatzipantelis, Helen Dana, Kalliopi Stefanaki, Astero Malama, Marios S. Themistocleous, Katerina Strantzia, Tatyana Shamanskaya, Panagiota Bouka, Paraskevi Panagopoulou, Maria Kantzanou, Evangelia Ntzani, Nick Dessypris, Eleni Th. Petridou
Summary: The prognosis of children with neuroblastoma varies depending on the stage and biology of the tumor, and early-stage neuroblastoma has a better prognosis. Treatment with anti-GD2 antibody can improve the prognosis of high-risk patients.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Ophthalmology
Osman Cekic, Samet Gulkas
Summary: This report describes a successful management of idiopathic neuroretinitis using intravitreal dexamethasone implant. The patient's macular edema responded quickly to the dexamethasone implant injection, resulting in improved visual acuity. No recurrence occurred during the 3-year follow-up period.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ophthalmology
Massimiliano Serafino, Andrea Lembo, Matteo Scaramuzzi, Andrea Dellavalle, Paolo Nucci
Summary: Pulled-in-two syndrome is a serious complication of strabismus surgery, where an extraocular muscle is ruptured. Transposition of the inferior oblique muscle can be a potential technique for treatment if the muscle cannot be retrieved.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Pollyanna Patriota, Idris Guessous, Pedro Marques-Vidal
Summary: The study found that consumers of dietary supplements or vitamin-mineral supplements tend to have healthier dietary choices compared to nonconsumers. However, the beneficial effect of consumption decreases within a specific time period.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR VITAMIN AND NUTRITION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
L. A. Rescorla, M. Y. Ivanova, T. M. Achenbach, Vera Almeida, Meltem Anafarta-Sendag, Ieva Bite, J. Carlos Caldas, John William Capps, Yi-Chuen Chen, Paola Colombo, Margareth da Silva Oliveira, Anca Dobrean, Nese Erol, Alessandra Frigerio, Yasuko Funabiki, Reda Gedutiene, Halldor S. Guomundsson, Min Quan Heo, Young Ah Kim, Tih-Shih Lee, Manuela Leite, Jianghong Liu, Jasminka Markovic, Monika Misiec, Marcus Mueller, Kyung Ja Oh, Veronica Portillo-Reyes, Wolfgang Retz, Sandra B. Sebre, Shupeng Shi, Sigurveig H. Siguroardottir, Roma Simulioniene, Elvisa Sokoli, Dragana Milijasevic, Ewa Zasepa
Summary: This study compares self-reports and collateral reports of older adults' mental health across 19 societies, finding that the OASR and OABCL are efficient assessments that can be used internationally to screen for various problems and strengths.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Silvia Amoretti, Adriane R. Rosa, Gisela Mezquida, Bibiana Cabrera, Maria Ribeiro, Mariola Molina, Miquel Bioque, Antonio Lobo, Ana Gonzalez-Pinto, David Fraguas, Iluminada Corripio, Eduard Vieta, Elena de la Serna, Laura Morro, Marina Garriga, Carla Torrent, Manuel J. Cuesta, Miguel Bernardo
Summary: This study explored the mediating effects of cognitive reserve on the relationship between cognitive performance, clinical symptoms, and functioning in first-episode psychosis patients. The results showed that cognitive reserve partially mediated the relationship between attention and negative symptoms at baseline and functioning at follow-up, and fully mediated the relationship between verbal memory and functioning at follow-up. The findings highlight the importance of cognitive reserve in understanding the long-term functioning of patients with first-episode psychosis.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Christoph Eckhard Heyde, Ulrich Josef Albert Spiegl, Anna Voelker, Nicolas von der Hoeh, Jeanette Henkelmann
Summary: The prevalence of nonspecific pyogenic spondylodiskitis has increased, causing high morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis is often delayed due to nonspecific clinical manifestations at the early stage. CT can assess the bony condition, while MRI is still the gold standard for diagnosis.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY PART A-CENTRAL EUROPEAN NEUROSURGERY
(2023)
Letter
Dermatology
Nicole C. Syder, Nada Elbuluk
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Dermatology
Sebastian Cruz, Natalia Vecerek, Nada Elbuluk
Summary: Acne is a common inflammatory condition that affects millions of people worldwide, causing negative effects on quality of life and mental health. It is characterized by various types of lesions that can lead to scarring and dyspigmentation. The pathophysiology of acne involves sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, Cutibacterium acnes strains, and an inflammatory immune response. Recent research has shed light on these mechanisms, leading to the development of new treatment modalities including combinations of existing treatments, repurposing of existing agents, and novel topical and oral therapies.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL DERMATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
H. Barry, A. M. Doherty, M. Clancy, S. Moore, S. MacHale
Summary: This article describes how four Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (CLP) services adapt to the COVID-19 crisis with flexible and practical responses. It also emphasizes the close collaboration with community adult mental health services and Emergency Department colleagues to implement effective community diversion pathways and safe patient assessment pathways in the EDs. The article suggests that the changes made during COVID-19 may lead to improvements in mental health patient care delivery if appropriate resources are provided to psychiatric services.
IRISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2022)