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Monthly Archives: August 2023
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Abstract Netrin-1 is upregulated in cancers as a protumoural mechanism1. Here we describe netrin-1 upregulation in a majority of human endometrial carcinomas (ECs) and demonstrate that netrin-1 blockade, using an anti-netrin-1 antibody (NP137), is effective in reduction of tumour progression in an EC mouse model. We next examined the efficacy of NP137, as a first-in-class […]
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Abstract The impact of inflammatory markers such as systemic immune-inflammation (SII) index and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) on myelofibrosis (MF) prognosis was evaluated for the first time in this study. Data from 60 patients diagnosed with MF between March 2011 and September 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. In addition to disease-related markers, the impact of […]
New York, NY (August 02, 2023) The cardiovascular polypill, developed by the Spanish National Centre for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) and the pharmaceutical company Ferrer, has been included by the World Health Organization (WHO) in its List of Essential Medicines. The medication, known as a “polypill,” includes three active ingredients (acetylsalicylic acid, ramipril, and atorvastatin) and […]
New York, United States, Aug. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Patients with critical conditions and diabetes are susceptible to numerous infectious diseases. The individual is prone to urinary tract infections. These patients’ symptoms include urinary discomfort and irritation. UTI is a condition that affects more significantly than 15% of the population. This infection can affect […]
Infection
Symptom profiles of community cases infected by influenza, RSV, rhinovirus, seasonal coronavirus, and SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
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Abstract Respiratory viruses that were suppressed through previous lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have recently started to co-circulate with SARS-CoV-2. Understanding the clinical characteristics and symptomatology of different respiratory viral infections can help address the challenges related to the identification of cases and the understanding of SARS-CoV-2 variants’ evolutionary patterns. Flu Watch (2006–2011) and Virus […]
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Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths due to its complexity in diagnosis, chemo-resistance, and aggressive nature. Identifying pathogenic single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in protein kinase C iota (PKCι) can be a potential biomarker in the prognosis and treatment of HCC. This study investigated the association between a SNP in PRKCI and […]
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – Today, Med Center Health and the American Red Cross partnered up to host the second out of three blood drives for Officer Matt Davis. Davis was injured after being shot multiple times in the line of duty. The first blood drive was held back on July 26. Med Center Executive […]
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With a new prostate cancer diagnosis every two minutes across America, the Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center is seeking to protect men by offering a free blood test throughout September to detect the illness early. A complimentary prostate-specific antigens blood test measures the amount of PSAs in blood. PSA is a protein made by cancerous […]
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AI dominated new technology discussions “We have a big focus on the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and I think that has been a core part of this year’s meeting,” Nicol told Cardiovascular Business. “I think it is becoming more real for people because we are not just hearing about it more […]