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Κυριακή 22 Οκτωβρίου 2017

Medicine by Alexandros G. Sfakianakis,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,00306932607174,00302841026182,


QTc-prolongation during ciprofloxacin and fluconazole combination therapy: prevalence and associated risk factors
 
Abstract Aim (s)Ciprofloxacin and fluconazole combination therapy is frequently used as prophylaxis for and treatment of infections in patients with haematological malignancies. However, both drugs are known to prolong the QTc-interval, which is a serious risk factor for Torsade de Pointes (TdP). Therefore,...
Comparative safety of systemic and low-bioavailability steroids in inflammatory bowel disease: Systematic review and network meta-analysis.
 
SUMMARY AimsOral systemic corticosteroids have been used to induce remission in patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for over 50 years; however, the wide array of adverse events (AEs) associated with these drugs prompted the development of steroid compounds with targeted delivery and...
Delineating the relationship between Point A prescription dose and pelvic lymph node doses in intracavitary high-dose-rate brachytherapy treatment of cervical cancer for use in low- and middle-income countries
 
Publication date: Available online 21 October 2017Source:Brachytherapy Author(s): John Weaver, Grant Harmon, Matthew M. Harkenrider, Murat Surucu, Abbie Wood, Fiori Alite, William SmallPurposeTo define the relationship between the Point A prescription dose and the dose delivered to...
Pelvic re-irradiation using stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR): A systematic review
 
To perform a systematic review regarding the use of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for the re-irradiation of recurrent malignant disease within the pelvis, to guide the clinical implementation of this technique. from Rathiotherapy via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2zspsVd via IFTTT
PFA-100-measured aspirin resistance is the predominant risk factor for hospitalized cardiovascular events in aspirin-treated patients: A 5-year cohort study
 
Summary What is known and objectiveAspirin therapy is the clinical gold standard for the prevention of cardiovascular events. However, cardiovascular events still develop in some patients undergoing aspirin therapy. Many laboratory methods exist for measuring aspirin resistance. Using the platelet...
Validation of Dosimetric Leaf Gap (DLG) prior to its implementation in Treatment Planning System (TPS): TrueBeam™ millennium 120 leaf MLC
 
Publication date: November–December 2017Source:Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy, Volume 22, Issue 6 Author(s): Ravindra Shende, Ganesh PatelAimObjective of present study is to determine optimum value of DLG and its validation prior to being incorporated in TPS for Varian TrueBeam™...
Injectable Products by SCA Pharmaceuticals: Recall - Potential Contamination
 
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Nodal areas of potential geographic error in adjuvant radiotherapy for biliary tract cancer
 
To determine the areas of potential geographic error in adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) for biliary-tract cancer (BTC) by comparing pathological-surgical data on the pattern of nodal spread with the extent of elective nodal CTV used in published RT studies in this setting. from Therapeutics via xlomafota13...
Multi-criterial patient positioning based on dose recalculation on scatter-corrected CBCT images
 
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A Bayesian Meta-analysis Method for Estimating Risk Difference of Rare Events
 
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A decision theoretical modeling for Phase III investments and drug licensing
 
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Two faces of Hippo: activate or suppress the Hippo pathway in cancer
 
The Hippo pathway has generated considerable interest in recent years because of its involvement in several key hallmarks of cancer progression and metastasis. Research on the Hippo signaling pathway in cancer has been used to determine the activity of yes-associated protein (YAP) in tumorigenesis and...
Ability of polymer-bound P-glycoprotein inhibitor ritonavir to overcome multidrug resistance in various resistant neuroblastoma cell lines
 
Polymer prodrugs can considerably improve the treatment of tumors with multidrug resistance, often caused by overexpression of P-glycoprotein (P-gp). Here, we present the effect of the N-(2-hydroxypropyl) methacrylamide-based polymer conjugate with P-gp inhibitor ritonavir (RIT) on the increase of free...
A noninterventional, multicenter, prospective phase IV study of trabectedin in patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma
 
This prospective, noninterventional study is the first phase IV trial designed to evaluate trabectedin in patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma in real-life clinical practice across Europe. To be included in the study, patients must have received more than or equal to one cycle of trabectedin and...
Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL mediate resistance to receptor tyrosine kinase-targeted therapy in lung and gastric cancer
 
Promising clinical efficacy has been observed with receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) particularly in lung and gastric cancers with mutations or amplifications in the targeted receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs). However, the efficacy and the duration of the response to these inhibitors are limited...
Extended topoisomerase 1 inhibition through liposomal irinotecan results in improved efficacy over topotecan and irinotecan in models of small-cell lung cancer
 
Liposomal irinotecan (irinotecan liposome injection, nal-IRI), a liposomal formulation of irinotecan, is designed for extended circulation relative to irinotecan and for exploiting discontinuous tumor vasculature for enhanced drug delivery to tumors. Following tumor deposition, nal-IRI is taken up by...
miR-449a: a potential therapeutic agent for cancer
 
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been reported to be associated with cancer progression and carcinogenesis. They are small, highly conserved, noncoding RNA molecules consisting of 19–25 nucleotides. By binding to complementary binding sites within the 3′-untranslated region of target mRNAs, miRNAs inhibit the...
N1-guanyl-1,7-diaminoheptane enhances the chemosensitivity of acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells to vincristine through inhibition of eif5a-2 activation
 
N1-guanyl-1,7-diaminoheptane (GC7), a deoxyhypusine synthase inhibitor, has been shown to exert antiproliferation effects in many solid tumors by regulating eukaryotic translation initiation factor 5a2 (eif5a-2). However, little is known about the role of GC7 and eif5a-2 in drug resistance in acute lymphoblastic...
A novel hydroxyphenyl hydrazone derivate YCL0426 inhibits cancer cell proliferation through sequestering iron
 
Cancer cells have an increased requirement for iron than normal cells, and iron chelators are under active consideration for cancer treatment. The metal-sequestering potential and antiproliferative mechanisms of a novel hydroxyphenyl hydrazone derivate YCL0426 were investigated here. Antiproliferative...
Rhabdomyosarcoma cells are susceptible to cell death by LDK378 alone or in combination with sorafenib independently of anaplastic lymphoma kinase status
 
Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) is a receptor tyrosine kinase that is often overexpressed in rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS). However, its oncogenic and functional role in RMS remains unclear. Therefore, we investigated the antitumor activity of LDK378 (ceritinib), a new second-generation ALK inhibitor approved...
Anticancer drugs and the regulation of Hedgehog genes GLI1 and PTCH1, a comparative study in nonmelanoma skin cancer cell lines
 
Nonmelanoma skin cancer is the most common cancer in humans, comprising mainly basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). BCC proliferation is highly dependent on the Hedgehog signaling pathway. We aimed to investigate a panel of anticancer drugs with known activity against skin cancer...
Gallic acid induces G1 phase arrest and apoptosis of triple-negative breast cancer cell MDA-MB-231 via p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase/p21/p27 axis
 
Gallic acid (GA) possesses potential antitumoral activity on different types of malignancies. In this study, we aimed to explore the antitumoral effects of GA on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells, the breast cancer cells showing resistance to hormonal therapy or HER2 receptor targeting therapy....
Early tumor shrinkage indicates a favorable response to bevacizumab-based first-line chemotherapy for metastatic colorectal cancer
 
A close correlation between early tumor shrinkage (ETS) and overall survival (OS) has been shown in antiepidermal growth factor receptor antibody-based chemotherapies for metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), but the clinical impact of ETS in bevacizumab-based chemotherapy has not been adequately clarified....
SDF-1/CXCR4 expression is an independent negative prognostic biomarker in patients with head and neck cancer after primary radiochemotherapy
 
Preclinical and clinical data suggest that the chemokine pathway governed by SDF-1 and CXCR4 contributes to a resistant phenotype. This retrospective biomarker study aims to explore the specific prognostic value of SDF-1 and CXCR4 expression in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinomas...
Prospective clinical validation of independent DVH prediction for plan QA in automatic treatment planning for prostate cancer patients
 
To prospectively investigate the use of an independent DVH prediction tool to detect outliers in the quality of fully automatically generated treatment plans for prostate cancer patients. from Rathiotherapy via xlomafota13 on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2xUr48N via IFTTT
Natural and artificial radionuclides in a marine core. First results of 236U in North Atlantic Ocean sediments
 
Publication date: Available online 20 October 2017Source:Journal of Environmental Radioactivity Author(s): M. Villa-Alfageme, E. Chamizo, F.J. Santos-Arévalo, J.M. López-Gutierrez, I. Gómez-Martínez, S. Hurtado-BermúdezThere are very few data available of 236U in marine sediment cores....
International Regulations and Recommendations for Utility Data for Health Technology Assessment
 
Abstract Recommendations and guidelines for the collection, generation, source and usage of utility data for health technology assessment (HTA) vary across different countries, with no international consensus. Many international agencies generate their own guidelines providing details...
The Identification, Review and Synthesis of Health State Utility Values from the Literature
 
Abstract Systematic literature reviews of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) evidence that are to inform economic models can be challenging due to the volume of hits identified in searches using generic terms for HRQoL. Nevertheless, a robust review of the literature is required...
Estimating Health State Utility Values for Comorbidities
 
Abstract A comorbidity is defined as the presence of at least one additional health condition co-occurring with a primary health condition. Decision analytic models in healthcare depict the typical clinical pathway of patients in general clinical practice and frequently include health...
Recommended Methods for the Collection of Health State Utility Value Evidence in Clinical Studies
 
Abstract A conceptual model framework and an initial literature review are invaluable when considering what health state utility values (HSUVs) are required to populate health states in decision models. They are the recommended starting point early within a research and development...
The Use of Mapping to Estimate Health State Utility Values
 
Abstract Mapping functions are estimated using regression analyses and are frequently used to predict health state utility values (HSUVs) in decision analytic models. Mapping functions are used when evidence on the required preference-based measure (PBM) is not available, or where...
Sourcing and Using Appropriate Health State Utility Values in Economic Models in Health Care
 
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Special Edition on Utility Measurement, PharmacoEconomics
 
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A Review of Generic Preference-Based Measures for Use in Cost-Effectiveness Models
 
Abstract Generic preference-based measures (GPBMs) of health are used to obtain the quality adjustment weight required to calculate the quality-adjusted life year in health economic models. GPBMs have been developed to use across different interventions and medical conditions and...
The Role of Condition-Specific Preference-Based Measures in Health Technology Assessment
 
Abstract A condition-specific preference-based measure (CSPBM) is a measure of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) that is specific to a certain condition or disease and that can be used to obtain the quality adjustment weight of the quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) for use in...
Heath State Utility Values for Cost-Effectiveness Models
 
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The Use of Health State Utility Values in Decision Models
 
Abstract Methodological issues of how to use health state utility values (HSUVs) in decision models arise frequently, including the most appropriate evidence to use as the baseline (e.g. the baseline HSUVs associated with avoiding a particular health condition or event), how to...
Peptide Ligands for Targeting the Extracellular Domain of EGFR: Comparison Between Linear and Cyclic Peptides
 
Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common solid internal malignancy among cancers. Early detection of cancer is key to increasing the survival rate of colorectal cancer patients. Overexpression of the EGFR protein is associated with CRC. We have designed a series of peptides that are...
Amphiphilic small peptides for delivery of plasmid DNAs and siRNAs
 
Abstract Although various delivery systems for nucleic acids have been reported, development of an efficient and non-toxic delivery carrier is still a key subject for gene therapy. In order to find new efficient delivery carriers for nucleic acids, we synthesized amphiphilic peptides composed of a...
Non-steroidal Estrogen Receptor Isoform Selective Biphenyls
 
Abstract Estrogen receptor (ER) has been a therapeutic target to treat ER positive breast cancer, most notably by agents known as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs). However, resistance and severe adverse effects of known drugs gave impetus to the search for newer agents with better therapeutic...
Personalized Risk Prediction in Clinical Oncology Research: Applications and Practical Issues Using Survival Trees and Random Forests
 
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Design, synthesis and cytotoxic evaluation of novel scopoletin derivatives
 
Abstract A series of scopoletin derivatives were designed and synthesized by introducing α-aminoacetamide, acrylamide and β-aminopropamide respectively to 3-position of scopoletin and their chemical structures were confirmed by ESI-MS, IR, 1H NMR and 13C NMR spectra. All target compounds were evaluated...
Letter: the risk of cancer in patients with gastric intestinal metaplasia
 
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Letter: low-FODMAP diet for exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome
 
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Editorial: rifaximin in cirrhosis - is it what we've been waiting for?
 
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Editorial: hepatitis C virus (HCV) disease progression – HCV cure and the elimination of the “ethnic slope”
 
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Editorial: risk stratification for endoscopic surveillance of metachronous gastric cancer after endoscopic resection
 
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Editorial: hepatitis C virus (HCV) disease progression – HCV cure and the elimination of the “ethnic slope”. Authors’ reply
 
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Letter: enteral nutrition therapy for the induction of remission in paediatric Crohn's disease—Authors’ reply
 
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Editorial: risk stratification for endoscopic surveillance of metachronous gastric cancer after endoscopic resection—Authors’ reply
 
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Editorial: rifaximin in cirrhosis—is this what we've been waiting for? Authors’ reply
 
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Letter: addition of methotrexate neither restores clinical response nor improves the pharmacokinetic profile of vedolizumab-treated patients
 
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Letter: enteral nutrition therapy for the induction of remission in paediatric Crohn's disease
 
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Letter: low-FODMAP diet for exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome—Authors’ reply
 
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The taxonomic composition of the donor intestinal microbiota is a major factor influencing the efficacy of faecal microbiota transplantation in therapy refractory ulcerative colitis
 
Summary BackgroundFaecal microbiota transplantation is an experimental approach for the treatment of patients with ulcerative colitis. Although there is growing evidence that faecal microbiota transplantation is effective in this disease, factors affecting its response are unknown. AimsTo establish...
Genetic polymorphisms associated with smoking behaviour predict the risk of surgery in patients with Crohn's disease
 
Summary BackgroundSmoking is a strong environmental factor leading to adverse outcomes in Crohn’s disease, but a more benign course in ulcerative colitis. Several single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are associated with smoking quantity and behaviour. AimsTo assess whether smoking-associated SNPs...
The extent of edema and tumor synchronous invasion into the subventricular zone and corpus callosum classify outcomes and radiotherapy strategies of glioblastomas
 
Irradiating glioblastoma preoperative edema (PE) remains controversial. We investigated the associations between tumors’ PE extent with invasion into synchronous subventricular zone and corpus callosum (sSVZCC) and treatment outcomes to provide the clinical evidence for radiotherapy decision-making....
Energy efficiency of ambulation–A comparison of various orthopaedic possibilities
 
Publication date: Available online 19 October 2017Source:Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies Author(s): Jerin Mathew, Kavitha Raja, Febin P. Baby, B. BasimaBackgroundIn most developing countries, accessibility for people using walking aids is limited due to architectural and environmental...
Exposure-survival analyses of pazopanib in renal cell carcinoma and soft tissue sarcoma patients: opportunities for dose optimization
 
Abstract Background Pazopanib is an angiogenesis inhibitor approved for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma and soft tissue sarcoma. Post hoc analysis of a clinical trial demonstrated a relationship between pazopanib trough concentrations...
Cryoconites from Alpine glaciers: Radionuclide accumulation and age estimation with Pu and Cs isotopes and 210Pb
 
Publication date: Available online 19 October 2017Source:Journal of Environmental Radioactivity Author(s): T. Wilflinger, H. Lettner, A. Hubmer, P. Bossew, B. Sattler, H. SlupetzkyCryoconites (“cold dust”, derived from the Greek) are aeolian sediments accumulated on glacier surfaces....
Histone deacetylase inhibitor BG45-mediated HO-1 expression induces apoptosis of multiple myeloma cells by the JAK2/STAT3 pathway.
 
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy that is characterized by the clonal expansion of plasma cells in the bone marrow. Histone deacetylases (HDACs) represent a new type of molecular targeted therapy for different types of cancers and promising targets for myeloma therapy. We showed that...
Optimal dosing and delivery of PTH and its analogues for osteoporosis and hypoparathyroidism – translating the pharmacology.
 
Abstract In primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), bone loss results from the resorptive effects of excess parathyroid hormone (PTH). Under physiological conditions, PTH has actions that are more targeted to homeostasis and to bone accrual. The predominant action of PTH, either catabolic, anabolic, or...
A randomized phase I study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and food-effect of Iguratimod in healthy adult volunteers
 
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the safety, maximum tolerated dose and pharmacokinetics (PK) of iguratimod and the effect of food on PK parameters in healthy adult volunteers. ...
Severe Physical Complications among Survivors of Stevens–Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
 
Abstract Introduction Few studies have reported the physical complications among Stevens–Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) survivors. Objective ...
Do Pharmaceuticals Improve Driving in Individuals with ADHD? A Review of the Literature and Evidence for Clinical Practice
 
Abstract Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is defined as a disorder of impaired attention and/or behavioral control. Studies suggest that the condition can dispose individuals to a higher risk of automobile accidents. ADHD symptoms respond to pharmacotherapy in a majority...
Telotristat ethyl: proof of principle and the first oral agent in the management of well-differentiated metastatic neuroendocrine tumor and carcinoid syndrome diarrhea
 
Abstract Introduction Metastatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are associated with carcinoid syndrome that is typically characterized by diarrhea, cutaneous flushing and bronchospasm. Treatment with somatostatin analogues (SSA) improves...
Treatment-related sinusoidal obstruction syndrome in children with de novo acute lymphoblastic leukemia during intensification
 
Abstract Purpose Sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS), also known as veno-occlusive disease, has been described following treatment of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) with the anti-metabolite 6-thioguanine (6-TG). Previous studies incorporating...
Clinical impact of an interdisciplinary patient safety program for managing drug-related problems in a long-term care hospital
 
Abstract Background Medication reviews intended to identify drug-related problems (DRPs) have been researched in primary care, acute care and nursing homes rather than in long-term care hospitals (LTCHs). Objectives To assess the clinical impact of an...
Train-the-trainer program on cardiovascular health for community pharmacists in Malaysia
 
Abstract Background Studies have highlighted the benefits of having community pharmacists to deliver cardiovascular screening to patients. However, only few of such trainings are provided in Malaysia. Objective To describe the implementation and evaluation...
Patients’ knowledge on oral anticoagulant treatment in Hungary
 
Abstract Background A key element for an effective and safe oral anticoagulant treatment (OAT) is to have the relevant information delivered to patients in an easy-to-understand way and thus have them apply this knowledge in their own therapy. Objective...
Stem cells and heart disease - brake or accelerator?
 
Publication date: Available online 18 October 2017Source:Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews Author(s): Gustav Steinhoff, Julia Nesteruk, Markus Wolfien, Jana Große, Ulrike Ruch, Praveen Vasudevan, Paula MüllerAfter two decades of intensive research and attempts of clinical translation,...
Phase I study of the combination of crizotinib (as a MET inhibitor) and dasatinib (as a c-SRC inhibitor) in patients with advanced cancer
 
Summary Background Both MET and c-SRC are important mediators of cancer progression and there is cross talk between the two molecules. Preclinical studies have demonstrated combination of MET and c-SRC inhibitors is effective in multiple cancer types....
Les remèdes à base de plantes médicinales dans le traitement du syndrome de l’intestin irritable (SII)
 
Résumé Le syndrome de l’intestin irritable (SII) est une affection fréquente dont la prévalence moyenne est estimée à 10 %. C’est une affection chronique récurrente qui échappe souvent aux traitements conventionnels en raison de sa physiopathologie complexe et multifactorielle. Dans...
Antidepressants and the risk of arrhythmia in elderly affected by a previous cardiovascular disease: a real-life investigation from Italy
 
Abstract Purpose The study aimed to fill existing knowledge gaps on the safety of antidepressant drugs (ADs) by estimating the risk of hospitalization for arrhythmia associated with use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)...
Enzyme prodrug therapies and therapeutic enzymes
 
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Population Pharmacodynamic Analysis of Uric Acid–Lowering Effects of Febuxostat Based on Electronic Medical Records in Two Hospitals
 
Abstract The aim of this study was to develop a population pharmacodynamic (PPD) model to describe uric acid (UA)–lowering effects in patients treated with febuxostat based on electronic medical records in 2 independent hospitals (university and city hospitals). Interhospital differences in the PPD...
A STEP-DOWN PROTOCOL FOR OMALIZUMAB TREATMENT IN ORAL CORTICOSTEROID-DEPENDENT ALLERGIC ASTHMA PATIENTS
 
Abstract Backgroundthere are no specific criteria for a step-down or withdrawal dose of omalizumab. Our purpose was to evaluate the viability of a protocol for OMAlizumab DOse REduction (the OMADORE study) in severe allergic asthma (SAA). Methodsthe study population included 35 SAA patients treated...
Effectiveness of Nivolumab versus Docetaxel as Second-Line Treatment in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients in Clinical Practice
 
Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of nivolumab as second-line treatment compared to standard therapy with docetaxel in adult patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in clinical practice. Methods: This is an observational, retrospective cohort study of adult patients diagnosed with NSCLC, stage...
ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium
 
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Direct medical costs associated with the extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C virus infection in France
 
Summary BackgroundThe economic impact of extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains unknown for France. AimTo estimate the prevalence of extrahepatic manifestations of HCV and the direct medical costs associated with them. MethodsEstimates of 13 extrahepatic manifestations...
Short and Long Term Complications of In Utero Exposure to Lamotrigine
 
Summary AIMThe present study evaluates the effect of antenatal lamotrigine exposure, on short and long term pediatric outcome. METHODSThe study included the children of 83 epileptic women treated with lamotrigine during pregnancy, at a tertiary medical center between 2004-2014. All newborns were...
CYP3A genotypes of donors but not those of the patients increase the risk of acute rejection in renal transplant recipients on calcineurin inhibitors: a pilot study
 
Abstract Purpose We aimed to determine whether polymorphisms in CYP3A genes may affect the risk of acute rejection episodes (ARE) in renal transplant recipients treated with calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs). ...
Treatment log files as a tool to identify treatment plan sensitivity to inaccuracies in scanned proton beam delivery
 
Dose distributions delivered at Gantry 2 at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) can be reconstructed on the patient anatomy based on machine log files. With the present work, the dependency of the log file calculation on the planning optimization technique and on other planning parameters, such as field...
Patterns of care and outcomes for use of concurrent chemoradiotherapy over radiotherapy alone for anaplastic gliomas
 
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Toxicity and efficacy of re-irradiation of high-grade glioma in a phase I dose- and volume escalation trial
 
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Multiple-CT optimization of intensity-modulated proton therapy – Is it possible to eliminate adaptive planning?
 
We hypothesized that a plan’s robustness to anatomical changes can be improved by optimizing with multiple CT scans of a patient. The purpose of this study was to determine whether an intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT) plan could be developed to meet dose criteria on both planning and adaptive...
ATR/CHK1 inhibitors and cancer therapy
 
The cell cycle checkpoint proteins ataxia-telangiectasia-mutated-and-Rad3-related kinase (ATR) and its major downstream effector checkpoint kinase 1 (CHK1) prevent the entry of cells with damaged or incompletely replicated DNA into mitosis when the cells are challenged by DNA damaging agents, such as...
Patterns and correlates of treatment failure in relation to isodose distribution in non-small cell lung cancer: An analysis of 1522 patients in the modern era
 
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Evaluation of mean transit time of aerosols from the area of origin to the Arctic with 210Pb/210Po daily monitoring data
 
Publication date: Available online 17 October 2017Source:Journal of Environmental Radioactivity Author(s): Weihua Zhang, Baki Sadi, Christopher Rinaldo, Jing Chen, Norman Spencer, Kurt UngarIn this study, the activity concentrations of 210Pb and 210Po on the 22 daily air filter samples,...

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