Neighborhoods to Nucleotides—Advances and Gaps for an Obesity Disparities Systems Epidemiology Model
Abstract Purpose of Review Disparities in prevalence of obesity in the USA continue to increase. Here, we review progress and highlight gaps in understanding disparities in obesity with a focus on the Hispanic/Latino population from a systems epidemiology framework. We review seven domains: environment, behavior, biomarkers, nutrition, microbiome, genomics, and epigenomics/transcriptomics. We focus on recent advances that integrate at...
Wed Oct 30, 2019 02:00
Viruses, Vol. 11, Pages 999: The Roles of Ebola Virus Soluble Glycoprotein in Replication, Pathogenesis, and Countermeasure Development Viruses doi: 10.3390/v11110999 Authors: Wenjun Zhu Logan Banadyga Karla Emeterio Gary Wong Xiangguo Qiu Ebola virus (EBOV) is a highly lethal pathogen that has caused several outbreaks of severe hemorrhagic fever in humans since its emergence in 1976. The EBOV glycoprotein (GP1,2) is the sole viral envelope protein and a major component of...
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Viruses, Vol. 11, Pages 998: Npro of Classical Swine Fever Virus Suppresses Type III Interferon Production by Inhibiting IRF1 Expression and Its Nuclear Translocation Viruses doi: 10.3390/v11110998 Authors: Tong Cao Xiaoye Li Yonghao Xu Shengnan Zhang Zuohuan Wang Ying Shan Jianhe Sun Weihuan Fang Xiaoliang Li Classical swine fever virus (CSFV) causes a contagious disease of pigs. The virus can break the mucosal barrier to establish its infection. Type III interferons...
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Abstract Purpose Preoperative prediction of transsphenoidal surgical (TSS) response is important for determining individual treatment strategies for acromegaly. There is currently no accurate predictive model for TSS response for acromegaly. The current study sought to develop and validate machine learning (ML)-based models for preoperative prediction of TSS response for acromegaly. ...
Wed Oct 30, 2019 02:00
Authors: Huan-Huan Zhou, Xin-Li Zheng, Tian-Ming Ma, Meng Qi, Zong-Xi Cao, Zhe Chao, Li-Min Wei, Quan-Wei Liu, Rui-Ping Sun, Feng Wang, Yan Zhang, Gang Lu and Wei Zhao.<br />Parasite Vol. 26 , page 62<br />Published online: 31/10/2019<br /> Keywords: Enterocytozoon bieneusi ; Genotype ; ITS region ; Goats ; China.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/edp_parasite/~4/q-O0K1O7I2I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
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Abstract Background Capsular contracture (CC) is a complication of breast augmentation that frequently requires revision surgery. The axillary approach reduces the visibility of the postoperative scar. It is unclear whether the previous incision can be used to repair the deformity caused by CC. Methods This study analyzed 21 patients (42 breasts) with grade...
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Abstract Background The decision of surgical approach for hair restoration often involves evaluation of the type of alopecia; however, the impact of surgical hair restoration from existing techniques in specific population subsets has not been comprehensively investigated. Objectives The authors sought to systematically review the literature on micrografts,...
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Abstract Purpose There have been contradictory findings regarding the effects of sevoflurane on the oncogenic properties of cancer cells. This study was conducted to gain insights into the fundamental rules governing the differential effects of sevoflurane exposure on various cancer cells derived from multiple origins. Methods A series of cancer cell lines...
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Abstract Background and objectives The present study was designed to compare the feasibility of ultrasound (US)-guided lumbar epidural access using paramedian sagittal scanning (PMSS) and paramedian transverse scanning (PMTS) approaches. Methods Fifty patients undergoing surgery of the lower extremities were randomly allocated into 2 groups. The patients...
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The 89th annual meeting gets underway this week, with anaplastic thyroid cancer guidelines and combination T3 /T4 therapy among the highlights being discussed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Hematology-Oncology Headlines)MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.
Wed Oct 30, 2019 16:16
A recent Danish study showed pregnancy loss was not associated with later cancer development among women with various cancer types. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Wed Oct 30, 2019 05:00
A new inhibitor may help patients with a certain subset of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Wed Oct 30, 2019 05:00
Take a deep breath. Today, lung cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the United States. Lung cancer causes more deaths annually than colorectal, breast and prostate cancers combined. An estimated 142,670 Americans are expected to die from lung cancer this year. In addition, about 228,150 new cases will be diagnosed, according to the American Cancer Society. That’s mainly because u ntil the cancer has spread, lung cancer is hard to detect and does not...
Wed Oct 30, 2019 05:00
Longtime Genomic Health Inc. top executive Kim Popovits will leave the company as merger partner Exact Sciences Corp. plans to fold the Redwood City-based cancer test developer into its product offerings. Popovits is the highest profile employee "transitioning out of our organization over the coming months," said Exact Sciences (NASDAQ: EXAS) Chairman and CEO Kevin Conroy. The departures also include Chief Operating Officer Fred Pla, communications officer Laura Leber, Chief People Officer Kim...
Tue Oct 29, 2019 22:57
Exact Sciences Corp., the Madison-based technology company that makes cancer diagnostic and detection devices, reported revenue of $218.8 million for its third quarter, beating Wall Street analysts' expectations by just over $2 million. The maker of the Cologuard take-home colon cancer test (Nasdaq: EXAS) reported a net loss of $40.5 million, or 31 cents per share, in the quarter. Analysts had predicted net losses of 41 cents per share. Revenue for the third quarter is up 85% relative to the...
Tue Oct 29, 2019 22:36
[New Dawn] Medica Liberia with support from KFW, JFK hospital and the Ministry of Health conducts one-day cancer awareness seminar for both cancer survivors and non-affected cancer patients at the Paynesville Town Hall in Paynesville City.The seminar, held over the weekend, is in observance of Breast Cancer Month with global theme, "I am and I will." (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:05
[Daily News] MEMBERS of the community, especially men, have been warned not to ignore the fact that men are also vulnerable to breast cancer and should therefore undergo testing. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Wed Oct 30, 2019 11:02
[Nation] Perched on the hilly tea growing fringes of Nyambene Forest, about five kilometres from Maua town in Meru County, Riaki village stands out as a serene neighbourhood. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Wed Oct 30, 2019 09:27
The trusts in line to receive £200m for upgrading cancer screening equipment from the government have been announced. (Source: HSJ)
Tue Oct 29, 2019 18:36
ROCHESTER Minn. -- The largest randomized trial in asymptomatic patients with smoldering multiple myeloma suggests that lenalidomide, a cancer drug, may delay the onset of bone and other myeloma-related organ damage. Results of the study, which was conducted by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group and funded by the National Cancer Institute, were published Friday, Oct. [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
Sat Oct 26, 2019 00:00
Entering the Mathematical Neuro-Oncology lab on Mayo Clinic's location in Scottsdale, Arizona, is like walking onto the bridge of a ship in some fictional universe. There's a definite "Star Trek" vibe. "Yes, 'Star Trek' is good," laughs Kristin Swanson, Ph.D., a mathematical oncologist at Mayo Clinic, "but I like 'Big Bang Theory.' I kind of joke that that's [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)MedWorm Message: If you are looking to buy something in the January Sales please visit TheJanuarySales.com...
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