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Molecular Profiling of Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Breast Reveals Novel Targetable Biomarkers
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Springer Nature
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Background: Although clear cell morphology may be seen in various subtypes of breast cancer, a pure variant of clear cell carcinoma (usually glycogen-rich) is a very rare primary breast malignancy. It is characterized by ...
High-Risk Human Papillomaviruses (HPV) and Epstein - Barr virus (EBV) are Commonly Present in Rectal Cancer
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Springer Nature
, 2020 , Conference Paper)
Background: Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) and Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) are well-established oncoviruses that can be co-present and cooperate in the initiation and/or progression of various human cancers. We recently reported ...
Molecular profiling of the metaplastic spindle cell carcinoma of the breast reveals potentially targetable biomarkers
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
IntroductionSpindle cell carcinoma is a rare subtype of metaplastic breast cancer (MBC), with triple-negative (TNBC: ER-/PR-/Her2-) phenotype. It is associated with a marked resistance to conventional chemotherapy and has ...
Women's Health and Well-Being in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Narrative Review of Achievements and Gaps in the Gulf States.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article)
In 2014, United Nations member states proposed a set of sustainable development goals (SDGs) to help further the millennium development goals that they had proposed in New York in 2000. Of these 13 SDGs, Goal 3 (i.e., SDG ...
Crosstalk between HER2 and PD-1/PD-L1 in Breast Cancer: From Clinical Applications to Mathematical Models.
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Springer
, 2020 , Article)
Breast cancer is one of the major causes of mortality in women worldwide. The most aggressive breast cancer subtypes are human epidermal growth factor receptor-positive (HER2) and triple-negative breast cancers. Therapies ...
Computational model to analyze and characterize the functional mutations of NOD2 protein causing inflammatory disorder - Blau syndrome.
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
Blau syndrome (BS), which affects the eyes, skin, and joints, is an autosomal dominant genetic inflammatory disorder. BS is caused by mutations in the NOD2 gene. However, there are no direct treatments, and treatment with ...
Adiposity indicators as cardiometabolic risk predictors in adults from country with high burden of obesity
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Dove Medical Press
, 2020 , Article)
Background : In Qatar more than 70% 0f the adults are overweight and obese. Different adiposity assessment methods have been proposed to identify individuals at cardio-metabolic risk.
Purpose : This study aimed to compare ...
Bowel Dilatation on Initial Plane Abdominal Radiography May Help to Assess the Severity of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants.
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article)
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most common life-threatening gastrointestinal emergency associated with prematurity. Timely diagnosis and adequate treatment are crucial to reduce the morbidity and mortality of the ...
Apple-peel jejunal atresia associated with multiple ileal atresias in a preterm newborn: A rare congenital anomaly.
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Wiley
, 2020 , Article)
The apple‐peel type of jejunal atresia is the rarest form (1:50 000) of all small intestinal atresias. This anomaly is characterised by a proximal jejunal atresia associated with a typical coil‐shaped distal small bowel. ...
Developing an indicator system for a healthy City: Taking an urban area as a pilot
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Dove Medical Press
, 2020 , Article)
Purpose: The Healthy Cities Project is an important strategy for global health. This study aimed to develop a scientific and appropriate indicator system for the evaluation of a Healthy City in Chongqing, China. Methods: ...