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Long-Term Link between Perinatal Hypoxia as well as Asphyxia with an Early College Age group.
Serum measures of CXCL1 and CXCL10 were induced in acute and chronic GVHD patients in compare to these without GVHD.

According to the results, it can be concluded that these chemokines play fundamental parts in pathogenesis of both AML and BMT. It is worthy to note that chemokines could be used as diagnostic markers alongside with possible promising therapeutic targets.
According to the results, it can be concluded that these chemokines play fundamental parts in pathogenesis of both AML and BMT. It is worthy to note that chemokines could be used as diagnostic markers alongside with possible promising therapeutic targets.
The follicular-patterned thyroid lesions (FPTLs) include hyperplastic nodules (HN), follicular adenoma (FA), non-invasive follicular neoplasm with papillary-like nuclear features (NIFTP), follicular carcinoma (FC), and the follicular variant of papillary carcinoma (FVPTC). Sometimes the pathologists cannot accurately separate these lesions from each others on a histological basis.

To evaluate the utility of immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis of FPTLs.

Immunohistochemical analysis, incorporating 83 cases of histologically confirmed FPTLs out of which 20 carcinomas, 51 benign FPTLs (38 HN and 13 FA), and 12NIFTP were separated from each others using four immunostains (HBME-1, CK19, Galectin-3, and CD56).

We found statistically significantly more frequent expression of HBME-1, CK19, Galectin-3 proteins in carcinomas as compared to benign FPTLs (p = <0.01). HBME-1 and Galectin-3 were the most sensitive markers for the diagnosis of malignant FPTLs (75%). Galectin-3 was the most specific marker for thalignant FPTLs.
This study aimed to investigate level fluctuations of serum biomarkers that are associated with cardiotoxicity risk, such as high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and apolipoprotein-B (Apo-B) in response to chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.

The serum levels of hs-CRP and Apo-B were evaluated in 56 breast cancer patients with main inclusion criteria HER2 negative and who received adjuvant chemotherapy AC [A Adriamycin, C Cyclophosphamide] or AC→T [A Adriamycin, C Cyclophosphamide, T Taxane] regimes at early II (n = 26) and late IV (n = 30) clinical stages by using particle enhanced turbidimetric assay.

The results of this study suggest that a high level of pre-treatment hs-CRP is a good prognostic marker in comparison to Apo-B. Moreover, the AC-T chemotherapy regime treatment in both early and late stages exhibited a significantly higher level of hs-CRP compared to that in the AC regime. Hs-CRP was significantly elevated in the early stage in comparison to the late stage among cancer patients, meanwhile Apo-B behaved inversely. Furthermore, the results showed that hs-CRP levels were significantly higher in late-stage cancer patients compared with those in early-stage in both chemotherapy regimens groups. On the other hand, Apo-B showed no significant differences.

Monitoring hs-CRP level changes in comparison to Apo-B can be used to assist the side effect risk difference among different chemotherapy regimens, and staging reflecting a positive correlation between them more notable in the late stage.
Monitoring hs-CRP level changes in comparison to Apo-B can be used to assist the side effect risk difference among different chemotherapy regimens, and staging reflecting a positive correlation between them more notable in the late stage.
Malignant melanoma is a highly lethal melanocytic neoplasia with different predisposing factors. The genetic background in familial cases is an important issue in finding at risk family members. CDKN2A is one of these predisposing genes which have been estimated to be involved in germ line mutation in approximately 5-10% of familial melanoma cases.

An inclusion criteria for familial melanoma was prepared according to the literature, and the age of onset was considered as a single criteria for selection. A total number of 322 melanoma cases were investigated regarding the criteria, among which 20 patients were chosen (<40 years). DNA was extracted from Formalin Fixed Paraffin Embed of normal tissues and DNA sequencing was performed for all coding sequences of CDKN2A (p16).

One of the cases showed a pathogenic mutation in codon 108, exon 2(322G >C; Asp108His). Further analysis of his offspring indicated no mutation in the next generation.

As far as the authors of the present study are concerned, this was the first report on this germ-line mutation with mentioned amino acid alteration in the melanoma. Screening the CDKN2A gene for possible mutation could prevent the incidence of familial cases in at risk members.<br />.
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Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for more than 80% of primary liver cancers. Moreover, in the next 10 years, more than one million patients are expected to die from liver cancer as estimated by the World Health Organization. BI-4020 The aim of the present study is to define the microsatellite phenotype in the blood, tumor and nontumor tissue samples from hepatocellular carcinoma cases to develop a simple non-invasive method for diagnosis and detection of the disease.

A total of 100 patients with histologically-proven HCC were enrolled in this study, blood samples and tissue specimens from tumor and nontumor tissue were obtained from each patient. DNA was extracted and microsatellite instability MSI status was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using 5 mononucleotide and 5 dinucleotide repeats.

Among the 100 HCC tumors analyzed, (8%) considered as displaying a typical MSI-H phenotype as defined by instability in at least 3 of the 10 repeats analyzed, (61%) tumors displayed MSI-L and (31%) displayed MSS while in plasma the instability was (40%) for MSI-H, (44%) for MSI-L and (16%) for MSS.

our findings could point to the achievement that HCC patients could be diagnosed by MSI analysis using blood sample as non-invasive way and this conclusion achieved our aim as the study shows impressive and promising results.
our findings could point to the achievement that HCC patients could be diagnosed by MSI analysis using blood sample as non-invasive way and this conclusion achieved our aim as the study shows impressive and promising results.Background Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women in the world. Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIA) is a common screening test for cervical cancer in Bangladesh. This study will assess the knowledge, attitude and practice towards cervical cancer and screening among women residing in Dhaka district. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 956 women aged 30 years and above in Dhaka. The women’s score on knowledge, attitude and practice were categorized as sufficient or insufficient. We calculated frequencies and used binary logistic regression to describe and assess the association between scores and socio-demographic characteristics of respondents. Results Most (87%) respondent knew about cervical cancer and 13% knew that HPV is a risk factor for cervical cancer. Women who had sufficient knowledge were more likely to test VIA than those who had insufficient knowledge (39%, OR 2.5; CI 1.6, 2.8). Most (92%) would advise other women to have a VIA test. However, only 26% had a VIA test and 2% were vaccinated in private health care facilities for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Women who had sufficient attitude were equally likely to test VIA than those who had insufficient attitude. The VIA was underutilized because of low privacy during examination, unaware that VIA screened for cervical cancer, belief that they must pay for the test, and nurses performed examination. Conclusion Women were knowledgeable about cervical cancer and likely to have a VIA test. However, the VIA test in underutilized and HPV vaccine coverage was low.
The clinical outcomes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and its sequelae including liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are greatly affected by host genetic factors; however, the possible mechanisms are still largely unclear. This work aimed to assess transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1), and patatin-like phospholipase domain containing-protein 3 (PNPLA3) genetic variants as risk factors for hepatic fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Egyptian patients with HCV-related liver cirrhosis.

Seventy HCV-related liver cirrhosis patients (Total cirrhosis) who were divided into two groups; 34 patients with HCC (HCC group), and 36 patients without HCC (LC group) and 20 healthy volunteers (control group) were included. Routine laboratory investigations and imaging studies were determined. TGF-β1 (Arg25Pro; 915G>C) and PNPLA3 (I148M; C>G) variants were evaluated using real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR).

HCC group showed a significantly higher GG genotype distribution of TGF-β1 (Arg25Pro) than the LC group (P= 0.008, OR 7.083, CI 95% 1.422 - 35.282). The distributions of GG genotype (P= 0.047) and G allele (P= 0.002, OR 4.395, CI 95% 1.622 - 11.911) of PNPLA3 (I148M) were significantly higher in total cirrhosis patients than controls.

TGF-β1 (Arg25Pro) GG variant may be associated with HCC risk in HCV-related liver cirrhosis patients, while PNPLA3 (I148M) GG variant may be associated with cirrhosis development but not HCC risk in HCV-related liver cirrhosis patients.
TGF-β1 (Arg25Pro) GG variant may be associated with HCC risk in HCV-related liver cirrhosis patients, while PNPLA3 (I148M) GG variant may be associated with cirrhosis development but not HCC risk in HCV-related liver cirrhosis patients.
Asparaginase is one of the essential chemotherapies used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Asparaginase antibody production may cause a subtherapeutic level and result in an inferior outcome. The aim of this study was to prove the efficacy of current native E.coli asparaginase-based protocol. Moreover, does subtherapeutic result appeared in small group of the trial?.

A prospective study of asparaginase activity among patients who received native E.coli asparaginase 10,000 IU/m2 intramuscularly according to The Thai Pediatric Oncology Group (ThaiPOG) protocol was done. The plasma asparaginase activity was measured by the coupled enzymatic reaction. Pharmacokinetic data including peak activity (Cmax), time to maximum concentration (Tmax), area under the curve (AUC0-48h) being elucidated.

Eight patients (five males and three females), median age 9.5 years, were enrolled. The median asparaginase activity of seven cases who were eligible for calculation reached Tmax within 24 hours (range 6-48 houokinetic effect. Asparaginase activity and/or antibody testing is recommended for all cases especially in a relapsed patient, history of high accumulative dose of asparaginase or suspected allergic reaction. Patients with low asparaginase activity or allergy may benefit from switching to an alternative form of asparaginase to maintain treatment efficacy.
One of the problems in diagnosing pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is differentiation between PDAC cells and benign pancreatic tissue cells in cytologic samples. This study aimed to evaluate the usefulness of Maspin, CK17 and Ki-67 immunocytochemistry (ICC) in differentiation between these two groups of cells.

This retrospective study was carried on 80 cases of PDAC and 25 cell blocks of benign pancreatic tissue cells as a control group for evaluation of Maspin, CK17 and Ki-67 ICC. PDAC cases were sampled by endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration cytology (EUS-FNAC), while cell blocks of control group were aspirated from benign pancreatic tissues that were obtained from the pancreatic surgically resected specimens. Immunostaining patterns, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV) and accuracy of each antibody as well as possible antibody combined panels of these markers in differentiation between the two groups were evaluated.

Positive immunoreactivity for Maspin, CK17 and Ki-67 were 92.
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