Publications by authors named "A Tasneem"

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a prevalent form of head and neck cancer, poses a significant health challenge with limited improvements in patient outcomes over the years. Its development is influenced by a complex interplay of genetic alterations and environmental factors. While progress has been made in understanding the molecular mechanisms driving OSCC, pinpointing critical molecular markers and potential drug candidates has proven elusive.

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  • Rectal varices are rare complications that occur due to portal hypertension, which can complicate diagnosis as they may resemble hemorrhoids in cirrhotic patients.
  • Distinguishing between rectal varices and hemorrhoids is crucial because they have different underlying causes and treatment options.
  • The text discusses key characteristics of both conditions and outlines important differences to aid in proper identification.
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Background: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) is one of the most commonly diagnosed subtypes of breast cancer, representing the majority of breast cancer cases. This study investigates the levels of vitamin D, folic acid, and antioxidant minerals (zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and magnesium (Mg)) in IDC patients across different disease stages to explore their potential roles in disease progression.

Methods: We analyzed a cohort of 150 female patients with IDC, aged between 30 and 67 years (51 ± 15.

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  • Pancreatobiliary lymphadenopathy (PBL) can be linked to various benign or malignant conditions, and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) can help obtain tissue samples for diagnosis.
  • A study involving 87 patients revealed that the majority of cases were male (62.1%) with a mean age of 52, and the primary sites of enlarged lymph nodes were in the porta hepatis and peripancreatic areas.
  • The findings showed that most cases were due to metastatic adenocarcinoma for neoplastic reasons and tuberculosis for non-neoplastic reasons, with larger lymph node size and satisfactory on-site evaluation linked to better biopsy outcomes.
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  • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is the most common viral infection in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) and can range from asymptomatic cases to serious organ-specific issues, making it particularly important post-transplant.
  • This study focused on identifying the frequency of CMV-associated colitis in KTRs experiencing lower gastrointestinal bleeding, enrolling 95 participants within a year-long timeframe.
  • Results revealed that 22.1% of those studied had CMV colitis, with most patients (76.8%) presenting with fresh rectal bleeding, alongside findings of colonic ulcers and erosions in a significant portion of the cohort.
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