Publications by authors named "A Z Mehdi"

Background: Paediatric sarcomas, including rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma, represent a group of malignancies that significantly contribute to cancer-related morbidity and mortality in children and young adults. These cancers share common challenges, including high rates of metastasis, recurrence or treatment resistance, leading to a 5-year survival rate of approximately 20% for patients with advanced disease stages. Despite the critical need, therapeutic advancements have been limited over the past three decades.

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Purpose Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) presents a chronic pain condition affecting muscles and joints. Investigating circadian rhythms' disruption, integral to physiological responses, this study delves into the potential impact of  gene polymorphism (rs57875989) on FMS pathogenesis. Methods In this study, we investigated gene polymorphism in 100 FMS patients and an equal number of control individuals.

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Unlabelled: Introduction Invasive candidiasis (IC) is a widespread infection in intensive care. As culture-based diagnostic techniques take several days before positivity and leaks of sensitivity. (1,3)-β-D-glucan (BDG) was proposed as a mycological criterion for IC diagnosis in selected patients.

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Objectives: Langerhans cells (LCs) are epithelial antigen-presenting cells (APC) contributing to immune surveillance. LCs depend on interleukin 34 (IL34) production by epithelial cells. This study aimed to uncover mechanisms of alteration of IL34 and LC function in squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

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  • Variceal bleeding is a serious issue for patients with cirrhosis, leading to higher risks of complications and death, particularly after an initial occurrence.
  • A systematic review assessed the effectiveness of endoscopic treatments like band ligation and TIPS, which showed better immediate outcomes, compared to pharmacological options like beta-blockers, which help manage long-term risks.
  • The study emphasizes tailored treatment plans combining both approaches to improve patient results and calls for further research on long-term benefits and cost-effectiveness.
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