Publications by authors named "Alevtina Kodresko"
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- - Alopecia is a common side effect of chemotherapy for early breast cancer, with over 40% of patients experiencing permanent hair loss, impacting their body image and quality of life, leading some to refuse treatment.
- - Scalp cooling has proven to be the most effective strategy to reduce chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA), cutting the incidence of significant hair loss by 50% without major risks to patient survival.
- - There is a need for more research on CIA due to inconsistencies in study methods; developing standardized assessment techniques and improving preclinical models could enhance understanding and treatment options.
This paper explores the crucial role of cryogenic mediums in driving breakthroughs within the biomedical sector. The objective was to investigate, critically discuss, and present the current knowledge and state-of-the-art practices, along with the challenges and perspectives of the most common applications. Through an extensive literature review, this work aims to supplement existing research, offering a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the subject.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer, accounting for approximately one in eight cancer diagnoses worldwide. In 2020, there were approximately 2.3 million new cases of breast cancer globally, resulting in around 685,000 deaths.
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