Marginal cord insertion (MCI) is increasingly recognized as a pathological variation that necessitates early diagnosis. Identifying the risk factors associated with MCI is essential for improving prenatal screening and optimizing management strategies. Our meta-analysis systematically and quantitatively synthesizes the current evidence on various potential risk factors for MCI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpidemiological trends in cancer research show that lung cancer can affect up to 1 in 15 men and 1 in 17 women. With incidence rates as high as these and significant associated mortality and morbidity, it is no wonder that lung cancer is one of the main areas of research focused on cancer. Advances in targeted treatments and specialized irradiation protocols have allowed the treatment of more advanced cases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAccording to the latest epidemiological data, breast cancer has recently been the most frequently diagnosed malignancy. To date, a body of evidence has established the involvement of multiple - and frequently interrelated - genetic and environmental factors in the pathogenesis of the disease. Emerging research on cancer prevention has highlighted the deterrence potential of interventions targeting environmental risk factors, particularly diet.
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