Transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ) has dual roles in cancer, initially suppressing tumors but later promoting metastasis and immune evasion. Efforts to inhibit TGFβ have been largely unsuccessful due to significant toxicity and indiscriminate immunosuppression. Leucine-rich repeat-containing protein 15 (LRRC15) is a TGFβ-regulated antigen expressed by mesenchymal-derived cancer cells and cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInflammatory myofibroblastic tumour is a rare tumour. We present an atypical case of Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumour which was trachea in location, histocyte rich and ROS1 rearranged. The patient presented with upper airway obstruction, which was an asthma mimic.
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December 2024
Objective: We adapted a mobile TB screening unit to create an integrated screening program for noncommunicable diseases and TB, using community health worker (CHW) navigators to support linkage to care. We piloted the model in underserved communities of Lima, Peru, evaluating its feasibility, acceptability, and ability to continue supporting TB case detection.
Design: The program provided screening for TB, hypertension, diabetes, and depression and was rebranded to avoid TB-associated stigma.
Introduction: Chronological and functional aging complicates care in older patients, and therapeutic decisions need to consider individual needs to minimise morbidity and mortality. Therapeutic decisions should be guided by a multidisciplinary geriatric assessment, allowing a complete assessment of physical and functional performance. In this context, the GERABEL study aimed to orientate the irradiation strategy based on a detailed oncogeriatric assessment in women more than 70 years old with breast cancer.
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