Synthesis and Structure of Porphyrin(2.1.2.1) Bows.

A new series of porphyrin(2.1.2.

Pulmonary metastases from pancreatic cancer have different clinico-radiological features compared with those from colorectal cancer.

Background: Although pulmonary metastasectomy is a commonly-performed procedure, data are lacking on the feasibility and oncological efficacy of removal of pulmonary metastases from pancreatic cancer. In this study, we retrospectively compared features of pulmonary metastases from pancreatic cancer versus colorectal cancer (CRC, patients with CRC being common candidates for pulmonary metastasectomy) and outcomes of removing such metastases, with our aim being to identify specific features of the former.

Methods: Data on removal of 182 pulmonary metastases (29 from pancreatic and 153 from CRC) performed from January 2013 to April 2024 were included in this analysis.

Clustered Circulating Tumor Cells as a Predictor of Adjuvant-chemotherapy Efficacy in Lung Cancer.

Background: Surrogate markers of minimal residual disease primarily include cell-free tumor DNA and circulating tumor cells. Cell-free tumor DNA might aid precise decision-making regarding who should receive adjuvant chemotherapy. However, there are no relevant reports on circulating tumor cells.

Perturbation-Based Balance Exercise Using a Wearable Device to Improve Reactive Postural Control.

Reactive postural control is an important component of the balance function for fall prevention. Perturbation-based balance exercises improve reactive postural control; however, these exercises require large, complex instruments and expert medical guidance. This study investigates the effects of unexpected perturbation-based balance exercises using a wearable balance exercise device (WBED) on reactive postural control.

Outcome of Resected Lung Cancers with Subcentimeter Solid Component on Computed Tomography.

Background: Although the opportunity to treat subcentimeter lung cancers has increased, the optimal surgical methods remain unclear. We performed a retrospective study to examine the clinical outcome of subcentimeter lung cancers.

Patients And Methods: In total, 118 patients who underwent curative resection for subcentimeter lung cancer from January 2005 to December 2013 were analyzed.