Diagnostic accuracy of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and neutrophil-lymphocyte-to-platelet ratio biomarkers in predicting bacteremia and sepsis in immunosuppressive patients with cancer: literature review.

Background: This literature review explores the role of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and neutrophil-lymphocyte-to-platelet ratio (NLPR) biomarkers, as potential indicators for predicting bacteremia and sepsis in patients with cancer.

Objective: Tracing the evolution of interest in this area since 2001, the aim of this review was to report a comprehensive overview of current knowledge and gaps, particularly in patients undergoing immunosuppression.

Summary Of Findings: The literature research indicates the potential of NLR, PLR, and other biomarkers in diagnosing and predicting sepsis, with some studies emphasizing their value in mortality prediction.

Knowledge differences between male and female university students about human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer: Implications for health strategies and vaccination.

Knowledge about HPV and cervical cancer (CC) depends on several factors such as gender and education, which brings implications for health strategies and vaccination. A survey was conducted in Portugal with a representative sample of 1706 university students. Only 55.