Publications by authors named "E Goetz"

Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) are among the most common parasites of humans, livestock, and companion animals. GIN parasites infect 1-2 billion people worldwide, significantly impacting hundreds of millions of children, pregnant women, and adult workers, thereby perpetuating poverty. Two benzimidazoles with suboptimal efficacy are currently used to treat GINs in humans as part of mass drug administrations, with many instances of lower-than-expected or poor efficacy and possible resistance.

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  • - The study investigates the expression of nectin-4 (N4) in various genitourinary (GU) cancers, particularly focusing on its relevance as a potential target for antibody-drug conjugates, given its aberrant expression in malignancies like urothelial carcinoma of the bladder (UBC).
  • - A systematic review analyzed 25 studies on N4 positivity across different GU tumors, finding that N4 positivity is generally higher in bladder cancers, especially in metastatic and non-muscle-invasive stages, compared to other types like upper tract urothelial carcinoma and non-urothelial cancers.
  • - The findings suggest that non-urothelial malignancies have lower rates of N4 positivity compared to bladder cancer,
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Gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) are amongst the most common parasites of humans, livestock, and companion animals. GIN parasites infect 1-2 billion people worldwide, significantly impacting hundreds of millions of children, pregnant women, and adult workers, thereby perpetuating poverty. Two benzimidazoles with suboptimal efficacy are currently used to treat GINs in humans as part of mass drug administrations, with many instances of lower-than-expected or poor efficacy and possible resistance.

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  • The study aimed to describe a new prenatal technique for myelomeningocele (MMC) repair using a minimally invasive method with a decellularized human umbilical cord graft for covering the spinal defect.
  • A cohort of 57 patients from an ongoing study showed positive postnatal outcomes, with most patients achieving independent or therapeutic ambulation and a low incidence of serious complications like CSF leaks.
  • Findings include a significant rate of complete reversal of hindbrain herniation at birth and a manageable percentage of spinal inclusion cysts that required minimal surgical intervention.
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Background/objectives: The "One Health" approach underscores the connection between human, animal, and environmental health, promoting solutions to global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. The Planetary Health Diet (PHD) promotes a plant-based diet with organically grown plants to reduce the environmental impact of meat production and decrease the risk of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The BIOQUALIM project will evaluate the PHD's effectiveness in preventing NCDs like periodontal diseases and cancers through four inter-related studies.

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