Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) ranks among the most prevalent global cancers. Despite advancements in treatments, the five-year survival rate remains at approximately 66%. The histone methyltransferase NSD1, known for its role in catalyzing histone H3 lysine 36 di-methylation (H3K36me), emerges as a potential oncogenic factor in HNSCC.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Metastatic involvement of the lingual lymph nodes (LLNs) in oral cavity squamous cell cancer (SCC) has recently been proven to significantly reduce locoregional control and survival. Despite recent refinements in the detection of these lesions, the understanding of the LLN topographic anatomy among clinicians is limited. A proposition of a topographic division on LLN based on a comprehensive literature search and synthesis may be helpful in this condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Physio ring (SR) is considered an improved version of the Classic rigid ring (RR). Today, SR is more widely used in mitral valve (MV) repair. We sought to compare the long-term outcomes of repair with RR and SR in degenerative mitral valve disease.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci
November 2020