Effect of Nasturtium Extract on Oral Cancer.

Background: Considering the global prevalence of cancers and the complications of common cancer treatments, there is growing interest in using medicinal herbs to complement cancer treatments and reduce treatment's side effects. Therefore, we investigate the effect of the extract of Nasturtium on the viability of oral cancer cells.

Materials And Methods: In this experimental study, we prepared aqueous extract from Nasturtium leaves and human oral cancer cells (OCC-24) and normal fibroblast cells (HF2FF cell line) from a cell bank.

The selective toxicity of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) on oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) by targeting their mitochondria.

In recent years, many researchers have made tremendous efforts into using nanotechnology in biomedical applications and science, such as magnetic resonance imaging, drug delivery, and in particular, oncological therapeutic via superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs). Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) and especially oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) have been a serious and ongoing concern. There are many strong emphases on the importance of toxic mechanisms due to oxidative stress and specifically, the changed cellular response.

Selective anticancer activity of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) against oral tongue cancer using in vitro methods: The key role of oxidative stress on cancerous mitochondria.

Today, it has been proven that the nanoparticles such as superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs) have widespread use in biomedical applications, for instance, in magnetic resonance imaging and targeted delivery of drugs. Despite many studies on SPIONs in diagnosing some diseases like cancer, it has not been investigated on the oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) detection by the NPs. Hence, the present study has been designed to assess the in vitro cytotoxicity of SPIONs on the isolated mitochondria of OTSCC by mitochondrial tests.

Addiction, childhood experiences and nurse's role in prevention: a qualitative study.

Background: Parenting approach and early childhood experiences are thought to be two important factors in the initiation of substance use.

Aims: We aimed to explore the nurse's role in the prevention of childhood addiction.

Methods: In this qualitative study we conducted in-depth interviews with young men and women who were either in treatment for their addiction or were active drug users as well as with family members and nurses.

The experiences of undergraduate nursing students and self-reflective accounts of first clinical rotation in pediatric oncology.

The clinical practicum is one of the most anticipated components of the nursing program for nursing students. However, the practicum can be anxiety producing for students, especially when it is their first placement in an emotional demanding setting like pediatric oncology unit. Taking care of children with cancer and who are facing the death trajectory is complex and demanding not only for students but also for the experienced nurse.