The Utility of Lipidomic Analysis in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis-A Systematic Review of Recent Literature.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is among the most prevalent and lethal malignancies. Lipidomic investigations have revealed numerous disruptions in lipid profiles across various cancers. Studies on CRC exhibit potential for identifying novel diagnostic or prognostic indicators through lipidomic signatures.

Nutritional Strategy for Cancer-From Prevention to Aftercare.

In recent decades, there has been a noteworthy increase in the efficacy of oncological treatments for a variety of neoplasms, which has improved the overall results and survival rates in cancer therapy [...

Clinical Significance of Nectins in HCC and Other Solid Malignant Tumors: Implications for Prognosis and New Treatment Opportunities-A Systematic Review.

The nectin family comprises four proteins, nectin-1 to -4, which act as cell adhesion molecules. Nectins have various regulatory functions in the immune system and can be upregulated or decreased in different tumors. The literature research was conducted manually by the authors using the PubMed database by searching articles published before 2023 with the combination of several nectin-related keywords.

Fatigue, Depression, and Anxiety in Patients with COPD, Asthma and Asthma-COPD Overlap.

Introduction: Asthma and COPD are extremely common respiratory diseases that have a serious impact on people's lives around the world. A disease characterized by symptoms characteristic for asthma and COPD is called asthma-COPD overlap (ACO). Fatigue and certain psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression are important comorbidities in these diseases.

Treatment Adherence in Patients with Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases.

COPD is the third most common cause of death globally. Adherence rates in patients with obstructive pulmonary diseases usually range between 10% and 40%. The aim of the study was to evaluate the level of treatment adherence to inhaled therapy in patients with obstructive pulmonary diseases.

The Current Approach to the Diagnosis and Classification of Mirizzi Syndrome.

Mirizzi syndrome occurs in up to 6% of patients with cholecystolithiasis. It is generally caused by external compression of the common hepatic duct by a gallstone impacted in the neck of the gallbladder or the cystic duct, which can lead to fistulisation. The aim of this review was to highlight the proposed classifications for Mirizzi syndrome (MS) and to provide an update on modern approaches to the diagnosis of this disease.

Ultrasound evaluation of the radial artery in young adults - A pilot study.

Unlabelled: The radial artery is a vessel frequently used in various medical procedures which carry a risk of complications. One such method used to minimize the number of complications is a profound knowledge of the artery's diameter, which allows for appropriate selection of an instrument to use for puncture. The purpose of this study is to determine the diameter of the radial artery and its depth from the skin surface in young adults.

Improving Social Support to Increase QoL in Lung Cancer Patients.

Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer deaths in the world. According to the World Health Organization, over 2 million new lung cancer cases were reported worldwide in 2018, and there were 1.76 million deaths from the disease.