Publications by authors named "Kanwarpreet S Sandhu"
Article Synopsis
- Prostate cancer shows significant disparities between African American and Caucasian men, with AA men facing higher incidence and mortality rates due to a mix of socioeconomic, environmental, and biological factors.
- Recent research highlights the role of the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AHR) and Androgen Receptor (AR) in this issue, particularly that higher AHR activity in AA men may drive more aggressive cancer progression.
- Understanding these signaling pathways and their genetic variations is crucial for developing targeted therapies that can improve outcomes across different populations.
Venturing beyond typical arrhythmias, a case of ventricular tachycardia (VT) in a 28-year-old woman who was initially presenting as benign tachycardia took an unexpected turn as her palpitations evolved to include severe sweating and significant weight loss. Initially, her symptoms like palpitations were treated with metoprolol, and given her age and lack of significant risk factors, the tachycardia was considered benign. However, as time passed, she developed severe sweating and noticeable weight loss, prompting a deeper investigation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF