Publications by authors named "Lakhanpal S"

Background: Discovery and incorporation of predictive and prognostic biomarkers enhance outcomes for patients with cancer. Clinico-genomic datasets, which retrospectively link real-world clinical data to tumor sequencing data, are important resources for biomarker research, which has historically relied on robust research infrastructures exclusive to large academic centers. The objective was to evaluate the feasibility of a pragmatic, technology-enabled platform at community-based research sites for development of a prospective clinico-genomic database supported by centralized electronic health record (EHR)-based patient ascertainment and data processing.

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Cancer is a critical health issue that remains a predominant cause of mortality globally. It is a complex disease that may effectively regulate many signaling pathways and modify the metabolism of the body to evade the immune system. Understanding neoplastic metabolic reprogramming as a hallmark of cancer has facilitated the creation of innovative metabolism-targeted treatment strategies.

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Background And Objective: As the global prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) continues to rise, addressing its associated health risks, including colorectal cancer (CRC), is important. This study examines the relationship between the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) and the risk of CRC in comparison with other antidiabetic therapies.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science up to August 10, 2024, following PRISMA guidelines.

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Background: Skin cancer, a common malignancy worldwide, has increased incidence and mortality. Thus, it is a public health issue and a significant illness burden, which increases treatment costs. Chemotherapy and surgery are used to treat skin cancer.

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Cancer epidemiological studies highlight the critical need for identifying better treatment options against cancer. Plants have been widely studied to obtain their efficacy as potent therapeutic agents to treat several diseases, including cancer. Interestingly, some phytocompounds, such as flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, phenolics, and organosulphur compounds [OSCs], have been demonstrating their potential role in combating several pathologies, including the second most devasting disease, cancer, which contributes a significant portion of annual mortality cases.

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Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is crucial in cardiovascular homeostasis. Any disruption in this homeostasis often leads to numerous cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and non-cardiovascular diseases. Small molecules that show ability toward mechanically modulating RAAS components have been developed to address this problem, thus providing opportunities for innovative drug discovery and development.

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Objective: CEAP categorizes patients based on disease progression and severity. Whether disease severity is associated with specific patterns of reflux is currently unknown. We hypothesize that patterns of reflux in patients with C2 and C5/6 disease will differ.

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Maize () is India's third-largest grain crop, serving as a primary food source for at least 30% of the population and sustaining 900 million impoverished people globally. The growing human population has led to an increasing demand for maize grains. However, maize cultivation faces significant challenges due to a variety of environmental factors, including both biotic and abiotic stresses.

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The natural world is a vast reservoir of exceptionally varied and inventive chemical compositions. Natural products are used as initial compounds to create combinatorial libraries by targeted modifications and then by analyzing their structure-activity connections. This stage is regarded as a crucial milestone in drug discovery and development.

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Nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) cell signaling pathway is essential for the progression and development of numerous human disorders, including cancer. NF-κB signaling pathway regulates a wide range of physiological processes, such as cell survival, growth, and migration. Deregulated NF-kB signaling resulted in unregulated cell proliferation, viability, movement, and invasion, thus promoting tumor development.

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Background: Diabetes mellitus presents significant public health challenges worldwide. While its prevalence and management in the general population have been extensively studied, comprehensive research on diabetes among incarcerated individuals is lacking. This study aims to conduct a systematic review and -analysis to determine the prevalence of diabetes within the prison population.

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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycemia due to insufficient insulin secretion or action. Contributing factors include genetic predisposition, obesity, family history, inactivity, and environmental risks. Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the most common form, involves impaired insulin secretion by pancreatic β-cells, leading to insulin resistance.

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant health concern in India, especially among households with children and young adolescents aged 6-17 years. Despite ongoing research, there is a knowledge gap regarding specific risk factors for TB within this demographic. This study aims to bridge this gap by examining the association between TB and various socio-demographic factors, including socioeconomic status, nutritional status, and environmental conditions.

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Apigenin (APG) is being investigated for its potential in treating different forms of cancer. It can regulate many cellular processes, such as cell proliferation, apoptosis, cell cycle arrest, invasion, metastasis, and autophagy, via controlling multiple cellular signaling pathways. In addition, this chemical demonstrates a significant preference for cancer cells over healthy cells.

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  • West Nile Virus (WNV) poses a significant global health risk, expanding into new regions due to climate change enhancing mosquito activity, leading to year-round virus transmission.
  • Recent advancements in genomic technologies have improved understanding of WNV's behavior and potential treatment options, yet the lack of an approved vaccine means management relies heavily on supportive care for severe cases.
  • There is a pressing need for innovative vector control methods and adaptive public health strategies that integrate research, policy, and community efforts to effectively combat WNV's evolving challenges.
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Purpose: To evaluate patient-reported health-related quality-of-life (QoL) in patients with hormone receptor-positive/human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative (HR+/HER2-) advanced/metastatic breast cancer (ABC) treated with palbociclib in the longitudinal real-world study, POLARIS.

Methods: Data were prospectively collected from adult patients with HR+/HER2- ABC treated with palbociclib plus endocrine therapy (ET) in routine clinical practice. QoL was assessed with the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-Life Questionnaire-Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) and reported at baseline and months 6, 12, and 18.

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious effects on maternal and neonatal health, prompting a systematic review to assess how it influences respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) in newborns from infected mothers.
  • The review analyzed 22 studies and found that 11.5% of newborns from COVID-19-positive mothers experienced RDS, with a risk ratio of 2.69 indicating a significantly higher risk compared to newborns from non-infected mothers.
  • The findings stress the importance of closely monitoring and managing pregnant women with COVID-19 to reduce potential health issues in their newborns.
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  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health crisis in South Asia, with varied progress among countries in reducing incidence and mortality rates from 1990 to 2021.
  • The study used data from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) and identified notable declines in TB indicators, particularly in Bangladesh and Bhutan, while India, Pakistan, and Nepal still face high burdens.
  • Future projections suggest continued decline in TB rates, but targeted interventions are essential, especially in nations with inadequate progress, to meet WHO goals by 2035.
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Heterocyclic scaffolds, particularly, pyridine-containing azaheterocycles, constitute a major part of the drugs approved in the past decade. In the present review, we explored the pyridine ring part of US FDA-approved small molecules (2014-2023). The analysis of the approved drugs bearing a pyridine ring revealed that a total of 54 drugs were approved.

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In recent years, genistein has garnered increased interest for its ability to inhibit numerous deregulated targets associated with cancer progression and induction of programmed cell death and antiproliferative activities in human carcinoma cells. Cancer etiology is influenced via multiple disrupted signaling pathways. This study therefore directed toward investigating genistein efficacy in modulating mRNA expression levels of two crucial Human Pappiloma Virus (HPV) (E7 and E6) oncogenes for cancer treatment.

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  • * The study reviews how different types of ncRNAs, like miRNAs, lncRNAs, and circRNAs, influence cancer cell behaviors, including survival, growth, and metastasis, by modulating cellular processes such as CDK activity and the Wnt/β-catenin pathway.
  • * It also highlights the potential of ncRNAs as markers for cancer prognosis and as targets for new therapies, suggesting that a deeper understanding of their regulatory roles could enhance cancer treatment and research.
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Introduction: has been employed in many traditional treatments. As evidenced by our earlier research, leaf methanol extract (PJME) has a promising future in the fight against lung cancer. It may also be used in conjunction with other treatments to effectively manage lung cancer.

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  • A study was conducted to assess the long-term effectiveness of iliac vein stenting for women suffering from pelvic venous insufficiency due to iliac vein stenosis and ovarian vein reflux, finding that 78% experienced complete symptom relief within the first six months.
  • The research included a retrospective review of data from 141 women, with an average age of 44.7 years, who were treated solely with stenting, excluding those with primary dysmenorrhea or leg symptoms.
  • The study analyzed various factors such as pain scores, ultrasound results, and stent types over an average follow-up period of 12 months, highlighting the common stent types used and the specific vein territories covered during the procedures.
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The complex pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses challenges for the development of therapies. Recently, neuroinflammation has been identified as a key pathogenic mechanism underlying AD, while inflammation has emerged as a possible target for the management and prevention of AD. Several prior studies have demonstrated that medications modulating neuroinflammation might lessen AD symptoms, mostly by controlling neuroinflammatory signaling pathways such as the NF-κB, MAPK, NLRP3, etc, and their respective signaling cascade.

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