Although eating disorders (EDs) affect individuals of all races and ethnicities, racially/ethnically minoritized individuals are less likely to receive ED treatment than White individuals. The present study aimed to compare ED treatment experiences in a sample of racially/ethnically minoritized individuals vs. White participants.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInflammasomes are defense complexes that utilize cytokines and immunogenic cell death (ICD) to stimulate the immune system against pathogens. Inspired by their dual action, we present cytokine-armed pyroptosis as a strategy for boosting immune response against diverse types of tumors. To induce pyroptosis, we utilize designed tightly regulated gasdermin D variants comprising different pore-forming capabilities and diverse modes of activation, representing a toolbox of ICD inducers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPost-Normal Science (PNS) was introduced about 30 years ago to address the changing relation between science and governance when science is called upon to provide inputs to policy-related issued. Originally concerned mainly with environmental risks, in the last decades the PNS approach has been applied to a growing and diversified number of issues. It is considered particularly appropriate in situations characterized by: uncertain facts, a plurality of potentially conflicting values, high stakes, and urgent decisions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Platinum rechallenge is recommended for patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who relapse ≥90 days after completing first-line chemotherapy, although it may not always be the most suitable option.
Areas Covered: Articles for review were identified via PubMed and ClinicalTrials.gov searches, supplemented with non-indexed publications (e.