Publications by authors named "M Balcerek"
Numerous studies have demonstrated the efficacy of selenium compounds in preventing and treating lifestyle-related diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disorders. The formulation of selenium-enriched supplements for humans and animals, particularly those containing selenium yeast, is highly advantageous. These products are rich in organic selenium derivatives, showing significantly higher bioavailability than inorganic forms of selenium.
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- Progestin-associated meningioma is a rare but serious complication linked to cyproterone acetate (CPA), which is often used in feminizing hormone therapy for transgender individuals.
- Two cases of transgender women developing symptomatic giant meningiomas after using CPA are reported, illustrating that both high and low doses of CPA can lead to this condition.
- The findings emphasize the importance of monitoring for neurological side effects and recommend prescribing the lowest effective dose of CPA, while considering alternatives when possible.
Background: Healthy behaviors are paramount in preventing long-term adverse health outcomes in childhood, adolescent, and young adult (CAYA) cancer survivors. We systematically reviewed and synthesized existing literature on barriers, facilitators, and other factors associated with health behaviors in this population.
Methods: MEDLINE and PsycInfo were searched for qualitative and quantitative studies including survivors aged 16-50 years at study, a cancer diagnosis ≤25 years and ≥2 years post diagnosis.
The Langevin equation is a common tool to model diffusion at a single-particle level. In nonhomogeneous environments, such as aqueous two-phase systems or biological condensates with different diffusion coefficients in different phases, the solution to a Langevin equation is not unique unless the interpretation of stochastic integrals involved is selected. We analyze the diffusion of particles in such systems and evaluate the mean, the mean square displacement, and the distribution of particles, as well as the variance of the time-averaged mean-square displacements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: This retrospective cohort study assessed semen and testicular tissue quality from adult and adolescent cancer patients who had samples cryopreserved in the Cryobank of Charité-Universitätsmedizin before and/or after cancer treatment.
Methods And Materials: Medical and cryopreservation data for all samples stored between 03/2004 and 05/2019 were collected retrospectively.
Results: We included information on 601 samples cryopreserved from 506 cancer patients for whom oncologic treatment data were available.