Gynecologic cancer, a prevalent and debilitating disease affecting women worldwide, is characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells in the reproductive organs. The complex etiology of gynecologic cancer encompasses multiple subtypes, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers. Despite optimal treatment strategies, which typically involve cytoreductive surgery and platinum-based chemotherapy, gynecologic cancer frequently exhibits recalcitrant relapse and poor prognosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground and objective Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block has revolutionized the anesthesia practice, and a single injection can facilitate the rapid onset of anesthesia. Ropivacaine has replaced bupivacaine due to its enhanced cardiovascular and neurological safety profile. Several clinical investigations have demonstrated that magnesium sulfate administration during peripheral nerve blocks can reduce the anesthetic requirements and postoperative analgesic consumption.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThere is an increasing prevalence of non-communicable chronic diseases (NCCDs) like obesity, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), hypertension, allergic asthma, and neuro-developmental/psychiatric problems in many parts of the world. A suboptimal lifestyle as an adult is often blamed for the occurrence of NCCDs. This review discusses the developmental origin of health and disease theory and how suboptimal nutrition in intrauterine life and the establishment of a suboptimal gut microbiome during infancy can influence the predisposition to NCCDs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLung malignancies are among the most prevalent and foremost causes of tumor-related deaths. Despite significant advancements in the understanding and management of lung cancer, resistance to traditional treatments remains a significant challenge. Understanding and targeting tumor microenvironment (TME) have attracted interest in the recent decade for eliminating various solid tumors.
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