Publications by authors named "M S Brassesco"

Tumor heterogeneity poses a significant challenge in osteosarcoma (OS) treatment. In this regard, the "omics" era has constantly expanded our understanding of biomarkers and altered signaling pathways (i.e.

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  • - The study focused on treatment experiences for kids with NTRK-fused tumors, looking at access to care, how they responded to treatment, side effects, and overall health outcomes.
  • - Researchers reviewed data from 17 pediatric cases treated with larotrectinib, identifying six NTRK fusion subtypes and noting that 11 of 14 patients had positive tumor responses, with various levels of adverse effects reported.
  • - The findings suggest that larotrectinib is effective for treating these tumors in children, but challenges still exist in ensuring consistent access to treatment, particularly in countries with limited resources like Brazil.
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Estrogen deficiency, long-term immobilization, and/or aging are commonly related to bone mass loss, thus increasing the risk of fractures. One option for bone replacement in injuries caused by either traumas or pathologies is the use of orthopedic cement based on polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). Nevertheless, its reduced bioactivity may induce long-term detachment from the host tissue, resulting in the failure of the implant.

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The medical device industry is undergoing substantial transformations, looking to face the increasing pressures on healthcare systems and fundamental shifts in healthcare delivery. There is an ever-growing emphasis on identifying underserved clinical requirements and enhancing industry-academia partnerships to accelerate innovative solutions. In this context, an analysis of the requirements for translation, highlighting support and funding for innovation to transform an idea for a biomaterial device into a commercially available product, is discussed.

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