Gender disparities in rural motorcycle accidents: A neural network analysis of travel behavior impact.

Rural road accidents involving motorcycle riders present a formidable challenge to road safety globally. This study offers a comprehensive gender-based comparative analysis of rural road accidents among motorcycle riders, aimed at illuminating factors contributing to accidents and discerning potential gender disparities in accident rates and severity. Employing a sophisticated Neural Network approach, the research delves into the intricate relationship between various variables and accident outcomes, with a specific emphasis on identifying gender-specific patterns.

A Rare Manifestation of Cutaneous Metastasis from Laryngeal Carcinoma.

Cutaneous metastasis from laryngeal carcinoma is an uncommon occurrence. We reported a man with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma developed cutaneous metastasis on his neck and anterior chest wall after undergoing treatment. Thus, new skin lesions in laryngeal cancer patients may indicate cutaneous metastasis and it signifies poor prognosis.

Clinical outcomes and impact of prognostic factors in resectable oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.

Purpose: To evaluate clinical outcomes and prognostic factors in non-metastatic oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) patients who underwent surgery with or without adjuvant therapy.

Methods: From 2007 and 2018, 116 patients were analyzed. The primary endpoint was overall survival (OS), and secondary endpoints were disease-free survival (DFS), local failure (LF), regional failure (RF), and distant metastases (DM).

Hypercalcemia in Dual Pathology: Interplay Between Renal Cell Carcinoma and Parathyroid Adenoma.

The concomitant occurrence of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and primary hyperparathyroidism is rare as these conditions are often identified by the presence of hypercalcemia, which might be missed in asymptomatic individuals. We present the case of a 58-year-old asymptomatic male detected to have a left abdominal mass during his routine medical follow-up. He was subsequently diagnosed with RCC.

Peer Review in Radiation Oncology: Where Does the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye Region Stand?

Purpose: This study aims to assess the status of radiation oncology peer review procedures across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye (MENAT) region.

Methods: A cross-sectional electronic survey was conducted among radiotherapy centers in the MENAT region in March 2024. It assessed peer review practices, departmental demographics, perceived importance of peer review, and potential barriers.

Biliary Atresia Associated With Jejunal Atresia: A Case Report.

A girl who was born at 40 weeks of gestation weighing 3800 g presented with bilious vomiting and abdominal distension shortly after birth. A lower gastrointestinal contrast study showed a microcolon with small bowel atresia. Subsequently, laparotomy, small bowel resection and anastomosis were done.

Broken Blade Fragments in the Neck: An Unforeseen Complication of Cricothyroidotomy.

Cricothyroidotomy remains one of the reliable methods for securing the airway when all other methods fail. A broken surgical blade lodged in the neck which stemmed from this procedure is almost unheard of. The objective of this case report is to highlight the challenges in managing foreign bodies in the neck due to iatrogenic causes and the utilization of imaging studies to locate the foreign bodies.

Comparative analysis through propensity score matching in thyroid cancer: unveiling the impact of multiple malignancies.

Background: The incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise worldwide, with childhood exposure to radiation being the sole acknowledged catalyst for its emergence. Nonetheless, numerous other factors that may pose risks are awaiting thorough examination and validation. This retrospective study aims to explore the malignancies linked to thyroid cancer and contrast the survival rates of those afflicted with a solitary tumor versus those with multiple primary neoplasms (MPN).

Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Evolving Role of Systemic Therapies as a Bridging Treatment to Liver Transplantation.

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths. Classically, liver transplantation (LT) can be curative for HCC tumors within the Milan criteria. Bridging strategies to reduce the dropouts from LT waiting lists and/or to downstage patients who are beyond the Milan criteria are widely utilized.

An experimental investigation of spin-on doping optimization for enhanced electrical characteristics in silicon homojunction solar cells: Proof of concept.

The pursuit of enhancing the performance of silicon-based solar cells is pivotal for the progression of solar photovoltaics as the most potential renewable energy technologies. Despite the existence of sophisticated methods like diffusion and ion implantation for doping phosphorus into p-type silicon wafers in the semiconductor industry, there is a compelling need to research spin-on doping techniques, especially in the context of tandem devices, where fabricating the bottom cell demands meticulous control over conditions. The primary challenge with existing silicon cell fabrication methods lies in their complexity, cost, and environmental concerns.

Beyond clinical trials: real-world impact of immunotherapy on NSCLC in Jordan.

Background: This study aims to evaluate real-world (rw) outcomes of immunotherapy (IO) for advanced stage NSCLC at King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Jordan.

Methods: Advanced stage NSCLC patients who received IO at KHCC between 2017 and 2022 were included. The data were retrospectively collected.

Can we triumph over locally advanced cervical cancer with colossal para-aortic lymph nodes? A case report.

Background: Para-aortic lymph nodes (PALNs) are common sites for the regional spread of cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).

Case Summary: We report the case of a 36-year-old woman who presented with cervical SCC with multiple bulky PALNs, largest measured 4.5 cm × 5 cm × 10 cm.

Correction: Carbon nanotubes: functionalisation and their application in chemical sensors.

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Clinical and molecular characteristics of Jordanian oropharyngeal cancer patients according to P16 expression: a retrospective study and a report of a novel biomarker.

The purpose of this study was to assess the clinicopathological features of oropharyngeal cancer patients in Jordan based on their HPV status. Sixty-nine biopsies from two hospitals were included. Tissue microarrays were prepared from formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) specimens and stained with antibodies for CDKN2A/P16, EGFR, PI3K, PTEN, AKT, pS473AKT, PS2mTOR, and TIMAP.

Survival Trends in Pediatric Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Middle Eastern Perspective.

Pediatric Differentiated Thyroid Cancer (pedDTC) is a rare pediatric malignancy with an increasing incidence over time. To date, there is a paucity of literature specifically addressing pedDTC within the context of Middle Eastern ethnicity. This retrospective study aimed to assess the risk-stratifying factors for overall survival (OS) and event-free survival (EFS) in pediatric DTC patients from Iraq and Jordan.

Significance of Beta Human Chorionic Gonadotropin in Predicting Disease Progression in Uterine Leiomyosarcoma.

Uterine leiomyosarcoma is a high-grade sarcoma that might be associated with dismal outcome. There are no hematological markers that can be used to follow up the recurrence and/or progression of the tumor. We present a case of a 44-year-old female, who was diagnosed with uterine leiomyosarcoma.

ARCHERY: a prospective observational study of artificial intelligence-based radiotherapy treatment planning for cervical, head and neck and prostate cancer - study protocol.

Introduction: Fifty per cent of patients with cancer require radiotherapy during their disease course, however, only 10%-40% of patients in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) have access to it. A shortfall in specialised workforce has been identified as the most significant barrier to expanding radiotherapy capacity. Artificial intelligence (AI)-based software has been developed to automate both the delineation of anatomical target structures and the definition of the position, size and shape of the radiation beams.

The Diagnostic and Predictive Value of F-Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography in Laryngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

This retrospective study examines the diagnostic accuracy of F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-FDG PET/CT) and neck magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in detecting nodal metastasis for patients with laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) and assesses the predictive values of metabolic and structural features derived from F-FDG PET/CT. By involving 66 patients from 2014 to 2021, the sensitivity and specificity of both modalities were calculated. F-FDG PET/CT outperforms neck MRI for nodal disease detection, with 89% sensitivity, 65% specificity, and 77% accuracy for nodal metastasis ( = 0.

Comparing Low Volume Versus Conventional Volume of Polyethylene Glycol for Bowel Preparation during Colonoscopy: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Background: Polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution is widely used as a colonoscopic bowel cleaning agent, although some patients are intolerant due to the need for ingesting large solution volumes and unpleasant taste. A low-volume solution may enhance patient tolerability and compliance in bowel preparation. Accordingly, this study compared the effectiveness of two difference PEG volumes for bowel preparation before colonoscopy in terms of bowel cleanliness, completeness of colonoscopy, patient tolerability and colonoscopy duration.

FDG PET/CT reveals bone marrow oligometastasis in laryngeal squamous carcinoma: a case report with favorable outcome.

Laryngeal carcinoma is the most common head and neck cancer. The vast majority of laryngeal carcinomas are of squamous-cell histologic type. Metastasis of laryngeal cancer typically occurs within the cervical lymph nodes and seldom in other regions.