Advanced triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) has poorer outcomes due to its aggressive behavior and restricted therapeutic options. While therapies like checkpoint inhibitors and PARP inhibitors offer some benefits, chemotherapy remains ineffective beyond the first line of treatment. Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) like sacituzumab govitecan-hziy (SG) represent a significant advancement.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCarpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and cardiac amyloidosis (CA) are seemingly disparate medical conditions but may be linked. CTS can be a sign of early CA, and CA can be a hidden cause of heart failure. Therefore, in this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aim to investigate the expected correlation between the occurrence of CTS and CA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Many observational studies have examined the association between statins and the incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD) in high-risk populations. On the other hand, clinical trials as well as other observational studies investigated the safety and efficacy of statins in slowing disease progression in PD patients. However, the evidence has been inconclusive in both questions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Parkinson's disease (PD) patients often experience non-motor symptoms like depression and anxiety, significantly impacting their quality of life. With the limited effectiveness of pharmacological treatments, effective non-pharmacological interventions are needed. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in reducing depression and anxiety symptoms in PD patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGenetic polymorphisms in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) may influence the biological effects of vitamin D and increase a person's susceptibility to cancer. Previous studies have shown that different ethnic groups exhibit varying frequencies of the VDR gene variants TaqI, ApaI, FokI, and BsmI. However, the allelic distribution of these VDR polymorphisms in the Saudi population of Ha'il region is not sufficiently explored.
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