Publications by authors named "Qikai Zhong"
Discov Oncol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a nonthermal technique that uses high-voltage electricity to create pores in tumor cell membranes, leading to cell death.
- Recent clinical studies indicate that IRE is a safe and effective treatment option for prostate cancer, highlighting its mechanism of action and clinical effectiveness.
- The text reviews the advancements in IRE for prostate cancer, discusses its pros and cons, and identifies areas where further research is needed.
Article Synopsis
- Patients with spinal cord injuries are at a higher risk for aggressive bladder cancer, often diagnosed at advanced stages; this study aims to enhance clinical understanding of this issue.
- A thorough literature review identified 254 relevant articles from databases like PubMed and Web of Science, revealing higher bladder cancer incidence and mortality rates in spinal cord injury patients compared to the general population, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most common type.
- The review emphasizes the importance of long-term urinary infections, catheterization, and specific molecules (NO, MiR 1949, Rb 1) in understanding the disease's pathogenesis, while noting the scarcity of research on molecular mechanisms.
