Traumatic brain injury of any severity can result in post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Although the post-concussive symptoms are complex, there is an emerging scientific consensus regarding the initiation of the treatment for these symptoms to improve quality of life and prevent long-term effects. The objective of this systematic review is to assess the comprehensive interventions used for the PCS and it aims to appraise if these interventions could prevent the development of depression as a complication.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAnemia is a common complication of cancer. Treatment of anemia in cancer is crucial as anemia adversely affects the quality of life, therapeutic outcomes, and overall survival. Erythropoiesis stimulating agents (ESAs) are valuable drugs for treating cancer-related anemia.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe normal function of mitochondria in the hepatic parenchyma can be disrupted by ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) damage during liver transplantation. The pathology of these insults involves various cellular and molecular steps of events that have been extensively researched over decades but are yet to provide complete answers. This review discusses the brief mechanism of the pathophysiology following ischemia/reperfusion injury (IRI) and various targeting strategies that could result in improved graft function.
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