Publications by authors named "Y M Hegazy"

Hypercalcemia is a common metabolic complication associated with malignancies, particularly in solid tumors, such as lung and breast cancers. However, its occurrence in hematologic malignancies, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), is rare. The pathophysiology of hypercalcemia in lymphomas is often related to the secretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH)-related peptide (PTHrP).

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Pneumocephalus is a rare but potentially serious complication of spinal procedures, characterized by the presence of intracranial air. This report presents the case of a 40-year-old female who developed pneumocephalus following a lumbar epidural steroid injection. She presented to the emergency department with a persistent headache, blurred vision, and eye pain, which began shortly after the procedure.

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Histone proteins organize nuclear DNA in eukaryotic cells and play crucial roles in regulating chromatin structure and function. Histone variants are produced by distinct histone genes and are produced independently of their canonical counterparts throughout the cell cycle. Even though histone variants may differ by only one or a few amino acids relative to their canonical counterparts, these minor variations can profoundly alter chromatin structure, accessibility, dynamics, and gene expression.

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Article Synopsis
  • Chromatin structure is crucial for DNA accessibility and gene expression; disrupting it can lead to diseases and cancer.
  • H2B variants, which are slightly different from standard H2B histones, have been found to be dysregulated during processes like epithelial to mesenchymal transition and could function as "oncohistones," similar to other histone mutations linked to cancer.
  • Research indicates that these H2B variants modify chromatin dynamics and can affect oncogenic gene expression, suggesting they could serve as early cancer biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets.
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Introduction: Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure(ACLF) is a syndrome characterized by organ dysfunction and high mortality in cirrhotic patients. ACLF has multiple triggers but those precipitated by fungal infection have higher mortality. Early detection and treatment of candidemia have shown mortality benefits in ACLF.

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