✅ In recent years, the use of nanoparticles (NPs), especially gold nanoparticles (GNPs) in radiotherapy, has been repeatedly studied by in-vitro, in-vivo experiments, and Monte Carlo simulation. Some studies declare that specific absorption of GNPs (with a higher atomic number) by cancerous cells increases radiations’ lethal effect compared to normal cells. This review article aimed to investigate the radiosensitizing effect of GNPs in cancer radiotherapy.
✅ As psychometric data proved inconsistency and conflict for the majority of studies, only provisional judgments may be established. Psychometric features for assessment instruments are clearly partial or lacking, limiting rationale for use in clinical settings or research until more psychometric information is provided.
✅ The investigation of PSA using propofol/ketamine, ketamine, and propofol/fentanyl showed similar frequencies of BIS values and adverse respiratory events. The use of propofol/fentanyl was associated with a slightly higher incidence of hypotension. Moreover, the frequency of patient satisfaction was higher among the subjects in group B, compared to those in the other groups.
✅ Although all types of refractory L4-L5 LDS benefit from the operation, this improvement is not different among the types. It seems here, like other areas of the spine, that no significant relationship exists between the clinical and radiological characteristics.
✅ The mouthwash containing PSO improved chemotherapy-induced mucositis further than the routine mouthwash. Therefore, PSO can be used along with routine medicinal solutions to relieve and prevent oral mucositis symptoms.
✅ T. gondii, E. histolytica, and Schistosoma mono- or multiple infections highly exist among HCV patients from Menoufia Province, Egypt.
✅ In preterm infants with RDS, there is a significant relationship between serum lipid profile and severity of RDS, and also there is a significant correlation between serum lipid profile and birth weight and gestational age of neonates.
✅ This study shows the high admission rate of hypertension in Zanjan province, Iran, from 2014-2019. It is a warning to policymakers and local health authorities to increase their efforts to reduce the incidence of hypertension by identifying the principal main risk factors and applying periodic screening programs in high-risk, high areas.
✅ Based on the present findings, opioid use disorder is a possible risk factor for mortality following COVID-19. The findings of the present study can be applied in the implementation of preventive measures and policies and prioritization of COVID-19 vaccination. However, further relevant research is recommended.
✅ Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) of the head and neck are rare vascular benign anomalies but may become lethal when persistent and progressive. It occurs when a fetal capillary bed fails to fully involute, allowing direct connection between arteries and veins. They can also happen as a result of trauma or a hormonal changes.
✅ In this study, two cases of abdominal involvement with clinical symptoms of acute abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and severe weight loss were reported.
✅ These tumor markers may be useful for final diagnosis because tumoral tissue expression of them is not 100%. Therefore usage of several of them in correlation with histopathology findings, definitely helpful.