REGIONAL, RACIAL, GENDER, AND TUMOR BIOLOGY DISPARITIES IN BREAST CANCER SURVIVAL RATES IN AFRICA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS.

Regional, racial, gender, and tumor biology disparities in breast cancer survival rates in Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

BackgroundThe survival rates from breast cancer in Africa are poor and yet the incidence rates are on the rise.In this study, we hypothesized that, in Africa, a continent Coffee Tables with great disparities in socio-economic status, race, tumor biology, and cultural characteristics, the survival rates from breast cancer vary greatly based on regio

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Is an association of acro-osteolysis, bone fragility, and enchondromatosis a newfound disease caused by an amplification of PTHLH? A case report

Abstract Background Acro-osteolysis (AO) refers to resorption of the distal finger and toe phalanges.It displays two patterns: (i) diffuse AO and (ii) transverse or bandlike AO.AO can be a sign of local distress (e.g.of toxic origin), but is very often a sign of a constitutional or systemic acquired disorder.Case presentation A 15-year-old girl was

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Evaluation of hydration status calculated from differences in venous and capillary plasma dilution during stepwise crystalloid infusions: A randomized crossover study in healthy volunteers

Background and objective: A mini volume loading test (mVLT) was proposed for estimating hydration status and interstitial fluid accumulation during stepwise infusion of crystalloids.The method is based on both the transcapillary reflux model and the hypothesis that when subjects are dehydrated, venous plasma dilution induced by a fluid challenge is

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