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Targeted therapies offer novel opportunities to explore biomarkers based on their mode of action. Taking this into consideration, we evaluated six angiogenesis-related proteins as potential predictive biomarkers, which expression might predict the benefit of bevacizumab treatment in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC).

This was a phase II multicenter, two-armed, randomized study, in which patients with mCRC were treated with XELIRI (capecitabine and irinotecan) plus bevacizumab followed by XELOX (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) plus bevacizumab (Arm A) or the reverse sequence (Arm B). Tissue expression level of six prespecified candidates [microvessel density assessed by CD31, PTEN, αV integrin, CD98hc, uPAR and NRP-1] was analyzed

immunohistochemistry. The prognostic impact on survival was quantified using the Cox regression model. The predictive potential for benefit from Arm A

Arm B treatment was investigated by fitting an interaction between the biomarkers and treatment assignment within a multivariable Cox model.

In total, 74 out of 126 patients were included in the analysis. The expression of PTEN, αV integrin, uPAR and NRP-1 was not associated with progression-free survival (PFS) or overall survival (OS). For the first time, we identified that patients with tumors expressing CD98hc had a longer PFS than patients without CD98hc-expression (

 = 0.032). More importantly, and in accordance with previous studies, low microvessel density was found to be associated with a reduced PFS [adjusted HR per doubling of CD31-expression (

 = 0.53, 95% confidence interval 0.30-0.95,

 = 0.034)].

These results can contribute to the development of a personalized strategy for the treatment of mCRC with bevacizumab.

These results can contribute to the development of a personalized strategy for the treatment of mCRC with bevacizumab.

The disclosure in the media of a benefit with the use of dexamethasone in patients with COVID-19 infection sets precedents for self-medication and inappropriate use of corticosteroids.

This is a critical interpretive synthesis of the data available in the literature on the effects of the use of corticosteroids and the impact that their indiscriminate use may have on patients with diabetes. Reviews and observational and experimental studies published until June 18, 2020 were selected.

Corticosteroids are substances derived from cholesterol metabolism that interfere withmultiple aspectsof glucose homeostasis. Interactions between corticoid receptors and target genes seem to be among the mechanisms responsible for the critical functions of glucocorticoids for survival and anti-inflammatory effects observedwith these medications. Corticosteroids increase hepatic gluconeogenesis, reduce peripheral use of glucose and increase insulin levels. Previous studies have shown that glucocorticoids have a pro-adipogendiabetes.

Fear and uncertainty towarda potentially serious infection may lead people to self-medication and the inappropriate and abusive use of corticosteroids. More than ever, it is necessary for health professionals to be alert and able to predict damages related to the use of these drugs, which is the first step to minimize the potential damages to come.

Fear and uncertainty toward a potentially serious infection may lead people to self-medication and the inappropriate and abusive use of corticosteroids. More than ever, it is necessary for health professionals to be alert and able to predict damages related to the use of these drugs, which is the first step to minimize the potential damages to come.Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), autoimmune encephalitis (AE), myasthenia gravis (MG) and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) are antibody-mediated neurological diseases. They have mostly female predominance, affecting many women during childbearing age. Interactions between the underlying disease (or necessary treatment) and pregnancy can occur in every of these illnesses. Herein, we present the characteristics of NMOSD, AE, MG and LEMS in general, and review published data regarding the influence of the different diseases on fertility, pregnancy, puerperium, treatment strategy during pregnancy and post-partum period, and menopause but also male factors. We summarise key elements that should be borne in mind when confronted with such cases.Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and a major cause of severe disability worldwide. Yet, recognizing the signs of stroke in an acute setting is still challenging and leads to loss of opportunity to intervene, given the narrow therapeutic window. A decision support system using artificial intelligence (AI) and clinical data from electronic health records combined with patients' presenting symptoms can be designed to support emergency department providers in stroke diagnosis and subsequently reduce the treatment delay. In this article, we present a practical framework to develop a decision support system using AI by reflecting on the various stages, which could eventually improve patient care and outcome. We also discuss the technical, operational, and ethical challenges of the process.

Crohn's disease (CD) can be complicated by intestinal fibrosis. Pharmacological therapies against intestinal fibrosis are not available. The aim of this study was to determine whether pathways involved in collagen metabolism are upregulated in intestinal fibrosis, and to discuss which drugs might be suitable to inhibit excessive extracellular matrix formation targeting these pathways.

Human fibrotic and non-fibrotic terminal ileum was obtained from patients with CD undergoing ileocecal resection due to stenosis. Genes involved in collagen metabolism were analyzed using a microfluidic low-density TaqMan array. Poly(vinyl alcohol) A literature search was performed to find potential anti-fibrotic drugs that target proteins/enzymes involved in collagen synthesis, its degradation and its recognition.

mRNA expression of collagen type I (

, 0.76 ± 0.28

37.82 ± 49.85,

 = 0.02) and III (

, 2.01 ± 2.61

68.65 ± 84.07,

 = 0.02) was increased in fibrotic CD compared with non-fibrotic CD. mRNA expression of proteins involved in both intra- and extracellular post-translational modification of collagens (prolyl- and lysyl hydroxylases, lysyl oxidases, chaperones), collagen-degrading enzymes (MMPs and cathepsin-K), and collagen receptors were upregulated in the fibrosis-affected part.