Tick-borne diseases account for a substantial proportion of the global incidence of infectious diseases, and their recent expansion has been increasingly associated with climate change. Nevertheless, previous studies have produced heterogeneous and often inconclusive results, largely due to differences in spatial scale, variable selection, and limited integration of climatic, ecological, and host-related drivers. Here, we assess the modeled impact of climate trends on the global distribution...

Cancer-associated venous thromboembolism (CA-VTE) is a significant complication in oncology, contributing to morbidity, mortality, and increased healthcare utilization. Due to multiple patient- and disease-related factors, patients with cancer are at a markedly elevated risk for VTE, particularly within the first 6 months of diagnosis. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of current challenges and unmet needs in CA-VTE prediction, prevention and management. While the Khorana score...

Background: The FLT3-ITD mutation is associated with a poor prognosis in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), particularly in relapsed or refractory (R/R) cases. Although Gilteritinib has been approved for the treatment of R/R AML with FLT3-ITD mutation, the emergence of resistance in clinical settings remains a major challenge. Homoharringtonine (HHT), a plant-derived alkaloid with antitumor properties, has also been used in AML treatment. However, the combination effects of HHT and gilteritinib have...

Advanced prostate cancer frequently metastasizes to bone, but no effective therapy exists. To seek a novel treatment option and identify a new drug target, we took an induced tumor-suppressing (iTS) cell-based approach and produced tumor-suppressing proteins and conditioned medium (CM). Notably, the overexpression of Lrp5 and β-catenin, as well as the pharmacological Wnt activator, converted osteocytes, Murine mesenchymal stem cells, mononuclear cells, and monocytes into iTS cells. While Lrp5...

Peers often serve as sources of support and protection in educational spaces. However, when cultural norms are perceived to be violated, the criticism of peers can create stressful and unwelcoming environments. Presently, little is known about the specific effect cultural invalidations (when the authenticity of one's cultural identity is questioned by same-race peers) have on one's identity development and sense of belonging. To address this gap, the current study qualitatively examined...