Almost 30 years after the first birth from in vitro fertilization (IVF), and over 20 years since the first ovum donation (OD) birth, we still face numerous dilemmas in assisted reproduction, some newer than others. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) have been integrated into the framework...
This may not be sufficient to justify the toxicities and burden imposed on the healthcare system. A randomized controlled trial remains the gold standard to conclusively demonstrate the efficacy of IV HD-MTX but this is inherently challenging to conduct given the low incidence of CNS relapses. ...
To successfully integrate TIL therapy into clinical practice (that is the “standard of care”), it is essential to expand its therapeutic applications in solid tumor types with severe unmet medical needs, establish optimal clinical protocols of treatment procedures, streamline manufacturing processes, a...
Social responsibility is an ethical concept that endorses civil engagement for the good of all. Civic engagement, in all its forms, strengthens communities by involving citizens in the democratic process. No act is more significant in emboldening democracy than exercising one’s right to vote. Wit...
During pregnancy, they are at greater risk of complications such as miscarriages, low birth weight, premature birth, and fetal growth issues [1, 10,11,12]. Factors such as place of residence, age, educational status, husband/partner educational level, employment status, healthcare decision-...
Women and Health Research: Ethical and Legal Issues of Including Women in Clinical Studies, Volume 1 Excerpt In the nineteenth century some scientists argued that women should not be educated because thinking would use energy needed by the uterus for repro... IO Medicine - 《National Academies Pr...
[217,218]. It poses a significant burden on healthcare systems and represents a common cause of pain and disability among athletes and sedentary individuals [219]. The limited regenerative capacity of tendons, in conjunction with the intricate pathology of tendinopathy, emphasizes the criticality of...
These measures will safeguard patient well-being and support the sustainable growth of nanomedicine as a transformative field in healthcare161. 4.4. Achieving active targeted delivery To tackle the challenges of active targeting for treating tumors, nanomedicine is pioneering innovative strategies to ...
Falls in older adults significantly impact overall health and healthcare costs. Intrinsic capacity (IC) reflects functional reserve and is an indicator of healthy aging. Aims To explore the association between IC and recent falls (≤ 90 days) in community-dwelling octogenarians from the Aging an...
Much attention in the field of clinical neuropsychology has focused on adapting to the modern healthcare environment by advancing telehealth and promoting technological innovation in assessment. Perhaps as important (but less discussed) are advances in the development and interpretation of normative neuropsy...