urethral-inserts Introduction The nine-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine could prevent an estimated 92% of the cancers attributable to HPV types targeted by the vaccine.However, uptake of the HPV vaccine among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) adolescents has been low.AI/ANs also bear a disproportionate burden of cervical and other
Clinical Response to Gefitinib Retreatment of Lung Adenocarcinoma Patients Who Benefited from An Initial Gefitinib Therapy: A Retrospective Analysis
Background and objective Gefitinib is an epidermal growth factor receptor-tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) that has been widely used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).It is most effective in women, as well as in patients who have never smoked, have pulmonary adenocarcinomas, or are of Asian origin.Several treatment options
Olesoxime (TRO19622): A Novel Mitochondrial-Targeted Neuroprotective Compound
Olesoxime (TRO19622) is a novel mitochondrial-targeted neuroprotective compound undergoing a pivotal clinical efficacy study in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and also in development for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).It belongs to a new family of cholesterol-oximes identified for its survival-promoting activity on purified motor neurons depriv
Fetomaternal trauma in instrumental deliveries - a retrospective comparative study
Objective: This study was undertaken to compare the fetomaternal trauma in forceps and vacuum deliveries.Methods: 103 forceps and 103 vacuum deliveries were considered in this retrospective study.Maternal outcome is assessed in terms of episiotomy extension, vaginal tears, cervical tears, exploration and repair under anesthesia, blood transfusion,