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66 articles for “oncology”
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Blood Cell Saver Machine
Abstract: Intraoperative Cell Salvage (ICS) is a crucial technique in modern surgical practice aimed at minimizing the need for allogeneic blood transfusions. By collecting, filtering, washing, and re-infusing a patient’s own blood lost during surgery, ICS provides a safer and cost-effective alternative to donor transfusion, reducing the risk of transfusion-related infections and immunologic reactions. Initially conceptualized in the early 19th century, ICS technology evolved significantly with the introduction of the Cell …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 51–59 Read article
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Pathophysiology Reimagined: Integrating Systems Biology and AI for Disease Understanding
Abstract: Pathophysiology, the study of disease mechanisms at molecular, cellular, and systemic levels, has traditionally relied on reductionist approaches that often fail to capture the complex, dynamic, and interconnected nature of biological systems. Diseases such as cancer, neurodegenerative disorders, and infectious diseases arise from intricate interactions among genetic, epigenetic, metabolic, and environmental factors, necessitating integrative, data-driven methodologies for a deeper understanding. Systems biology has emerged as a powerful approach by leveraging …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 63–71 Read article
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U-Net Based Approach for Automated Brain Tumor Classification
Abstract: Brain tumor detection and identification play vital roles in diagnostic procedures in the field of medicine, with the conventional analysis of MRI images requiring a lot of time and also subject to variability. The proposed study involves the use of a CNN-U-Net based approach for brain tumor detection and identification automatically. The study uses a database of 3,064 contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MRI images from 233 patients with the tumors of meningioma, …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry and Composite Materials in Biomedical Applications
Abstract: The integration of polymer chemistry and composite materials has revolutionized biomedical applications. Recent advancements in polymer synthesis, functionalization, and nanotechnology have further expanded their applications, leading to significant improvements in biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical performance. These polymeric carriers protect bioactive compounds from enzymatic degradation, enable controlled drug release, and improve therapeutic efficacy. The integration of polymer chemistry with nanotechnology has enabled the development of highly efficient, targeted therapeutic systems that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 413–419 Read article
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Clone-Specific Drug Delivery Systems: Targeted Approaches and Future Clinical Applications
Abstract: Clone-specific drug delivery systems represent a transformative frontier in personalized medicine, addressing the longstanding challenge of clonal heterogeneity within diseases such as cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Traditional drug delivery platforms often fail to discriminate between pathogenic and healthy cells, leading to systemic toxicity and reduced therapeutic efficacy. In contrast, clone-specific systems aim to selectively target and eliminate disease-driving cellular clones based on unique molecular signatures, thereby improving treatment …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Polymer Chemistry-Driven Approaches for Improved Therapeutic Delivery
Abstract: Polymer chemistry has revolutionized pharmaceutical technology by enabling the development of advanced drug delivery systems with improved precision, stability, and therapeutic outcomes. This review explores the role of polymer design, synthesis, and functionalization in the development of responsive and targeted drug carriers. Emphasis is placed on various types of polymers—biodegradable, synthetic, natural, and stimuli-responsive—and their suitability for drug delivery platforms such as nanoparticles, micelles, hydrogels, dendrimers, and implants. The physicochemical …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 6, 2025 Read article
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Innovations in Targeted Drug Discovery for Personalized Medicine
Abstract: Personalized medicine is revolutionizing modern healthcare by custoizing treatment plans to match an individual’s genetic makeup, protein expression, and metabomlic characteristics. Also referred to as precision medicine, this approach seeks to improve therapeutic outcomes, reduce adverse effects, and make efficient use of healthcare resources. The incorporation of various omics technologies—including genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and epigenomics—has greatly advanced our ability to understand disease biology and molecular variations specific to each …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 19–41 Read article
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Phyto-Entrapped Carbon Dots as Emerging Nanomaterials for Anti-Cancer Activity
Abstract: Phytoconstituent-loaded carbon dots (C-dots) represent an innovative approach in targeted cancer therapy, combining the therapeutic power of plant-derived compounds with the advanced capabilities of nanotechnology. These ultra-small, biocompatible nanostructures offer excellent fluorescence, tunable surface chemistry, and low toxicity, making them ideal for drug delivery, bioimaging, and theranostic applications. Traditional phytochemicals often face challenges like poor solubility, low bioavailability, and high first-pass metabolism barriers that C-dots help overcome. C-dots synthesized through …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 51–63 Read article
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Gene Therapy 2.0: Harnessing Cutting-Edge Technologies for Precision Medicine
Abstract: Somatic gene therapy has become the standard form of gene therapy; this creates the Gene Therapy 2.0 era. This new and distinct time consists in the new-generation genome-editing tools and markers, more efficient systems for gene delivery, and personalized medicine approaches that raise the efficacy and safety of the treatment. Base and prime editing are two types of CRISPR-based gene editing tools have provided high precision and reduced off-target effects …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Microneedles: A Modern Breakthrough in Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract: Microneedles (MNs) represent a revolutionary and transformative advancement in the realm of transdermal drug delivery systems, which are designed to facilitate the administration of therapeutic agents through the skin. These exceptionally small, micron-scale needles penetrate the stratum corneum, thereby enabling the direct delivery of pharmacological agents into the underlying dermis or the upper epidermis, consequently enhancing bioavailability while simultaneously circumventing the detrimental effects of first-pass metabolism and the degradation that …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 01–07 Read article
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Comprehensive Review on Pulsatile Drug Delivery System: Hybrid Approaches
Abstract: Pulsatile drug delivery systems (PDDS) represent a groundbreaking approach in pharmaceutical technology, allowing for controlled, targeted, and programmable drug release that aligns with circadian rhythms or caters to time-sensitive therapeutic requirements. Although traditional pulsatile systems have shown considerable clinical promise, their effectiveness is frequently compromised by physiological variations such as gastrointestinal transit times, changes in pH, and enzymatic activity. To tackle these obstacles, hybrid PDDS have been developed by combining …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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Personalised Cancer Vaccination Strategies: Bridging Genomics, Bioinformatics, and Immunotherapy
Abstract: Immunotherapy has revolutionized cancer treatment by harnessing the body’s immune system to detect and destroy cancer cells. Personalised cancer vaccines are one of the most promising options because they could allow treatment to be based on the specific tumour profile of each person. The goal of these vaccines is to make the immune system recognise and fight cancer-specific antigens, which will lead to strong and long-lasting anti-tumor responses. However, moving …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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Progress in Renal Tumor Surgery: The Role of 3D Surgical Planning in Partial Nephrectomy
Abstract: Renal cell carcinoma is the most common form of kidney cancer, representing 2–3% of global cases, with the highest incidence in Western Europe. For small renal tumors, partial nephrectomy is the preferred treatment, where the tumor is surgically removed. This procedure does not affect oncological outcomes, allowing part of the kidney to remain functional. During tumor removal, the surgeon minimizes excessive bleeding and improves visibility by cutting off the arterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 35–40 Read article
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Next-Generation mRNA Therapeutics: Self-Amplifying, Thermostable and Personalized mRNA Vaccines in the Era of Precision Medicine
Abstract: Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology has brought a major change in modern medicine, especially after its successful use in COVID-19 vaccines. However, early mRNA vaccines faced several problems such as low stability, strict cold storage requirements, and lack of personalized treatment. To overcome these challenges, next-generation mRNA technologies have been developed, including self-amplifying mRNA (saRNA), thermostable mRNA vaccines, and personalized mRNA vaccines. This article discusses the development of mRNA therapeutics, the …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 38–54 Read article
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A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Yog-Nidra on Improving Quality of Life Among Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy in Selected Cancer Hospitals at Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
Abstract: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Yog-Nidra on improving the quality of life among cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The specific objectives were to assess pre-test and post-test scores before and after the Yog-Nidra intervention in both experimental and control groups, determine its effectiveness in enhancing quality of life, and identify any associations between pre-test scores and selected demographic variables. A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–55 Read article
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Nano‑Enabled CT for Cancer Imaging: From Molecular Targeting to Image‑Guided Therapy
Abstract: Nano‑enabled computed tomography (CT) exploits high‑atomic‑number (high‑Z) nanomaterials engineered with targeting ligands and therapeutic payloads to enhance contrast, enable molecular imaging, and support image‑guided interventions in oncology. Tumor‑specific nanoprobes such as RGD‑modified gold nanorods, polymer‑coated bismuth nanoparticles, and peptide, antibody, or aptamer‑functionalized platforms can intensify tumor conspicuity, allow early lesion detection and staging, and provide real‑time treatment monitoring. Integration of CT visibility with photothermal, photodynamic, chemo‑, radio‑, and immunotherapeutic functions …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 28, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Cellular Mechanisms of Autophagy in Carcinogenesis: A Narrative Review
Abstract: Autophagy is a highly conserved lysosomal degradation pathway essential for cellular homeostasis, metabolic adaptation, and survival under stress. In the context of carcinogenesis, autophagy exhibits a paradoxical and stage-dependent role. During early tumor development, autophagy acts as a tumor-suppressive mechanism by limiting genomic instability, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammation. Conversely, in established malignancies, cancer cells exploit autophagy to sustain growth, survive hostile tumor microenvironments, and resist anticancer therapies. Increasing evidence …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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STRUCTURAL–EPIGENOMIC ATLAS: CNV/SV- DRIVEN PROGNOSTIC REFINEMENT ACROSS CANCERS
Abstract: Structural genomic alterations, including copy number variations (CNVs) and structural variants (SVs), play a central role in cancer initiation and progression. These alterations extend beyond gene dosage effects and interact dynamically with epigenomic mechanisms such as DNA methylation, histone modifications, and three-dimensional chromatin organization. Recent pan-cancer studies have demonstrated that CNV burden and SV signatures reflect key oncogenic processes including chromothripsis, homologous recombination deficiency, enhancer hijacking, and extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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Metagenome-Informed Engineering of Monoclonal Antibodies: Mining Microbial Immunoglobulin-Like Domains for Ultra-Stable Therapeutics
Abstract: Metagenome-informed engineering represents an emerging strategy for improving the stability and functionality of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) by leveraging the vast diversity of microbial immunoglobulin-like (Ig-like) domains (10,24). These domains, derived from uncultured bacteria and bacteriophages, exhibit exceptional thermostability, protease resistance, and structural resilience due to adaptation to extreme environments (29,30). This review highlights advances in metagenomic mining, structural characterization, and protein engineering that enable the integration of microbial Ig-like scaffolds …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article
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A Knowledge Graph Approach for Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Data Sharing Platform Implementation in the Context of Human Papillomavirus Infection
Abstract: Background: Breast cancer remains among the most prevalent malignancies in women worldwide, and effective diagnosis and data integration continue to challenge clinical practice. Diagnostic reports from mammography and ultrasound contain rich clinical information that is often under-utilised due to heterogeneous formats and limited data-sharing infrastructure. In the context of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which may influence oncogenic pathways and data complexity, advanced computational methods offer new solutions to this problem. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 Read article