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Childhood Acute Leukemias in Mexico City: A Study on Incidence

Unidad de Investigación en Epidemiología Clínica, Unidad Médica de Alta Especialidad UMAE Hospital de Pediatría, Centro Médico Nacional (CMN) Siglo XXI, Instituto Mexicano de Seguridad Social (IMSS), México D.F., México 2011 n=228 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Pérez-Saldivar María Luisa, Fajardo-Gutiérrez Arturo, Bernáldez-Ríos Roberto, Martínez-Avalos Armando, Medina-Sanson Aurora, Espinosa-Hernández Laura, Flores-Chapa José de Diego, Amador-Sánchez Raquel, Peñaloza-González José Gabriel, Álvarez-Rodríguez Francisco Javier, Bolea-Murga Victoria, Flores-Lujano Janet, Rodríguez-Zepeda María del Carmen, Rivera-Luna Roberto, Dorantes-Acosta Elisa María, Jiménez-Hernández Elva, Alvarado-Ibarra Martha, Velázquez-Aviña Martha Margarita, Torres-Nava José Refugio, Duarte-Rodríguez David Aldebarán, Paredes-Aguilera Rogelio, del Campo-Martínez María de los Ángeles, Cárdenas-Cardos Rocío, Alamilla-Galicia Paola Hillary, Bekker-Méndez Vilma Carolina, Ortega-Alvarez Manuel Carlos, Mejia-Arangure Juan Manuel

Title

Childhood Acute Leukemias in Mexico City: A Study on Incidence

Hypothesis

What is the incidence of acute leukemia in children diagnosed and treated in public hospitals in Mexico City?

Conclusion

The frequency of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Mexico City is among the highest in the world.

Loss of FAT Gene in Astrocytic Tumors

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India 2009 n=40 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Kunzang Chosdol, Anjan Misra, Sachin Puri, Tapasya Srivastava, Parthaprasad Chattopadhyay, Chitra Sarkar, Ak Mahapatra, Subrata Sinha

Title

Loss of FAT Gene in Astrocytic Tumors

Hypothesis

The FAT gene may play a role as a tumor suppressor in astrocytic tumors.

Conclusion

The study found frequent loss of heterozygosity at the FAT locus in primary human glial tumors, suggesting its involvement in tumorigenesis.

Quality of Life and Survival in Lung Cancer Patients

Cancer Treatment Centers of America® at Midwestern Regional Medical Center 2011 n=1194 publication Evidence: high

Donald P. Braun, Digant Gupta, Edgar D. Staren

Title

Quality of Life and Survival in Lung Cancer Patients

Hypothesis

Can quality of life at admission predict survival in lung cancer patients?

Conclusion

Baseline global quality of life and physical function provide useful prognostic information in non-small cell lung cancer patients.

Testing HER-2/neu in Breast Cancer with New Techniques

University Medical Centre Utrecht 2009 n=42 publication Evidence: moderate

Cathy B Moelans, Roel A Weger, Chantal Ezendam, Paul J van Diest

Title

Testing HER-2/neu in Breast Cancer with New Techniques

Hypothesis

Does manual and laser microdissection improve the accuracy of HER-2/neu amplification detection in breast cancer using MLPA?

Conclusion

Both manual and laser microdissection improve the accuracy of HER-2/neu amplification detection, but manual microdissection is often sufficient.

Case of Unicentric Castleman's Disease in the Lower Extremity

University Medical Center Göttingen, Germany 2011 n=1 publication Evidence: low

Inga-Marie Schaefer, Harald Günnel, Stefan Schweyer, Michael Korenkov

Title

Case of Unicentric Castleman's Disease in the Lower Extremity

Conclusion

Castleman's disease should be considered when evaluating hypervascularized lymphatic tumors in the extremities, although its etiology remains unclear.

Correlation of MMPs and Their Inhibitors in Breast Cancer

Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry Institute, University of São Paulo 2009 n=102 publication Evidence: moderate

Figueira Rita CS, Gomes Luciana R, Neto João S, Silva Fabricio C, Silva Ismael DCG, Sogayar Mari C

Title

Correlation of MMPs and Their Inhibitors in Breast Cancer

Hypothesis

The expression levels of several MMPs and their inhibitors in different models will show a correlation with metastatic potential.

Conclusion

The expression of MMPs and their inhibitors may be regulated by common factors and could provide prognostic information for therapy strategies.

Smoking and Drinking Risks for Oral Disorders in Puerto Rico

New York University College of Dentistry 2011 n=241 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Li Lin, Psoter Walter J, Buxó Carmen J, Elias Augusto, Cuadrado Lumarie, Morse Douglas E

Title

Smoking and Drinking Risks for Oral Disorders in Puerto Rico

Hypothesis

Is smoking and drinking associated with oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMDs) in Puerto Rico?

Conclusion

Current smoking is a significant risk factor for OPMDs, while alcohol consumption shows little association with OPMD risk.

Friendship Groups and Physical Activity in Children

University of Bristol 2009 n=113 publication Evidence: moderate

Russell Jago, Rowan Brockman, Kenneth R Fox, Kim Cartwright, Angie S Page, Janice L Thompson

Title

Friendship Groups and Physical Activity in Children

Hypothesis

Do friendship groups influence the initiation and maintenance of physical activity among 10–11 year old children?

Conclusion

Friendship groups affect both the initiation and maintenance of youth physical activity.

MANTICORE 101 - Breast: A Trial to Prevent Heart Issues in Breast Cancer Patients

University of Alberta 2011 n=159 publication Evidence: moderate

Pituskin Edith, Haykowsky Mark, Mackey John R, Thompson Richard B, Ezekowitz Justin, Koshman Sheri, Oudit Gavin, Chow Kelvin, Pagano Joseph J, Paterson Ian

Title

MANTICORE 101 - Breast: A Trial to Prevent Heart Issues in Breast Cancer Patients

Hypothesis

Can conventional heart failure pharmacotherapy prevent trastuzumab-mediated left ventricular remodeling among patients with HER2+ early breast cancer?

Conclusion

The MANTICORE trial aims to provide important evidence on the effectiveness of heart failure medications in preventing heart issues caused by trastuzumab in breast cancer patients.

Socioeconomic Differences in Recreational Walking Among Older Adults

Erasmus University Medical Centre 2009 n=1994 publication 10 minutes Evidence: moderate

Kamphuis Carlijn BM, van Lenthe Frank J, Giskes Katrina, Huisman Martijn, Brug Johannes, Mackenbach Johan P

Title

Socioeconomic Differences in Recreational Walking Among Older Adults

Hypothesis

How do neighbourhood perceptions and individual cognitions explain socioeconomic differences in recreational walking among older adults?

Conclusion

Neighbourhood aesthetics and individual cognitions significantly contribute to socioeconomic differences in recreational walking among older adults.

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