A NETWORK OF PULMONARY VEIN THROMBI IS A RISK FACTOR FOR ISCHEMIC STROKE, ESPECIALLY AFTER CARDIAC SURGERY: A CASE REPORT AND MINI REVIEW

A network of pulmonary vein thrombi is a risk factor for ischemic stroke, especially after cardiac surgery: A case report and mini review

Stroke remains a devastating complication following cardiac surgery.Pulmonary vein thrombi (PVT) are believed to be rare, but I have reported 37 cases of PVT in elderly patients with Ear Drops chest pain since 2012, indicating that PVT are not unusual.The present case showed that PVT can make a network among four pulmonary veins and left atrium.Cur

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Specifically targeting ERK1 or ERK2 kills Melanoma cells

Abstract Background Overcoming the notorious apoptotic resistance of melanoma cells remains a therapeutic challenge given dismal survival of patients with metastatic melanoma.However, recent clinical trials using a BRAF inhibitor revealed encouraging results for patients with advanced BRAF mutant bearing melanoma, but drug resistance accompanied by

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Aged garlic and cancer: A systematic review

Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, which increases health-care costs.It has been reported that some dietary components such as aged garlic, one of the garlic preparations with no strong odor and harsh irritating taste, exhibits anticancer effects.This Collections review summarizes the potential beneficial effe

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