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Thakur A, Mallory H, Chung K, Vallabhaneni D, Dharmasiri U, Legmann R. Oncolytic virus scalability affinity chromatography process. Cytotherapy 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcyt.2020.03.271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Geraldes R, Juryńczyk M, Dos Passos G, Prichler A, Chung K, Hagens M, Ruggieri S, Huerga E, Sastre-Garriga J, Enzinger C, Chard DT, Barkhof F, Gasperini C, Rovira A, DeLuca GC, Palace J. Distinct influence of different vascular risk factors on white matter brain lesions in multiple sclerosis. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2020; 91:388-391. [PMID: 32034114 DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2019-322369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if vascular risk factor (VRF), that is, smoking, arterial hypertension (HT), dyslipidaemia and diabetes, have an effect on multiple sclerosis (MS) pathology as measured by MS typical brain lesions, we have compared brain MRIs from patients with MS with and without VRF age-matched and sex-matched. METHODS Brain MRIs from five centres were scored for the presence of Dawson's fingers (DF) and juxtacortical lesions (JCL). A regression model was built to predict the effect of each individual VRF on DF and JCL, considering age and disease duration. RESULTS 92 MS cases without VRF and 106 MS with one or more VRF (80 ever-smokers, 43 hypertensives, 25 dyslipidaemics and 10 diabetics) were included. Ever-smoking associated with a higher burden of DF (Exp(B)=1.29, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.51, p<0.01) and JCL (Exp(B)=1.38, 95% CI 1.21 to 1.57, p<0.01). No other VRF had an impact on DF. Dyslipidaemia associated with increased JCL (Exp(B)=1.30, 95% CI 1.10 to 1.56, p<0.01) but HT did not associate with any of the outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Individual VRF appear to affect MS-specific lesions differently. An increase in MS lesions was mainly seen in smokers; however, this VRF is most likely to be present from onset of MS, and other VRF effects may be partly mitigated by treatment. Our findings support that treating VRF and cessation of smoking may be important in the management of MS.
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Thomas S, Woo I, Ho J, Jones T, Paulson R, Chung K, Bendikson K. Ovulation rates in a stair-step protocol with Letrozole vs clomiphene citrate in patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Contracept Reprod Med 2019; 4:20. [PMID: 31867117 PMCID: PMC6900839 DOI: 10.1186/s40834-019-0102-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Purpose To compare ovulation rates between Letrozole and Clomiphene Citrate (CC) using a stair-step protocol to achieve ovulation induction in women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). Methods This is a retrospective cohort of predominantly Hispanic PCOS women of reproductive age who completed ovulation induction (OI) comparing women who underwent Letrozole stair-step protocol to those who underwent OI with CC stair-step. All women had a diagnosis of PCOS based on the 2003 Rotterdam criteria. For both protocols, sequentially higher doses of Letrozole or CC were given 7 days after the last dose if no dominant follicles were seen on ultrasonography. The primary outcome was ovulation rate (determined by presence of a dominant follicle) between the two treatment groups. Secondary outcomes included time to ovulation, clinical pregnancy rates and side effects. Results 49 PCOS patients completed a Letrozole stair-step cycle and 43 completed a CC stair-step cycle for OI. Overall, demographics were comparable between both groups. Ovulation rates with the Letrozole stair-step protocol were equivalent to CC stair-step protocol (96% vs 88%, p = 0.17). Although the mean time (days) to ovulation was shorter in the Letrozole group (19.5 vs 23.1, p = 0.027), the pregnancy rates were similar for both groups. Conclusions This is the first study to date that has compared the efficacy of the stair-step protocol in PCOS patients using Letrozole and CC. Both Letrozole and CC can be prescribed in a stair-step fashion. Letrozole stair-step was as efficacious as CC stair-step; patients achieved comparable rates of ovulation and clinical pregnancy. Time to ovulation was shorter in the Letrozole protocol.
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Luke J, Fong L, Chung K, Tolcher A, Kelly K, Hollebecque A, Le Tourneau C, Subbiah V, Tsai F, Kao S, Cassier P, Khasraw M, Allaire K, Fan F, Fang H, Patel M, Henner W, Hayflick J, McDevitt M, Barlesi F. Phase I study evaluating safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics, and preliminary efficacy of ABBV-428, first-in-class mesothelin (MSLN)-CD40 bispecific, in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumours. Ann Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz253.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Radford J, Kahl B, Hamadani M, Carlo-Stella C, O'Connor O, Ardeshna K, Feingold J, He S, Reid E, Solh M, Chung K, Heffner L, Ungar D, Caimi P. ANALYSIS OF EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF LONCASTUXIMAB TESIRINE (ADCT-402) BY DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN RELAPSED/REFRACTORY DIFFUSE LARGE B-CELL LYMPHOMA. Hematol Oncol 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.60_2629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Roberts DA, Kerani R, Tsegaselassie S, Abera S, Lynes A, Scott E, Chung K, Yohannes E, Basualdo G, Stekler JD, Barnabas R, James J, Cooper-Ashford S, Patel R. Harambee!: A pilot mixed methods study of integrated residential HIV testing among African-born individuals in the Seattle area. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0216502. [PMID: 31059553 PMCID: PMC6502314 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background African-born individuals in the U.S. are disproportionately affected by HIV yet have low HIV testing rates. We conducted a mixed methods study to assess the uptake and feasibility of a novel strategy for integrating HIV testing into residential health fairs among African-born individuals in Seattle, WA. Methods From April to May 2018, we held six health fairs at three apartment complexes with high numbers of African-born residents. Fairs included free point-of-care screening for glucose, cholesterol, body mass index, blood pressure, and HIV, as well as social services and health education. The health fairs were hosted in apartment complex common areas with HIV testing conducted in private rooms. Health fair participants completed a series of questionnaires to evaluate demographics, access to health services, and HIV testing history. We conducted 18 key informant interviews (KIIs) with health fair participants and community leaders to identify barriers to HIV testing among African-born individuals. Results Of the 111 adults who accessed at least one service at a health fair, 92 completed questionnaires. Fifty-five (61%) were female, 48 (52%) were born in Africa, and 55 (63%) had health insurance. Half of African-born participants accepted HIV testing; all tested negative. The most common reasons for declining testing were lack of perceived risk for HIV and knowledge of HIV status. We identified a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among health fair participants; among those tested, 77% (55/71) were overweight/obese, 39% (31/79) had blood pressure > 140/90 mmHg, and 30% (22/73) had total cholesterol > 200 mg/dL. KIIs identified community stigma and misinformation as major barriers to HIV testing among African-born individuals. Conclusions Residential health fairs are a feasible method to increase HIV testing among African-born individuals in Seattle. The high prevalence of NCDs highlights the importance of integrating general preventive services within HIV testing programs in this population.
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Mandelbaum R, Matsuo K, Awadalla M, Shoupe D, Chung K. Risk of ovarian torsion in patients with ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. Fertil Steril 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.02.116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Mandelbaum R, Adams C, Shoupe D, Chung K, Roman L, Matsuo K. Utilization and outcomes of ovarian conservation at the time of hysterectomy for cervical cancer. Fertil Steril 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.02.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Thomas S, Rhodes-Long K, Bendikson K, Chung K, Paulson R, McGinnis L, Ahmady A. Examining the effects of temperature on embryo growth. Fertil Steril 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2019.02.090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Vanover M, Pivetti C, Lankford L, Kumar P, Galganski L, Kabagambe S, Keller B, Becker J, Chen YJ, Chung K, Lee C, Paxton Z, Deal B, Goodman L, Anderson J, Jensen G, Wang A, Farmer D. High density placental mesenchymal stromal cells provide neuronal preservation and improve motor function following in utero treatment of ovine myelomeningocele. J Pediatr Surg 2019; 54:75-79. [PMID: 30529115 PMCID: PMC6339576 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2018.10.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/01/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine whether seeding density of placental mesenchymal stromal cells (PMSCs) on extracellular matrix (ECM) during in utero repair of myelomeningocele (MMC) affects motor function and neuronal preservation in the ovine model. METHODS MMC defects were surgically created in 33 fetuses and repaired following randomization into four treatment groups: ECM only (n = 10), PMSC-ECM (42 K cells/cm2) (n = 8), PMSC-ECM (167 K cells/cm2) (n = 7), or PMSC-ECM (250-300 K cells/cm2) (n = 8). Motor function was evaluated using the Sheep Locomotor Rating Scale (SLR). Serial sections of the lumbar spinal cord were analyzed by measuring their cross-sectional areas which were then normalized to normal lambs. Large neurons (LN, diameter 30-70 μm) were counted manually and density calculated per mm2 gray matter. RESULTS Lambs treated with PMSCs at any density had a higher median SLR score (15 [IQR 13.5-15]) than ECM alone (6.5 [IQR 4-12.75], p = 0.036). Cross-sectional areas of spinal cord and gray matter were highest in the PMSC-ECM (167 K/cm2) group (p = 0.002 and 0.006, respectively). LN density was highest in the greatest density PMSC-ECM (250-300 K/cm2) group (p = 0.045) which positively correlated with SLR score (r = 0.807, p < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Fetal repair of myelomeningocele with high density PMSC-ECM resulted in increased large neuron density, which strongly correlated with improved motor function. TYPE OF STUDY Basic science. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE N/A.
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Qiu W, Kuang H, Nair J, Assis Z, Najm M, McDougall C, McDougall B, Chung K, Wilson AT, Goyal M, Hill MD, Demchuk AM, Menon BK. Radiomics-Based Intracranial Thrombus Features on CT and CTA Predict Recanalization with Intravenous Alteplase in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol 2018; 40:39-44. [PMID: 30573458 DOI: 10.3174/ajnr.a5918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Thrombus characteristics identified on non-contrast CT (NCCT) are potentially associated with recanalization with intravenous (IV) alteplase in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Our aim was to determine the best radiomics-based features of thrombus on NCCT and CT angiography associated with recanalization with IV alteplase in AIS patients and proximal intracranial thrombi. MATERIALS AND METHODS With a nested case-control design, 67 patients with ICA/M1 MCA segment thrombus treated with IV alteplase were included in this analysis. Three hundred twenty-six radiomics features were extracted from each thrombus on both NCCT and CTA images. Linear discriminative analysis was applied to select features most strongly associated with early recanalization with IV alteplase. These features were then used to train a linear support vector machine classifier. Ten times 5-fold cross-validation was used to evaluate the accuracy of the trained classifier and the stability of the selected features. RESULTS Receiver operating characteristic curves showed that thrombus radiomics features are predictive of early recanalization with IV alteplase. The combination of radiomics features from NCCT, CTA, and radiomics changes is best associated with early recanalization with IV alteplase (area under the curve = 0.85) and was significantly better than any single feature such as thrombus length (P < .001), volume (P < .001), and permeability as measured by mean attenuation increase (P < .001), maximum attenuation in CTA (P < .001), maximum attenuation increase (P < .001), and assessment of residual flow grade (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS Thrombus radiomics features derived from NCCT and CTA are more predictive of recanalization with IV alteplase in patients with acute ischemic stroke with proximal occlusion than previously known thrombus imaging features such as length, volume, and permeability.
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Joo Y, Lee H, Lee S, Parahipta D, Kang D, Chung K, Kim D, Kim S. PSXIII-42 Effects of alkaloid rich potato by-product on in vitro rumen digestibility and fermentation characteristics. J Anim Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky404.959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Chung K, Chang S, Yang S, Hwang S, Kang D, Park B, Kwon E. PSXV-28 α-solanine induces myogenesis of bovine satellite cells but does not affect adipogenesis of adipocytes. J Anim Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky404.526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Gajaweera C, Chung K, Cho S, Lee S. 346 Assessment of carcass and meat quality of Longissimus dorsi and semimembranosus muscle with Korean meat quality grading standards. J Anim Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/jas/sky404.376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Rahmanian S, Chung K, Kokozian C, Knighten M, Flores J, Alcantara M. EDUCATING LATINO TERMINALLY-ILL PATIENTS USING SPANISH-LANGUAGE HOSPICE VIDEO: INCREASING HOSPICE ENROLLMENT. Innov Aging 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/geroni/igy023.2436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Spira A, Chung K, Patnaik A, Tolcher A, Blaney M, Parikh A, Reddy A, Henner W, McDevitt M, Afar D, Powderly J. Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of the OX40 agonist ABBV-368 in patients with advanced solid tumors. Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy288.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Plummer R, Cook N, Arkenau T, Melear J, Redfern C, Spira A, Chung K, Haddad T, Ramalingam S, Wesolowski R, Dean E, Goddemeier T, Falk M, Shapiro G. Phase I dose expansion data for M6620 (formerly VX-970), a first-in-class ATR inhibitor, combined with gemcitabine (Gem) in patients (pts) with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Ann Oncol 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdy292.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Thomas S, Kitapci T, Campo D, Woo I, Bendikson K, Chung K, Paulson R, Ahmady A, McGinnis L. miRNA from follicular extracellular vesicles target cell proliferation in young women with diminished ovarian reserve. Fertil Steril 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.07.876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Chung K, Strange G, Naing P, Codde J, Celermajer D, Scalia GM, Playford D. P4541Assessing the cause of pulmonary hypertension on echo in the absence of tricuspid regurgitation - A NEDA (National Echo Database of Australia) study. Eur Heart J 2018. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehy563.p4541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Lee S, Oh Y, Nam K, Oh B, Roh M, Chung K. 575 Comparative single-institute analysis of slow Mohs micrographic surgery and frozen section Mohs micrographic surgery for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. J Invest Dermatol 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2018.03.583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Salem W, Ho J, McGinnis L, Chung K, Bendikson K, Paulson R. PGS utilization is higher in states without mandated coverage of IVF: a national cohort study. Fertil Steril 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.02.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Thomas S, Chung K, Paulson R, Bendikson K. Barriers to conception: LGBT individuals have worse fertility health literacy than their heterosexual female peers. Fertil Steril 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2018.02.102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Maggiore P, Bellinge J, Chieng D, White D, Lan N, Jaltotage B, Ali U, Gordon M, Chung K, Stobie P, Ng J, Hankey G, McQuillan B. Ischaemic Stroke and the Echo ‘Bubble Study’: Are we Screening the Right Patients? A Multicentre Experience from Western Australia. Heart Lung Circ 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.hlc.2018.06.463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Hara K, Izumi N, Tsukioka T, Chung K, Komatsu H, Toda M, Miyamoto H, Kimura T, Suzuki S, Yoshida A, Higashiyama S, Kawabe J, Nishiyama N. P3.16-032 Prediction of Postoperative Lung Function in Patients with Lung Cancer by Lung Lobe. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.1838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Tsukioka T, Izumi N, Chung K, Komatsu H, Toda M, Hara K, Miyamoto H, Nishiyama N. PUB062 Sarcopenia Is a Novel Predictor of Poor Prognosis in Male Patients with Pathological Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. J Thorac Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtho.2017.09.1925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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