Early detection of ovarian cancer might improve clinical outcome. Some studies have shown
the role of cytokines as a new group of tumor markers for ovarian cancer. We hypothesized …

Purpose: Serum–biomarker based screening for pancreatic cancer could greatly improve
survival in appropriately targeted high-risk populations. Experimental Design: Eighty-three …

… Douglas P. Landsittel: study design, analysis and interpretation of data, preparation of
manuscript. Stephanie A. Studenski and Caterina Rosano: study design, interpretation of data, …

Objectives: Frailty is a known risk factor for major life-threatening liver transplant complications,
deaths, and waitlist attrition. Whether frailty indicates risk for adverse outcomes in …

Objective To analyze quality of life, functional outcome, and hidden costs by primary
treatment with surgery or radiation therapy in patients with early glottic cancer. Study Design …

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) is characterized by progressive
enlargement of kidney cysts leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal …

Frailty with sarcopenia in cirrhosis causes liver transplant wait‐list attrition and deaths. Regular
physical activity is needed to protect patients with cirrhosis from frailty. We subjectively …

Silicosis, an interstitial lung disease prevalent among miners, sand blasters, and quarry
workers, is manifested as a chronic inflammatory response leading to severe pulmonary fibrotic …

Many falls occur among older adults with no traditional risk factors. We examined potential
independent effects of lifestyle on fall risk. Not smoking and going outdoors frequently or …

ContextDespite scientific uncertainties about effectiveness, wearing back belts in the hopes
of preventing costly and disabling low back injury in employees is becoming common in the …