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Journal of Personalized Medicine, Volume 15, Issue 2

2025 February - 37 articles

Cover Story: Cancer therapy has advanced significantly with chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies, yet drug resistance remains a formidable challenge. Resistant cancer cells undergo metabolic reprogramming, shifting from glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) and exploiting alternative fuels like glutamine. These adaptations sustain tumor growth and enable immune evasion by increasing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and immune checkpoints such as PD-L1. This review explores targeting metabolic vulnerabilities, particularly in glycolysis, glutamine metabolism, and the kynurenine pathway, in order to enhance therapeutic efficacy. Combining metabolic inhibitors with an immune checkpoint blockade presents a promising strategy to overcome resistance and improve cancer outcomes. View this paper
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Articles (37)

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,839 Views
28 Pages

A Methodological Framework for AI-Assisted Diagnosis of Ovarian Masses Using CT and MR Imaging

  • Pratik Adusumilli,
  • Nishant Ravikumar,
  • Geoff Hall and
  • Andrew F. Scarsbrook

19 February 2025

Background: Ovarian cancer encompasses a diverse range of neoplasms originating in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and peritoneum. Despite being one of the commonest gynaecological malignancies, there are no validated screening strategies for early det...

  • Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,294 Views
17 Pages

Multimodality Imaging in the Diagnosis of Coronary Microvascular Disease: An Update

  • Ana Margarida Martins,
  • Miguel Nobre Menezes,
  • Pedro Alves da Silva and
  • Ana G. Almeida

19 February 2025

Coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) is characterized by structural and functional abnormalities in the coronary microvasculature which can lead to ischaemia and angina and is increasingly recognized as a major contributor to adverse cardiovascul...

  • Correction
  • Open Access
887 Views
1 Page

Correction: Choi et al. Prognostic Value of Radiomic Analysis Using Pre- and Post-Treatment 18F-FDG-PET/CT in Patients with Laryngeal Cancer and Hypopharyngeal Cancer. J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14, 71

  • Joon Ho Choi,
  • Joon Young Choi,
  • Sang-Keun Woo,
  • Ji Eun Moon,
  • Chae Hong Lim,
  • Soo Bin Park,
  • Seongho Seo,
  • Yong Chan Ahn,
  • Myung-Ju Ahn and
  • Jung Mi Park
  • + 1 author

19 February 2025

In the original publication [...]

  • Editorial
  • Open Access
854 Views
4 Pages

Pioneering Respiratory and Emergency Medicine Research During the COVID-19 Era

  • Ioannis Pantazopoulos,
  • Georgios Mavrovounis and
  • Konstantinos Gourgoulianis

18 February 2025

Respiratory and emergency medicine have undergone significant transformations in recent years, shaped by advancements in critical care, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), and the evolving understanding of post-infectious sequelae [...]

  • Retraction
  • Open Access
949 Views
1 Page

RETRACTED: Yen et al. Brevilin A Ameliorates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-like Dermatitis and Reduces Th17 Differentiation in Psoriasis Patients. J. Pers. Med. 2022, 12, 1888

  • Ling-Jung Yen,
  • Chung-Yang Yen,
  • Chia-Ling Li,
  • En-Chih Liao,
  • Kai-Chun Wang,
  • Meng-Chieh Shih,
  • Hung-Sen Huang,
  • Ying-Chin Chen,
  • Ling-Ying Lu and
  • Sheng-Jie Yu

18 February 2025

The journal retracts the article “Brevilin A Ameliorates Imiquimod-Induced Psoriasis-like Dermatitis and Reduces Th17 Differentiation in Psoriasis Patients” [...]

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,407 Views
12 Pages

Real Index of Refraction of Normal and Cancerous Axillary Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer Patients: Results from an Experimental Study

  • Maria Papadoliopoulou,
  • Spyridon Koutsoumpos,
  • Ioannis Margaris,
  • Maria Matiatou,
  • Panagiotis Giannios,
  • Nikolaos Arkadopoulos,
  • Konstantinos Moutzouris and
  • Nikolaos V. Michalopoulos

18 February 2025

Background: Breast malignancy is the most common cancer type and the second leading cause of cancer-related death for women all ages. Axillary surgery provides prognostic and predictive information, but carries significant morbidity. Imaging techniqu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,575 Views
9 Pages

15 February 2025

Background/Objectives: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder affecting up to 15% of reproductive-age women, characterized by hyperandrogenism, chronic oligo-ovulation, and metabolic dysfunction. This study aims to evaluat...

  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,945 Views
10 Pages

Attitudes of Neurologists Toward Serum Neurofilament Light-Chain Testing in the Management of Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis with Cognitive Impairment

  • José M. García-Domínguez,
  • Jorge Maurino,
  • José E. Meca-Lallana,
  • Lamberto Landete,
  • Virginia Meca-Lallana,
  • Elena García-Arcelay,
  • Eduardo Agüera-Morales,
  • Ana B. Caminero,
  • Sergio Martínez-Yélamos and
  • Gustavo Saposnik
  • + 5 authors

14 February 2025

Background: Cognitive impairment has an impact upon the function and quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). High-serum neurofilament light-chain (sNfL) levels predict disease progression and are also associated with impaired cognit...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,614 Views
11 Pages

12 February 2025

Abstract: Background/Objectives: Single-port access (SPA) laparoscopic surgery has gained popularity due to its cosmetic benefits and reduced postoperative pain. However, concerns persist regarding the increased risk of adhesions due to the larger um...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,593 Views
12 Pages

Is CK7 a Prognostic Marker in Pulmonary LCNEC? Evidence from a Limited Cohort Study

  • Hruy Menghesha,
  • Donatas Zalepugas,
  • Amina Camo,
  • Georg Schlachtenberger,
  • Konstantinos Grapatsas,
  • Andres Amorin Estremadoyro,
  • Fabian Doerr,
  • Matthias Heldwein,
  • Alexander Quaas and
  • Khosro Hekmat
  • + 3 authors

12 February 2025

Objectives: While the treatment of non-small-cell lung carcinoma has improved rapidly, the treatment of pulmonary large-cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) remains underdeveloped. The use of immunohistochemistry allows for accurate risk stratificat...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,770 Views
13 Pages

Treatments of Interest in Male Breast Cancer: An Umbrella Review

  • Stefano Spinaci,
  • Luca Arecco,
  • Agnese Anedda,
  • Lucia Martino,
  • Emma Firpo,
  • Matteo Ghilli,
  • Matteo Lambertini and
  • Giulia Ferrarazzo

11 February 2025

Background: Male breast cancer (MaBC) is a rare disease and due to its rarity and the lack of specific protocols for its management, treatment algorithms are extrapolated from female breast cancer (FBC). To optimize MaBC treatment, we conceived an um...

  • Review
  • Open Access
11 Citations
11,383 Views
19 Pages

7 February 2025

The biophysiological differences between teeth and dental implants and the issue of occlusal overload, although controversial, form the basis for the management of occlusion in implant-supported full-arch fixed dental prostheses (ISFAFDPs). Although...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,331 Views
10 Pages

Efficacy and Safety of Omalizumab and Dupilumab in Pediatric Patients with Skin Diseases: An Observational Study

  • Francesca Galletta,
  • Ludovica Rizzuti,
  • Stefano Passanisi,
  • Emanuela Rosa,
  • Lucia Caminiti and
  • Sara Manti

7 February 2025

Background: Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) and moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) are significant challenges in pediatric populations, negatively impacting quality of life (QoL). Biologic therapies, including omalizumab and dupilumab, sho...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
4,543 Views
11 Pages

7 February 2025

Background: The rapid adoption of telehealth services for youth mental health care necessitates a comprehensive evaluation of its effectiveness. This study aimed to analyze the impact of telehealth on youth mental health outcomes using artificial int...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,722 Views
16 Pages

7 February 2025

Background: Bipolar disorder (BD) is a chronic condition associated with treatment resistance, cognitive decline, structural brain changes, and an approximately 13-year reduction in life expectancy compared to the general population. Depression in BD...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,916 Views
11 Pages

Expanding the Genetic and Clinical Spectrum of Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis: The Glu61Ala Variant

  • Christian Messina,
  • Salvatore Gulizia,
  • Federica Scalia,
  • Eugenia Borgione,
  • Francesco Cappello,
  • Filippo Brighina and
  • Vincenzo Di Stefano

6 February 2025

Introduction. Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (hATTR) is a rare disorder with a largely variable worldwide prevalence, and it is caused by autosomal dominant mutations in the transthyretin (TTR) gene, leading to cardiological, neurological, or m...

  • Protocol
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,259 Views
9 Pages

The Design and Feasibility of Optimal Treatment for Coronary Drug-Eluting Stent In-Stent Restenosis (OPEN-ISR)—A Prospective, Randomised, Multicentre Clinical Trial

  • Péter Márton Kulyassa,
  • Balázs Tamás Németh,
  • István Hizoh,
  • Laura Krisztina Jankó,
  • Zoltán Ruzsa,
  • Zoltán Jambrik,
  • Brúnó Bánk Balázs,
  • Dávid Becker,
  • Béla Merkely and
  • István Ferenc Édes

2 February 2025

Introduction: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DES) is a cornerstone of the management of ischemic heart disease. However, in-stent restenosis (ISR) remains a significant clinical challenge, occurring in approximatel...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,322 Views
13 Pages

Precision Oncology in Clinical Practice: Two Years of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling in Croatia

  • Dora Čerina Pavlinović,
  • Jelena Šuto Pavičić,
  • Antonela Njavro,
  • Nikša Librenjak,
  • Ilijan Tomaš,
  • Robert Šeparović,
  • Stjepko Pleština,
  • Žarko Bajić,
  • Natalija Dedić Plavetić and
  • Eduard Vrdoljak

31 January 2025

Background: The widespread adoption of precision medicine in routine cancer care remains a critical challenge, even as advanced technologies expand and personalized therapies demonstrate remarkable success in certain cancer types. While breakthrough...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
3,143 Views
17 Pages

Towards Trustworthy AI in Healthcare: Epistemic Uncertainty Estimation for Clinical Decision Support

  • Adrian Lindenmeyer,
  • Malte Blattmann,
  • Stefan Franke,
  • Thomas Neumuth and
  • Daniel Schneider

31 January 2025

Introduction: Widespread adoption of AI for medical decision-making is still hindered due to ethical and safety-related concerns. For AI-based decision support systems in healthcare settings, it is paramount to be reliable and trustworthy. Common dee...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,475 Views
23 Pages

Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists and Cognitive Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease and Beyond: A Systematic Review

  • Paola Pastena,
  • Gabriele Campagnoli,
  • Ali Reza Rahmani and
  • Andreas P. Kalogeropoulos

30 January 2025

Background/Objectives: Cognitive impairment is a debilitating comorbidity affecting diverse patient populations, yet the cognitive effects of therapies like mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) remain underexplored. Preclinical evidence sugg...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,246 Views
10 Pages

29 January 2025

Background: Eating disorders have previously been associated with renal impairment. Low muscle mass reduces serum creatinine used for the calculation of the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), leading to overestimation of renal function. To...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,829 Views
12 Pages

Associations of Clinical Presentation of Coeliac Disease with Comorbidities and Complications: A Retrospective Single-Centre Analysis

  • Judit Bajor,
  • Zsófia Vereczkei,
  • Réka Bencs,
  • Enikő Nagy,
  • Míra Zsófia Peresztegi,
  • Ivett Hegedűs,
  • Nelli Farkas,
  • András Tárnok,
  • Nóra Szigeti and
  • Zsolt Szakács

29 January 2025

Background: The clinical presentation of coeliac disease (CD) is various and may influence disease course. We aimed to investigate the associations of clinical presentation with comorbidities and disease complications in a cohort of Hungarian coeliac...

  • Systematic Review
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,526 Views
16 Pages

Enhanced Lymph Node Detection in Colon Cancer Using Indocyanine Green Fluorescence: A Systematic Review of Studies from 2020 Onwards

  • Roxana Loriana Negrut,
  • Adrian Cote,
  • Bogdan Feder,
  • Florian Dorel Bodog and
  • Adrian Marius Maghiar

29 January 2025

Background: Colon cancer is known as one of the most prevalent malignancies in the world. This well-known pathology requires accurate lymph node dissection to achieve effective staging and improved treatment outcomes. Indocyanine green fluorescence i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,575 Views
18 Pages

Endoscopic transfacet Decompression for Severe Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Technical Note, Illustrative Clinical Series, and Surgeon Survey Regarding Post-Decompression Instability

  • Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski,
  • Álvaro Dowling,
  • Choll Kim,
  • Brian Kwon,
  • John Ongulade,
  • Kenyu Ito,
  • Paulo Sergio Terxeira de Carvalho and
  • Morgan P. Lorio

28 January 2025

Background: Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) remains a predominant cause of debilitating back and leg pain, affecting many aging populations. Traditional decompression surgeries can be invasive and pose significant risks and recovery time. This study elu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,910 Views
11 Pages

28 January 2025

Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to predict the orientation of the prosthetic trochlear angle (PTA) relative to the quadriceps line of force (QLF) in kinematically aligned total knee arthroplasty (KA-TKA) by using preoperative radiographic param...

  • Review
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,497 Views
22 Pages

28 January 2025

T-cell-engaging bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) are monoclonal antibodies that redirect the cytotoxic activity of T-cells to target malignant neoplasms. B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL) is a heterogenous group of aggressive and indolent malignancies...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
4,825 Views
18 Pages

Targeting Metabolic Vulnerabilities to Combat Drug Resistance in Cancer Therapy

  • Taranatee Khan,
  • Manojavan Nagarajan,
  • Irene Kang,
  • Chunjing Wu and
  • Medhi Wangpaichitr

27 January 2025

Drug resistance remains a significant barrier to effective cancer therapy. Cancer cells evade treatment by reprogramming their metabolism, switching from glycolysis to oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), and relying on alternative carbon sources such...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,585 Views
24 Pages

Precision Medicine in Myeloid Neoplasia: Challenges and Opportunities

  • Michael J. Hochman,
  • Joshua P. Muniz and
  • Nikolaos Papadantonakis

26 January 2025

High-risk myeloid neoplasms encompass a group of hematologic malignancies known to cause significant cytopenias, which are accompanied by the risk of end-organ damage. They tend to have an aggressive clinical course and limit life expectancy in the a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,538 Views
16 Pages

Psychopathological Influences on Surgical and Clinical Outcomes in Lumbar Disk Herniation: Prediction Models and Literature Analysis

  • Gianluca Galieri,
  • Vittorio Orlando,
  • Edoardo Mazzucchi,
  • Fabrizio Pignotti,
  • Davide Cusumano,
  • Paola Bazzu,
  • Sofia Mantini,
  • Roberto Altieri,
  • Manlio Barbarisi and
  • Giuseppe La Rocca
  • + 2 authors

26 January 2025

Background/Objectives: Lumbar disk herniation (LDH) significantly affects quality of life due to lower back and radiating leg pain. Surgical intervention, such as discectomy, is effective for symptom relief when conservative measures fail; however, p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,503 Views
12 Pages

Mid-Regional Pro-Adrenomedullin Is Associated with Adverse Cardiovascular Outcomes After Cardiac Surgery

  • Ulrike Baumer,
  • Niema Kazem,
  • Andreas Hammer,
  • Felix Hofer,
  • Eva Steinacher,
  • Lorenz Koller,
  • Daniel Zimpfer,
  • Martin Andreas,
  • Barbara Steinlechner and
  • Patrick Sulzgruber
  • + 2 authors

26 January 2025

Background: In the era of personalized medicine, tools for risk stratification after cardiovascular interventions are crucial to reduce mortality and morbidity, especially in the aging population. Biomarker-based approaches, in particular, have gaine...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
7,552 Views
17 Pages

26 January 2025

Background/Objectives: Whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is widely recognized for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Despite growing interest in its therapeutic potential, the impact of WBC on functional performance, pain perception, sleep quali...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
3,406 Views
12 Pages

24 January 2025

Background: Large language models (LLMs) have seen a significant boost recently in the field of natural language processing (NLP) due to their capabilities in analyzing words. These autoregressive models prove robust in classification tasks where tex...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,799 Views
12 Pages

The Use of the Great Toe Pulp Free Flap in Dystrophic Fingertips

  • Alessandro Crosio,
  • Mauro Magnani,
  • Simona Odella,
  • Matilde Cacianti,
  • Francesco Maria Locatelli and
  • Pierluigi Tos

23 January 2025

Background: Lesions of the digital apices are common, and several treatment strategies can be considered for them. Among these, the free great toe pulp flap can be used. Methods: This is a retrospective report in which five patients undergoing hallux...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,928 Views
14 Pages

Dupilumab Effectiveness in Patients with Severe Allergic Asthma Non-Responsive to Omalizumab

  • Diego Bagnasco,
  • Benedetta Bondi,
  • Luisa Brussino,
  • Stefania Nicola,
  • Paolo Cameli,
  • Angelica Tiotiu,
  • Giuseppe Guida,
  • Chiara Gollinucci,
  • Dina Visca and
  • on behalf of the SANI group
  • + 11 authors

23 January 2025

Background/Objectives: Severe allergic asthma is usually treated with omalizumab; however, this drug may not be effective for every patient. By its action, dupilumab could be an alternative in these patients. The objective of this study was to evalua...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,047 Views
12 Pages

Implementation and Feasibility of Mechanomyography in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

  • Fabian Sommer,
  • Ibrahim Hussain,
  • Noah Willett,
  • Mousa K. Hamad,
  • Chibuikem A. Ikwuegbuenyi,
  • Rodrigo Navarro-Ramirez,
  • Sertac Kirnaz,
  • Lynn McGrath,
  • Jacob Goldberg and
  • Roger Härtl
  • + 5 authors

23 January 2025

Background: Mechanomyography (MMG) is a neurodiagnostic technique with a documented ability to evaluate the compression of nerve roots. Its utility in degenerative spine surgery is unknown. Objective: To assess the utility of intraoperative MMG durin...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,608 Views
14 Pages

Meningeal Metastasis from Naso-Ethmoidal Malignancies: Pathogenesis, Risk Factors, and Prognostic Impact

  • Remo Accorona,
  • Isabelle Dohin,
  • Davide Mattavelli,
  • Marco Ferrari,
  • Marco Ravanelli,
  • Vittorio Rampinelli,
  • Davide Farina,
  • Piero Nicolai,
  • Cesare Piazza and
  • Alberto Schreiber

22 January 2025

Introduction: Meningeal metastasis (MM) from naso-ethmoidal malignancies (NEMs) is rare, its metastatic route is still debated, and its prognostic impact remains unclear. Our aim is to analyze a retrospective series of NEMs with non-contiguous MM to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1,952 Views
17 Pages

Strabismus and Strabismus Surgery in the U.S. Veterans Health Administration: Foundational Analyses of Electronic Health Record Data from 2000 to 2022

  • John H. Lillvis,
  • Michael Feehan,
  • Treefa Shwani,
  • Amy E. Millen,
  • Gregory E. Wilding,
  • Karen M. Allison,
  • Leah A. Owen and
  • Margaret M. DeAngelis

21 January 2025

Background/Objectives: Strabismus, or eye misalignment, has not been well-described in U.S. military Veterans. This study was undertaken to characterize Veterans with a strabismus diagnosis as well as those who underwent strabismus surgery. Methods:...

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