King George's Medical University

P1.241. Comparative Outcomes of Triple-Layer Hand-Sewn Versus Double Linear Stapled Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomosis Following Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer – technique Background Cervical anastomosis after esophagectomy carries leak rates approaching 30%. Although the choice between stapled and hand-sewn techniques is often based on surgeon preference, existin...

Sleep and Stroop Performance with Adjunctive Melatonin in Pharmacotherapy-stable Pediatric ADHD: A Prospective Open-label Study

Background: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is frequently comorbid with sleep disturbances; evidence linking melatonin to objective neurocognitive outcomes in this population is lacking. The present study assessed the association of melatonin with parent-reported...

Clinicopathological and Prognostic Implications of Circulating MicroRNA-429 in Breast Cancer Patients

Abstract Background/Aims: MicroRNA-429 (miR-429), a member of the miR-200 family, has been implicated in epithelial–mesenchymal transition and tumor progression, yet its clinicopathological significance in breast cancer remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate serum miR-429...

Efficacy of Chest Radiograph in Comparison to no Intervention in Screening for Lung Cancer in People who Smoke: A Systematic Review

ABSTRACT: Smoking is the primary risk factor for lung cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Although chest radiography (CXR) is widely available and inexpensive, its role in lung cancer screening remains uncertain. This systematic...