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Extracellular vesicle lipidomics liquid biopsy reveals systemic and tumor microenvironment metabolic reprogramming in ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological malignancy, due to late‐stage diagnosis, tumor heterogeneity, and lack of biomarkers for early detection. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) in plasma and ascites offer a minimally invasive source of tumor‐derived information, yet their l...

Disrupted cerebellar networks in uncontrolled focal to bilateral tonic–clonic seizures

Abstract Objective Focal to bilateral tonic–clonic seizures (FBTC) are associated with significant morbidity and an elevated risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). The cerebellum has been implicated in modulating the frequency and severity of tonic–clonic seizures....

A qualitative analysis to identify implementation strategies for a deprescribing clinical practice guideline using the CFIR-ERIC Matching Tool: perspectives from consumers and professional stakeholders

Abstract Introduction Deprescribing is the planned withdrawal or dose reduction of medicines when harms outweigh benefits or when they are no longer required. Following publication of the Clinical Practice Guideline for Deprescribing in Older People in September 2025, supporting...

Cognitive Behavior vs Bright Light Therapy for Insomnia in Women Undergoing Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Importance Women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer experience insomnia and fatigue, which impair quality of life. To date, no randomized clinical trial (RCT) has evaluated the use of cognitive behavior therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) and bright light therapy (BLT) both alone...

Information environments, epistemic selves, and life’s end

Abstract This paper examines how information environments shape individuals in the construction of what we dub epistemic selfhood. Using euthanasia as an illustration, we argue that end-of-life decision-making potentially suffers from this process when epistemic selfhood is malfo...

Triaging general practitioner referrals for specialist review to eConsultant – a pilot study

Background eConsultant is an asynchronous, digital, clinician-to-clinician advice service, giving general practitioners rapid remote access to specialist support for patient care. This study aimed to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of a model triaging s...