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Advancing Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: Integrating Molecular Biomarkers and Emerging Technologies

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Cancer biomarkers can be derived from tumor cells or neighboring cells within the tumor microenvironment. Over the past few decades, various molecular markers, including DNA (mutations, copy number variations), RNA (mRNA, microRNA, circular RNA), proteins, and metabolites, have been identified with the aid of rapidly evolving technologies. Some of these markers have demonstrated potential clinical utility, while others have provided new insights into the deregulation of normal molecular and cellular processes that lead to tumorigenesis. Publications in this special issue of the  Biomedical Journal  introduce contemporary approaches aimed at enhancing cancer diagnosis, and monitoring of cancer and treatment options, with the ultimate goal of reducing mortality. These studies highlight the importance of integrating advanced technologies with clinical strategies for treatment of cancer.

Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future

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The climate crisis is caused by rising atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide, methane and nitric oxide. While major industries and agriculture are the largest contributors to global climate change, ostensibly benign professions such as dentistry also play a role. The articles in this special collection of the   CDA Journal   explore the impact of climate change on dentistry and offer insights into how dental professionals can reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining safe high-quality care.

Eating Camembert improves memory

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New study found eating Camembert cheese could improve memory & protect the brain during aging (at least in mice).. Camembert uses Penicillium camemberti in its fermentation, which produces fatty acid amides that are rarely found in other cheeses.

El futuro de la odontología: nuevas tecnologías y su posible impacto

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La tecnología está avanzando constantemente y generando nuevas oportunidades de aplicar los nuevos desarrollos en ciencia e ingeniería a determinados aspectos de la vida. Las nuevas tecnologías dentales están incorporando estos avances de muy diversas maneras. De hecho, ya están modificando el mundo de la odontología y se espera que traigan más cambios interesantes en un futuro muy próximo.

Comment stopper les ravages des Chlamydia ?

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Chlamydia est un micro-organisme responsable d'une maladie sexuellement transmissible ; cette bactérie peut aussi causer cécité, maladies cardiaques et pulmonaires. Améliorer son dépistage pour en limiter la propagation et traiter à un stade précoce sont deux enjeux essentiels.

Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future

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  The climate crisis is caused by rising atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide, methane and nitric oxide. While major industries and agriculture are the largest contributors to global climate change, ostensibly benign professions such as dentistry also play a role. The articles in this special collection of the   CDA Journal   explore the impact of climate change on dentistry and offer insights into how dental professionals can reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining safe high-quality care. Like other healthcare delivery settings, dental practices rely on a range of materials, resources and methods that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, emissions from the healthcare sector account for 8.5% of national emissions and continue to increase. Citation 1 , Citation 2  Dentistry, like other healthcare professions, is thus faced with the challenge of balancing patient care and safety with increasing environmen...

The Role of Medicine and Technology in Shaping the Future of Oral Health

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  This commentary describes the changes taking place in dentistry and speculates on improvements that could happen soon. Advances in health care will have an impact on the integration and delivery of oral care; conversely, there is growing acceptance that oral health impacts systemic health. Technological innovations are changing the face of medical care and are quickly becoming integrated into dentistry. Advances in novel antimicrobials, genomics, robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming our ability to diagnose and manage disease.