Ethan Littlefield

Oncology

PI3K-dependent GAB1/Erk phosphorylation renders head and neck squamous cell carcinoma sensitive to PI3Kα inhibitors

PMCID: PMC12177050 PMID: 40533463 DOI: 10.1038/s41419-025-07767-x Journal: Cell death & disease Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Zhang X, Xu J, Wang X, Xu L, Zhang X, et al. Key Points * CYH33 demonstrates potent anti-proliferative activity against HNSCC, including cisplatin-resistant cell lines * Achieved significant tumor growth inhibition in xenograft models

By Ethan Littlefield

Neurology

p‐Cresol and p‐Cresyl Sulphate Boost Oxidative Stress: A Systematic Review of Recent Evidence

PMCID: PMC12177445 PMID: 40534235 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.70065 Journal: Basic & clinical pharmacology & toxicology Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Renaldi R, Wiguna T, Persico AM, Tanra AJ Key Points * p-Cresol and PCS induce oxidative stress through NADPH oxidase activation, with potential implications for neurological and metabolic disorders * Concentrations as

By Ethan Littlefield

Oncology

The impact of de novo lipogenesis on predicting survival and clinical therapy: an exploration based on a multigene prognostic model in hepatocellular carcinoma

PMCID: PMC12178006 PMID: 40533802 DOI: 10.1186/s12967-025-06704-y Journal: Journal of translational medicine Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Zhou X, Cui G, Hu E, Wang X, Tang D, et al. Key Points * A six-gene DNL signature effectively stratifies HCC patients into distinct prognostic risk groups * Predictive model shows high accuracy with

By Ethan Littlefield

Gastroenterology

Neurological Manifestations of HEV Infection: A Rare Phenomenon or an Underrecognized Reality?

PMCID: PMC12177195 PMID: 40534221 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.70585 Journal: Brain and behavior Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Iza M, Ramos D, Llauradó A, Restrepo‐Vera JL, Pallero M, et al. Key Points * HEV can cause diverse neurological manifestations, including neuralgic amyotrophy and meningoradiculitis, in immunocompetent patients * Initial HEV viral loads

By Ethan Littlefield

Neurology

Influences of Gait Training with Knee–Ankle–Foot Orthosis on Gait Ability and Independence in Severe Hemiplegia and Pusher Behavior with Unilateral Spatial Neglect Following Stroke: A Retrospective Historical Controlled Study

PMCID: PMC12177197 PMID: 40534213 DOI: 10.1002/brb3.70535 Journal: Brain and behavior Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Sawa K, Tamura M, Arai S Key Points * Long-term KAFO intervention showed differential improvements across stroke patient subgroups * Days since stroke onset and sensorimotor variability were critical predictors of gait independence (p <

By Ethan Littlefield

Cardiology

Emulating the EPIC trial using VetCompass primary-care data: causal effects of pimobendan in UK dogs with grade IV/VI heart murmurs

PMCID: PMC12176212 PMID: 40531835 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0325695 Journal: PloS one Publication Date: 2025-6-18 Authors: Pegram C, Diaz-Ordaz K, Brodbelt DC, Chang YM, Boswood A, et al. Key Points * Pimobendan prescription within 6 months of grade IV heart murmur diagnosis reduced 5-year CHF cumulative incidence by 22.2%

By Ethan Littlefield