British medical bulletin
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It has been known for some time that neutrophils are present in the tumour microenvironment, but only recently have their roles been explored. ⋯ Understanding the metabolic programming of neutrophils in the tumour microenvironment.
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British medical bulletin · Dec 2018
ReviewProstate-specific membrane antigen positron emission tomography in the management of recurrent prostate cancer.
There is an unmet clinical need for early, accurate imaging of recurrent prostate cancer to improve patient outcomes. Staging, by conventional bone scintigraphy and CT have become outdated. 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT imaging in this setting has developed rapidly, with widespread International adoption in line with evidence-based guidelines in this group of patients. ⋯ Well-designed clinical trials with consideration of the health economic benefit of using PSMA PET/CT will be essential to provide a basis for entry into guidelines such as NICE and to provide a rationale for reimbursement.