It is well known that the occupational exposure to contaminants and carcinogens leads to
the development of cancer in exposed workers. In the 18th century, Percivall Pott was the …

The pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a multifactorial process that has not
yet been fully investigated. Autophagy and apoptosis are two important cellular pathways …

(1) Background: Although spatial statistics are often used by cancer epidemiologists, there is
not yet an established collection of methods to serve their needs. We aimed to develop an …

Mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) is one member of the steroid receptor family. In addition to
its important role in Na+/K+ homeostasis, MR is reported as a tumor-suppressor in …

Aim: This study was designed to evaluate the effects of dietary and lifestyle habits on several
blood lipid parameters in the Lebanese population. Methods: This was a cross-sectional …

In order to deliver the best possible working environment, it is essential to identify
professional conditions that could be harmful for worker's health and prevent (or limit) the …

Abstract Background Hepatitis C Virus infection has been considered an important hidden
pandemic in developing countries, particularly in Africa. It varies greatly from one region to …

The neuropeptide somatostatin has been shown to control the secretion of several
hormones and growth factors, but also to inhibit the proliferation of several tumor cells …

Liver cancer is one of the most frequent cancers in Europe and Greece. An increase in
specific risk factors, such as metabolic syndrome and obesity, has been observed in Greece …