Abstract Otolith phenotypic variability was analyzed in the Caucasian bleak ( Alburnus escherichii ) from Selevir Reservoir Turkey. Utricular (lapillus) and lagenar (asteriscus) otoliths were removed, while distinguishing between left right otoliths. All photographed on distal (for asterisci) dorsal surface lapilli) using a Leica DF295 digital camera. morphometrics measured to nearest 0.001 mm ...

Extraosseous osteosarcoma (EOO) is a rare form of sarcoma. There have been few reports of cases and outcome from an African population.Out of 112 cases of sarcomas seen at the UCH, Ibadan between 1986-2005, 5 were EOO. All presented late on account of initial excision without histology and outcomes were poor. EOO occurs in the black population of Sub-Saharan Africa. The outlook for these patien...

For decades, the prognosis for patients with advanced-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) was bleak, with chemotherapy offering limited benefit and much toxicity. Now, with mutational testing, new generations of targeted therapies, and emerging immunotherapies, the treatment horizon for these patients has greatly expanded. In this article, the authors review molecular targets, biomarkers, ...