Dermatol Ther (Heidelb)
August 2025
Introduction: Vitiligo, a chronic depigmenting disorder affecting 1-2% of the global population, is caused by immune-mediated melanocyte destruction. While its pathogenesis is multifactorial, the relationship between vitiligo and malignancy risk remains controversial. Some studies suggest an increased cancer risk, while others propose a potential protective effect, particularly against skin cancers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Central nervous system (CNS) World Health Organization (WHO) grade 3 meningiomas are aggressive tumors of the CNS whose clinical management is particularly challenging due to the lack of effective systemic treatment options. Recent multiomic studies revealed increasing expression and activity of the histone methyltransferase enhancer of zeste homolog 2 (EZH2) in parallel with the increase in meningioma grade. This study primarily aims to characterize in detail the clinical and molecular correlates of EZH2 expression in grade 3 meningiomas and to investigate its functional role both in vitro and in vivo.
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July 2025
Introduction: Vitiligo, a chronic skin disease affecting 1-2% of the global population, is associated with significant impairment in quality of life. Current pharmacological treatment options have limited efficacy and considerable side effects. Recent studies have shown promising results when using Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKis).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe combinations of BRAF inhibitor-based targeted therapies with immune checkpoint inhibitors currently represent less common therapeutic approaches in advanced melanoma. The aim of this study was to assess the safety and efficacy of currently available melanoma treatments by conducting a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Four databases were systematically searched for randomized clinical studies that included patients with advanced/metastatic melanoma receiving chemotherapy, immune checkpoint inhibitors, BRAF/MEK inhibitor therapy, or combinations thereof.
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