Bioavailability measures active substance absorption from dosage forms to systemic circulation. Bioequivalence establishes equivalent performance between products containing same active substance. Essentially similar products must be bioequivalent unless safety/efficacy differs
Meta-analysis reviewed 18 studies on FOLFIRINOX in metastatic pancreatic cancer. Study included 7556 patients, 2435 receiving FOLFIRINOX. FOLFIRINOX showed significant overall survival benefit (HR 0.76)
International, peer-reviewed, open access journal published semimonthly by MDPI. Affiliated with multiple medical societies including IBRA and IRC. Impact Factor 3.0 (2023), 5-year Impact Factor 3.4 (2023). Manuscript review takes 17.3 days, publication acceptance in 2.7 days
Autopsy is examination of dead person to determine cause of death. Pathologists perform autopsies to diagnose diseases and evaluate medical treatments. Autopsy can be forensic (legal) or clinical (medical)
PSQI is a one-month sleep quality questionnaire developed by University of Pittsburgh researchers. Published in 1989, cited in over 34,000 peer-reviewed articles. Widely used in both clinical and research settings
Factor X is a serine endopeptidase encoded by F10 gene. Synthesized in liver and requires vitamin K. Half-life is 40-45 hours. Active site divided into four subpockets