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002). The 6-month pain-free survival rates were 30% and 51% in the Re-RT and transarterial chemoembolization groups, respectively (P= .08). The median tumor reduction rates were -4% and 9% in the Re-RT and transarterial chemoembolization groups, respectively (P < .001). The objective response rates were 0% and 11% in the Re-RT and transarterial chemoembolization groups, respectively (P= .29). No serious adverse events or complications were observed. Transarterial chemoembolization achieved a superior response rate and longer duration of palliation in symptomatic RT-failure BMs. Transarterial chemoembolization achieved a superior response rate and longer duration of palliation in symptomatic RT-failure BMs.Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with a high risk of cognitive impairment (CI). Both vascular and metabolic factors are implicated in the causation of CI in CKD. The traditional risk factors for CI are more prevalent in CKD and interact reciprocally. CI in CKD is associated with reduced functional capacity, poor quality of life and mortality. Cognition declines significantly after initiation of haemodialysis (HD). Repeated cerebral insults related to intra-dialytic haemodynamic instability may be responsible for the rapid, step-wise decline in cognition observed in HD patients. Cognitive interventions used in the general population have not been adequately tested in CKD. Exercise interventions are likely to be beneficial based on biological plausibility and pilot trial data. Cooled HD may be beneficial in HD patients but needs substantive trial data to support it. Cognition testing should be routinely offered to CKD patients. There is a need for further research into the underlying causes of CI in CKD with a view to developing therapeutic interventions.The significance of zinc for an efficient immune response is well accepted. During zinc deficiency, an increase in the myeloid to lymphoid immune cells ratio was observed. This results in a disturbed balance of pro- and anti-inflammatory processes as well as defects in tolerance during infections. Consequently, instead of efficiently defending the body against invading pathogens, damage of host cells is frequently observed. This explains the increased susceptibility to infections and their severe progression observed for zinc deficient individuals as well as the association of autoimmune diseases with low serum zinc levels. Together with the advances in techniques for investigating cellular development, communication and intracellular metabolism, our understanding of the mechanisms underlying the benefits of zinc for human health and the detriments of zinc deficiency has much improved. As analyses of the zinc status and effects of zinc supplementation were more frequently included into clinical studies, our knowledge of the association of zinc deficiency to a variety of diseases was strongly improved. Still there are several areas in zinc biology that require further in-depth investigation such as the interaction with other nutritional elements, the direct association between zinc transportation, membrane-structure, receptors, and signaling as well as its role in cell degeneration. This article will describe our current understanding of the role of zinc during the immune response focusing on the most recent findings and underlying mechanisms. Research questions that need to be addressed in the future will be discussed as well.Building evidence reveals the importance of maintaining lipid homeostasis for the health and function of neurons, and upper motor neurons (UMNs) are no exception. UMNs are critically important for the initiation and modulation of voluntary movement as they are responsible for conveying cerebral cortex' input to spinal cord targets. To maintain their unique cytoarchitecture with a prominent apical dendrite and a very long axon, UMNs require a stable cell membrane, a lipid bilayer. Lipids can act as building blocks for many bi