News articles tagged with 'carcinoma'
What's the clonality status and allelotype of focal nodular hyperplasia?
— 20 Oct 2009 09:23 | HealthFocal nodular hyperplasia (FNH) is a lesion found in an otherwise normal liver, and is considered to be parenchyma overgrowth responsive to increased blood flow secondary to vascular... — full story
Molecular imaging holds promise for early intervention in common uterine cancer
— 2 Oct 2009 11:28 | HealthA promising new molecular imaging technique may provide physicians and patients with a noninvasive way to learn more information about a type of cancer of the uterus lining called 'endometrial... — full story
M. D. Anderson examines use of toad venom in cancer treatment
— 26 Sep 2009 13:05 | HealthHuachansu, a Chinese medicine that comes from the dried venom secreted by the skin glands of toads, has tolerable toxicity levels, even at doses eight times those normally administered,... — full story
Merkel cell polyomavirus associated with Merkel cell carcinoma
— 24 Sep 2009 07:58 | HealthThe Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV) is the only human polyomavirus known to be associated with a rare skin cancer, known as Merkel cell carcinoma, according to a new study published... — full story
Cases of liver cancer reduced in a younger population vaccinated for HBV
— 17 Sep 2009 14:34 | HealthA 20-year follow-up study revealed a dramatic drop in liver cancer cases among 6- to 19-year-olds who were vaccinated for the hepatitis B virus at birth, according to a study published... — full story
Yes-associated protein: Early diagnosis of gastric carcinoma
— 16 Sep 2009 14:11 | HealthYes-associated protein (YAP) is a type of cellular adaptor protein and transcriptional co-activator. In recent years, some investigators have found YAP to be overexpressed and highly... — full story
Lapatinib shows minimal effect against liver cancer
— 9 Sep 2009 13:42 | HealthUse of the molecularly targeted agent lapatinib to delay tumour growth and improve the survival of patients with inoperable hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver cancer, only benefited... — full story
Prevent periodontitis to reduce the risk of head and neck cancer
— 8 Sep 2009 10:58 | HealthChronic periodontitis, a form of gum disease, is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This suggests the need for increased efforts to prevent and treat... — full story
Dental researchers confirm microRNAs as biomarkers for oral cancer detection
— 26 Aug 2009 10:17 | HealthA new study published by researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry substantiates the effectiveness of measuring the microRNAs present in saliva to detect oral squamous cell carcinoma.... — full story
Some skin cancer may be mediated by primary cilia activity
— 24 Aug 2009 13:08 | HealthTiny, solitary spikes that stick out of nearly every cell in the body play a central role in a type of skin cancer, new research has found. The discovery in mice shows that the microscopic... — full story