National Cancer Institute

Introduction: Vitiligo is a depigmenting disorder of the skin, in which melanocytes (pigment cells) are attacked. Melanocytes produce melanin, which determine the color of the skin, hair, and eyes. When these cells are attacked, the skin color becomes significantly lighter. The exact cause of vitiligo is unknown, but the most probable cause believed (in this study) is an autoimmune reaction against the pigment cells. Initial Observation and Question: In this study, Vitiligo is considered an…

These contraindications are stage of advanced cancer; Smoking; obesity; Previous radiotherapy; Prior surgery at the tissue donor site for retail (in the case of ABR) and medical comorbidities. (5) Current or long-term smoking is associated with deterioration of the microcirculation and hence with an…

The heart monitor is so loud; I can hardly hear myself think or the chatter encapsulating the room. I am in a hospital room; I’ve been here for 3 days now. My grandmother is the reason my family and I are all here. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in December. It hasn’t hit me yet that she’s on the verge of death, but then again 9 year olds shouldn’t have to understand the idea of death or how it feels to lose someone so close to you. The room is bare and colorless. The smell of…

like sun light, moreover usb rays directly affect on the body, sometimes these rays produce the harmful radation, which can cause the sun burn and cancer, so try to protect the sun light directly exposure on the body than use the sun lotion and protecting cover. UVB most effect on the skin, which lead to blockage of the absorption system and cancer, so we need to protect the body from higher exposure of sun light, moreover we need to exposure only 10 minute in a mid day, because the mid day…

Discussion Dugesia regeneration is happening and the response rate to stimuli can be observed. Planarians have the ability to fully regenerate demonstrating the fascinating study of stem cells and tissue regenerations. The regeneration of the planarian may require the planarian to reshape its form by finding the right proportion to acquire the right shape and size of its body to form a functional, bilaterally symmetrical anatomy. The regeneration period can vary with different species, some…

Henrietta Lacks was born 97 years ago on August 1, 1920 in Virginia. She was born into a very poor household and with 8 siblings. Henrietta’s mother, Eliza Pleasant, died when Henrietta was only 4 years of age during childbirth. After her mother’s unexpected death, her father moved the children to Clover, VA. Henrietta worked on her grandfather’s tobacco farm growing up. Henrietta at the age of 14 had her first child with her cousin, David. She later married David when she was 20 years old. The…

Dr.Jasper Williams was a scientist, He loved his work and experimenting on chemicals. He loved experimenting with metals. His favorite metals were iron,copper,and Chromium. Chromium was his favorite because he wanted it keep the body regulated He was obsessed ad loved how chromium helped regulate the insulin in your body so it can keep you alive. Eventually NASA stopped Dr,Jasper from finishing his research, It would change how people overlook this element. When NASA took his work he was upset.…

"Genital wart treament can be done in a number of ways. You might want to go for medication or surgery. The best mode of treatment for you will be best decided by your health care provider. Medication is usually in the form of locally applied creams like Imiquimode, podofilaox and tricholoroacetic acid. Surgical options include freezing with liquid nitrogen, electrocautery, surgical excision or laser treatment." Genital Warts treatment is the best course of action if you have been diagnosed…

In this review, we enrolled 60 patients with complicated large ventral hernia due to large abdominal wall defect whom were treated by mesh repair. The study group included 38 women (63.3%) and 22 men (37.7%); their mean age was 46.5 years (range, 25-70). Their Body Mass Index was between 30-35 kg/m2 in 14 patients, 35-40 in 19, 40-45 in 22 and more than 45 in 5 patients. Associated co morbidities were present in 18 patients (30%). Thirteen patients had ASA score I, 29 had a score of II and 18…

disease over a specific time period, usually one year. Examples of common causes of deaths are heart disease, strokes and some cancer. Australia’s death rate is on the decline, currently 79 per 100,000. This is still high because of our growing and aging population. In Australia overall, the main causes of death are cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) diseases, cancers and respiratory…