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Malignant Tumours - Articles
A New Laser-based Diagnostic to Detect Malignant Breast Cancer Tumors
by
Irv Arons
Posted
Thu 15 Jul 2010 1:28pm
It has been some time since I last addressed a medical laser application not connected with ophthalmology on this site. As many of you who visit this Journal regularly know, the vast majority of my consulting time was spent in ophthalmology, including applications involving ophthalmic lasers. I did, however, do a considerable amount of consulti ...
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2 (MEN2)
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm
The MEN types
MEN stands for multiple endocrine neoplasia. It is a rare condition that is caused by a faulty gene; this can be passed on, within families, from one generation to another (inherited). There are two types: MEN1 and MEN2. Because they have similar names, MEN1 and MEN2 are often confused. In fact, they are completely sepa ...
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Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 1 (MEN1)
by
Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm
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The MEN types
MEN stands for multiple endocrine neoplasia. It is a rare condition that is caused by a faulty gene; this can be passed on, within families, from one generation to another (inherited). There are two types: MEN1 and MEN2. Because they have similar names, MEN1 and MEN2 are often confused. In fact, they are completely sepa ...
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Pituitary gland tumours
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Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm
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This information is about tumours of the pituitary gland. Although pituitary tumours are classified as brain tumours they have very few similarities to other types of brain tumour.
Much of our general information about brain tumours will not be appropriate for people with pituitary tumours, although you may still wish to read it.
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Pancreatic cancer: Can it be cured?
by
Dave W
Posted
Wed 28 Mar 2012 10:13am
This article overviews the symptoms and latest treatments for pancreaticRelating to the pancreas. cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body. and d ...
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How to prevent skin cancer with painkillers
by
Dave W
Posted
Thu 31 May 2012 4:17am
Recent research published in the journal Cancer has found that people who regularly take painkillers such as aspirinOne of the most used medicines. can reduce skin cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to ...
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How NanoKnife is used to treat complex cancer cases
by
Dave W
Posted
Thu 02 Aug 2012 4:35am
Due to the range of treatment options available to treat cancerAbnormal, uncontrolled cell division resulting in a malignant tumour that may invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body., a multidisciplinaryRelating to a group of healthcare ...
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New drug prevents bone metastasis in prostate cancer
by
Dave W
Posted
Thu 17 Nov 2011 3:51am
A Phase III trial has found that denosumab significantly reduces the risk of symptomatic bone metastasesSecondary tumours’ that result from the spread of a malignant tumour to other parts of the body.. Almost 1500 men with prostateA gland that surrounds the urethra near the bladder. It produces a fluid that forms ...
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Tumours of the adrenal glands
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Dr. Anshu Gupta
Posted
Tue 02 Jun 2009 4:38pm
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The endocrine system
The endocrine system is a network of endocrine glands and nerves throughout the body. Endocrine glands produce and release hormones that circulate around the body in the blood. Hormones keep an even balance of chemicals and fluid within the body, and help us respond to changes in the environment. The endocrine sy ...
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