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Oncology
10 Mins
22 Nov 2016

microRNAS in Therapy Resistance of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the deadliest cancer types worldwide and consists of several subtypes differing in their molecular characteristics; each subtype…
Oncology
10 Mins
22 Nov 2016

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours: A Review on Genetics, Pathology, Risk Stratification, Clinical Characteristics, Investigation, and Treatment

Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumours of the gastrointestinal tract, arising from the interstitial cells of…
Oncology
9 Mins
22 Nov 2016

Somatic Mutations in Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients in the Context of Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a heterogeneous group of myeloid disorders. Allogeneic stem cell transplantation (alloSCT) is the therapeutic approach…
Oncology
4 Mins
22 Nov 2016

Palliative Radiotherapy and Hormonal Deprivation for Prostate Cancer Induced Urinary Obstruction at a Sub-Saharan Tertiary Hospital

The occurrence of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) in men with prostate cancer is common. Although relieving the obstruction may not change prognosis, it…
EMJ
Hepatology
3 Mins
15 Nov 2016

Epstein-Barr Virus: Cholestasis, Hepatitis, Or Both?

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), or more commonly known as the ‘kissing disease’ is seemingly unavoidable within the adolescent and teenage community.
Dermatology
9 Mins
15 Nov 2016

Editor’s Pick: The Role of Toll-Like Receptors and Antimicrobial Peptides in the Pathogenesis of Acne Vulgaris

Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit. AV has a multifactorial pathogenesis with specific roles played by the…
Dermatology
9 Mins
15 Nov 2016

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis in Children: A Literature Review of Current Treatments

Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are among the most concerning drug reactions affecting adults and children. Although the overall…
Dermatology
7 Mins
15 Nov 2016

Significance of Diet and Oral Supplementation in Acne Vulgaris

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin diseases in the world. There are many factors involved in its pathogenesis. The dermatosis is characterised…