research Case 5: A Very Tall 7-Year-Old Boy with Medulloblastoma
A 7-year-old boy with a brain tumor developed early puberty, which was successfully treated with medication.
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research Cerebellar Medulloblastoma: Treatment by Irradiation of the Whole Central Nervous System
Radiation therapy with a higher dose for the brain improves survival in cerebellar medulloblastoma.
research Cerebellar Medulloblastoma: Treatment by Irradiation of the Whole Central Nervous System
Irradiating the whole central nervous system can lead to over 50% of patients with cerebellar medulloblastoma surviving three years.
research Chemotherapy for Children with Medulloblastoma
Chemotherapy may help with survival in children with medulloblastoma, but more research is needed.
research Epigenetic Regulation of Medulloblastoma Proliferation by Finasteride-Induced Modulation of BTG2 and CD244 Gene Methylation
Finasteride may help treat childhood brain tumors by activating certain genes.
research Patched-Associated Tumors: Modifier Genes and Pathogenesis
The document concludes that the development of certain tumors is influenced by genetic background and that a specific gene modification can lead to tumor regression and reduced growth.
research Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors Against Tumor Microenvironment
Hedgehog pathway inhibitors can treat certain aggressive cancers but face limitations like resistance and side effects.
research Management of Cutaneous and Extracutaneous Side Effects of Smoothened Inhibitor Therapy for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
The document concludes that side effects from Smoothened inhibitor drugs for skin cancer are reversible and can be managed with a team approach to maintain quality of life.
research Basal Cell Carcinoma, Hedgehog Signaling, and Targeted Therapeutics: The Long and Winding Road
New treatments targeting the Hedgehog pathway can help treat advanced skin cancer but may have side effects and their effectiveness in early stages is unknown.
research Skin Deep and Deeper: Multiple Pathways in Basal Cell Carcinogenesis
The research suggests new treatments for skin cancer could target specific cell growth pathways.
research The Role of Histone Demethylases in Disease
Histone demethylases play a key role in the development of many diseases and may be targets for treatment.
research MicroRNA Control of Signal Transduction
MicroRNAs are crucial in controlling cell signaling, affecting cancer and tissue regeneration.
research Modulating the Stem Cell Niche for Tissue Regeneration
Changing the environment around stem cells could help tissue repair, but it's hard to be precise and avoid side effects.
research Tracing the Cellular Origin of Cancer
Understanding where cancer cells come from helps create better prevention and treatment methods.
research Conditional Disruption of Hedgehog Signaling Pathway Defines Its Critical Role in Hair Development and Regeneration
The hedgehog signaling pathway is crucial for hair growth but not for the initial creation of hair follicles.
research Increased Copy Number of the TERT and TERC Telomerase Subunit Genes in Cancer Cells
Cancer cells often have more copies of TERT and TERC genes, which helps them grow and could affect patient outcomes.
research Shh Maintains Dermal Papilla Identity and Hair Morphogenesis via a Noggin–Shh Regulatory Loop
Sonic hedgehog signaling is crucial for hair growth and maintaining hair follicle identity.
research Phase I Study of the Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor IPI-926 in Adult Patients with Solid Tumors
The drug IPI-926 is safe at 160 mg daily and may help treat certain tumors, especially basal cell carcinoma.
research Modulation of Hair Growth with Small Molecule Agonists of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway
Applying a special compound can promote hair growth without harmful side effects.
research A Role for p75 Neurotrophin Receptor in the Control of Apoptosis-Driven Hair Follicle Regression
The p75 neurotrophin receptor is important for hair follicle regression by controlling cell death.
research Antagonism of NMDA Receptors as a Potential Treatment for Down Syndrome: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
Memantine may slightly improve memory in people with Down syndrome, but more research is needed.
research YAP And TAZ Are Essential For Basal And Squamous Cell Carcinoma Initiation
YAP and TAZ proteins are necessary for the development of two types of skin cancer.
research Hair Follicles’ Transit-Amplifying Cells Govern Concurrent Dermal Adipocyte Production Through Sonic Hedgehog
Cells in hair follicles help create fat cells in the skin by releasing a protein called Sonic Hedgehog.
research Aberrant Activation of the Hedgehog Signaling Pathway in Malignant Hematological Neoplasms
Abnormal Hedgehog signaling in blood cancers may help tumors grow and resist chemotherapy, suggesting potential for targeted treatments.
research Alisertib Is Active as Single Agent in Recurrent Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors in Four Children
Alisertib was found to be an effective and tolerable treatment for children with recurrent brain tumors.
research Noggin Overexpression Inhibits Eyelid Opening by Altering Epidermal Apoptosis and Differentiation
Noggin overexpression delays eyelid opening by affecting cell death and skin cell development.
research Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling can prevent chemotherapy-induced hair loss, and certain treatments can speed up hair regrowth, but more research is needed for better treatments.
research Targeting Superficial or Nodular Basal Cell Carcinoma with Topically Formulated Small Molecule Inhibitor of Smoothened
The topical inhibitor CUR61414 was not effective in treating basal cell carcinoma in human trials.
research Clinical Management of Patients with ASXL1 Mutations and Bohring-Opitz Syndrome, Emphasizing the Need for Wilms Tumor Surveillance
Patients with Bohring-Opitz syndrome and ASXL1 mutations need regular kidney ultrasounds to check for tumors.
research Hair Disorders in Patients with Cancer
Cancer treatments often cause hair disorders, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, and better management methods are needed.