research Giant Morpheaform Basal Cell Carcinoma Mimicking Scarring Alopecia: Exception Prone to Neglect
A rare type of skin cancer on the scalp can be mistaken for hair loss, causing delayed diagnosis and severe damage.
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60-90 / 181 resultsresearch Characterization and Management of Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitor-Related Adverse Events in Patients With Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma
Understanding and managing side effects of hedgehog pathway inhibitors can improve treatment for advanced basal cell carcinoma.
research Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery
Chitosan, a natural substance, can be used to create tiny particles that effectively deliver various types of drugs, but more work is needed to improve stability and control of drug release.
research Scalp Cooling to Prevent Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia
Scalp cooling is an effective way to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Metformin and Malignant Tumors: Not Over the Hill
Metformin, a diabetes drug, may help prevent and treat various cancers, but more research is needed.
research Oral Presentations: Abstracts of the Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, Australia
Urologists should monitor mental health in patients taking finasteride due to potential links to suicidal thoughts, adjusting dosage or stopping use if necessary. More research is needed to confirm if finasteride causes these thoughts.
research Acute Severe Hypokalemia Caused by Treatment of Tongue Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Docetaxel and Cisplatin: A Case Report
Chemotherapy with docetaxel and cisplatin can cause severe low potassium, requiring careful monitoring and treatment.
research From Evidence to Practice: Insights from the Multidisciplinary Team on the Optimal Integration of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Obesity Management Services
GLP-1 receptor agonists help with weight loss but need to be combined with other treatments for best results.
research Feasibility and Tolerability of Eribulin-Based Chemotherapy Versus Other Chemotherapy Regimens for Patients With Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
Eribulin-based chemotherapy is more effective and has fewer side effects for advanced triple-negative breast cancer.
research Cedrol Restricts the Growth of Colorectal Cancer In Vitro and In Vivo by Inducing Cell Cycle Arrest and Caspase-Dependent Apoptotic Cell Death
Cedrol may be an effective treatment for colorectal cancer.
research In Vivo Quantification of the Effects of Radiation and Presence of Hair Follicle Pores on the Proliferation of Fibroblasts in an Acellular Human Dermis in a Dorsal Skinfold Chamber: Relevance for Tissue Reconstruction Following Neoadjuvant Therapy
Hair follicle pores help cell survival and growth, even after radiation.
research Cutaneous Side Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can cause skin side effects like rashes, hair loss, and nail changes, which are usually managed with conservative treatments.
research Docetaxel, Cisplatin and 5-Fluorouracil in Patients with Locally Advanced Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer: A Phase I-II Feasibility Study
The treatment combining docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU is feasible and effective for advanced head and neck cancer.
research Modeling of Chronic Radiation-Induced Cystitis in Mice
Researchers developed a mouse model that successfully mimics the bladder damage seen in humans after radiation therapy.
research Urethral PSA Production After Radical Prostatectomy
After prostate removal surgery, higher initial prostate size was linked to higher urethral PSA levels and more severe male pattern baldness.
research Innovations in Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy: Implications and Opportunities for the Asia-Pacific Rim
New cancer treatments are more precise and less toxic, improving survival rates, but Asia faces challenges in adopting these advancements.
research Side Effects of Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Monitoring and Minimizing Toxicity
Androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer can cause sexual, physical, and psychological side effects, and doctors should manage these carefully.
research Safety of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors and Spironolactone in Breast Cancer Patients Receiving Endocrine Therapies
The medications 5α-reductase inhibitors and spironolactone are generally safe for breast cancer patients on endocrine therapies and do not significantly increase breast cancer risk.
research Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: The Use of Biomarkers for Predicting Alopecic Severity and Treatment Efficacy
Scalp cooling to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy works for some but not all, and studying hair damage markers could improve prevention and treatment.
research Possible Role of 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in Non-Invasive Bladder Urothelial Neoplasm: Multicentre Study
5-alpha reductase inhibitors may reduce bladder cancer recurrence and improve survival.
research Proceedings of the RAMI Intern Section Meeting, 18th January 2014
The meeting discussed medical findings, including benefits of certain treatments for cancer and heart conditions, and highlighted issues like poor adherence to preventive measures and skill gaps among interns.
research Ayurveda and Bioactives as Adjuvant for DNA Modulation in Cancer Treatment and Adverse Drug Reaction – A Glimpse of Traditional Indian Nanotechnology
Ayurvedic herbs may reduce side effects and improve effectiveness of cancer treatments.
research Non-Pharmacological Therapies in the Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
More effective methods are needed to prevent hair loss from chemotherapy.
research Increased Risk of Local Recurrence in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma Arising in Sun-Exposed Skin: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Skin cancer in sun-exposed areas is more likely to come back.
research Phase III Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Primary Surgery Versus Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Advanced Epithelial Ovarian Cancer With High Tumor Load (SCORPION Trial): Final Analysis of Peri-Operative Outcome
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery leads to fewer severe complications and better quality of life than immediate surgery in advanced ovarian cancer patients with high tumor load.
research Neoadjuvant Therapy With Disitamab Vedotin in Treating Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Case Report
Disitamab vedotin and gemcitabine effectively treated bladder cancer without major side effects.
research The Administration of Ocoxin Increases the Quality of Life of Patients with Advanced Epithelial or Metastatic Ovarian Cancer Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
Ocoxin improves quality of life for advanced ovarian cancer patients on chemotherapy.
research Neoadjuvant Therapy with Disitamab Vedotin in Treating Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer: A Case Report
Gemcitabine and Disitamab Vedotin effectively and safely reduced bladder cancer in a patient.
research A Single-Arm, Open-Label, Phase Ib Clinical Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Durvalumab in Combination with Albumin-Bound Paclitaxel and Carboplatin as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Resectable Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The treatment showed high response rates and was well-tolerated, potentially extending patient survival.
research Drug News
The FDA approved a new breast cancer treatment, found flu shots may reduce heart risks, questioned the safety of fast-tracked drug approvals, showed statins don't help with certain pneumonia, and approved a new dementia imaging agent.