Tumors

68. Hypothyroidism associated Gonadal Hyperstimulation Mimicking a Granulosa Cell Tumor

3 hours ago | Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology | 2 articles

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is often iatrogenic and most commonly seen in the use of assisted reproductive technology. OHSS has rarely been associated with primary...
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Giant paratubal serous cystadenoma in an adolescent female: Case report and literature review

3 hours ago | Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Paraovarian/paratubal cysts constitute 5-20% of all adnexal lesions and typically originate from the paramesonephric or Müllerian duct. The primary epithelial tumors arising...
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Prevention of Recurrent Mucinous Borderline Ovarian Tumor with Aromatase Inhibitor

3 hours ago | Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Aromatase inhibitors are utilized for estrogen-modulated conditions. Some borderline ovarian tumors express estrogen receptors. We present two cases of progression from...
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Starving pancreatic cancer of cysteine may kill tumor cells

17 hours ago | ScienceDaily

In a new study of mice, researchers have found that an experimental drug that breaks down the amino acid cysteine slows pancreatic tumor growth by causing ferroptosis, an...
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Blood Test Spot On for HPV Cancer Recurrence

22 hours ago | MedPageToday | 2 articles

]]> - A blood test for tumor-associated human papillomavirus -DNA had near-perfect accuracy for identifying oropharyngeal cancer patients at high risk of recurrence after...
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Starving pancreatic cancer cells of cysteine may induce tumor ferroptosis

1 day ago | News Medical | 2 articles

A new study from Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests a compound in development for a rare kidney stone disease...
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Targeted Treatment may Offer New Hope for Babies with Brain Tumors

1 day ago | Medindia Health

Tumors in babies may vary from older patients. A new study suggests that babies with brain tumors could benefit from targeted treatment.
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50 Years Ago in The Journal of Pediatrics

2 days ago | The Journal of Pediatrics | 5 articles

Drash AJ, Sherman F, Hartmann WH, Blizzard RM. A syndrome of pseudohermaphroditism ofWilm's tumor, hypertension, and degenerative renal disease. J Pediatr 1970;76:585-93
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Hereditary genetic defect linked to medulloblastoma destabilizes protein regulation

2 days ago | News Medical

The causes of 40 percent of all cases of certain medulloblastoma - dangerous brain tumors affecting children - are hereditary.
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Immunotherapy may benefit mCRPC patients with specific markers of immune activation

2 days ago | News Medical | 2 articles

Although metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer typically has limited response to immunotherapy, a subset of patients with pretreatment evidence of active T-cell...
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A warning to the world? New York now scrambling to address Coronavirus outbreak

New York is now serving as a “warning” to the rest of the United States - and the rest of the world, for that matter - as it continues to get battered by the COVID-19 pandemic... Read more ...

CDC mulls pushing Americans to wear masks, even though there aren't many...

Do you think it's worthwhile to wear a face mask, even a homemade one, to protect yourself against the Wuhan coronavirus? The United States Centers for Disease Control and... Read more ...

CDC Now Recommends That Americans Wear Cloth Face Masks In Public

CDC publishes guidelines on wearing cloth face masks in public After a lot of hemming and hawing on the topic of wearing face masks in public , the Centers For Disease Control... Read more ...

Cathe's April 2020 Workout Rotation

Hi Everyone! This month we'll push ourselves a little harder with a weekly combination of Hiit, weights and kickboxing. Get focused and get ready to work hard. Drink lots of... Read more ...

“How can I cope RIGHT NOW?” These self-care strategies might help you feel...

Every single one of us has gone through difficult times in our lives. But sometimes, something comes along that shatters everything. With the COVID-19 pandemic, we're... Read more ...

Test for Coronavirus Antibodies Approved by FDA

The test checks for protective antibodies in a finger prick of blood, revealing whether a patient has ever been exposed to the coronavirus and now may have some immunity, The... Read more ...

To Slow the Spread of Coronavirus, CDC Now Advises Wearing Cloth Face Masks...

The Centers For Disease Control is advising all Americans to wear cloth face masks in public , a new national guideline to combat the coronavirus outbreak. President Trump... Read more ...

Pregnant Women Need to Guard Against Coronavirus

Pregnant women with COVID-19 may be susceptible to pregnancy Read more ...

A New Mental Health Taskforce Is Helping Athletes in Wake of Postponed Olympics

The consensus from many athletes is clear: postponing the Olympics until July 23, 2021 and the Paralympics until August 24, 2021 amid the novel coronavirus pandemic was smart... Read more ...

Worried about coronavirus? Make sure you're getting enough zinc

If you're stuck at home and feeling a bit helpless when it comes to the coronavirus, you're not alone. When we hear how easily the disease is spread, you might think there's... Read more ...