Cancers of the Skin - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
PubMed Articles
Over-expression of integrin αvβ6 and increased numbers of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play an important role in the development and progression of cancers. The aim of this study is to inves...
Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most commonly diagnosed malignancies in men and the second leading cause of male cancer mortality. MAZ (Myc-associated zinc-finger protein) is a transcription facto...
Somatoform pruritus : A psychosomatic disease model.
Pruritus is an interdisciplinary symptom that is difficult to diagnose and treat. When there is no evidence of an organic cause, it is challenge for both the patient and the doctor. Itching affecting...
Carbon-Coated CdS Petalous Nanostructures with Enhanced Photostability and Photocatalytic Activity.
More than just skin deep: Carbon-coated CdS petalous particles have been synthesized through a one-pot solvothermal method. The carbon nanocoating serves multiple functions, including protection of th...
Rectal cancers in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
Patients with familial adenomatous polyposis may develop rectal cancer at their initial presentation (primary) or after colectomy and ileorectal anastomosis (secondary). Little is known about whether...
In vivo studies of aquaporins 3 and 10 in human stratum corneum.
Aquaporins (AQPs) constitute one family of transmembrane proteins facilitating transport of water across cell membranes. Due to their specificity, AQPs have a broad spectrum of physiological functions...
PURPOSE: This study is aimed at evaluating the safety and efficacy of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for patients with hypervascular painful metastatic spinal tumors refractory to percutaneous...
The West African Gaboon viper (Bitis rhinoceros) is a master of camouflage due to its colouration pattern. Its skin is geometrically patterned and features black spots that purport an exceptional spat...
The hen as a model of ovarian cancer.
The domestic laying hen is the only non-human animal that spontaneously develops ovarian cancer with a high prevalence. Hens ovulate prolifically, and this has made the hen intuitively appealing as a...
Generalized Alopecia with Vasculitis-Like Changes in a Dog with Babesiosis.
A locally bred, 12-year-old, intact female Satsuma dog presented with generalized alopecia. Erythema, crusts and desquamation were observed primarily on the truck. Papules and erosions were present in...
News Articles
South Coast MedSpa (SCMS) Laser Hair Removal Treatments Provide 90% Reduction After 3 Years
South Coast MedSpa released its latest written testimonial from a longtime SCMS patient. (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 South Coast MedSpa released a written testimonial, regarding laser hair removal treatment...
ASDSA Urges Oregon Governor to Sign Under-18 Indoor Tanning Restrictions
Governor's signature would make Oregon the third state in the U.S. prohibiting minors under 18 from using indoor tanning facilities. Rolling Meadows, IL (PRWEB) May 18, 2013 The American Society...
ORLANDO, Fla. , May 18, 2013 /- Although colonoscopy exams prevent many colon cancer deaths 1 and are considered the most sensitive method for detecting colorectal cancers 2 , the procedure is not c...
Rio Salon and Spa, a Beauty Salon in Morro Bay, Undergoes Makeover
Rio Salon and Spa of Morro Bay offers refreshed, upscale décor and expanded spa and salon services in its newly remodeled beauty salon. http://riospaandsalon.com Morro Bay, CA (PRWEB) May 18, 201...
In the largest clinical trial to date to examine the efficacy of PARP inhibitor therapy in BRCA 1/2 carriers with diseases other than breast and ovarian cancer, the oral drug olaparib was found to be...
Tips - Post Party Skin Must-Dos Presented by Beauty Research
Beauty Research, a beauty blogging website, published an article today regarding post-party skin care. Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 Healthy, youthful skin requires a long-term commitment. W...
Scientists Take Step Toward Human Cloning
Scientists have used cloning technology to transform human skin cells into embryonic stem cells, an experiment that may revive the controversy over human cloning. These cloned cells can be used to cre...
Doctors Health Press Releases Statement on New FDA Proposal for Warning Signs on Tanning Beds
Doctors Health Press, a division of Lombardi Publishing Corporation and publisher of various natural health newsletters, books, and reports, including the popular online Doctors Health Press e-Bulleti...
Recent insight from Men’s Health gave readers new tips on how to reduce the presence of acne scars. Adult acne treatment, Probiotic Action known as the “best acne treatment” shares new insight o...
O.C. Housewives Salon Victor Paul to Offer Reluma Human Stem Cell Derived Facial Care
The Victor Paul Salon is the home of "O.C. Housewives" star Gretchen Rossi and other celebrities and prestige women of Orange County. With a full time esthetician, this A+ rated prestige sal...
Events
3rd World Congress on Cancer Science & Therapy
3rd world congress on Cancer Science & Therapy serves as a reunion land for scientists in the area of cancer research.
Companies
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.
Located in Irvington, New York, Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc. is a marketer and distributor of brand name over-the-counter healthcare, household and personal care products sold t...
Cancer Genetics, Inc. (CGI) is an emerging leader in the field of personalized medicine, offering products and services that enable cancer diagnostics as well as treatments that are tailored to the...
Eutropics Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Eutropics is addressing the need for improving the treatment of aggressive forms of leukemia, myeloma, lymphoma, and other cancers. The company is developing a novel diagnostic te...
OncoMed Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage company that discovers and develops novel therapeutics targeting cancer stem cells, the cells believed to be capable of driving tumor growth, recurrence and...
RXi Pharmaceuticals Corporation
RXi Pharmaceuticals Corporation (OTC: RXII) is a biotechnology company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing innovative therapies based on its proprietary, next-generation RNAi plat...
Verastem, Inc. is a private biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel drugs that selectively target cancer stem cells. Cancer stem cells are an underly...
Mannatech develops high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care products that are based on the solid foundation of nutritional science and development standards. These p...
Etubics Corporation, based in Seattle, Wash., is a clinical stage bio-pharmaceutical company, which has developed a proprietary platform technology consisting of a next generation...
Dendreon Corporation is a biotechnology company whose mission is to target cancer and transform lives through the discovery, development, commercialization and manufacturing of no...
After losing her Mother to melanoma skin cancer, which claims nearly 8,650 people each year, Founder Tricia Trimble recognized the importance of proper sun protection. More import...
Clinical Trials
Imiquimod Cream in Treating Patients With Basal Cell Skin Cancer
RATIONALE: Biological therapies, such as imiquimod cream, work in different ways to stimulate the immune system and stop tumor cells from growing. PURPOSE: This randomized phase I trial i...
Background: - BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations have been linked to a higher risk of developing breast cancer and other cancers, and may be associated with types of breast cancer that are mo...
Vemurafenib, Cetuximab, and Irinotecan in Advanced Solid Cancers
The goal of this clinical research study is to find the highest tolerable dose of vemurafenib that can be given in combination with cetuximab and irinotecan to patients with advanced cance...
Glutamine Enriched Total Parenteral Feeding and Proline Metabolism in Severely Burned Patients
Proline is a non-essential amino acid that helps with collagen formation. Collagen is one of the main ingredients of skin, bone, tendons, and connective tissue. It is thought that proline...
PTK787 + Trastuzumab for HER2 Overexpressing Metastatic Breast Cancer
HER2 gene amplification increases VEGF production in breast cancers; combined inhibition of HER2 and VEGF enhances response in xenograft models. The upregulation of VEGF in HER2-overexpres...
Follow-up Modalities of Low Grade Precancerous Bronchial Lesions
The goal of this multicentric French randomized trial is to determine the best auto fluorescence bronchial endoscopic follow-up strategy in high risk patients bearing low grade bronchial...
PS-341 With Oral Temozolomide in Patients With Advanced Refractory Solid Tumors or Melanoma
Patients are asked to participate in this research because they have been diagnosed as having cancer that is not curable by any standard means including surgery or radiation therapy or oth...
The Use of Silver Leaf Dressing in the Prevention of Radiotherapy Induced Skin Reactions
The hypothesis is that silver leaf nylon dressing reduces the percentage of patients developing brisk erythema and moist desquamation while undergoing whole breast radiotherapy. The secon...
Research Study Examining Nerve Block for Migraine
Migraine and the skin sensitivity that accompanies it can go away in minutes after a nerve block, which is a procedure involving an injection of a small amount of a local anesthetic next t...
Post-Surgical Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Follow-up
The follow-up of patients operated on for lung cancer is heterogeneous. An intensive follow-up including routine clinic visits, chest X-rays, chest computed tomography (CT) scans and fiber...
Videos
Sun Safety - Spotting skin cancer (5min 25sec)
Outdoor workers have a higher risk for developing skin cancer. This program will help this group learn the facts about skin cancer and find out ways to protect themselves. Through simple...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Integumentary System
The outer covering of the body composed of the SKIN and the skin appendages, which are the HAIR, the NAILS; and the SEBACEOUS GLANDS and the SWEAT GLANDS and their ducts.
Mastocytosis, Cutaneous
Skin lesions due to abnormal infiltration of MAST CELLS. Cutaneous mastocytosis is confined to the skin without the involvement of other tissues or organs, and is mostly found in children. The three major variants are: URTICARIA PIGMENTOSA; diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis; and SOLITARY MASTOCYTOMA OF SKIN.
Abdominal Wall
The outer margins of the ABDOMEN, extending from the osteocartilaginous thoracic cage to the PELVIS. Though its major part is muscular, the abdominal wall consists of at least seven layers: the SKIN, subcutaneous fat, deep FASCIA; ABDOMINAL MUSCLES, transversalis fascia, extraperitoneal fat, and the parietal PERITONEUM.
Thoracic Wall
The outer margins of the thorax containing SKIN, deep FASCIA; THORACIC VERTEBRAE; RIBS; STERNUM; and MUSCLES.
Receptor, Epha2
An Eph family receptor found abundantly in tissues of epithelial origin. It is expressed in a diverse array of tissues during embryonic development, suggesting that it may play a role in embryogenesis. In adult tissues high levels of the receptor are expressed in the LUNG; SKIN; SMALL INTESTINE and OVARY.
