Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is among major contributors to skin cancer in humans. Production of melanin serves as a main defense mechanisms against UVR damage. This pigment, which gives color hair, and eyes, protects the underlying tissue from However, some patient populations, this protection mechanism not effective, leaving patients highly susceptible cancer. Similarly, mycosporine like amino...

A tabulation of carcinogenic potency (TD50) by species for 492 chemicals that induce tumors in rats or mice is presented. With the use of the Carcinogenic Potency Database, experimental results are summarized by indicating in which sex-species groups the chemical was tested and the respective evaluations of carcinogenicity. A comparison of three summary measures of TD50 for chemicals with more ...

Abstract Cervical tendonitis of the Longus Colli muscle (CTLC) is a rare but clinically significant cause neck pain. It can mimic other more serious pathologies in retro-pharygneal area and requires sufficient investigation for diagnosis. This case presented with fit well 54-year-old gentleman suffering from progressive left sided pain, stiffness, odynophagia. His imaging demonstrated preverteb...

Background: Newborns’ health is one of the important indexes in health services. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between newborns' sex and rate of admission at NICU and mode of delivery. Materials and Methods: This descriptive and analytic study was confirmed on 492 newborn that was admitted to NICU of Rouhani Hospital of Babol University from March 2012 to 2013. Data ...

Air merupakan kebutuhan pokok bagi manusia khususnya air bersih. Salah satu cara pemenuhan adalah menggunakan sumur bor. Namun, bor seringkali tidak memenuhi persyaratan bersih, seperti mengandung zat besi (Fe) dan Mangan (Mn) yang cukup tinggi sehingga berdampak pada gangguan kesehatan merusak lingkungan. Kebun Raya Sriwijaya (KRS) berlokasi di wilayah rawa gambut sulit didapatkan bersih dari ...

Abstract It has been reported that a group of patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer showed circulating T cells senescent phenotype, and an abundance such is associated worse clinical response to immune checkpoint inhibitors. This study encourages further analysis the role in resistance immunotherapy. See related article by Ferrara et al., p. 492