The polymorphisms in the VHL and HIF1A genes are associated with the prognosis but not the developme…
27.03.2012, 06:00
Conclusion: The VHL and HIF1A polymorphisms may not influence RCC susceptibility but may jointly influence RCC progression and …
The influence of platinum pathway polymorphisms on the outcome in patients with malignant mesothelio…
27.03.2012, 06:00
Conclusions: Our results suggest that polymorphisms in NER pathway influence platinum-treatment efficacy and toxicity; therefor…
New Study Suggests Race Might Not Influence Life-Sustaining Treatment Decisions In End-Stage Cancer
21.06.2011, 18:00
Sophisticated simulation techniques typically used for medical training could provide a powerful way of examining interactions …
The mutual prospective influence of child and parental post†traumatic stress symptoms in pediatric…
30.12.2011, 11:45
Conclusions:  This study highlights the long†term influence of parental PTSS on the child’s recovery after trauma and cal…
Primary Tumor Excision in Stage IV Breast Cancer at Diagnosis without Influence on Survival: A Retro…
25.11.2011, 17:00
Conclusion: In patients with metastatic breast cancer, the operation of the primary tumor did not influence overall survival or…
A Capsule Camera Instead of a Colonoscopy?
10.05.2011, 19:00
Remote-controlled device captured images of entire colon, researchers report (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
A Capsule Camera Instead of a Colonoscopy?
11.05.2011, 02:00
Remote-controlled device captured images of entire colon, researchers report (Source: Cancercompass News: Colorectal Cancer)
Dynamic Behaviors of a Harvesting Leslie-Gower Predator-Prey Model
04.04.2011, 16:40
A Leslie-Gower predator-prey model incorporating harvesting is studied. By constructing a suitable Lyapunov function, we show t…
Rehabilitation interventions for cancer survivors: The influence of context.
16.01.2011, 19:00
Discussion. The results demonstrate the influence of contextual parameters not formalised in the intervention programme. Contex…
Does tumor extent on needle prostatic biopsies influence the value of perineural invasion to predict…
19.10.2010, 20:13
Conclusion: Tumor extent on NPB influences the predictive value of PNI for pathologic stage > pT2 on RP. With a higher number o…
Dwarfism gene offers cancer protection clue
17.02.2011, 17:53
In remote villages of Ecuador, scientists have found a population that may hold clues to fighting diabetes and cancer. (Source:…
Online Support of Patients and Survivors of Cancer
27.07.2011, 06:28
Conclusion: This literature review indicated five factors that influence the use of Internet cancer support groups (disease, ba…
Attenuated expression of HRH4 in colorectal carcinomas: a potential influence on tumor growth and pr…
24.05.2011, 01:00
Conclusion: The results from the current study supported previous findings of HRH4 abnormalities in CRCs. Expression levels of …
How do patient and hospital features influence outcomes in small-cell lung cancer in England?
09.08.2011, 01:00
How do patient and hospital features influence outcomes in small-cell lung cancer in England? British Journal of Cancer advance…
[News] The great divide in cancer care continues to fail Aborigines
28.11.2011, 03:01
Amnesty International is highly critical of the Australian Government and its failure to provide basic health services to remot…
Clue to diabetes, cancer seen in short Ecuadoreans
17.02.2011, 01:01
In remote villages of Ecuador, scientists have found a population that may hold clues to fighting diabetes and cancer. They are…
The autophagy conundrum in cancer: influence of tumorigenic metabolic reprogramming
13.06.2011, 01:00
Authors: C H Eng & R T Abraham (Source: Oncogene)
Influence of arylamine n‐acetyltransferase, sex, and age on 4‐aminobiphenyl‐induced in vivo mutant f…
17.04.2012, 06:00
Maternal Fetal Transmission of Human Viruses and their Influence on Tumorigenesis
07.04.2012, 01:47
(Source: Springer Biomedical Sciences titles)
Previous antibiotic use, length of stay influence cefepime resistance in febrile neutropenic patient…
20.09.2011, 12:52
(Source: HemOncToday.com)
A hybrid feature selection method for DNA microarray data
01.04.2011, 01:00
Abstract: Gene expression profiles, which represent the state of a cell at a molecular level, have great potential as a medical…
Prognostic influence of BCL2 expression in breast cancer
15.03.2012, 05:00
AbstractAlthough BCL2 has occasionally been suggested as a candidate prognostic factor for breast cancer, it is still not accep…
The Influence of Social Cognition on Ego Disturbances in Patients with Schizophrenia
04.02.2012, 00:00
Psychopathology 2012;45:117–125 (DOI:10.1159/000330264) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Assessment of Incompletely Excised Basal Cell Carcinomas in Six Facial Areas: Influence of Elastosis
31.03.2012, 01:00
Dermatology (DOI:10.1159/000337419) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Climatic Conditions and the Onset of Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax: An Investigation of the Influ…
23.02.2012, 15:50
Med Princ Pract (DOI:10.1159/000336213) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Influence of Maternal Factors on Health Outcomes in Gastroschisis: A Canadian Population-Based Study
14.04.2012, 01:00
Neonatology 2012;102:45–52 (DOI:10.1159/000336564) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Influence of Corneal Thickness Changes during Active Uveitis on Goldmann Applanation and Dynamic Con…
21.02.2012, 00:00
Ophthalmic Res 2012;48:38–42 (DOI:10.1159/000336021) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Influence of Differences in Case Mix on the Better Outcome of Smokers after Intravenous Thrombolysis…
28.01.2012, 00:00
Eur Neurol 2012;67:178–183 (DOI:10.1159/000334847) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Influence of Body Mass Index on Growth Hormone Responses to Classic Provocative Tests in Children wi…
31.03.2011, 16:32
Neuroendocrinology (DOI:10.1159/000326838) (Source: Karger Publishers)
U.S. Culture Linked to Greater Sunscreen Use Among Latinos
23.07.2011, 02:00
But it has negative influence on U.S. Latinos use of shade, sun-protective clothing, study shows (Source: Cancercompass News: O…
U.S. Culture Linked to Greater Sunscreen Use Among Latinos
23.07.2011, 02:00
But it has negative influence on U.S. Latinos use of shade, sun-protective clothing, study shows (Source: Cancercompass News: O…
U.S. Culture Linked to Greater Sunscreen Use Among Latinos
23.07.2011, 01:00
But it has negative influence on U.S. Latinos use of shade, sun-protective clothing, study shows (Source: The Doctors Lounge - …
Serous cystadenocarcinoma of the pancreas: Report of a case and management reflections
08.03.2012, 06:00
Conclusion: Serous cystic neoplasms of the pancreas carry a realistic risk of malignancy despite the general view that they nev…
Do Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes Influence Liver Dysfunction following Rituximab-Containing Regimens i…
14.02.2012, 22:59
Acta Haematol 2012;127:178-181 (DOI:10.1159/000335622) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Influence of Repetitive UVA Stimulation on Skin Protection Capacity and Antioxidant Efficacy
15.07.2011, 01:00
Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2011;24:300–304 (DOI:10.1159/000328736) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Influence of Site Differences between Urban and Rural American and Central European Opioid-Dependent…
21.02.2012, 00:00
Eur Addict Res 2012;18:130–139 (DOI:10.1159/000335082) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Does the Metastatic Lymph Node Ratio Influence the Disease-Free Survival of Patients with Breast Can…
20.11.2010, 03:08
Oncology 2010;79:105–111 (DOI:10.1159/000320162) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Prevalence and prognostic influence of genomic changes of EGFR pathway markers in synovial sarcoma
15.01.2011, 01:00
Conclusions:PTEN deletion was associated with poor survival. J. Surg. Oncol. © 2011 Wiley†Liss, Inc. (Source: Journal of Sur…
Does Obesity Influence the Prognosis?
25.10.2011, 20:49
Obesity increases the risk for renal cell carcinoma (RCC). However, it has only recently been identified as an independent posi…
Decades Of Dwarf Research May Unveil New CVD Statin
17.02.2011, 10:00
Over a course of 22 years, a study of dwarfs has shown a relation between growth inhibiting genes and variants related to both …
Better Laws Needed to Curb Teen Tanning Bed Use: Report
17.03.2011, 22:00
Parental attitudes toward indoor tanning influence teen usage (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Negative Anti-C1q Antibody Titers May Influence Therapeutic Decisions and Reduce the Number of Renal…
15.02.2011, 17:51
Nephron Clin Pract 2011;118:c355–c360 (DOI:10.1159/000323388) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Influence of Estradiol and Fetal Stress on Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, and Pr…
23.03.2011, 16:18
Neonatology 2011;100:155–161 (DOI:10.1159/000324431) (Source: Karger Publishers)
Defective Growth Gene in Rare Dwarfism Disorder Stunts Cancer and Diabetes
17.02.2011, 22:40
For the past 22 years Jaime Guevara-Aguirre has served as the de facto physician for a truly unique community in Ecuador. His p…
The Fantastic Voyage Continues - World First Localized Delivery Of An Anti-Cancer Drug By Remote-Con…
17.03.2011, 08:00
Soon, drug delivery that precisely targets cancerous cells without exposing the healthy surrounding tissue to the medication's …
Influence of Surgical Technique on Mastectomy and Reexcision Rates in Breast-Conserving Therapy for …
16.01.2012, 16:14
Conclusions. CSM is a technique that reduces reexcisions and mastectomy rates. (Source: Computational Intelligence and Neurosci…
Failure to Replicate Influence of GRIK4 and GNB3 Polymorphisms on Treatment Outcome in Major Depress…
04.01.2012, 18:15
Neuropsychobiology 2012;65:70–75 (DOI:10.1159/000329553) (Source: Karger Publishers) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Please support …
CT scans have no influence on clinical decisions in bladder cancer treatment
21.01.2012, 13:58
Multi-detector row computerized tomography has a low accuracy in predicting the correct tumor and nodal stage in bladder cancer…
Disease risk, not age, should influence PCa treatment decisions, authors advise
08.02.2011, 19:00
Older men with high-risk prostate cancer frequently are offered fewer and less effective choices of treatment than younger men,…
Model of in vitro Healing to Test the Influence of Dedifferentiated Crithmum maritimum Cells on Derm…
19.11.2010, 00:00
Skin Pharmacol Physiol 2011;24:75–80 (DOI:10.1159/000321991) (Source: Karger Publishers) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Watch the n…
U.S. Culture Linked to Greater Sunscreen Use Among Latinos
23.07.2011, 01:00
But it has negative influence on U.S. Latinos use of shade, sun-protective clothing, study shows (Source: The Doctors Lounge - …
Could thyroid dysfunction influence outcome in sunitinib-treated metastatic renal cell carcinoma?
24.02.2012, 06:00
Conclusions: Abnormal thyroid function with hormonal substitution did not increase survival in our population, independent of i…
Treatment of cervical cancer precursors: influence of age, completeness of excision and cone depth o…
13.08.2011, 01:17
(Source: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) MedWorm Sponsor Message: Find out how you can get your m…
Influence of osteopontin expression on the metastatic growth of CC531 rat colorectal carcinoma cells…
19.08.2011, 01:00
Authors: M E Uhlmann, R B Georges, A Boleij, E Eyol, A Kubarenko, H Adwan & M R Berger (Source: Cancer Gene Therapy) MedWorm Sp…
Galectin-3 and beta-catenin expression in premalignant and carcinomatous lesions in tongue of mice
22.03.2011, 21:59
CONCLUSION: Wnt signaling pathway is active in both dysplasias and carcinomas and the increase of nuclear galectin-3-positive c…
Regional anesthesia unlikely to affect post-surgery cancer recurrence
06.05.2011, 16:45
Using regional rather than general anesthesia during cancer surgery is unlikely to have a large influence on patients’ risk f…
Regional anesthesia unlikely to affect post-surgery cancer recurrence
06.05.2011, 02:00
Using regional rather than general anesthesia during cancer surgery is unlikely to have a large influence on patients’ risk f…
Higher BMI Tied to Ovarian Cancer Risk (CME/CE)
07.04.2012, 00:13
(MedPage Today) -- A woman's height and body mass index may significantly influence her ovarian cancer risk, a large meta-analy…
Genetic polymorphisms in androgen receptor-binding sites predict survival in prostate cancer patient…
24.02.2012, 06:00
Conclusion: Our results suggest that SNPs in AREs influence prostate cancer survival and may further advance our understanding …
Impact of body mass index and visceral adiposity on outcomes in colorectal cancer
12.03.2012, 05:00
Conclusion: Neither obesity nor increased visceral adiposity has any influence on outcomes in patients with resectable colorect…
Death and illness as depicted in the media
14.04.2011, 05:15
Conclusion:  The media has a significant impact on our perceptions of illness and death. This may influence how patients seek…
Digital imaging in pathology – current applications and challenges
29.12.2011, 19:48
This article provides an overview of current digital pathology applications and research with emphasis on whole slide imaging (…
Single nucleotide polymorphisms in the matrix metalloproteinase gene family and the frequency and du…
17.03.2012, 03:09
In conclusion, MMP11G/2G (and possibly MMP3 6A/5A) polymorphisms alter EAC risk differentially for GERD and GERD‐free individua…
UP-regulation of hypoxia inducible factor-1alpha by cobalt chloride correlates with proliferation an…
27.03.2012, 06:00
Conclusion: Hypoxic microenvironment stimulated by CoCl2 could effectively induce apoptosis and influence cell proliferation in…
The Influence of Inhibiting Angiopoietin-2 on the Biological Characteristics of 
Bronchogenic Aden…
13.07.2011, 16:57
Conclusion AAV-mediated expression of shRNA significantly reduces concentration of Ang-2 in A549 cell line, lowers proliferatio…
Patterns of lymph node metastasis and their influence on outcomes in patients with submandibular gla…
28.03.2012, 18:50
ConclusionsElective ND should be recommended for preoperatively suspected high‐grade malignancy in SMG carcinoma. Patients with…
Mechanical bowel preparation does not influence outcomes following colonic cancer resection
15.03.2011, 20:03
Conclusion:Neither postoperative complications nor long†term survival are improved by MBP before colonic cancer surgery. Copy…
Colony-stimulating factors for prevention and treatment of infectious complications in patients with…
16.09.2011, 11:32
CONCLUSIONS: The addition of CSFs to chemotherapy does not adversely influence all-cause mortality, complete remission or relap…
No change in health behavior, BMI or self-rated health after a psychosocial cancer rehabilitation: R…
16.01.2011, 19:00
Discussion. Participation in a six-day cancer rehabilitation course did not significantly influence health behavior, BMI or sel…
Assessing the internet prevalence of cancer
17.01.2011, 02:03
Conclusion:  This data highlights the enormity of information available on the internet. However, there is over†representat…
The influence of patient reported outcomes on the discussion of psychosocial issues in children with…
26.01.2012, 14:00
ConclusionsPROs do not change the psychosocial content of communication. Paediatric oncologists already address psychosocial is…
ABO blood group alleles and the risk of pancreatic cancer in Japanese population
09.02.2011, 01:00
In conclusion, this case†control study showed a statistically significant association between ABO blood group and PC risk in …
Does the severity of primary sclerosing cholangitis influence the clinical course of associated ulce…
06.08.2011, 01:00
Conclusions Clinically progressive PSC requiring LT is associated with a milder course of UC (reduced disease activity and less…
Smoking did not influence breast cancer risk among obese women
03.04.2011, 06:00
(American Association for Cancer Research) Smoking increases the risk of breast cancer, but the risk differs by obesity status …
Influence of secondary neutrons induced by proton radiotherapy for cancer patients with implantable …
29.01.2012, 06:00
Conclusions: With the present experimental settings, the probability was approximately 1 power-on reset per 50 Gy, which was be…
Topological Properties of Hierarchical Interconnection Networks: A Review and Comparison
13.04.2011, 16:53
Hierarchical interconnection networks (HINs) provide a framework for designing networks with reduced link cost by taking advant…
Short-term anti-vascular endothelial growth factor treatment elicits vasculogenic mimicry formation …
23.02.2012, 06:00
Conclusion: These results suggest that antiangiogenic therapy may potentially influence the progression of metastatic disease, …
Diet and cancer.
16.09.2011, 12:20
Authors: Wicki A, Hagmann J Abstract Large claims have been made for the effectiveness of particular diets in preventing cancer…
News: Nature Medicine: Focus on Cancer Biology
18.03.2011, 23:09
Which new findings are having the greatest influence on cancer research today? The editorial team of Nature Medicine asked expe…
Influence of viral hepatitis status on prognosis in patients undergoing hepatic resection for hepato…
21.09.2011, 06:00
This article provides a meta-analysis of the available evidence showing a poor prognosis for patients with positive B and C vir…
The integrin signalling adaptor p130CAS is also a key player in prostate cancer
24.02.2011, 01:00
Authors: Gaelle Fromont & Olivier Cussenot In a recent Review article (Integrin signalling adaptors: not only figurants in the …
Personality impacts quality of life following breast reconstruction after mastectomy
30.04.2011, 00:22
The personality type of a patient undergoing breast reconstruction following mastectomy appears to influence quality of life ou…
Lentivirus-mediated Stable Silencing of nm23-H1 Gene in Lung Cancer Cells and the Influence on Biolo…
19.03.2012, 22:26
Conclusion The lung cancer cell lines NL9980-99 and A549-99 with stable nm23-H1 gene silencing were successfully established an…
Effect of hydroxyurea treatment on renal function parameters: Results from the multi†center placeb…
02.02.2012, 13:58
ConclusionTreatment with hydroxyurea for 24 months did not influence GFR in young children with SCA. However, hydroxyurea was a…
Does male sex influence the prognosis of patients with renal cancer?
03.03.2011, 04:45
Conclusions: RCC in men is characterized by higher tumor stages and more frequent metastasis at diagnosis along with inferior t…
Innovative Cross-Disciplinary Team Finds Cell Rigidity Linked To Activity In Proteins Associated Wit…
17.05.2011, 13:00
An unusual collaboration between cell and developmental biologists and physicists at UNC-Chapel Hill is providing insights into…
Starch Intake May Influence Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence
09.12.2011, 18:52
December 8, 2011 (American Association for Cancer Research) — Researchers have linked increased starch intake to a greater ri…
Cytoplasmic BRMS1 expression in malignant melanoma is associated with increased disease-free surviva…
22.02.2012, 06:00
Breast cancer metastasis suppressor 1 (BRMS1) is expressed in the cytoplasm and nucleus of melanocytic cells and high cytoplasm…
The different roles of ER subtypes in cancer biology and therapy
22.07.2011, 01:00
Authors: Christoforos Thomas & Jan-Ã…ke Gustafsson By eliciting distinct transcriptional responses, the oestrogen receptors (ER…
Breast Milk Does A Body And Behavioral Development Good In Infants
10.05.2011, 19:00
The benefits of breastfeeding are fairly well known. For example breastfed babies have lower rates of infections, and mothers w…
A Prospective Study of Sleep Duration and Pneumonia Risk in Women
02.01.2012, 14:58
Conclusions:Both reduced and prolonged habitual sleep durations are associated with increased risk of pneumonia. Further resear…
Age at death of patients with colorectal cancer and the effect of lead†time bias on survival in el…
24.03.2011, 18:17
Conclusion  Colorectal cancer is common in a population where actuarial life expectancy is limited. Current colorectal cancer…
Differences between proximal and distal obstructing colonic cancer after curative surgery
12.03.2011, 01:00
Conclusions  Mortality and morbidity after emergency surgery for obstructing colon cancer are high. Specialization in colorec…
Small Cell Lung Cancer: Patterns of care and their influence on survival – 25 years experience o…
30.08.2011, 14:41
Conclusion:  Outcomes for LS SCLC have improved with combined chemoradiotherapy, in keeping with worldwide data. The trends m…
The influence of cardiovascular morbidity on the prognosis in prostate cancer. Experience from a 12-…
15.12.2011, 06:00
Conclusions: Preexisting IHD had minimal impact on mortality in prostate cancer patients, whereas overall mortality was 20% hig…
Health†related quality of life (HRQoL): The impact of medical and demographic variables upon pedia…
22.04.2011, 16:32
ConclusionThis research identifies the significant impact of ethnicity upon HRQoL following pediatric HSCT. It is likely that a…
Mesoporous In2O3: Effect of Material Structure on the Gas Sensing
05.05.2011, 16:35
We present a semiconductor gas sensor based on mesoporous In2O3 (m-In2O3). The m-In2O3 was successfully fabricated by a simple …
Menopausal hormone therapy and breast cancer risk
15.03.2012, 05:00
(Journal of the National Cancer Institute) In the past decade, results from large prospective cohort studies and the Women's He…
Simultaneous intraoperative diagnosis and photodynamic therapy for malignant brain tumors: The conce…
16.04.2011, 08:58
Background: The median survival of patients suffering from malignant brain tumors is 12 months despite all available therapy. P…
Long Non-Coding RNA Promotes Melanoma Cell Survival And Invasion, Providing A Potential New Diagnost…
11.05.2011, 13:00
Traditionally, RNA was mostly known as the messenger molecule that carries protein-making instructions from a cell's nucleus to…
The past, present and future of augmentation cystoplasty
26.11.2011, 02:10
What's known on the subject? and What does the study add?There is a wealth of evidence on the development, indications, outcome…
"Significant" Variation In Death Rates After Bowel And Rectal Cancer Surgery Among Hospitals In Engl…
12.04.2011, 01:00
The 30 day survival rate after bowel/rectal cancer surgery varies considerably among hospital trusts in England, even after tak…
CCL18 from Tumor-Associated Macrophages Promotes Breast Cancer Metastasis via PITPNM3
12.04.2011, 02:00
Jingqi Chen, Yandan Yao, Chang Gong, Fengyan Yu, Shicheng Su, Jianing Chen, Bodu Liu, Hui Deng, Fengsong Wang, Ling Lin, Herui …
Hematologist/oncologist disease†specific expertise and survival: Lessons from chronic lymphocytic …
26.08.2011, 01:00
CONCLUSIONS:Physician disease†specific expertise appears to influence outcome in patients with CLL. To the greatest extent po…
How do you choose the best vaccination against cervical cancer?
20.05.2011, 18:04
Débora Miranda unravels the complex cultural, financial and scientific factors that influence governments' decisions to adopt …
[Comment] Respiratory medicine—a call for research papers
28.01.2011, 18:10
As the current President of the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Marc Decramer pointed out in a Comment last month, “the fi…