Monthly Archives: July 2023

Cancer and neoplasms

Routine next-generation sequencing can identify BRAF mutations in synovial sarcoma

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18
Jul

A new case report was published in Oncotarget’s Volume 14 on July 7, 2023, entitled, “Intrathoracic synovial sarcoma with BRAF V600E mutation.” Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a highly malignant mesenchymal tumor that occurs mainly in adolescents and young adults. The treatment of SS is multimodal, involving surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The overall prognosis is generally […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Famous Singer and Actress, 58, Mistook Skin Cancer for Eczema Before Diagnosis

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18
Jul

Singer and actress Coleen Nolan, 58, admits her dismissive attitude nearly cost her a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma which is a type of skin cancer. Nolan has basal cell carcinoma on her shoulder and melanoma on her face she first thought was eczema. Her discovery of skin cancer highlights the importance of regularly checking […]

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Infection

Gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection)

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18
Jul

Overview Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a type of bacteria. It usually spreads through vaginal, oral and anal sex. Gonorrhoea is treatable and curable with antibiotics. Most cases of gonorrhoea can be prevented with regular and correct condom use. Gonorrhoea causes different symptoms in women and men. Women often feel no […]

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Infection

Madonna reaches out to fans as she recovers from bacterial infection

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18
Jul

When they call her name, it’s like a little prayer. Pop icon Madonna thanked her many fans Tuesday for their continued support as she recovers from her brief but brutal hospital stay after contracting a bacterial infection. The “Material Girl” singer posted an image of herself on social media, embracing a bunch of pink roses […]

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Cancer and neoplasms

Case Report: Intrathoracic synovial sarcoma with BRAF V600E mutation

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18
Jul

image: Figure 2: (A) Axial T2 MR shows a heterogeneous mass in the cardiophrenic space with evidence of anterior chest wall invasion and intercostal invasion. (B) Axial T2 MR shows 35 % of reduction in size of the mass in the cardiophrenic space. view more  Credit: 2023 Russo et al. “The prognosis of recurrent/metastatic SS remains […]

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Infection

New malaria case in Florida brings national total to 8, the first U.S. cases in 20 years

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18
Jul

Florida health officials reported a new case of malaria on Tuesday, bringing the total number of locally acquired malaria infections in the U.S. to eight since May. The cases are the first in 20 years to be acquired in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last month that locally acquired infections — those […]

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Congenital disorders

OCND is a genetic condition that was recently identified

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18
Jul

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Hitting milestones in the early years of a child’s life is an important aspect of a child’s development. So when Alyssa Ronco noticed that her daughter, Angeli, wan’t hitting some of those milestones, she knew challenges were likely ahead. […]

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Cardiovascular

‘Weekend warriors’ boost their heart health just as much as people exercising daily

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18
Jul

BOSTON — Being a “weekend warrior,” or someone who crams exercise into one or two sessions on the weekends, enhances cardiovascular health just as much as daily workouts, a new study explains. This approach could help lower the risk of developing heart disease, currently the world’s leading cause of death. In fact, those who perform […]

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