Understanding cancer differentiation in plain language
DEAR READER explains differentiated versus undifferentiated cancer, using practical biopsy examples. It notes that well differentiated cancers resemble original tissue and are easier to treat, while undifferentiated cancers lack origin clues and are typically more aggressive with poorer prognosis. It urges patient physician discussions and second opinions.
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Enzyme linked to belly fat found in study
A Science report shows the enzyme 11 beta HSD-1 in abdominal fat cells can drive cortisol production and visceral obesity. In genetically modified mice, higher enzyme levels led to increased appetite, weight gain around the abdomen, and health issues mirroring human obesity such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and diabetes.
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Science
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University of Edinburgh
Smoking cessation options and health risks noted by Dr. Van Stitt Jr
The piece outlines nicotine delivery in smoking and reduction therapies including inhalers gums patches and nasal sprays. It cites exercise acupuncture and relaxation as aids to quitting, notes cold turkey is less effective, and highlights rising lung cancer deaths among U S women with March 2001 Surgeon General focus. Dr. Van Stitt Jr. of Gaston Memorial Hospital is identified.
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American Health Foundation
Academic Press
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Surgeon General
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Gaston Memorial Hospital
Study finds abnormal breast fluid cells predict cancer risk
Researchers analyzed breast fluids from 7,673 women and found that those with abnormal cells in the fluid had about double the risk of developing breast cancer. About 15.2 percent showed abnormal cells and 19.2 percent of that group later developed cancer, versus 3.7 percent with no fluids and 6.6 percent with normal cells.
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Washington
Journal of the
National Cancer Institute
Margaret Wrensch
University of California, San Francisco
School of Medicine
Wrensch
Bruce Kimler
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City
Kan
Kimler
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