Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Finding new targets for blocking chronic hepatitis

Many individuals worldwide suffer from chronic liver disease (CLD), which poses significant concerns for its tendency to lead to hepatocellular carcinoma or liver failure. CLD is characterized by inflammation and fibrosis. ...

Oncology & Cancer

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

There are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The first sign of melanoma is a change in an existing mole or a new, unusual-looking ...

Oncology & Cancer

Liver cancer growth tied to tryptophan intake

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that a diet free of the amino acid tryptophan can effectively halt the growth of liver cancer in mice. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, offer ...

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