Oncology | Senioritis

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Oncology

Understanding TXA2: its role in localized platelet aggregation and strategies for control

TXA2 decomposes quickly upon reaction with water and is very unstable. It will not travel far – we want platelet aggregation to be localized. TXA2, also known...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Oncology

Understanding the Significance of Eicosanoids: Role, Synthesis, and Functions in Physiological Processes

Eicosinoids are cleaved by PLA2 to make arachidonic acid which is a precursor that is converted by COX to 2nd messenger PGH2 and to TXA2. Eicosanoids are...

Mohamed Abbas
July 4, 2023
Oncology

Understanding the Role of G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) in Cellular Signaling and Physiology

G protein coupled receptor A G protein coupled receptor (GPCR) is a type of cell membrane receptor that is involved in signal transduction in cells A G...

Mohamed Abbas
July 3, 2023
Oncology

Localized Lung Cancer Treatment – Surgical, Radiation, and Chemotherapy Approaches Explained

For localized lung cancer, what modality is the treatment of choice? For localized lung cancer, the treatment of choice typically depends on the stage and characteristics of...

Mohamed Abbas
July 3, 2023
Oncology

The Science Behind Cryotherapy: Tissue Destruction and Medical Applications

Tissue destruction by freezing (usually with liquid nitrogen) is called: Tissue destruction by freezing is commonly referred to as cryotherapy Tissue destruction by freezing is commonly referred...

Mohamed Abbas
July 3, 2023
Oncology

Understanding Head and Neck Cancer: Common Sites, Risk Factors, and Prevention Measures

What is the most common site for H&N cancer to occur? The most common site for Head and Neck (H&N) cancer to occur is the oral cavity,...

Mohamed Abbas
July 3, 2023
Oncology

Understanding Skin Cancer Cell Types: Prognosis, Treatment, and Importance of Early Detection

What skin cancer cell type has the best prognosis? When it comes to skin cancer cell types, the prognosis largely depends on the specific type and stage...

Mohamed Abbas
July 3, 2023
Oncology

The Different Types of Skin Cancer: Understanding Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, and Melanoma

What skin cancer cell type is the most common? The most common type of skin cancer is called basal cell carcinoma (BCC) The most common type of...