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[Short-term outcomes of 16 patients with non-small cell lung cancer receiving cetuximab combined with standard chemotherapy in the first and non-first...

CONCLUSION: Cetuximab combined with standard chemotherapy is a good option for Chinese patients with NSCLC and the current data support the application of cetuximab in the first line setting. PMID: 21097395 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Southern Medical University)
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[Feasibility and reliability of the spanish version of the leeds revised acne grading scale].

CONCLUSION: The Spanish version of the LRAG scale is a practical and reliable tool and is sensitive to change. It is a valid tool for the objective assessment of the severity of acne. PMID: 21034708 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas)
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[Acne and hormonal contraceptives.]

Authors: Faure M, Drapier-Faure E PMID: 21074664 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie)
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[Acne moves again and again.]

Authors: Dréno B PMID: 21095493 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annales de Dermatologie et de Cenereologie)
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Impact of electroacupuncture and exercise on hyperandrogenism and oligo/amenorrhoea in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized controlled…

Conclusion/Significance: Low-frequency EA and physical exercise improved hyperandrogenism and menstrual frequency more effectively than no intervention in women with PCOS. Low-frequency EA was superior to physical exercise and may be useful for treating hyperandrogenism and oligo/amenorrhea
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Cancer: miRNA Addiction – Depending On Life’s Little Things.

Authors: Dornan D, Settleman J MicroRNAs (miRNAs) pleiotropically modulate gene expression in all cell types. Many miRNAs are overexpressed in tumors, and recent findings suggest that tumors can be 'addicted' to miRNA overexpression, yielding a possible therapeutic opportunity.
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Long-term results of acitretin therapy for hidradenitis suppurativa.

Conclusions:  Acitretin appears to be an effective treatment for refractory HS, leading to reduction of pain from painful nodules and the extent of the disease for a prolonged period. PMID: 20874789 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Dermatology)
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Acupuncture Inhibits GABA Neuron Activity in the Ventral Tegmental Area and Reduces Ethanol Self-Administration.

Conclusions:  These findings suggest that DOR-mediated opioid modulation of VTA GABA neurons may mediate acupuncture's role in modulating mesolimbic DA release and suppressing the reinforcing effects of ethanol. PMID: 20860620 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Alcoholism, Clinical and Experimental Research) MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network , and receive $5 free advertising.
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Implications of ER Stress, the Unfolded Protein Response, and Pro- and Anti-Apoptotic Protein Fingerprints in Human Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cells…

Conclusion:  Results of these analyses provide insights into alcohol mechanisms of regulating DC and suggest that alcohol induced specifically the UPR in DC. We speculate that activation of a UPR by alcohol may protect the DC from oxidant injury but may lead to the development of alcohol-related diseases
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