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A mouth ulcer (from Latin ulcus) is the name for the appearance of an open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane or the epithelium on the lips or surrounding the mouth. The types of mouth ulcers are diverse, with a multitude of associated causes including: physical or chemical trauma, infection from microorganisms or viruses, medical conditions or medications, cancerous and sometimes nonspecific processes. Once formed, the ulcer may be maintained by inflammation and/or secondary infection.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:45:00 -0400
A trio of genome-wide studies -- collectively the largest to date -- have pinpointed a vast array of genetic variation that cumulatively may account for at least one third of the genetic risk for schizophrenia. One of the studies traced schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, in part, to the same chromosomal neighborhoods.
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Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:05:00 -0400
A new imaging technique can monitor, in living mice, the HER2 protein found in above-normal amounts in many cases of breast cancer as well as some ovarian, prostate and lung cancers. This new approach, once validated in mice and pending further experiments, could provide a real-time noninvasive method for identifying tumors in humans who express HER2 and who would be candidates for targeted therapy directed against this protein. It may also provide real-time information that will help clinicians optimize treatment for individual patients. The study, published in the July 2009 issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, was conducted by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, both parts of the National Institutes of Health.
Dynasty: Influenza Virus in 1918 and Today
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:10:00 -0400
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Health.com picks top beach, lake getaways
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We know your summer vacation time is precious: You want to land where you can truly relax, breathe fresh air, get in some exercise and eat well -- without breaking the bank. That's why we teamed up with a panel of travel and health experts to help us find the healthiest of the nation's most popular beach and lake towns.
Animated-Teeth.com: Canker Sores / Aphthous Ulcers - A discussion about these disorders and their causes.
Meta Description: [ About the causes of canker sores, aphthous ulcers, and mouth ulcers. ]
Aphthous Stomatitis Web Site - Personal site devoted to Recurrent canker sores. Guide to other sites on canker sores with updates based on the most current information about causes and medications.
Canker Sores: What Are They and What Can You Do About Them? - Information from the AAFP.
Meta Description: [ Information about canker sores from the American Academy of Family Physicians. ]
Mouth Ulcers - Community for sufferers. Includes a causes survey and a treatment survey as well as an informative public message board.
Meta Description: [ Mouth Ulcers Home Page: Public message board, surveys, featured articles. The most comprehensive open access site for sufferers of mouth ulcers (canker sores, aphthous stomatitis, RAS). ]
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis and Perceived Stress - A research project investigating the relationship between RAS and perceived stress.
Meta Description: [ This site outlines an ongoing study into the reltionship between perceived stress and the onset of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) ]
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