This Case Study describes a patient with mental retardation who was found to have an interstitial deletion of chromosome 5 encompassing the adenomatous polyposis coli tumor suppressor locus, with major implications for her care and management. Cancer Nursing
Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (Caelyx; Schering-Plough) is an effective therapy for advanced or refractory cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL), results of a study confirm. Reuters Health Information
Valacyclovir, the oral prodrug of acyclovir, is effective for treating uncomplicated herpes zoster in immunocompromised adults, according to a report in the May 1st issue of The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Reuters Health Information
Researchers report that adapalene with benzoyl peroxide in a fixed-dose gel combination seems to be effective with a good safety profile in the treatment of acne vulgaris. Reuters Health Information
The pathogenesis of vitiligo is not yet fully understood, but the autoimmune hypothesis is the most commonly accepted one, based on which, many treatment modalities have been described. Skin Therapy Letter
