Meckel's diverticulum (M.D.) is the most common congenital anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract and is found in 1.2% to 3% of the population. Although the common presentations are diverticulitis and bleeding, it can occasionally have a confusing presentation. We report a one year old boy presenting PDF
Obesity rates within the United States are on the rise. Obesity is a known risk factor for various diseases, including cancer. Numerous studies have linked obesity to the incidence and treatment outcomes of breast cancer. However, the risk of obesity may vary between breast cancer subtypes and different racial PDF
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) is the group of techniques that use antibodies as specific reagents to identify and demonstrate several cell and tissue components that are antigens. This linking allows locating and identifying the in situ presence of various PDF
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most prevalent adult leukemia in the western countries. It comprises approximately 7 percent of non-Hodgkin lymphomas [1]. In Canada, the median age at diagnosis is approximately 72 years [2]. There are approximately 4.6 new cases of CLL per 100.000 men and women PDF
DNA double helical structure carries the genetic blueprint of the cell and hence integrity of this biomolecule is crucial for all forms of life. Normal body cells grow, divide and die in a controlled manner for the proper functioning of the body. However, any alteration/mutation in the gene can alter the way in which PDF