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I’m totally calling it this from now on. 

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don’t study because you need or have to.

study because knowledge is power.

study because they can never take it away from you.

study because you want to know more.

study because it enhances you.

study because it grows you.

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We saved our honeymoon!

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New biomarker for colorectal cancers Identified

Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, have identified a protein involved in cell proliferation and the development of new blood vessels that could serve as a marker for the early detection of colorectal cancers.

In laboratory studies, investigators found that expression of the protein, called beta-1,4-galactosyltransferase-V (beta-1,4-GalT-V), was increased in human colorectal cancer tumor cells compared with normal tissue. In fact, the researchers found roughly 6.5 times more beta-1,4-GalT-V in the tumor samples than healthy tissue. In colorectal tumor cells, the authors also noted an increase in levels of another enzyme, lactosylceramide synthase, the product of beta-1,4-GalT-V activity. 

Good news is that researchers treated lab-grown human bowel cancer cells with the chemical D-threo-1-phenly-2-decanoylamino-3-morpholino-1-propanol (D-PDMP), which inhibits the production of beta-1,4-GalT-V. Within 24–96 hours, tumors were showing a reduction in beta-1,4-GalT-V production and greater levels of cell death. 

This study gives medical researchers much to be excited about. Firstly, it may lead to a new way to diagnose colorectal cancer with a blood sample. Secondly, it might produce a way to slow the progression of this cancer.

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Congratulations to Sandra Oh for her Golden Globes.

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“Don’t think about what can happen in a month. Don’t think about what can happen in a year. Just focus on the 24 hours in front of you and do what you can to get closer to where you want to be.”

— Eric Thomas (via perrfectly)

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BEST MNEMONIC EVER

(also my regular expression in semester)

source: insta @neet.usmle.centre 

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Reblog if your mom is beautiful.

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🤷🏼‍♂️

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A 28-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with fingernail changes that had developed over a period of 3 years. Examination revealed multiple small depressions (pits) in the surface of the nails on both hands, with yellow discoloration of the distal nail. Scaly, erythematous plaques were also present on the extensor surfaces of both elbows and both knees. The patient had no joint tenderness, swelling, or stiffness. A clinical diagnosis of psoriasis was made. 

In this patient, a high-potency glucocorticoid in nail lacquer was initiated, and cutaneous psoriasis was treated with a combination topical vitamin D analogue and a glucocorticoid. At follow-up 6 months after the initiation of treatment, the patient’s nail pitting and skin plaques had abated and joint involvement had not developed.

via The New England Journal of Medicine

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beautiful urdu words

naaz - ناز  - pride, grace

farishta - فرشتہ - angel

pakeezah - پاکیزہ - pure

ashq - اشك - tears

firdaus - فردوس - paradise

hairat - حیرت - wonder

ishq - عشق - love

gul - گل - rose

lazzat - لذت  - pleasure/joy

nazakat - نزاکت - delicacy, finesse

zakhm - زخم - wound

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