Chromogranin A (CgA) and neuron specific enolase (NSE) are important markers in adult
neuroendocrine tumors (NET). Neuroblastoma (NB) has certain neuroendocrine properties. …

Purpose : Angiogenesis, that is new blood vessel formation, is a prerequisite for growth and
metastasis of solid tumors. This study was undertaken to quantify tumor capillaries, …

Background/Purpose: The aims of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and
safety of cutting needle biopsy for diagnosis in children with tumors suspected for malignancy. …

Background The current International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)‐10 protocol does
not allow pretreatment histological classification of low‐stage renal tumors in children for …

Aim: To determine whether concentrations of the angiogenic growth factors hepatocyte growth
factor (HGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) correlate with clinical and …

Angiogenesis is necessary for the growth and spread of solid tumors. In these studies
angiogenesis was measured in childhood malignancies in general and in Wilms±tumor in …

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) type 1 encephalitis (HSE) is a viral infectious disease with
commonly occurring neurodegeneration and neurological/cognitive long-term sequelae. …

Background Hip fracture patients are frail and have a high mortality. We investigated whether
the introduction of fast track care reduced the 30-day mortality after hip fractures. Methods …

Purpose : Dextranomer/hyaluronic acid copolymer is a novel substance that has favorable
properties for endoscopic treatment of vesicoureteral reflux. We assess the long-term efficacy …

VEGF-A and FGF-2 are two angiogenic growth factors involved in the growth and invasion
of solid tumours and haematological malignancies. They are also believed to play an …