St. Vincent Hospital

Circulating biomarkers in the diagnosis and management of neuroendocrine neoplasms

Abstract Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) comprise a broad family of tumours arising from the diffuse neuroendocrine system and endocrine glands, and vary widely in clinical behaviour ranging from indolent to highly aggressive. Established monoanalyte biomarkers including chromogr...

Immune Interactions Unique to Intradermal Microtoxin: Insights From Aesthetic, Therapeutic, and Vaccination Studies

ABSTRACT Introduction Intradermal botulinum toxin type A (BoNT‐A; microtoxin) has been shown to improve skin texture, superficial rhytides, and sweat/sebaceous activity through neuronal (cholinergic) and non‐neuronal pathways. While discussions around immune system interactions f...

Changes in Alcohol Use Among Adults with Cancer Participating in the ECOG-ACRIN EAQ171CD Tobacco Treatment Trial

Abstract Background: Alcohol and tobacco use are known carcinogens. Treating alcohol and tobacco co-use can improve treatment and survivorship outcomes among patients diagnosed with cancer. Methods: We conducted a post hoc analysis of ECOG-ACRIN EAQ171CD trial participants within...