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Clinical relevance of biomarkers in oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer (2020)
Book Chapter
Parks, R. M., & Cheung, K. L. (2020). Clinical relevance of biomarkers in oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer. In G. G. Chen, M. C. Tong, & C. van Hasselt (Eds.), Estrogen receptors: structure, functions and clinical aspects (53-91). Nova Science Publishers

© 2020 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. Some biomarkers have been examined extensively in the context of breast cancer, including the oestrogen receptor (ER) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). They are now routinely measured and used c... Read More about Clinical relevance of biomarkers in oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer.

Flipping biomedical science (2020)
Book Chapter
Smith, S., & Khechara, M. (2020). Flipping biomedical science. In Z. Walker, D. Tan, & N. K. Koh (Eds.), Flipped classrooms with diverse learners (239-254). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-4171-1_14

Healthcare provision has undergone many changes over the past few decades driven by patient needs, advances in science and developing technologies. Within this framework, the role of individuals and the expectations placed upon the professions allied... Read More about Flipping biomedical science.

Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Older Adults (2019)
Book Chapter
Cheung, K., Livi, L., & Brain, E. (2019). Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Older Adults. In M. Extermann (Ed.), Geriatric Oncology, 1-10. Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-44870-1_33-1

Breast cancer is the most common cancer afflicting women worldwide. Its incidence peaks around 70, while mortality increases greatly after 75 years old. Given the competing risks on mortality with multimorbidities, geriatric assessment is a leitmotiv... Read More about Early-Stage Breast Cancer in Older Adults.

Laparoscopic ovarian drilling (2015)
Book Chapter
Amer, S. A. K. (2015). Laparoscopic ovarian drilling. In M. Metwally, & T. Li (Eds.), Reproductive Surgery in Assisted Conception (61-71). Springer London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4953-8_6

Laparoscopic ovarian drilling has been widely accepted as the second line of choice for induction of ovulation in CC-resistant PCOS women in preference to gonadotrophin therapy. In addition to its proven efficacy, LOD offers several advantages over g... Read More about Laparoscopic ovarian drilling.

The impact of endometrioma and its surgical treatment on ovarian reserve and reproductive performance (2015)
Book Chapter
Amer, S. A. K. (2015). The impact of endometrioma and its surgical treatment on ovarian reserve and reproductive performance. In M. Metwally, & T. Li (Eds.), Reproductive Surgery in Assisted Conception (43-57). Springer London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4953-8_5

Endometriomas, which are commonly encountered in women presenting with subfertility, usually represent a dilemma to the Reproductive Specialist. Surgery remains the only effective treatment for endometriomas larger than three cm in diameter. National... Read More about The impact of endometrioma and its surgical treatment on ovarian reserve and reproductive performance.