Benevolent viruses in skin cancer

A Case for Benevolent Viruses

We begin with some background on viruses and related topics in ‘life-like’ computational organisms. Next we examine some of the major problems facing the current global computing environment and how viruses have the potential for helping to solve these problems. We then consider several widely stated arguments against the application of computer viruses for useful purposes and provide counterpo...

Skin cancer in Yazd

Background and aim: Skin cancer is the most common human cancer. Ultraviolet radiation is now recognized as the most important risk factor for skin cancer development. Light skin colored individuals that spend more time outdoors in day are more susceptible to disease. In this study skin cancer situation in Yazd (located in a hot, dry and desert area) was reviewed.Materi...

Benevolent Agents

Veterinary Benevolent Fund.

Incidence of herpes family viruses in skin lesions of pemphigus patients

Background: Pemphigus is a group of autoimmune blistering skin diseases that is related to auto antibodies against desmoglein 1 and 3. Many reports have shown that HSV1, HSV2, VZV, EBV, CMV, HHV8, and HIV are triggering agents for the activation and exacerbation of pemphigus. In this study, we decided to evaluate the frequen...