Tumour markers are substances that are produced either by the tumour itself or by the body in response to the presence of cancer or certain benign conditions that can aid in the diagnosis of cancer. The subject of tumour markers is a broad one, and there is an abundance of data. A literature review of potential molecular markers relevant to oral neoplasia was undertaken in terms of a perspectiv...

PROBLEM Recurrent spontaneous abortion associated with immunologic abnormalities has been termed immunologic abortion. Previously we showed that treatment with low-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) appears to be beneficial for older women with immunologic abortion. We now report the results of IVIG treatment in a larger group of women with this disorder. METHOD OF STUDY A total of 99 wom...