Calcitriol Inhibits Proliferation and Potentially Induces Apoptosis in B16-F10 Cells.

BACKGROUND Melanoma is one of the most aggressive types of cancer and it has shown a remarkable surge in incidence during the last 50 years. Melanoma has been projected to be continuously rising in the future. Therapy for advanced-type melanoma is still a challenge due to the low response rate and poor 10-year survival.

Maternal and environmental risk for faltered growth in the first 5 years for Tanjungsari children in West Java, Indonesia.

Background And Objectives: Low birth weight leads to growth faltering, attributable inter alia to malnutrition and maternal health and literacy. Risk for growth faltering in rural children under five is studied.

Study Design: The Risk Approach Strategy in Tanjungsari, West Java has been analysed for all pregnancies during 1988-1989 and 4,698 singleton infants born between 1 January 1988 and 31 April 1990.