Archive for August, 2010
Cell Phones And Brain Cancer
The tumor was on the same side of the head where she held her cell phoneandwas shaped like the cell phone antenna. CellPhones And Brain Cancer The casegot widespread media attention and wasfeatured in CNN’s Larry Kingshow.Although the claim was dismissed by the court due to lack ofsufficientevidence, it was a [...]
Pemphigus Vulgaris, Type of Bullous Diseases-skin Disorders
Diagnostic HallmarksDistribution: oral mucous membranes and uppertrunkMultiple shallow erosions that heal unusually slowlyBiopsy: acantholyticintraepidermal bullaImmunofluorescent studies: immunoglobulin G (IgG) depositedin theintracellular space around epidermal cells.Clinical PresentationThebullae of pemphigus vulgaris arise from normal-appearing skin, thereisessentially no surrounding inflammation. The blis… Read More »
What Are The Benefits Of Omega 3 Therapy In The Treatment Of Certain Diseases And Conditions
The following conditions and/or disease processes have been shown tobenefitwith the use of Omega 3 essential fatty acids.1) Cardiovascular disease.The consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids isinversely associated with theincidence of cardiovascular disease. Relativelylow doses of Omega 3’s have beenshown to reduce the risk of secondary coronaryevents. Omega 3 fatty acids[...]
Weight Loss and Gallstone Disease
Epidemiologic studies among specific populations have helped to definetherisk for gallstone disease among persons losing weight. During follow-up oftheNurses Health Study cohort, the incidence of clinically recognizedgallstoneswas determined after collection of self-reported heights and weightsobtained 2years apart. Compared with women whose weight changed less than 4 kg,women wholost 4 to [...]
Cigarette Smoke And The Effect Of Asbestos Fibers In The Lungs
According to the American Society, there are between 2,000 and 3,000peoplediagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the United States. Therearefour types of mesothelioma, depending on which are part of the bodyisaffected. Pericardial mesothelioma affects the heart,peritonealmesothelioma affects the abdomen, mesothelioma of the tunica affectsthetestes, and pleural mesothelioma affects the lungs. … [...]
Bad News – 1 Out of 2 Women Have Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast in menandwomen. It is diagnosed by the examination of surgically removedbreasttissue.Good News – Breast cancer is NOT a death sentence.Breast cancer isthe second leading cause of death from cancer in Americanwomen. It is extremelyrare in women in their [...]
Study Online While Working Full-Time
Did you know that it is completely possible to combine work and studybygetting an online education? Studying online allows you to use your freetimeto enter into the online classroom, to read any classroom lectures, toaccesshomework material, and to complete coursework. You can enroll yourself inanonline education program that can help you [...]
Danger Untoward Effects of Streptomycin in Anti-tuberculosis Therapy
TOOBSERVE THE UNTOWAED EFFECTS OF AMINOGLYCOSIDES(STREPTOMYCIN)INCOMBINITIONTHERAPY OF ANTI-TUBERCULOSIS THERAPY IN TUBERCULOSISPATIENT’S.Authors:Bhurgrighulam rasool,Shamim-ur-rehman,Syeda Momina TakiMuhammad,Raj Kumar chohan.DhriGhulam Mustafa,Barkat sheikh.INTRODUCTIONS:Tuberculosis is chronicgranulomatous disease of human and other mammalscaused by a group of closelyrelated obligate pathogens, the mycoba… Read More »
Abc’s of Male Infertility
Age: It is not clear what the effect of aging is on malefertility. However,evidence of late suggests that it may be a factor (althoughnot to the degreethat it is in women). This evidence shows that age-relatedsperm changes in menis a gradual process. Aging can adversely affect spermcounts and sperm’sability to swim [...]
Stakeholder Opinions: Cervical and Endometrial Cancer – Opportunities remain outside the big gynecologic malignancies
IntroductionIn cervical cancer, screening and human papillomavirus (HPV)vaccinationhave gradually shifted the focus towards preventative, rather thantherapeuticstrategies. In endometrial cancer, the focus has been on surgery, asit isconsidered a surgically-managed disease with a limited role for drugtherapy.However, despite these therapeutic attitudes, opportunities remain inbothmarkets.Scope*Cervical and endo… Read More »