The news is good about prostate cancer. Although it is the third most often diagnosed cancer in men in the United States, following skin and lung cancers, 98 percent of sufferers are still alive five years after diagnosis. This is a vast improvement over the 64 percent rate of the late 1980s. Although the rate drops to 91 percent ten years after diagnosis this is still an impressive survival rate considering that the group includes men who were...more
The biggest majority of women who concern themselves over developing breast cancer are the ones who do not even bother to do a self examination (Not all) Self inspection of the breasts should be a main priority for every woman. Breast cancer caught in the early stages of growth will give better odds for the patient to control the disease with the help of today's modern medicines and technology.Breast cancer is common among the female species and...more
Melancholia is a profound presentation of depression. With this form of depression, there is a complete loss of pleasure in all or almost everything. The start of these episodes is usually not caused by a specific event, and even when something good happens, the individual's mood does not improve, not even for a short time. It is a serious medical and mental health disorder that is associated with many factors, including the balance of chemicals in the brain. Depression can manifest as a large variety of symptoms, most often feelings of sadness or despair that do not go away. Depression can negatively affect a person's ability to function effectively in the activities of daily living, such as going to work and school, caring for family, and taking care of basic needs. More than 20 million people in the United States have depression, according to the National Institutes of Health.Depression is often thought of as experiencing feelings of sadness, "having the blues", or being disheartened. However, there is a major difference between having normal feelings of sadness in reaction to a situation, such as a death in the family, and having depression. Normal feelings of...more
If you are suffering from definitive premature ejaculation and looking for an answer regarding the same then you don't have to wait any longer. Although there are treatments available for premature ejaculation but they are for the ones who can manage to pay. Before we jump in to any solution we need to understand the reason for this...more
Through the years, there have been a number of studies done attempting to determine if there's a link between the amount of coffee, tea or soft drinks you consume and your chances of getting colon cancerBut it appears that part of the question has been put to rest - at least for a while. The news is positive for coffee and tea drinkers, and...more
Mesothelioma deaths among workers is a sad part of this countrys history. However, there is some important research being done regarding asbestos and its complications. One interesting study is called, Asbestos-induced sister chromatid exchanges in cultured Chinese hamster ovarian fibroblast cells. By Livingston GK, Rom WN, Morris MV. - J Environ Pathol Toxicol. 1980 Sep;4(2-3):373-82. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Asbestos fibers were tested for possible mutagenic activity using the Fluorescent Plus Giemsa (FPG) sister chromatid exchange (SCE) technique. Amosite, crocidolite, and chrysotile fibers were added to cell cultures at final concentrations of 10 and 100 micrograms/ml. Chrysotile completely inhibited cell growth at both concentrations; cells exposed to amosite and crocidolite proliferated but only at the lower concentration. Crocidolite significantly elevated the SCE rate and larger (greater than 5 mu) chromosomes were most sensitive. Amosite appeared to have a lesser effect on SCE frequency. Asbestos fibers are capable of disturbing cellular processes associated with chromosomal stability and effects vary with the asbestos type.Another interesting study is called,...more
Asbestos exposure has been deadly to many people in the past decades. There is a mountain of important literature and research done on this area. One interesting study is called, Mortality from lung cancer and population risk attributable to...more
Who can argue with the facts, exposure to hazardous asbestos can be fatal. Serious doctors have reached a consensus thanks in large part to the myriad of studies researching Mesothelioma and its causes. One interesting study is called, Ecological...more
Disease development among people exposed to hazardous asbestos has been carefully studied over the years. One interesting study is called, Squamous metaplasia of the respiratory tract. Possible pathogenic role in asbestos-associated bronchogenic...more
Mania: An abnormally elevated mood state characterized by such symptoms as inappropriate elation, increased irritability, severe insomnia, grandiose notions, increased speed and/or volume of speech, disconnected and racing thoughts,...more
A better understanding of asbestos disease such as Mesothelioma is required if we are ever going to make progress in the search for a cure. One interesting study is called, Asbestos fibers and pleural plaques in a general autopsy population. By A....more
Asbestos seems to have high potency in the carcinogenesis of lung cancer and low potency in carcinogenesis of Mesothelioma. One interesting study is called, Asbestos and cigarette smoke cause increased DNA strand breaks and necrosis in bronchiolar...more