When asbestos is disturbed or damaged, small fibers can break away and float like dust into the air. If these fibers are inhaled, they can settle into the lungs and over several years cause life threatening health problems. One interesting study is called, Radiological survey of men exposed to asbestos in naval dockyards by P. G. Harries, F. A. F. Mackenzie, G. Sheers, J. H. Kemp, T. P. Oliver, D. S. Wright - Br J Ind Med 1972;29:274-279. Here...more
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Cancer cells develop in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of the bodys internal organs. There are four types. Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma (lung), Peritoneal Mesothelioma (abdomen), Percardial Mesothelioma (heart), and Tunica Vaginilas (testicles). One interesting study that examines this disease is called, An early, nonrandom...more
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer where malignant cells are found in the protective sacs that covers the bodys internal organs. This sac is called the mesothelium. One interesting study that examines the disease is called, Asbestos fibers in bronchoalveolar lavage and lung tissue of former asbestos workers by H. Teschler, K.H. Friedrichs, G.B. Hoheisel, G. Wick, U. Soltner, A.B. Thompson, N. Konietzko and U. Costabel - Ruhrlandklinik, Department of Allergy, University of Essen, Germany - Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med., Vol 149, No. 3, Mar 1994, 641-645. Here is an excerpt: Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) provides a simple method of sampling inhaled particles deposited in the lower respiratory tract. We hypothesized that BAL could be used to measure the quantity and quality of lung asbestos burden. This would be true if BAL fluid asbestos fiber content reflected the total content as well as the size distribution of both uncoated and coated asbestos fibers in lung parenchyma. Therefore, we analyzed the asbestos fiber counts of 23 individual sample pairs in both BAL fluid and lung tissue samples obtained from 20 patients with occupational asbestos exposure using transmission...more
Over 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States (making up about 3 % of all cancer diagnoses). The more research that is dedicated to finding a cure for this disease, the better. One interesting study is called, A Meta-Analysis of Colorectal Cancer and Asbestos Exposure by David M. Horna, David H. Garabrant, and...more
Are you a person going through the awful condition of anxiety? Have you ever experienced anxiety attacks that cripple you and leave you helpless? When those attacks happen, what do you do? What are the things you do after an anxiety attack? What is the treatment for anxiety attacks that you have researched and have implemented? Do you...more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in a variety of products. Asbestos only becomes dangerous when it is broken into small pieces that become airborne. When these small pieces of asbestos dust are inhaled they settle into the lungs and can cause life threatening diseases. One interesting study is called, Screening for asbestos-induced diseases in Finland by Kari Koskinen, MD, Jouko-Pekka Rinne, MD, Anders Zitting, MD, Antti Tossavainen, DTech, Jukka Kiveks, MD, Kari Reijula, MD, Pekka Roto, MD, MIH, Matti S. Huuskonen, MD, MSc - Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland - American Journal of Industrial Medicine - Volume 30 Issue 3, Pages 241 251. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Screening for asbestos-induced diseases in Finland was carried out in 1990-1992 as a part of the Asbestos Program of the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health. The aim of the present study was to find the workers who had developed an asbestos-induced disease in certain occupations. Examination of active or retired workers included a personal interview on work history and asbestos exposure, and a chest X-ray. The target group for the screening comprised...more
When pieces of asbestos are inhaled or swallowed, they can lead to life threatening diseases. To date, over 730,000 people have filed claims for asbestos related injuries in the United States alone. One interesting study that examples the link...more
A Head louse is a petite parasitic insect that lives in human hair and survives by the little amount of blood which is obtained by it from scalp. Such parasitic insects cannot fly nor jump; they do not leave a host themselves and spend...more
Fibromyalgia is a whole-body pain syndrome that is believed to be closely related to arthritis. Many sufferers have benefited from chiropractic techniques to ease their discomfort and get a good night's sleep.Other types of treatments involving...more
Preparing the work area Restrict access - minimise the number of people present.Close doors. Use tape and notices to warn others.Ensure adequate lighting. Equipment Warning tape and notices, Class H vacuum cleaner for large areas,...more
The physical features of each person are a determining factor that makes him or her unique from another person. One of these features is body hair. The purpose of body hair is to serve as an insulator, protecting the body from sudden change in...more
There is a direct connection between what we eat and the ailments that we suffer from. This is true in case of uterine tumors also. In this article I am going to share information on food which can trigger the growth of fibroids....more