Asbestos is a naturally occurring wiry silicate mineral. It's been used since Roman times, and at the peak was used in over 3000 products. It occurs everywhere including Africa, Australia, Canada, China Russia, and the united states of America. It is computed that over 6,000,000 tonnes of asbestos has been mined internationally. Asbestos is a commercial term instead of a scientific or geological one. It comes in 3 main forms :...more
Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years. There are different forms of arthritis; each has a different cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joints, infection of the joints, or the effects of aging.Supplements1. Vitamin A. Vitamin A is necessary for...more
Sudden hearing loss is defined as loss of hearing at three connected frequencies for a range of at least 30 decibels. This may occur rapidly or for a period of three days. In most cases, sudden hearing loss usually affects one ear at a time.The condition also varies in severity from one patient to another. However, when compared to other hearing problems like conductive hearing loss, sudden loss of hearing is more intensive. This is because it affects certain specified frequencies meaning that one might still have problems with certain sounds even when using a hearing aid. This condition is also called sensorineural hearing loss.Although there are many cases of hearing loss all over the world, only ten to fifteen percent of these patients know the actual cause of their condition. Some of the causes that have been associated with many cases include bacterial and viral infections resulting from other diseases, head trauma or toxic causes such as those resulting from snakebites.With the lack of specific causes of sensorineural hearing loss, many treatment methods have faced controversies. However, some remedies have been used to treat many cases in the past. These include carbogen...more
Endometriosis is defined as the abnormal development of cells outside the uterus. The areas may be in the fallopian tube, ovaries, vagina, cervix or bladder. This problem is frequent to ladies who are infertile. These cells are called endometrial cells. It can normally be identified within the uterus, but if it's beyond that area, it becomes...more
Death due to asbestos exposure is a serious problem, and there has been a lot of research done on this hazardous material. One interesting study is called, "Role of Asbestos and Active Oxygen Species in Activation and Expression of Ornithine Decarboxylase in Hamster Tracheal Epithelial Cells by Joanne P. Marsh, and Brooke T. Mossman - Cancer Res...more
Nobody knows for sure how many people have died as a result of asbestos exposure. Although we cant go back in time and prevent exposure, we can continue to support the important work being done by researchers. One interesting study is called, "Airborne asbestos levels in non-occupational environments in Japan. By Kohyama N. IARC Sci Publ. 1989;(90):262-76. National Institute of Industrial Health, Ministry of Labour Kawasaki, Japan. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Airborne asbestos levels in non-occupational environments in Japan were determined by analytical transmission electron microscopy (ATEM) for about 100 air samples from various outdoor settings. Asbestos fibres (chrysotile) were found in almost all samples. The fibre (mass) concentrations were in the range of 4-367 fibres per litre (0.02-47.2 ng/m3) with a geometric mean of 18 f/1 (0.3 ng/m3). The mass concentrations were similar to the earlier data reported from other countries. Samples from main roads showed extremely high asbestos concentrations and short fibre lengths compared with those of the other samples. This strongly suggested that braking of vehicles was a significant emission source of airborne asbestos....more
Each year asbestos related diseases such as Mesothelioma takes the lives of thousands. Important work is being done trying to better understand disease development. One interesting study is called, Computed tomography in the evaluation of benign...more
Cancer is among the most frequent causes of death of folks all around the world. The great majority of cancer patients do not die because of the illness itself, but with the complications connected with the illness. Because of the fast...more
The expression guy boobs is frequently applied to describe the problem otherwise known as gyno or gynecomastia. This is when the male chest tissue becomes inflated and puffy searching and can take place on each sides or just one aspect...more
Are you suffering from a condition known as Keratosis Pilaris? Do you know people who have this skin condition? As you know, Keratosis Pilaris is a skin condition which is characterized by small and bumpy acne-like lesions on the skin...more
Rosacea Treatment is offerd in connection with a very individual diagnosis for each specific case. This is a chronic skin condition that afflicts more than 14 million people in North American. Rosacea patients learn to avoid specific...more
Anyone who has experienced pain in the feet will know how difficult it is to keep up with a normal routine. Life takes on new meaning when one cannot walk without wincing with pain so a visit to a Manhattan podiatrist is a must for those who are...more