Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American males. In 2010, approximately 217,730 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with this malignancy. An estimated 32,050 will die of this disease. There is much uncertainty about the benefits of screening for prostate cancer. This is because in some cases, this malignancy does not affect life expectancy. Another major...more
When looking to treat wrinkles using Botox, many consumers are baffled when they are told that the injections can only be applied to limited areas of the face. While frustrating, this is certainly something done for the benefit of Botox users. Botox, which is made of a strong paralytic toxin, could paralyze muscles needed for breathing or swallowing if injected into the wrong area, and could even cause blindness if used improperly near the eye....more
Receiving orthodontic treatment can be a real lifesaver for those that have problems with their teeth that need fixing. Although you may be sent to an orthodontist through a referral from a dentist for necessary orthodontic work, it is also possible for people to visit an orthodontist by choice, to make improvements to the look of their teeth and their overall appearance. If you are not happy with the way your teeth look and your confidence has been suffering as a result, it could just be the right time to look into making an appointment with an orthodontist to see what they can do to help you.Smiles are crucial, and when you are not happy with yours, the simple fact is that you will smile less. Smiling makes us feel happy, but more than that, it makes people become attracted to us, in regards to friendships and relationships. When there have been so many advances in technology and the ability for orthodontists to create what appears to be in some cases, miracles, why wouldn't you want to do all that you can to have the smile that reflects the person that you are and the person that you know you can be. All is takes is a referral and some enquiries, and you could easily start the...more
Craig Amrine Reveals Benefits of Cold-Laser Therapy; Non Invasive Alternative to Medical TreatmentTempe, AZ. August 22, 2010. New treatments for pain and healing are emerging in alternative medicine. One is the use of low-level lasers to support and encourage patients.According to Alexandra K. Schnee, D.C., Cold-Laser Therapy or Low Level Laser...more
MRSA treatment using antibiotic drugs is becoming more difficult every year. The CDC warns that the age of antibiotics may soon come to an end as "superbugs" like MRSA become resistant to antibiotics. The occurrence of antibiotic resistance is the result of the ability of bacteria to rapidly adapt to stress, as well as mankind's...more
Mesothelioma deaths among workers is a sad part of this country's 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...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...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...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...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...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...more
Asbestos workers have been plagued with mesothelioma and other diseases for some time now, and continued vigilance is required if we are ever to solve this problem. One interesting study is called, "'B-Readers' and Asbestos Medical...more