One interesting study concerning the relationship between asbestos exposure and disease is called, Asbestos-derived reactive oxygen species activate TGF-1 - Laboratory Investigation (2004) 84, 10131023. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-1) is a potent peptide that inhibits epithelial and mesenchymal cell proliferation and stimulates the synthesis of extracellular matrix components. This cytokine is produced in...more
As the demand for braces continues to increase to achieve a more vibrant and beautiful smile in today's aesthetic conscious society, technological advances have made it possible for the orthodontic process to be more comfortable and less embarrassing for patients who want to improve their appearance at Riolo Orthodontics. One very popular method of straightening teeth for Teens and adults is Invisalign. It's offered as an...more
It is difficult to say what is the exact cause of convulsions. In most children aged between one and three years, convulsions are often linked to the development of a high fever. The child's nervous system is immature and often cannot handle a high temperature the same way that an adult does. Thus, sometimes, the fever stimulates the nerves controlling the muscles and these, in turn, contract violently. Remember that febrile convulsions are not as frightening as they look. Convulsions due to fever usually only last a minute or two. When your child has a fit, she will probably lose consciousness and begin to twitch uncontrollably. She will clamp her jaws shut tightly and breathe heavily. Her eyes will roll back into her head and she will froth at the mouth. She may even become incontinent. Children usually fall asleep after the convulsions have passed.As the body temperature controls of very small children are not fully developed, they are the ones who are prone to frequent fevers. Occurrence of fits as a result of high fever is a common phenomenon with children. These fits are known as febrile convulsions.These fits or seizures occur in a child with high fever of...more
Generally esophageal cancer increases stage by stage as the patient moves from one stage to another and also the life time or rate of survival of the patient goes on decreasing stage by stage. The esophageal cancer may be caused due to many reasons such as the life style of the patient, health condition of the patient, age, sex, heredity, food...more
The esophageal cancer occurs in four stages and the survival rate of the people goes on decreasing as they pass stage by stage. The spread of esophageal cancer can be reduced in some ways such as by giving treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, naturopathy treatment etc.The esophageal cancer may also reoccur if it is not treated...more
Asbestos is a well recognized health danger. Employees from a bunch of industries, especially those in the construction industry, are in danger for asbestos exposure on The job. Staff in the producing industry are also at significant risk for exposure. To guard employees, OSHA developed asbestos coaching standards and requirements. The OSHA asbestos awareness coaching courses differ according to asbestos work type and source of exposure. Asbestos The Oregon dept of shopper Business and Services outlines asbestos as "a group of natural fibrous minerals with high tensile strength, flexibility, And resistance to thermal, chemical, and electric conditions." Asbestos exposure is linked to dangerous conditions, including gut cancer, Mesothelioma and lung cancer. Symptoms of illness due to asbestos exposure often don't appear for twenty or even more years. People working with asbestos must be Specially given training to handle and avoid the hazardous material. There are four classes of OSHA asbestos awareness coaching. Class I coaching Class 1 Awareness training pertains to the removal of thermal system insulation ( TSI ) or surfacing asbestos-containing material ( ACM ) and...more
The esophageal cancer can be treated in many ways such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, naturotherapy etc. If the esophageal cancer is diagnosed in earlier stages, then the rate of survival for the cancer affected patients may be...more
The patients suffering from esophageal cancer will have very low survival rates and the rate of survival goes on decreasing day by day and stage by stage. As the treatment for esophageal cancer has increased in recent times, the rate of survival has...more
The patients suffering from esophageal cancer can under go treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy etc. Due to surgical iatrogenic injury to the vagus or recurrent laryngeal nerve, unilateral vocal fold paralysis is caused. The...more
When the skin is injured, the body heals it by replacing the injured skin with fibrous tissues. Scarring, no matter how much of an aberration it looks, is actually a natural way for the body to repair itself. Scars differ in the way...more
What is Mesothelium? Malignant mesothelioma is a devasting, rare and deadly form of cancer, caused by exposure to asbestos. If you've lived under working conditions that exposed you to asbestos, or had a household member that worked...more
The word "chorea" comes from the Greek word for dance. The jerky movements of the feet or hands are often similar to dancing or piano playing. When chorea is severe, the movements may cause motion of the arms or legs that results in...more