Boob cancer is really a malignant development originating from the boob tissues. It really is recognized using self-examination or through mammograms, bust ultrasound or biopsy. These examinations are suggested for ladies over the age of thirty many years. They really should be completed yearly or as suggested by a physician. The illness could be existence threatening if not recognized in time and treatment started instantly....more
Prior to its dangers being widely known, asbestos was a much used product in the twentieth century's ship building industry. Because it resists heat and corrosion it seems like an ideal substance to be used to prevent many possible dangers that could arise on a ship.Until the 1970s more than 300 different materials that contained asbestos were used in ship construction.Over the years it became known that asbestos causes many types of illnesses. ...more
Feng Shui Bed Position WindowWindows can let chi or good energy in or block it depending on the window coverings. If you have a nice view, you will want to let the chi in, but if your window looks out on to a busy street, with cars driving almost right up to the widow before they make a turn, then you will want to bring out the big guns of feng shui and block that negative chi, also known as sha chi. Here are the most common kinds of window coverings and how they influence the feng shui of a room. Feng Shui Bed Position WindowCurtainsThe difference between curtains and drapes is that curtains can not close all the way. Curtains are a good choice where you do want to let in some light, but do not need to block the view. If you do want to block the view out the bottom half of the widow, use a bistro curtain to hang down from the bottom half of the window. This is especially good when you have a nice view in the distance, but do not want to look into your neighbor's cluttered yard.DrapesDrapes are good for bedrooms -- the soft yin energy of drapes makes for good relaxing sleep. Drapes are also helpful in terms of feng shui if a window is near, behind or right across from...more
One interesting study is called, Generation of hydroxyl radical by crocidolite asbestos is proportional to surface by Andrew J. Ghio, Jing Zhang and Claude A. Piantadosi Division of Allergy, Critical Care, and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Medicine, Box 3177, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, U.S.A. Archives of...more
One interesting study is called, Insulation workers in Belfast. A further study of mortality due to asbestos exposure (1940-75). - Br J Ind Med 1977;34:174-180 by P C Elmes, M J Simpson. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - A follow-up study of 162 men already working as insulators (laggers) in 1940 has been extended from 1965 to 1975. By the end of...more
One interesting study is called, Mobilization of iron from crocidolite asbestos by certain chelators results in enhanced crocidolite-dependent oxygen consumption - Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics Volume 287, Issue 1, 15 May 1991, Pages 91-96 by Loren G. Lund and Ann E. Aust. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - The reactivity of iron on crocidolite asbestos with dioxygen was determined and compared with iron mobilized from crocidolite. Ferrozine, a strong Fe(II) chelator, was used to demonstrate that iron on crocidolite was redox active. More Fe(II) was mobilized from crocidolite (1 mg/ml) by ferrozine anaerobically (11.2 nmol/mg crocidolite/h) than aerobically (6.6 nmol/mg/h) in 50 m NaCl, pH 7.5, suggesting that Fe(II) on crocidolite reacts with O2 upon aqueous suspension. However, suspension of crocidolite in 50 m NaCl, pH 7.5, did not result in a measurable amount of O2 consumption. The addition of reducing agents (1 m ) increased the amount of Fe(II) on crocidolite, and addition of ascorbate resulted in 0.4 nmol O2 consumed/mg crocidolite/min. Therefore, iron on crocidolite had limited redox activity in the presence of ascorbate. However, mobilization of iron from...more
One interesting study is called, Specificity of asbestos-induced chromosomal aberrations in short-term cultured human mesothelial cells - Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics Volume 41, Issue 1, August 1989, Pages 33-39 by Kenth Olofssona and Joachim...more
One interesting study is called, Characterization of Platelet-derived Growth Factor and Platelet-derived Growth Factor Receptor Expression in Asbestos-induced Rat Mesothelioma - Cancer Res January 15, 1992 52; 301 by Cheryl Walker, Edilberto...more
One interesting study is called, Physiological changes in asbestos pleural disease by Lumley KP - Inhaled Part. 1975 Sep;4 Pt 2:781-8. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - This paper reports the findings of a study of lung function at rest and during...more
One interesting study is called, Radiological abnormalities and asbestos exposure among custodians of the New York City Board of Education by Levin, S.M. ; Selikoff, I.J. - Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences; (United States); Journal Volume:...more
One study is called, Asbestos-induced pleural fibrosis and impaired lung function by Schwartz D. A. ; Fuortes L. J. ; Galvin J. R. ; Burmeister L. F. ; Schmidt L. E. ; Leistikow B. N. ; Lamarte F. P. ; Merchant J. A. - The American review of...more
People everywhere are paying close attention to the health of the environment. More than ever before, we want protect our natural resources. We especially want to know where our food and water comes from. Is it safe? What has it been exposed to? What...more