From the beginning of World War II through the Korean War asbestos was used extensively by the US military. Anyone who served in the armed forces between from the early 1940s and the mid 1950s, particularly those aboard Navy vessels - and anyone who worked in a shipyard - were often regularly exposed to asbestos.It wasn't until the end of the 1970s that the results of asbestos exposure became widely known to the general public.Prior to the...more
Asbestos is a rather remarkable naturally occurring substance. Known as "rock floss" or "mountain leather", man has found many uses for asbestos throughout the ages.The word "asbestos" comes from the Greek name for "inextinguishable" or "indestructible." For thousands of years asbestos has been admired for its heat- and fire-resistant properties as well as its strength.There is evidence that Egyptians, five thousand years ago, wrapped the bodies...more
When it comes to choose the quality treatment, most often people look towards best hospitals. Cancer is one of the most dangerous diseases that pose great threat to human life and considered as incurable. In such cases, people want the best treatment for their loved ones. There are numerous cancer institutes in India but it is important for anyone to choose the best one to get the best cancer treatment in India. Medanta – The Medicity is one of the India's largest multi-super specialty institutes located in Gurgaon, a sparkling town in the National Capital Region. This cancer institute in India has founded by eminent cardiac surgeon, Dr. Naresh Trehan with an aim to provide patients with outstanding level of medical care along with clinical research, education and training. Spread across 43 acres, the institute has a dedicated research center, medical and nursing school with 1250 beds and over350 critical care beds along with 45 operation theatres catering to over 20 specialties. It has six centres of excellence which will provide medical intelligentsia, cutting-edge technology and state-of-the art infrastructure with a well-integrated and comprehensive...more
With hectic working schedule and involvement of physical exercises, people often complains about their back and neck pains. Physicians always suggest those patients to take complete bed rest to soothe their inflammation of the nerves. Some people also prefer to use ice packs or heating pads to soothe their inflammation....more
More people die of lung cancer in the United States than die of colon, prostate, breast, and kidney cancers combined. What surprises many people is that lung cancer is not necessarily caused by smoking. Many at risk groups and nonsmokers are also likely to develop the disease.Some of the people who are the most at risk are United States veterans...more
Continued research in the medical field points out to a wide range of factors that play a very important role in minimizing the risks of developing breast cancer causes in individuals. This condition has become one of the most common types of non-skin cancer that is affecting millions of people every year. Protective measures against Breast Cancer CausesDoctors and healthcare practitioners are of the view that apart from a few exceptions this dysfunction develops gradually over an extended period of time with symptoms getting aggravated or reduced due to various triggers. Shifting our perception from the post diagnosis treatment aspect of this disease to introducing awareness and preventive measures in our lifestyle can be helpful in protecting us from this condition to a very large extent. Listed below are some important guidelines which have preventive benefits and can play an important role in reducing the incidence of breast cancer causes: Carry out a regular examination The primary factors for the development of this condition are related to an individuals age, gender and genes which are not in our hands. It is therefore very crucial to go in for a regular medical checkup by...more
MRSA infections are a major health problem in health care settings such as hospitals, intensive care units, acute care settings and many other health institutions. MRSA infection is also becoming more common in community settings....more
Asbestos is a very toxic material that is known to cause cancer and other physical problems to those who have been exposed without the proper protection. Certainly, one exposure will not be fatal or even cause death-like illness, but over time...more
Why does arthritic close affliction develop? The anatomical anatomy of the close can be advised rather complex. There are 7 basic begin in the close and they are dubbed the cervical vertebrae. Since it would absolutely not be ambrosial to...more
Joint affliction is affecting an ample amount of humans because it can accept abounding causes and it can be the aftereffect of assorted medical conditions. Sometimes it is a evidence of arthritis, added times is acquired by bursitis, deepening of...more
It's curious to look back in time and see how attitudes have changed. As the Boomers enter their golden years, they can look back on a revolutionary period. When they were young, everything was big and clunky. Now with electronic...more
Have you tried different kinds of swollen prostate treatment? Are they enough to suite your needs? What is Super Beta Prostate? Let us know what are prostate problems and their treatment options.Prostate problems usually start at the ages 30-40 years...more