Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Cancer cells develop in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of the bodys internal organs. There are four types. Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma (lung), Peritoneal Mesothelioma (abdomen), Percardial Mesothelioma (heart), and Tunica Vaginilas (testicles). One interesting study that examines this disease is called, An early, nonrandom...more
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer where malignant cells are found in the protective sacs that covers the bodys internal organs. This sac is called the mesothelium. One interesting study that examines the disease is called, Asbestos fibers in bronchoalveolar lavage and lung tissue of former asbestos workers by H. Teschler, K.H. Friedrichs, G.B. Hoheisel, G. Wick, U. Soltner, A.B. Thompson, N. Konietzko and U. Costabel - Ruhrlandklinik,...more
Over 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States (making up about 3 % of all cancer diagnoses). The more research that is dedicated to finding a cure for this disease, the better. One interesting study is called, A Meta-Analysis of Colorectal Cancer and Asbestos Exposure by David M. Horna, David H. Garabrant, and Brenda W. Gillespie - American Journal of Epidemiology Vol. 139, No. 12: 1210-1222. Here is an excerpt: A meta-analysis of the relation between asbestos exposure and colorectal cancer mortality was conducted, using published reports of 20 asbestos-exposed cohorts. Summary standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) for colorectal cancer were examined in relation to asbestos type and estimates of dust exposure (as direct estimators of asbestos exposure) and in relation to lung cancer SMR and the proportion of all deaths due to mesothelioma (as proxy estimators of asbestos exposure). An elevated summary SMR was observed in cohorts exposed to amphibole asbestos (summary SMR = 1.47; 95% confidence interval (Cl) 1.092.00), but not in cohorts exposed to serpentine asbestos (summary SMR = 1.04; 95% Cl 0.811.33) or in cohorts exposed to both...more
Are you a person going through the awful condition of anxiety? Have you ever experienced anxiety attacks that cripple you and leave you helpless? When those attacks happen, what do you do? What are the things you do after an anxiety attack? What is the treatment for anxiety attacks that you have researched and have implemented? Do you...more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in a variety of products. Asbestos only becomes dangerous when it is broken into small pieces that become airborne. When these small pieces of asbestos dust are inhaled they settle into the lungs and can cause life threatening diseases. One interesting study is called, Screening for...more
When pieces of asbestos are inhaled or swallowed, they can lead to life threatening diseases. To date, over 730,000 people have filed claims for asbestos related injuries in the United States alone. One interesting study that examples the link between exposure and Mesothelioma disease is called, Analysis of asbestos fibers and asbestos bodies in tissue samples from human lung. An international interlaboratory trial. by Gylseth B, Churg A, Davis J.M., Johnson N, Morgan A, Mowe G, Rogers A, Roggli V. - Scand J Work Environ Health. 1985 Apr;11(2):107-10. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - In order to compare methods of counting asbestos fibers in lung tissue, seven laboratories participated in an interlaboratory trial in which tissue samples from five human lungs were analyzed. In some laboratories, fiber concentrations were assessed with the light microscope and, in others, with either scanning or transmission electron microscopes. Within each laboratory the ranking of the results was similar, but there were marked differences in the absolute values obtained by the different laboratories. It is concluded that the laboratories participating in this trial appear to produce internally...more
A Head louse is a petite parasitic insect that lives in human hair and survives by the little amount of blood which is obtained by it from scalp. Such parasitic insects cannot fly nor jump; they do not leave a host themselves and spend...more
Fibromyalgia is a whole-body pain syndrome that is believed to be closely related to arthritis. Many sufferers have benefited from chiropractic techniques to ease their discomfort and get a good night's sleep.Other types of treatments involving...more
Preparing the work area Restrict access - minimise the number of people present.Close doors. Use tape and notices to warn others.Ensure adequate lighting. Equipment Warning tape and notices, Class H vacuum cleaner for large areas,...more
The physical features of each person are a determining factor that makes him or her unique from another person. One of these features is body hair. The purpose of body hair is to serve as an insulator, protecting the body from sudden change in...more
There is a direct connection between what we eat and the ailments that we suffer from. This is true in case of uterine tumors also. In this article I am going to share information on food which can trigger the growth of fibroids....more
Treating fibroids naturally is being preferred by more and more women these days. No doubt there are surgical options which most doctors recommend. However the mere thought of surgery frightens most women. Furthermore with the exception...more