Monday, October 18, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Critical periods of Cancer Patients Should Have at Home
Boston, Not a few people with severe cancer who choose home as a place to breathe his last breath. Sure enough, it will die of cancer patients in a calm and family will feel better emotionally when at home.
According to the Journal of Clinical Oncology, doing home care for patients with severe cancer can not only save money, but also can reduce the pain physically and emotionally.
"Cancer patients who died in the ICU or hospital will feel the physical and emotional pain even worse. In addition, the quality of life even worse," said Dr. Alexi Wright of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, as reported by Reuters, Tuesday (14/09/2010).
Dr Wright explained, if the patient is aware that a more aggressive treatment (such as in hospitals) not only can affect the quality of life, but also their loved ones after death, then the patient will be able to make different choices, which is being treated at home.
To observe this condition, Wright's team studied 342 patients with terminal cancer (stage end) and his family until the patient dies, usually about 4.5 months later.
"From the survey results, most cancer patients prefer to die at home, 36 percent died in hospitals and 8 percent died in the intensive care unit (ICU)," said Dr Wright.
According to Dr. Wright, when cancer patients died in the ICU, family and people he loved five times more likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
"This is the first study showing that families of patients who died in the ICU are at high risk for developing PTSD," said Dr Wright.
Families and loved ones of patients who died in the hospital are also more likely to have prolonged grief disorder and discontinuation of sadness that lasts more than six months.
The study shows, home care can not only alleviate the suffering of terminal cancer patients, but also can help patients live slightly longer.
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According to the Journal of Clinical Oncology, doing home care for patients with severe cancer can not only save money, but also can reduce the pain physically and emotionally.
"Cancer patients who died in the ICU or hospital will feel the physical and emotional pain even worse. In addition, the quality of life even worse," said Dr. Alexi Wright of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, as reported by Reuters, Tuesday (14/09/2010).
Dr Wright explained, if the patient is aware that a more aggressive treatment (such as in hospitals) not only can affect the quality of life, but also their loved ones after death, then the patient will be able to make different choices, which is being treated at home.
To observe this condition, Wright's team studied 342 patients with terminal cancer (stage end) and his family until the patient dies, usually about 4.5 months later.
"From the survey results, most cancer patients prefer to die at home, 36 percent died in hospitals and 8 percent died in the intensive care unit (ICU)," said Dr Wright.
According to Dr. Wright, when cancer patients died in the ICU, family and people he loved five times more likely to be diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
"This is the first study showing that families of patients who died in the ICU are at high risk for developing PTSD," said Dr Wright.
Families and loved ones of patients who died in the hospital are also more likely to have prolonged grief disorder and discontinuation of sadness that lasts more than six months.
The study shows, home care can not only alleviate the suffering of terminal cancer patients, but also can help patients live slightly longer.
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Do the Near-close Patients who had chemotherapy
Jakarta, has a family or close friends who have cancer must have brought concerns. But you should not get too close or hug a cancer patient who just do chemotherapy, at least for a week. Why should we?
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment technique to slow or destroy the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy is an effective treatment in overcoming cancer and relieve symptoms of cancer.
"Let's not get too close to cancer patients after chemotherapy, especially for infants and children under the age of 6 years. If you want to visit just shake it, do not have to embrace," said dr Fielda Djuita, Sp.Rad (K). Onk.Rad, Medical Staff Functional Installation Dharmais Radiotherapy Cancer Hospital, in layman's counseling program "Current Radiation Method In Cancer Patients' Hospital Dharmais, Tuesday (21/09/2010).
dr Fielda explained, patients who had just chemotherapy will issue a gas containing chemicals from chemotherapy through the windpipe, either through the mouth or nose. This gas can interfere with peripheral blood penjenguknya who are toddlers and have a low immunity.
The effect, according to dr Fielda, people affected by the delivery of white blood cells and platelets in the body will be damaged in a long time (about 10 years later) and can lead to leukemia (blood cancer).
"At least for a week after chemotherapy do not go near it with cancer patients, especially infants and young children. Adults with weakened immunity could also be affected," explained the doctor who was born 58 years ago this.
According to Dr. Fielda, infants and children under 6 years of age have cells that are young and have not developed completely. While the weak-bodied people who have a weak body cells as well.
Therefore, if those people close to the cancer patient who had just chemotherapy, the gas containing the chemical from the chemotherapy can affect cells in the body and the most vulnerable are the peripheral blood. Damage to peripheral blood is what will trigger the blood cancer.
Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment technique to slow or destroy the growth of cancer cells. Chemotherapy is an effective treatment in overcoming cancer and relieve symptoms of cancer.
"Let's not get too close to cancer patients after chemotherapy, especially for infants and children under the age of 6 years. If you want to visit just shake it, do not have to embrace," said dr Fielda Djuita, Sp.Rad (K). Onk.Rad, Medical Staff Functional Installation Dharmais Radiotherapy Cancer Hospital, in layman's counseling program "Current Radiation Method In Cancer Patients' Hospital Dharmais, Tuesday (21/09/2010).
dr Fielda explained, patients who had just chemotherapy will issue a gas containing chemicals from chemotherapy through the windpipe, either through the mouth or nose. This gas can interfere with peripheral blood penjenguknya who are toddlers and have a low immunity.
The effect, according to dr Fielda, people affected by the delivery of white blood cells and platelets in the body will be damaged in a long time (about 10 years later) and can lead to leukemia (blood cancer).
"At least for a week after chemotherapy do not go near it with cancer patients, especially infants and young children. Adults with weakened immunity could also be affected," explained the doctor who was born 58 years ago this.
According to Dr. Fielda, infants and children under 6 years of age have cells that are young and have not developed completely. While the weak-bodied people who have a weak body cells as well.
Therefore, if those people close to the cancer patient who had just chemotherapy, the gas containing the chemical from the chemotherapy can affect cells in the body and the most vulnerable are the peripheral blood. Damage to peripheral blood is what will trigger the blood cancer.
Overcoming Hair Loss due to Cancer
Jakarta, Treatment of chemotherapy and radiotherapy in cancer patients often have side effects that look real, like hair loss, nausea and loss of appetite. For hair loss there are some things you can do.
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is an effective treatment in overcoming cancer and relieve symptoms of cancer. Potential side effects should not deter patients to get treatment again.
"Side effects of cancer treatment vary from one patient to another patient. For example radiotherapy, side effects will depend on which body part irradiated," said Dr. Fielda Djuita, Sp.Rad (K). Onk.Rad, Medical Staff Functional Installation Radiotherapy Dharmais Cancer Hospital, on Wednesday (09/22/2010).
But, according to dr Fielda, side effects are most visible hair loss. After chemotherapy, usually the hair will start falling in all regions of the head. But in radiotherapy, hair loss only in the irradiated area only.
Hair loss is going to grow again when treatment was completed, but it will usually be thinner. Here are some ways to cope with hair loss during and after cancer treatment:
1. Covering the head with a cold gel or use ice for treatment
This is to reduce the chemotherapy drug that is absorbed by the hair sacs, thus preventing damage to hair follicles and hair loss.
2. Shave
With shave, hair loss will grow back with more flat after treatment is completed.
3. Using headgear
Using hats, scraf or other head coverings can make a head unprotected, especially if the patient is discharged to undergo radiotherapy in the head area.
4. Wearing a wig is soft
To cope with hair loss, can be overcome by wearing a wig wigs alias. But for patients who have radiotherapy to the head area, make sure the wig is used not irritate the scalp just irradiated, because the new body will be irradiated is very sensitive.
Besides hair loss, side effects of cancer treatment the most common were nausea and lack of appetite.
To overcome this, there are some that can be done, namely:
1. Eat a little bit
2. Eat frequent, small portions and eat slowly
3. Avoid fatty foods terlau
4. Drink cold water (room temperature) between meals
5. Eat food that is not too smelly and can be served at room temperature
6. For severe nausea, try liquid foods such as juice, blended foods or foods that are easily absorbed such as toast and gelatin
7. Try a long breathing and relaxation techniques whenever you nauseous
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy is an effective treatment in overcoming cancer and relieve symptoms of cancer. Potential side effects should not deter patients to get treatment again.
"Side effects of cancer treatment vary from one patient to another patient. For example radiotherapy, side effects will depend on which body part irradiated," said Dr. Fielda Djuita, Sp.Rad (K). Onk.Rad, Medical Staff Functional Installation Radiotherapy Dharmais Cancer Hospital, on Wednesday (09/22/2010).
But, according to dr Fielda, side effects are most visible hair loss. After chemotherapy, usually the hair will start falling in all regions of the head. But in radiotherapy, hair loss only in the irradiated area only.
Hair loss is going to grow again when treatment was completed, but it will usually be thinner. Here are some ways to cope with hair loss during and after cancer treatment:
1. Covering the head with a cold gel or use ice for treatment
This is to reduce the chemotherapy drug that is absorbed by the hair sacs, thus preventing damage to hair follicles and hair loss.
2. Shave
With shave, hair loss will grow back with more flat after treatment is completed.
3. Using headgear
Using hats, scraf or other head coverings can make a head unprotected, especially if the patient is discharged to undergo radiotherapy in the head area.
4. Wearing a wig is soft
To cope with hair loss, can be overcome by wearing a wig wigs alias. But for patients who have radiotherapy to the head area, make sure the wig is used not irritate the scalp just irradiated, because the new body will be irradiated is very sensitive.
Besides hair loss, side effects of cancer treatment the most common were nausea and lack of appetite.
To overcome this, there are some that can be done, namely:
1. Eat a little bit
2. Eat frequent, small portions and eat slowly
3. Avoid fatty foods terlau
4. Drink cold water (room temperature) between meals
5. Eat food that is not too smelly and can be served at room temperature
6. For severe nausea, try liquid foods such as juice, blended foods or foods that are easily absorbed such as toast and gelatin
7. Try a long breathing and relaxation techniques whenever you nauseous
90 Percent of Genetic Not Cause Cancer
Jakarta, genetic or hereditary factors is one risk factor for cancer. But if you have a family history of cancer does not mean you'll get cancer, too, because 90 percent of cancers are caused by environmental rather than genetic.
It should be noted that genetic factors are not the direct cause of disease. Genetic factors on cancer disease transmitted from generation to generation. Thus, the reduced genetic risk factor, not directly to the cancer disease.
"Genetic factors in cancer affects only 5-10 percent only. That is, 90 percent more cancers caused by environmental factors and living habits," said Dr. Ronald A. Hukom, MHSc, SpPD-KHOM, Disease Specialist Doctors
In, Consultant Cancer and Blood Disorders of Dharmais Cancer Hospital in Jakarta, in Layman's Colorectal Cancer Seminar at Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta on Friday (01/10/2010).
According to Dr. Ronald, genetic factors usually occur in certain cancers, like breast cancer, ovarian cancer (ovarian), prostate cancer and colorectal cancer (colon).
"If the dominant genetic factors cause cancer, then the patient will begin to suffer from cancer since a younger age," explained Dr. Ronald further.
Amounting to 90-95 percent of the causes of cancer from environmental factors and lifestyle habits, such as:
1. Low-fat diet high in fat
2. Age
3. Eating habits of red meat
4. Habit of eating fast food, preserved foods, contain a lot of flavor and canned food.
5. Less consumption of fruits, vegetables and fish.
6. Less physical activity
7. Excessive weight (overweight)
8. Smoking habits
Meanwhile, according to Chairman of the Association of Physician Specialists Disease In Indonesia (PAPDI), DR Dr. Aru Sudoyo SpPD, KHOM, FACP, foods associated with reduced cancer risk factors include:
1. Foods high in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants such as fresh fruits and vegetables
2. Soybean
3. Garlic, onion and celery leaves
4. Ginger
5. Olive oil
6. Or a cold deep-sea fish such as salmon, tuna or mackerel.
7. Green tea
8. And various spices native to Indonesia
Genetics expert, Dr. Teguh Haryo Saso, PhD, Expert in Human Molecular Genetics Genome Center, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia in the Health Consultation in detikHealth tell if someone has a genetic risk factor for certain cancers, so it has a higher susceptibility than others to suffer from cancer.
"Genetic risk factors can not be changed (at least for now). However, genetic risk factors only one of various other risk factors, such as environment and lifestyle," said Dr. Teguh.
Other risk factors is that of course can be controlled. Prevention of cancer is typically the control of environmental factors and lifestyle, that is by implementing a healthy lifestyle such as diet and physical activity.
It should be noted that genetic factors are not the direct cause of disease. Genetic factors on cancer disease transmitted from generation to generation. Thus, the reduced genetic risk factor, not directly to the cancer disease.
"Genetic factors in cancer affects only 5-10 percent only. That is, 90 percent more cancers caused by environmental factors and living habits," said Dr. Ronald A. Hukom, MHSc, SpPD-KHOM, Disease Specialist Doctors
In, Consultant Cancer and Blood Disorders of Dharmais Cancer Hospital in Jakarta, in Layman's Colorectal Cancer Seminar at Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta on Friday (01/10/2010).
According to Dr. Ronald, genetic factors usually occur in certain cancers, like breast cancer, ovarian cancer (ovarian), prostate cancer and colorectal cancer (colon).
"If the dominant genetic factors cause cancer, then the patient will begin to suffer from cancer since a younger age," explained Dr. Ronald further.
Amounting to 90-95 percent of the causes of cancer from environmental factors and lifestyle habits, such as:
1. Low-fat diet high in fat
2. Age
3. Eating habits of red meat
4. Habit of eating fast food, preserved foods, contain a lot of flavor and canned food.
5. Less consumption of fruits, vegetables and fish.
6. Less physical activity
7. Excessive weight (overweight)
8. Smoking habits
Meanwhile, according to Chairman of the Association of Physician Specialists Disease In Indonesia (PAPDI), DR Dr. Aru Sudoyo SpPD, KHOM, FACP, foods associated with reduced cancer risk factors include:
1. Foods high in fiber, vitamins and antioxidants such as fresh fruits and vegetables
2. Soybean
3. Garlic, onion and celery leaves
4. Ginger
5. Olive oil
6. Or a cold deep-sea fish such as salmon, tuna or mackerel.
7. Green tea
8. And various spices native to Indonesia
Genetics expert, Dr. Teguh Haryo Saso, PhD, Expert in Human Molecular Genetics Genome Center, School of Medical Sciences, University Sains Malaysia in the Health Consultation in detikHealth tell if someone has a genetic risk factor for certain cancers, so it has a higher susceptibility than others to suffer from cancer.
"Genetic risk factors can not be changed (at least for now). However, genetic risk factors only one of various other risk factors, such as environment and lifestyle," said Dr. Teguh.
Other risk factors is that of course can be controlled. Prevention of cancer is typically the control of environmental factors and lifestyle, that is by implementing a healthy lifestyle such as diet and physical activity.
How Much Can chickenpox contagious?
Jakarta, Chicken pox is one disease
which is easily transmitted in both closed and open space. So that sufferers are advised not to leave the house during illness. How big is smallpox could infect someone else?
Chickenpox is caused by Varicella zoster virus. Usually people who had chicken pox should be rested at least 7 to 10 days. If the body is being exposed to chicken pox will feel the heat and was followed by a runny nose.
"Smallpox virus could be transmitted through the air. If for example there are cases of smallpox should not be flying possible consideration because the people around him could have been hit," said Dr. Lakshmi Duarsa, SpKK detikHealth when contacted on Friday (08/10/2010).
Dr. Lakshmi said could begin to spread smallpox from chickenpox sores 1-2 days before the sufferer appears.
The moments of the patient to feel dizzy, nauseated and that sense of feeling ill, he can transmit to others.
Transmission to other people it will continue to happen until the smallpox in the body of the patient appear, then disappear and the scars cacarnya skin peeling. The conditions of the patient can transmit to others that may occur within 2 weeks.
"This condition can be up to 2 weeks, but depending on the person's immune system. If the body resistance is weak, it could be time for much longer," said outstanding faculty FK Udayana University Bali.
In adults older smallpox recover compared with the children. This is because the immune system vulnerable adults down because he had to work or think about many things. While the children are generally able to rest properly during illness without much thought or activity.
Who is most vulnerable to contracting the smallpox?
Smallpox can infect anyone, especially in people who have weak immune system, have no antibodies against smallpox and also pregnant women. In pregnant women, chickenpox infection can affect the fetus.
If infected in the first trimester, it can cause congenital varicella syndrome risk of birth defects in baby syndrome which can include headache, eye problems, low birth weight and mental retardation.
Whereas if pregnant women infected with smallpox in the third trimester have a greater risk of varicella pneumonia. The infection is potentially life threatening lung or babies born with a pox.
"If the smallpox virus to infect people with HIV, the symptoms will be more severe than people who do not have HIV," he added.
Dr Lakshmi adds in people who had previously been exposed to smallpox may not be infected again, this is because in his body had formed antibodies to smallpox.
For that matter the most important in preventing transmission of smallpox is one's endurance. If conditions are bad or evil person, then he will more easily infected with smallpox virus.
which is easily transmitted in both closed and open space. So that sufferers are advised not to leave the house during illness. How big is smallpox could infect someone else?
Chickenpox is caused by Varicella zoster virus. Usually people who had chicken pox should be rested at least 7 to 10 days. If the body is being exposed to chicken pox will feel the heat and was followed by a runny nose.
"Smallpox virus could be transmitted through the air. If for example there are cases of smallpox should not be flying possible consideration because the people around him could have been hit," said Dr. Lakshmi Duarsa, SpKK detikHealth when contacted on Friday (08/10/2010).
Dr. Lakshmi said could begin to spread smallpox from chickenpox sores 1-2 days before the sufferer appears.
The moments of the patient to feel dizzy, nauseated and that sense of feeling ill, he can transmit to others.
Transmission to other people it will continue to happen until the smallpox in the body of the patient appear, then disappear and the scars cacarnya skin peeling. The conditions of the patient can transmit to others that may occur within 2 weeks.
"This condition can be up to 2 weeks, but depending on the person's immune system. If the body resistance is weak, it could be time for much longer," said outstanding faculty FK Udayana University Bali.
In adults older smallpox recover compared with the children. This is because the immune system vulnerable adults down because he had to work or think about many things. While the children are generally able to rest properly during illness without much thought or activity.
Who is most vulnerable to contracting the smallpox?
Smallpox can infect anyone, especially in people who have weak immune system, have no antibodies against smallpox and also pregnant women. In pregnant women, chickenpox infection can affect the fetus.
If infected in the first trimester, it can cause congenital varicella syndrome risk of birth defects in baby syndrome which can include headache, eye problems, low birth weight and mental retardation.
Whereas if pregnant women infected with smallpox in the third trimester have a greater risk of varicella pneumonia. The infection is potentially life threatening lung or babies born with a pox.
"If the smallpox virus to infect people with HIV, the symptoms will be more severe than people who do not have HIV," he added.
Dr Lakshmi adds in people who had previously been exposed to smallpox may not be infected again, this is because in his body had formed antibodies to smallpox.
For that matter the most important in preventing transmission of smallpox is one's endurance. If conditions are bad or evil person, then he will more easily infected with smallpox virus.
Types of Abdominal Pain
Jakarta, abdominal pain experienced by many people even after a meal. There was mild as most meals but there is also a serious tails. Let's identify the various stomach ache after eating!
Excerpted from the LIVESTRONG, Friday (08/10/2010) mild abdominal pain after eating possibilities arising from too much eating or excess gas formation in the stomach. However, if severe stomach pain and often repeated, possibly indicate a more serious condition.
Various kinds of abdominal pain after eating:
1. Too much, in terms of quantity of food was greater than he could digest the body.
If that happens it will make a person feel sleepy and tired that makes people prefer to sit or sleep. This is what usually causes abdominal pain after eating.
Eating too much, especially the unhealthy and sleep after a meal can interfere with the digestive process that can lead to various problems, especially in the digestive system.
2. Pain that occurs intensively at the bottom right of the abdomen.
This is probably caused by the NII in the appendix. Especially if accompanied by nausea, vomiting or mild fever.
3. There are gallstones
If there is abdominal pain in the upper right abdomen. This pain may spread to right upper back, right shoulder or chest.
4. Caused by pancreatitis
If there is severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen that occurs 6-12 hours after eating a heavy meal. This pain started in the upper abdomen and spreads to the side and back which may be followed by nausea, increased heart rate or fever.
5. In the event of extreme abdominal pain after eating, there is a possibility due to pelvic inflammation, heart attack, the ulcers in the stomach or food poisoning.
Excerpted from the LIVESTRONG, Friday (08/10/2010) mild abdominal pain after eating possibilities arising from too much eating or excess gas formation in the stomach. However, if severe stomach pain and often repeated, possibly indicate a more serious condition.
Various kinds of abdominal pain after eating:
1. Too much, in terms of quantity of food was greater than he could digest the body.
If that happens it will make a person feel sleepy and tired that makes people prefer to sit or sleep. This is what usually causes abdominal pain after eating.
Eating too much, especially the unhealthy and sleep after a meal can interfere with the digestive process that can lead to various problems, especially in the digestive system.
2. Pain that occurs intensively at the bottom right of the abdomen.
This is probably caused by the NII in the appendix. Especially if accompanied by nausea, vomiting or mild fever.
3. There are gallstones
If there is abdominal pain in the upper right abdomen. This pain may spread to right upper back, right shoulder or chest.
4. Caused by pancreatitis
If there is severe abdominal pain in the upper abdomen that occurs 6-12 hours after eating a heavy meal. This pain started in the upper abdomen and spreads to the side and back which may be followed by nausea, increased heart rate or fever.
5. In the event of extreme abdominal pain after eating, there is a possibility due to pelvic inflammation, heart attack, the ulcers in the stomach or food poisoning.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Pornography Addiction More Brain Damage Than Drugs
Jakarta, pornography addiction lately become a big issue in Indonesia. Addiction is often overlooked, but the impact of pornography addiction is greater than drug addiction.
Addiction to pornography is a new trend in Indonesian public health problem that affects large and in a short time can damage the psychosocial structure of society.
Addiction to pornography is a repetitive behavior to see things that stimulate sexual desire, can damage the brain and the health of a person's life, as well as pornography addicts can not stop it.
"Many people who ignore the impact of pornography, although the negative effect is greater than the drug in terms of brain damage. Not only that, pornography addicts are also more difficult to detect than pacandu drugs," said Dr. Mark B. Kastlemaan, pornography addiction expert from the USA, the show 'Executive Seminar on Combating Pornography Addiction' at Hotel Grand Kemang, Jakarta, Monday (27/09/2010).
According to Dr. Mark, pornography can cause damage to the five parts of the brain, especially in the Pre Frontal Corteks (part of the brain right behind the forehead). While drug addiction causes damage to the three parts of the brain.
Damage to the brain this will make academic achievement decreases, people can not make plans, control of passions and emotions, make decisions and various executive roles of the brain as controlling impulses. Part is what distinguishes humans from animals.
In the pornography addict, Dr Mark explains, the brain will stimulate the production of dopamine and endorphins, a brain chemical that makes sense of fun and feel better.
Under normal conditions, these substances would be very useful to make people healthier and live a life better. But with pornography, stimulating the brain will experience hyper (excessive stimulation), so the brain will be working with a very extreme and then narrowed and damaged.
"Basically people who are addicted to pornography feel the same with drug addicts, that want to continue to produce dopamine in the brain. But pornography addicts can meet the 'need' his new more easily, anytime anywhere, even through mobile phones. Finally, it will be more difficult to detect and treat than drug addiction, "explained Dr Mark who is also Head of the Education & Training Officer for Candeo, corporate research, technology and training for online addiction recovery based in the United States.
Dr. Mark said pornography is a new addiction that is not visible to the eye, not heard by the ears, but cause permanent brain damage and even exceed drug addiction.
Therefore, we need a coaching and supervision from all circles, especially for children, adolescents and young adults, in order to avoid the danger of a new addiction, namely pornography.
Addiction to pornography is a new trend in Indonesian public health problem that affects large and in a short time can damage the psychosocial structure of society.
Addiction to pornography is a repetitive behavior to see things that stimulate sexual desire, can damage the brain and the health of a person's life, as well as pornography addicts can not stop it.
"Many people who ignore the impact of pornography, although the negative effect is greater than the drug in terms of brain damage. Not only that, pornography addicts are also more difficult to detect than pacandu drugs," said Dr. Mark B. Kastlemaan, pornography addiction expert from the USA, the show 'Executive Seminar on Combating Pornography Addiction' at Hotel Grand Kemang, Jakarta, Monday (27/09/2010).
According to Dr. Mark, pornography can cause damage to the five parts of the brain, especially in the Pre Frontal Corteks (part of the brain right behind the forehead). While drug addiction causes damage to the three parts of the brain.
Damage to the brain this will make academic achievement decreases, people can not make plans, control of passions and emotions, make decisions and various executive roles of the brain as controlling impulses. Part is what distinguishes humans from animals.
In the pornography addict, Dr Mark explains, the brain will stimulate the production of dopamine and endorphins, a brain chemical that makes sense of fun and feel better.
Under normal conditions, these substances would be very useful to make people healthier and live a life better. But with pornography, stimulating the brain will experience hyper (excessive stimulation), so the brain will be working with a very extreme and then narrowed and damaged.
"Basically people who are addicted to pornography feel the same with drug addicts, that want to continue to produce dopamine in the brain. But pornography addicts can meet the 'need' his new more easily, anytime anywhere, even through mobile phones. Finally, it will be more difficult to detect and treat than drug addiction, "explained Dr Mark who is also Head of the Education & Training Officer for Candeo, corporate research, technology and training for online addiction recovery based in the United States.
Dr. Mark said pornography is a new addiction that is not visible to the eye, not heard by the ears, but cause permanent brain damage and even exceed drug addiction.
Therefore, we need a coaching and supervision from all circles, especially for children, adolescents and young adults, in order to avoid the danger of a new addiction, namely pornography.
if the contact lens in use while sleeping
Jakarta, One tool that can be used to help one's vision is to use contact lenses. However, these lenses may not be used at all times, especially during sleep. What happens if my contact lenses carry over to sleep?
In general tidka lenses designed for use throughout the night, so often the doctors warn someone to remove the lens contacts before sleeping.
If the contact lens carried on while someone is sleeping, then there is the possibility to shelter the bacteria or could erode the eye that can cause infection. Infections that arise generally characterized by pain in the eye, redness or swelling in the eyelid.
Some eye infections need immediate treatment to prevent damage that can not be cured and also blindness. As quoted from the LIVESTRONG, Monday (27/09/2010) there are some eye infections that may occur if contact lenses carry over sleeping, namely:
Corneal ulcer
Based on research from the University of Maryland Medical Center sleep with contact lenses that are still clinging to cause corneal scrape, this condition can then be turned into a corneal ulcer. This can lead to bacterial infections, fungal or parasitic. The cornea is a transparent layer that protects the eye.
Symptoms of corneal ulcers are redness, sensitivity to light, swollen eyelids, watery eyes and sometimes white blockages occur in the eyelid.
Keratitis
Keratittis can be caused by long-term contact lens use and possible sleep carry over one or more times. This condition occurs when the parasite Acanthamoeba in contact lens grows and spreads to the cornea. The symptoms are pain in the eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eye swelling, difficulty opening the eyes and think there is something in the eye.
Papillary conjunctivitis Allergic reactions
O If contact lenses replaced regularly or frequently used overnight, then the eye could have developed allergies to the lens. Symptoms of an allergic reaction including feelings of papillary conjunctivitis there is something in the eye, redness, swollen eyelids and sensitivity to light. If you experience these conditions you should immediately contact lenses off and more often replace contact lenses.
In general tidka lenses designed for use throughout the night, so often the doctors warn someone to remove the lens contacts before sleeping.
If the contact lens carried on while someone is sleeping, then there is the possibility to shelter the bacteria or could erode the eye that can cause infection. Infections that arise generally characterized by pain in the eye, redness or swelling in the eyelid.
Some eye infections need immediate treatment to prevent damage that can not be cured and also blindness. As quoted from the LIVESTRONG, Monday (27/09/2010) there are some eye infections that may occur if contact lenses carry over sleeping, namely:
Corneal ulcer
Based on research from the University of Maryland Medical Center sleep with contact lenses that are still clinging to cause corneal scrape, this condition can then be turned into a corneal ulcer. This can lead to bacterial infections, fungal or parasitic. The cornea is a transparent layer that protects the eye.
Symptoms of corneal ulcers are redness, sensitivity to light, swollen eyelids, watery eyes and sometimes white blockages occur in the eyelid.
Keratitis
Keratittis can be caused by long-term contact lens use and possible sleep carry over one or more times. This condition occurs when the parasite Acanthamoeba in contact lens grows and spreads to the cornea. The symptoms are pain in the eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eye swelling, difficulty opening the eyes and think there is something in the eye.
Papillary conjunctivitis Allergic reactions
O If contact lenses replaced regularly or frequently used overnight, then the eye could have developed allergies to the lens. Symptoms of an allergic reaction including feelings of papillary conjunctivitis there is something in the eye, redness, swollen eyelids and sensitivity to light. If you experience these conditions you should immediately contact lenses off and more often replace contact lenses.
Too Long in Front of Computer making faces Wrinkles Fast to Women
London, Life in the digital age makes many women spend much time in front of the computer. According to research, it can accelerate the aging process, marked by skin wrinkles.
Phenomenon called the 'face computer' is often found in career woman who spends long hours in front of the computer. Even housewives can experience it even when it was addicted to the Internet at home.
A British cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Michael Prager has been proven in a study. Botox specialist Doctor finds such a phenomenon experienced by most customers and the number of women who work in offices.
"We're tense and serious at the computer, usually the women will be wrinkling her forehead though sometimes not realized," said Dr. Prager.
If it lasts for hours and routine every day, kernyitan will accelerate the formation of wrinkles. The lines were long faces may form on the forehead and other facial skin.
Quoted from the Telegraph, Sunday (09/26/2010), a woman who for too long in front of the computer are also vulnerable to having symptoms 'turkey neck'. So named because of sagging skin on the neck like a turkey skin.
According to Dr Prager, these symptoms are caused by a seated position that is rarely changed in a very long period of time. As a result, shortened neck muscle and skin down.
As for the deal, Dr. Prager has tips on telling that by putting a small mirror next to the monitor screen. The hope is that women can be quickly realized when his face began to frown, and then trying to find ways to be more relaxed.
Various ways can be done as an effort to relaxation. Apart from a short break in between working with a computer and a walk, do exercise facial muscles are also quite effective against the effects of premature aging.
Phenomenon called the 'face computer' is often found in career woman who spends long hours in front of the computer. Even housewives can experience it even when it was addicted to the Internet at home.
A British cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Michael Prager has been proven in a study. Botox specialist Doctor finds such a phenomenon experienced by most customers and the number of women who work in offices.
"We're tense and serious at the computer, usually the women will be wrinkling her forehead though sometimes not realized," said Dr. Prager.
If it lasts for hours and routine every day, kernyitan will accelerate the formation of wrinkles. The lines were long faces may form on the forehead and other facial skin.
Quoted from the Telegraph, Sunday (09/26/2010), a woman who for too long in front of the computer are also vulnerable to having symptoms 'turkey neck'. So named because of sagging skin on the neck like a turkey skin.
According to Dr Prager, these symptoms are caused by a seated position that is rarely changed in a very long period of time. As a result, shortened neck muscle and skin down.
As for the deal, Dr. Prager has tips on telling that by putting a small mirror next to the monitor screen. The hope is that women can be quickly realized when his face began to frown, and then trying to find ways to be more relaxed.
Various ways can be done as an effort to relaxation. Apart from a short break in between working with a computer and a walk, do exercise facial muscles are also quite effective against the effects of premature aging.
Hand swabs Can Relieve Pain
Jakarta, If you experience acute pain due to tripping or touching hot objects, do not rush to use analgesics. Use own hands to wipe it, because the touch and caress it can help ease it.
Scientists in the UK revealed, the entire human body pain linked to maps found in the brain. The touch of hand on the surface of the body can affect the mapping, so the pain centers in the brain may also be affected.
In theory the same as in the phantom limb phenomenon that occurs after amputation, which can feel the sensation to body parts that no longer exists. For example, after a leg amputation, phantom limb caused a sensation as if there could still feel the leg in place.
In a study published in Current Biology recently, scientists conducted experiments to prove the effect on pain. Painful stimuli given to participants' fingers with mencelupkanntya in hot water.
Index finger and ring finger dipped in water temperature of 42.78 degrees Celsius, while the middle finger dipped in water temperature of 13.89. Apparently, the trick is to make the middle finger to feel the pain experienced by the 2 fingers next to it.
Soon after that, participants were asked rubbing the finger with your other hand. Reportedly, the pain experienced by the participants directly reduced by 64 percent.
Excerpted from the LiveScience, Tuesday (28/09/2010), scientists believe it has restored a touch of true perception in the brain related to the actual temperature in each finger. Not just by taste sensors on the hand that caressed it, but through the remapping of the body parts that feel pain.
Scientists in the UK revealed, the entire human body pain linked to maps found in the brain. The touch of hand on the surface of the body can affect the mapping, so the pain centers in the brain may also be affected.
In theory the same as in the phantom limb phenomenon that occurs after amputation, which can feel the sensation to body parts that no longer exists. For example, after a leg amputation, phantom limb caused a sensation as if there could still feel the leg in place.
In a study published in Current Biology recently, scientists conducted experiments to prove the effect on pain. Painful stimuli given to participants' fingers with mencelupkanntya in hot water.
Index finger and ring finger dipped in water temperature of 42.78 degrees Celsius, while the middle finger dipped in water temperature of 13.89. Apparently, the trick is to make the middle finger to feel the pain experienced by the 2 fingers next to it.
Soon after that, participants were asked rubbing the finger with your other hand. Reportedly, the pain experienced by the participants directly reduced by 64 percent.
Excerpted from the LiveScience, Tuesday (28/09/2010), scientists believe it has restored a touch of true perception in the brain related to the actual temperature in each finger. Not just by taste sensors on the hand that caressed it, but through the remapping of the body parts that feel pain.
Tumor vaccine will be available in 5 Year
London, For the first time various types of cancer-preventing vaccine will be available on the market within the next 5 years. Since work on the hormonal system, the vaccine can also be used as a contraceptive.
Type of cancer can be prevented by a vaccine developed by Celldrex Therapetics is quite diverse. Among these are breast cancer, colon cancer and cervical cancer or cervical.
The vaccine, manufactured by U.S. companies is working to strengthen the immune system and control it to attack the hormone hCG, a hormone that is known as a marker of pregnancy. The hormone was found in 50 percent of patients with prostate and pancreatic cancer, and in some patients with tumors of the breast, colon and cervix.
Since work on the same hormone pregnancy hormone, the vaccine will be used as a short-term contraceptives. The effect will be lost and acceptor (contraception program participants) will be fertile again after the use of vaccine was stopped for 1 year.
In patients with tumors, injections of the vaccine would prevent cancer cells to spread. Not only that, Professor Ray Iles of the Middlesex University who created the vaccine claim that cancer cells can even shrink it.
Currently, the test was conducted on 60 patients with prostate cancer. Prof Iles said, preclinical trials on animals have been done before and give excellent results.
If clinical trials in 60 patients were equally good results, the tests will be re-done with a larger scale before it can be marketed.
"These vaccines have great potential to help us make great strides in dealing with cancer," said Professor Iles, quoted from Dailymail, Wednesday (07/14/2010).
Type of cancer can be prevented by a vaccine developed by Celldrex Therapetics is quite diverse. Among these are breast cancer, colon cancer and cervical cancer or cervical.
The vaccine, manufactured by U.S. companies is working to strengthen the immune system and control it to attack the hormone hCG, a hormone that is known as a marker of pregnancy. The hormone was found in 50 percent of patients with prostate and pancreatic cancer, and in some patients with tumors of the breast, colon and cervix.
Since work on the same hormone pregnancy hormone, the vaccine will be used as a short-term contraceptives. The effect will be lost and acceptor (contraception program participants) will be fertile again after the use of vaccine was stopped for 1 year.
In patients with tumors, injections of the vaccine would prevent cancer cells to spread. Not only that, Professor Ray Iles of the Middlesex University who created the vaccine claim that cancer cells can even shrink it.
Currently, the test was conducted on 60 patients with prostate cancer. Prof Iles said, preclinical trials on animals have been done before and give excellent results.
If clinical trials in 60 patients were equally good results, the tests will be re-done with a larger scale before it can be marketed.
"These vaccines have great potential to help us make great strides in dealing with cancer," said Professor Iles, quoted from Dailymail, Wednesday (07/14/2010).
Often Attacked Disease, People Can be Invulnerability
London, City life is identical to many diseases caused. But scientists found people who live in urban areas urban alias, are genetically better at fighting infection than rural people.
The team of scientists from the University of London studying how people carry the gene variant that can be resistant to various germ diseases, such as tuberculosis (TB), malaria and leprosy.
The condition is more common in urban areas or urban areas, where various kinds of diseases have been rampant.
When the residents affected by outbreaks of the deadly disease, people who can survive will pass its genes to the next generation.This is what will make the next generation is more resistant to fight infection.
Life in the city that often cause many diseases was found to increase the resistance (immunity) of the body against various diseases.
"People are more resistant to a pathogen of the disease with greater mortality such as malaria or tuberculosis, will survive better and will contribute more in the offspring of the next generation," said Professor Brian Spratt, a molecular microbiologist at Imperial College London School of Public Health, as quoted by BBC News, Wednesday (29/09/2010).
So, for centuries, the greater the level of exposure to disease history, the more likely that the resistance gene would spread widely among the population, especially in dense urban areas with population.
Scientists from University College London and Royal Holloway, part of the University of London, tested this by analyzing the DNA samples taken from 17 human populations that live in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Protective gene variant were found in nearly all people from the Middle East to India and in parts of Europe, which is the city that has stood for thousands of years. But the gene is rarely found in areas with a shorter history of urbanization, such as Africa.
"This is a very new aspect of the evolution of species, namely the development of the city as a selective force," explained Dr Ian Barnes, one of the authors of the study.
According to Dr Barners, the findings have been reported in the journal Evolution can also help explain some differences about the resilience of disease that occurs worldwide.
12 Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Jakarta, Alzheimer's is one of the most feared disease because it makes people forget themselves due to memory loss. 12 Know the signs of Alzheimer's disease.
"Because one symptom alone does not necessarily indicate that a person has Alzheimer's or dementia," said Raj C. Shah, MD from the Rush Memory Clinic at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, as quoted from the Health, on Tuesday (05/10/2010).
The 12 signs of Alzheimer's disease is important to know in order to help diagnose more quickly, namely:
Memory loss
Any person may forget a conversation in detail, but people with Alzheimer's will forget what just happened or what new to say. Memory loss is not consistent. People with Alzheimer's may forget the name of his dog one day and remember it the next day.
Agitation and mood swings
People with Alzheimer's will appear anxious and agitated, he could move continuously and rapidly, angry at a certain place or become fixated on certain details. Agitation is a result of fear, confusion, fatigue and overwhelmed to try to understand the world who have no sense according to him. In addition, rapid changes in mood occur and unreasonable can occur.
Disturbance in making decisions and using money
Patients with Alzheimer's will start making decisions that seem silly, irresponsible, or even inappropriate. This condition can occur in the use of the wrong clothes or behave like the past. Additionally, it will have difficulty in abstract thinking such as using money, paying bills or managing budgets.
Difficulty doing light tasks and communicate
Patients will spend more time to complete light duties, which may once have been able to do many times. Sometimes people with difficulties to communicate, so stop in the middle of the conversation and do not know how to continue.
Often forgotten
Often forget where she put items like car keys or remote tv, and routinely found these items at places unusual or strange. It also experiencing disorientation of time and place, such as forgetting the date or even their own homes. And sometimes forget whether she had eaten or not.
Often repeat words or actions
Frequent repetition of words, statements, questions or activities are characteristic of Alzheimer's. Sometimes this behavior is triggered by anxiety, boredom or fear of the environment, so try to find comfort, security or familiarity.
Withdraw
An advanced Alzheimer's can be lonely and isolating disease that can lead to lack of interest in activities around family or friends. This is probably because people feel embarrassed to changes that occur, so tend to avoid social situations. This condition allows it to lose the motivation that can lead to depression.
Unable to recognize family members and friends
People with Alzheimer's gradually will only recognize the name of one person and forget about other people, even himself. The name usually associated with memory to remember his past.
Loss of motor skills and his touch
This condition will affect fine motor skills and sensory symptoms, which impairs the ability of someone like wearing clothes, push the button or using cutlery and often experience numbness.
No attention to hygiene and body care
Over the disease, then someone would often forget to brush your teeth, shower, change clothes, use the toilet or may not even remember why someone needs a bath.
Delusions and paranoia
In some people may experience a suspicion that seem irrational, such as hallucinations to see, hear, smell or feel something that does not exist. Excessive suspicion this could make a person physically or verbally aggressive.
Infantile
The experts said there was a tendency of people with Alzheimer's will become dependent on certain individuals and will continue to follow the person like a shadow. In addition, some of his behavior will be like little children who can not own or have always accompanied even to the bathroom.
"Because one symptom alone does not necessarily indicate that a person has Alzheimer's or dementia," said Raj C. Shah, MD from the Rush Memory Clinic at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, as quoted from the Health, on Tuesday (05/10/2010).
The 12 signs of Alzheimer's disease is important to know in order to help diagnose more quickly, namely:
Memory loss
Any person may forget a conversation in detail, but people with Alzheimer's will forget what just happened or what new to say. Memory loss is not consistent. People with Alzheimer's may forget the name of his dog one day and remember it the next day.
Agitation and mood swings
People with Alzheimer's will appear anxious and agitated, he could move continuously and rapidly, angry at a certain place or become fixated on certain details. Agitation is a result of fear, confusion, fatigue and overwhelmed to try to understand the world who have no sense according to him. In addition, rapid changes in mood occur and unreasonable can occur.
Disturbance in making decisions and using money
Patients with Alzheimer's will start making decisions that seem silly, irresponsible, or even inappropriate. This condition can occur in the use of the wrong clothes or behave like the past. Additionally, it will have difficulty in abstract thinking such as using money, paying bills or managing budgets.
Difficulty doing light tasks and communicate
Patients will spend more time to complete light duties, which may once have been able to do many times. Sometimes people with difficulties to communicate, so stop in the middle of the conversation and do not know how to continue.
Often forgotten
Often forget where she put items like car keys or remote tv, and routinely found these items at places unusual or strange. It also experiencing disorientation of time and place, such as forgetting the date or even their own homes. And sometimes forget whether she had eaten or not.
Often repeat words or actions
Frequent repetition of words, statements, questions or activities are characteristic of Alzheimer's. Sometimes this behavior is triggered by anxiety, boredom or fear of the environment, so try to find comfort, security or familiarity.
Withdraw
An advanced Alzheimer's can be lonely and isolating disease that can lead to lack of interest in activities around family or friends. This is probably because people feel embarrassed to changes that occur, so tend to avoid social situations. This condition allows it to lose the motivation that can lead to depression.
Unable to recognize family members and friends
People with Alzheimer's gradually will only recognize the name of one person and forget about other people, even himself. The name usually associated with memory to remember his past.
Loss of motor skills and his touch
This condition will affect fine motor skills and sensory symptoms, which impairs the ability of someone like wearing clothes, push the button or using cutlery and often experience numbness.
No attention to hygiene and body care
Over the disease, then someone would often forget to brush your teeth, shower, change clothes, use the toilet or may not even remember why someone needs a bath.
Delusions and paranoia
In some people may experience a suspicion that seem irrational, such as hallucinations to see, hear, smell or feel something that does not exist. Excessive suspicion this could make a person physically or verbally aggressive.
Infantile
The experts said there was a tendency of people with Alzheimer's will become dependent on certain individuals and will continue to follow the person like a shadow. In addition, some of his behavior will be like little children who can not own or have always accompanied even to the bathroom.
Africa Most Vulnerable Women Affected by Breast Cancer Malignant
Ann Arbor, Compared to other races, African women are actually more rare breast cancer. But this race is more vulnerable to one of the most malignant type of cancer due to genetic factors.
Cancer type in question is triple negative breast cancer, which in tests give negative results on 3-specific marker. The three markers in question is the estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER-2/neu.
According to a study at the University of Michigan, this type was found in 82 percent of women with breast cancer in Africa. Much higher than in white American woman who is only 16 percent and African-American women 26 percent.
In that study, participants who are involved consisted of 581 African breast cancer patients and 1008 white women at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. In addition, researchers also studied 75 female patients in a hospital in Ghana.
If the study had previously said that African women stricken with breast cancer more rare, so this finding is surprising. Because of the diagnosis, when compared with other races, the African origin of breast cancer patients tend to experience it at a younger age and with a more malignant tumor types.
Quoted from ScienceDaily, Friday (07/23/2010), researchers found that most patients were observed in Ghana and triple negative breast cancer. This type is often associated with a genetic disorder that causes mutations in the BRCA1 gene.
"These ancestors of Africa may inherit genes that cause women more susceptible to certain types of cancer. We hope to develop a useful biological marker to assess risk factors for breast cancer triple negative," said Newman, one of penliti involved in the study.
Previously, various research has been widely linked to breast cancer risk with genetic factors. Women of Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity, for example, including one ethnic inherit a higher risk of breast cancer.
Cancer type in question is triple negative breast cancer, which in tests give negative results on 3-specific marker. The three markers in question is the estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER-2/neu.
According to a study at the University of Michigan, this type was found in 82 percent of women with breast cancer in Africa. Much higher than in white American woman who is only 16 percent and African-American women 26 percent.
In that study, participants who are involved consisted of 581 African breast cancer patients and 1008 white women at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit. In addition, researchers also studied 75 female patients in a hospital in Ghana.
If the study had previously said that African women stricken with breast cancer more rare, so this finding is surprising. Because of the diagnosis, when compared with other races, the African origin of breast cancer patients tend to experience it at a younger age and with a more malignant tumor types.
Quoted from ScienceDaily, Friday (07/23/2010), researchers found that most patients were observed in Ghana and triple negative breast cancer. This type is often associated with a genetic disorder that causes mutations in the BRCA1 gene.
"These ancestors of Africa may inherit genes that cause women more susceptible to certain types of cancer. We hope to develop a useful biological marker to assess risk factors for breast cancer triple negative," said Newman, one of penliti involved in the study.
Previously, various research has been widely linked to breast cancer risk with genetic factors. Women of Ashkenazi Jewish ethnicity, for example, including one ethnic inherit a higher risk of breast cancer.
Eat Before Surgery Can Speed Up Recovery Period
London, More than 100 years of medical protocols, patients are usually not allowed to eat at least 12 hours before surgery. But there is a new approach to change that habit, eating before surgery can actually speed up the recovery period.
Reporting from Dailymail, Saturday (02/10/2010), this new approach was pioneered in the late nineties by a Danish surgeon, Professor Henrik Kehlet.
According to him, the old medical protocol does not allow patients to eat 12 hours before surgery. In addition, when patients undergoing abdominal surgery, so he was not allowed to eat until a week after surgery and only allowed to move in bed for weeks.
Thus, it is not surprising that patients often experience dramatic weight loss, especially for the weak and elderly. If left like this, post-surgery patients are even more vulnerable and susceptible to infection, so it will take laama to recovery.
Contrary to the conventional tradition, Prof. Kehlet would recommend patients to be given carbohydrate-rich foods such as potatoes and pasta to 6 hours before surgery, as well as high-energy drinks until 2 hours before surgery.
In addition, any patient after surgery should eat as soon as possible. Patients also should get up and move around in the next day, not just rest in bed.
"Moving is also an important thing. Not moving and only sleep in bed for a long time increases the risk of infection so that it can prolong the illness," explained Prof. Kehlet.
Prof. Kehlet also questioned all standard procedures and get rid of all the procedures if they do not support the healing and recovery of patients.
According to him, the main reason for not allowing patients to eat before surgery is the risk of breathing difficulties due to food from the stomach into the lungs. But this risk was very minimal.
Previously also expected to gut completely shut down until seven days after general anesthesia. Now known to most patients have adequate intestinal function to promote food and beverages through the intestine is only several hours after surgery.
Prof. Kehlet approach has been followed in Britain since 2002, spearheaded by a colorectal surgeon at Yeovil District Hospital and St Mark's Hospital.
A new way is called Enhanced Recovery (ER) has been quietly revolutionizing the pre-and post-operative care for patients.
"ER is clearly a success story, but there were only 72 hospitals in the UK using this technique," said Ian Jenkins, a surgeon at St. Mark's Hospital, London.
Detect Cancer Through Breath
Haifa, To detect the cancer, doctors usually perform screening tests using CT scans, MRI or by biopsy (tissue sample). But with the latest technology, the cancer can be detected through the blast of breath.
Scientists have found the 'electronic nose' that can be used as a simple breath test to detect several types of common cancers, namely lung cancer, breast, colon and prostate.
By using sensors that can identify changes in body chemistry, the scientists not only can detect the breath of healthy people and people with cancer, but also can identify four types of tumors that often occur in humans.
While technology is constantly being developed, early development has shown that success, inexpensive and easy to use. In addition, the portable test also has dpat help diagnose cancer early.
"If we can confirm the initial results in large-scale studies, this new technology can be a simple tool for early diagnosis of cancer in conjunction with imaging equipment," said Abraham Kuten from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, as reported by Reuters on Wednesday (11 / 8 / 2010).
Kuten and colleagues studied the breath of 177 people, consisting of healthy people and some people with various types of cancer, to detect different chemicals that are emitted from the surface of cancer cells when it begins to grow.
This discovery, published in the British Journal of Cancer, is a continuation of previous research studies that have been published by scientists from the same institute last year.
In previous studies, the sensor is made with gold nanoparticles can detect lung cancer through the blast of breath. The tool is called with cancer breathalyzer test.
Scientists have found the 'electronic nose' that can be used as a simple breath test to detect several types of common cancers, namely lung cancer, breast, colon and prostate.
By using sensors that can identify changes in body chemistry, the scientists not only can detect the breath of healthy people and people with cancer, but also can identify four types of tumors that often occur in humans.
While technology is constantly being developed, early development has shown that success, inexpensive and easy to use. In addition, the portable test also has dpat help diagnose cancer early.
"If we can confirm the initial results in large-scale studies, this new technology can be a simple tool for early diagnosis of cancer in conjunction with imaging equipment," said Abraham Kuten from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa, as reported by Reuters on Wednesday (11 / 8 / 2010).
Kuten and colleagues studied the breath of 177 people, consisting of healthy people and some people with various types of cancer, to detect different chemicals that are emitted from the surface of cancer cells when it begins to grow.
This discovery, published in the British Journal of Cancer, is a continuation of previous research studies that have been published by scientists from the same institute last year.
In previous studies, the sensor is made with gold nanoparticles can detect lung cancer through the blast of breath. The tool is called with cancer breathalyzer test.
Osteoporosis Drug Causes Cancer Risk
Oxford, Not a few people who consume drugs to fight the thinning of the bones to avoid osteoporosis. But according to the study, taking osteoporosis drugs may increase cancer risk.
Experts warn that the osteoporosis drug can be two times increased risk of esophageal cancer or esophageal cancer.
Reporting from Dailymail, Monday (06/09/2010), a study showed that people who take oral bisphosphonate drugs (osteoporosis drugs) for 5 years, ie the duration is recommended to increase bone strength, are at high risk of esophageal cancer.
Oral bisphosphonates are the type of medicine used to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Oral bisphosphonates is also the most frequently recommended treatment for bone thinning condition.
It is estimated that, with the risk of the drug mengosumsi gastric reflux is very large, ie stomach acid rises and flows back into the esophagus, especially the food channel. This condition can cause pre-cancerous changes.
Researchers from the Cancer Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford and the Governing Body British Medicines and Health Products (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency or MHRA) analyzed data from the UK General Practice Research Database.
Researchers focus on men and women aged over 40 years who consumed oral bisphosphonates (including Fosamax) and its relation to three types of cancer, namely esophageal cancer, stomach cancer and colon cancer, between 1995 and 2005.
The result, researchers found that people who consumed 10 or more prescription drugs for osteoporosis for about three to five years, nearly twice the risk of esophageal cancer compared with people who do not eat at all.
In general, esophageal cancer usually develops in 1 in 1000 people aged 60-79 years during the five years. But with the use of prophylactic bone thinning medication, this risk increased to two cases per 1000 people.
The results of this study have been published in the British Medical Journal.
Experts warn that the osteoporosis drug can be two times increased risk of esophageal cancer or esophageal cancer.
Reporting from Dailymail, Monday (06/09/2010), a study showed that people who take oral bisphosphonate drugs (osteoporosis drugs) for 5 years, ie the duration is recommended to increase bone strength, are at high risk of esophageal cancer.
Oral bisphosphonates are the type of medicine used to treat osteoporosis and other bone diseases. Oral bisphosphonates is also the most frequently recommended treatment for bone thinning condition.
It is estimated that, with the risk of the drug mengosumsi gastric reflux is very large, ie stomach acid rises and flows back into the esophagus, especially the food channel. This condition can cause pre-cancerous changes.
Researchers from the Cancer Epidemiology Unit, University of Oxford and the Governing Body British Medicines and Health Products (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency or MHRA) analyzed data from the UK General Practice Research Database.
Researchers focus on men and women aged over 40 years who consumed oral bisphosphonates (including Fosamax) and its relation to three types of cancer, namely esophageal cancer, stomach cancer and colon cancer, between 1995 and 2005.
The result, researchers found that people who consumed 10 or more prescription drugs for osteoporosis for about three to five years, nearly twice the risk of esophageal cancer compared with people who do not eat at all.
In general, esophageal cancer usually develops in 1 in 1000 people aged 60-79 years during the five years. But with the use of prophylactic bone thinning medication, this risk increased to two cases per 1000 people.
The results of this study have been published in the British Medical Journal.
Watch out, Waist Width Increase Colon Cancer Risk
London, piled in waist fat really can not be underestimated.Although still lean on the other, larger waist size was also increased risk of colon cancer.
Any increase by about 2.5 cm in waist circumference, the risk for deadly cancer is increased to 3 percent. His influence remains the same even though in general have a body mass index (BMI) is normal.
This fact was revealed in a study conducted by experts from the University of Leeds in England. Conclusions will be presented at the international conference World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), which will be held in London.
This study trace no less than 7 scientific publications that have been done before. Altogether reinforce the notion that a large waist size can affect the risk of colon cancer, although in other parts of the body size is still proportional.
Quoted from Ninemsn, Monday (9/13/2010), the ideal waist size is limited most of the 80 cm in women. Whereas in men, waist circumference is 94 cm greatest for black men and whites, and 90 cm for Asian men.
"After quitting smoking, maintaining ideal body weight related mainly fat around the waist is the most important thing you can do to prevent cancer," said Professor Martin Wiseman from WCRF which funded the research.
Prof Wiseman reveals no fewer than 38,500 people in the UK affected by colon cancer each year, with the death toll reached 16,000 people. Around 2,700 cases of which can be prevented by maintaining ideal body weight.
With Spiral contraceptives, Uterus Cancer Patients Can Have a Baby
Madrid, cervical cancer patients will usually get a verdict difficult to have children especially when her uterus was removed. But now with a treatment that uses KB spiral, the sufferer may become pregnant. Why is that?
This treatment is carried out by experts after seeing how the KB spiral or Intra Uterine Device (IUD). KB spiral works by releasing hormones that prevent the occurrence of pembuahaan until a certain period.
Well, how to work like this is used for cancer therapy. IUD that is placed directly drug is released in the endometrial lining so it does not swallow oral medications such as blood coming first.
"If given the IUD, drug levels in the blood is not too high so that the side effects are minimal," said Dr Lucas Minig from Madrid Sanchinarro University who led the study, as quoted from Dailymail, Friday (01/10/2010).
In the pilot, Dr Minig involving 39 women aged 20 to 40 years. All the participants are patients with early-stage cervical cancer.
Each fitted with an IUD that releases certain hormones like progesterone. The hormone works to inhibit cancer growth.
Participants also receive regular monthly injections containing other hormones to inhibit the production of estrogen. In women, estrogen is a hormone that can spur the growth of endometrial cancer.
During observations, the cancer did not grow until the IUD removed 1 year later. All participants involved in the study were healthy and successful life to have children but still have to undergo removal of the uterus after childbirth.
"We think this is suitable for young patients who do not want to have children, but do not want to lose the opportunity to have kids someday," added Dr Minig.
This treatment is carried out by experts after seeing how the KB spiral or Intra Uterine Device (IUD). KB spiral works by releasing hormones that prevent the occurrence of pembuahaan until a certain period.
Well, how to work like this is used for cancer therapy. IUD that is placed directly drug is released in the endometrial lining so it does not swallow oral medications such as blood coming first.
"If given the IUD, drug levels in the blood is not too high so that the side effects are minimal," said Dr Lucas Minig from Madrid Sanchinarro University who led the study, as quoted from Dailymail, Friday (01/10/2010).
In the pilot, Dr Minig involving 39 women aged 20 to 40 years. All the participants are patients with early-stage cervical cancer.
Each fitted with an IUD that releases certain hormones like progesterone. The hormone works to inhibit cancer growth.
Participants also receive regular monthly injections containing other hormones to inhibit the production of estrogen. In women, estrogen is a hormone that can spur the growth of endometrial cancer.
During observations, the cancer did not grow until the IUD removed 1 year later. All participants involved in the study were healthy and successful life to have children but still have to undergo removal of the uterus after childbirth.
"We think this is suitable for young patients who do not want to have children, but do not want to lose the opportunity to have kids someday," added Dr Minig.
breast blow up because of cheap implants
Merseyside, Many women who add to the confidence with silicone implant surgery on her breasts. But with cheap silicon, a woman even get a catastrophe in the breast that broke up seriously ill.
For the sake of getting a swelled chest, Lindsey Easeman (27 years) looking utangan willing to pay for breast implant surgery.The result was initially satisfactory breast size 36B to 36 DD.
But it was Lindsey's happiness did not last long. Four years after surgery, the breast implant rupture and be fatal to him severe pain.
Lindsey is one of thousands of British women are lured by the promise of cheap breast implants offered by French companies PIP (Poly Implant Prosthese).
About 50,000 women in Britain have made breast implants by paying 3500 pounds ($ 49 million) or about half the usual price of breast surgery.
Reportedly 70 people have suffered like her sister because the implants rupture.
"I perform breast implant surgery in 2006 that the results look fantastic. But this past year, I often feel pain in the chest incredible," said Lindsey who lives in Kirkby, Merseyside, as quoted by The Sun, Friday (24 / 9 / 2010).
After more bodily pain and found a strange lump in his armpit, Lindsey went to the doctor and did an ultrasound scan. Ultrasound results showed that the implant in her right breast had been broken and destroyed.
"Gel implants that leaked, causing a bump. My family and could only cry," said Lindsey further.
Lindsey said that the company has been promising implant leakage lifetime warranty. However, in reality these implants have a high level of abnormal rupture.
In some cases, the outbreak of the breast implants have caused damage to the breast tissue, swelling and intense pain.
Long-term effects of implant rupture is not known with certainty, but its complications can include damage to the milk ducts and distortion (changes shape) very painful breasts.
Lindsey himself must lift implants as soon as possible and perform breast reconstruction surgery.
"I am a young girl. I can not deal with it and so depressed. This pain became increasingly because I was very depressed. The doctor even offered me anti-depressant medication, but I do not want it," said Lindsey.
But because they had no choice, Lindsey must be willing to perform surgery and is ready to owe more to cover operating costs.
For the sake of getting a swelled chest, Lindsey Easeman (27 years) looking utangan willing to pay for breast implant surgery.The result was initially satisfactory breast size 36B to 36 DD.
But it was Lindsey's happiness did not last long. Four years after surgery, the breast implant rupture and be fatal to him severe pain.
Lindsey is one of thousands of British women are lured by the promise of cheap breast implants offered by French companies PIP (Poly Implant Prosthese).
About 50,000 women in Britain have made breast implants by paying 3500 pounds ($ 49 million) or about half the usual price of breast surgery.
Reportedly 70 people have suffered like her sister because the implants rupture.
"I perform breast implant surgery in 2006 that the results look fantastic. But this past year, I often feel pain in the chest incredible," said Lindsey who lives in Kirkby, Merseyside, as quoted by The Sun, Friday (24 / 9 / 2010).
After more bodily pain and found a strange lump in his armpit, Lindsey went to the doctor and did an ultrasound scan. Ultrasound results showed that the implant in her right breast had been broken and destroyed.
"Gel implants that leaked, causing a bump. My family and could only cry," said Lindsey further.
Lindsey said that the company has been promising implant leakage lifetime warranty. However, in reality these implants have a high level of abnormal rupture.
In some cases, the outbreak of the breast implants have caused damage to the breast tissue, swelling and intense pain.
Long-term effects of implant rupture is not known with certainty, but its complications can include damage to the milk ducts and distortion (changes shape) very painful breasts.
Lindsey himself must lift implants as soon as possible and perform breast reconstruction surgery.
"I am a young girl. I can not deal with it and so depressed. This pain became increasingly because I was very depressed. The doctor even offered me anti-depressant medication, but I do not want it," said Lindsey.
But because they had no choice, Lindsey must be willing to perform surgery and is ready to owe more to cover operating costs.
Breast Sensitive to Pollution Vehicles
Canada, Women living in large cities must be more diligent in checking the breasts. It's nothing other than cigarette smoke that can trigger breast cancer, women sexy organ is also sensitive to vehicle pollution.
Studies conducted by researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal found the breast cancer cases will increase in areas of high pollution because the air contains many gases nitrogen dioxide (NO2). This makes the woman two times more vulnerable to breast cancer.
"We found an association between post-menopausal breast cancer and exposure to nitrogen dioxide, which is a marker for breast cancer-related pollution," said Dr. Mark Goldberg from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in Canada, as reported from Dailymail, Friday (8 / 10/2010).
According to Goldberg, the risk of breast cancer will increase by about 25 percent with each increase in NO2 five parts per billion.
"In other words, women living in high areas of high pollution is almost two times more likely to develop breast cancer than areas with low pollution levels," explains Goldberg further.
Goldberg explains, not just NO2 polluting gases generated by exhaust gases from a car or truck, but there are also other gases, and particles and compounds associated with traffic. Some of these compounds can be carcinogenic.
"NO2 just a marker, not an agent karsonogenik the truth," Goldberg tungkas. Goldberg study results have been published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Increasing endurance is the main factor that could just went.Familiarize eating healthy, regular sleep and exercise can make the immune system intact.
Studies conducted by researchers from McGill University and the University of Montreal found the breast cancer cases will increase in areas of high pollution because the air contains many gases nitrogen dioxide (NO2). This makes the woman two times more vulnerable to breast cancer.
"We found an association between post-menopausal breast cancer and exposure to nitrogen dioxide, which is a marker for breast cancer-related pollution," said Dr. Mark Goldberg from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre in Canada, as reported from Dailymail, Friday (8 / 10/2010).
According to Goldberg, the risk of breast cancer will increase by about 25 percent with each increase in NO2 five parts per billion.
"In other words, women living in high areas of high pollution is almost two times more likely to develop breast cancer than areas with low pollution levels," explains Goldberg further.
Goldberg explains, not just NO2 polluting gases generated by exhaust gases from a car or truck, but there are also other gases, and particles and compounds associated with traffic. Some of these compounds can be carcinogenic.
"NO2 just a marker, not an agent karsonogenik the truth," Goldberg tungkas. Goldberg study results have been published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.
Increasing endurance is the main factor that could just went.Familiarize eating healthy, regular sleep and exercise can make the immune system intact.
What Causes Alzheimer's and Acne?
Beijing, Alzheimer's and acne is like the earth and sky. Alzheimer's memory loss is a disease of the brain while acne is a skin problem. But the researchers found a specific cause of acne similar to Alzheimer's.
Special acne cause this is the same as Alzheimer's pimple that grows in the armpits and groin. It is unusual, because acne usually appears on the face.
But a new study finds that the cause of the growth of acne in the armpits and groin can also cause Alzheimer's. The new study of genetic mechanisms, linking the causes of acne inversa with Alzheimer's disease.
Acne inversa is a rare skin disorder that is very similar to the type of acne, but this pimple-like spots appear only in specific areas such as armpits and inner thighs.
"Although Alzheimer's disease and acne inversa appears to be caused by mutations in PSEN1, there has been no reported cases of this disease that both happen simultaneously," said Xue Zhang from Peking Union Medical College in Beijing, as reported by LiveScience, Saturday (10/09/2010 .)
According to Zhang, the researchers were surprised that PSEN1 mutations can also cause acne in the armpit.
Initially, PSEN1 mutations associated with early symptoms of Alzheimer's. This mutation affects a protein called gamma-secretase, a protein involved in the development of plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's.
"With these findings, we hope to find drugs to treat both diseases at once, namely Alzheimer's and the rare acne acne inversa," said Zhang further.
So far, there is no drug to cure Alzheimer's. Drugs that target the gamma-secretase for Alzheimer's patients still in the stage of clinical trials.
Alzheimer's disease can make a person lose his brain memory, this is making it one of the most horror of disease because the sufferers could not remember and do nothing.
While acne is an annoying skin problems that can interfere with self-confidence especially coupled with a stubborn acne scars.
Salt causes excessive sweat?
Jakarta, you have excessive sweating, but did not know the cause? Do-do it because the body has too much salt. Because too much salt can make the body have excessive sweating. Why is that?
Salt or sodium chloride helps muscles contract, helps nerve impulses travel and play an important part in maintaining body fluids.
But if the salt consumed in excess it will cause its own dangers to the health of the person. A person eating too much salt will make the body become dry or dehydrated which can lead to heart problems, stroke and blood pressure disorders.
This is because salt is taking water in the body and release in the form of urine and sweat. More and more people will be more salt consumption lot of sweat and pee.
Quoted from HowStuffWorks, Saturday (09/10/2010) most of the salt in the body eventually removed the body through the skin in the form of urine and sweat.
When someone is eating too much salt, it will be expelled through sweat together with skin cells, water and fat until it reaches the hair follicles on the skin surface.
The amount of salt released through sweat can vary, there are some people who sweat more than others. The condition is caused by the amount of sweat that comes out is affected by the temperature outside as well as genetics of the person.
The main content of sweat is sodium chloride or table salt is known by the name, so if someone is eating too much salt, the sweat that will be issued by the body also increases.
Health experts have agreed to recommend the use of salt per day based on one's age, ie 7-12 months in increments of 1 gram, 2 grams of 1-3 years, 4-6 years of age as much as 3 grams, aged 7-10 years 5 grams , age 11-14 years as much as 6 grams and adults as much as 6 grams.
Salt or sodium chloride helps muscles contract, helps nerve impulses travel and play an important part in maintaining body fluids.
But if the salt consumed in excess it will cause its own dangers to the health of the person. A person eating too much salt will make the body become dry or dehydrated which can lead to heart problems, stroke and blood pressure disorders.
This is because salt is taking water in the body and release in the form of urine and sweat. More and more people will be more salt consumption lot of sweat and pee.
Quoted from HowStuffWorks, Saturday (09/10/2010) most of the salt in the body eventually removed the body through the skin in the form of urine and sweat.
When someone is eating too much salt, it will be expelled through sweat together with skin cells, water and fat until it reaches the hair follicles on the skin surface.
The amount of salt released through sweat can vary, there are some people who sweat more than others. The condition is caused by the amount of sweat that comes out is affected by the temperature outside as well as genetics of the person.
The main content of sweat is sodium chloride or table salt is known by the name, so if someone is eating too much salt, the sweat that will be issued by the body also increases.
Health experts have agreed to recommend the use of salt per day based on one's age, ie 7-12 months in increments of 1 gram, 2 grams of 1-3 years, 4-6 years of age as much as 3 grams, aged 7-10 years 5 grams , age 11-14 years as much as 6 grams and adults as much as 6 grams.
Changing Face of Computer Due
London, Are you including people who spend most time at the computer? If yes, then you have a great risk of suffering from facial or computer 'computer face'.
People who are spending long hours in front of the computer for hours a day have a substantial risk of suffering from the face of the computer.
If allowed to continue, the body that person will change. The changes are, among others, have loose skin around the jaw and chin (turkey neck) and wrinkles around the forehead and eyes.
Face computer is a new term that describes a person's face and body imperfections. This condition is almost the same as the term 'banana roll' to excess fat below the buttocks.
This term is not in the dictionary of medicine, but new words keep popping up in terms of cosmetic surgery, showing wrinkles and excess fat in the body. The most visible wrinkles in between the eyebrows. So the computer's face is still a new term.
"The women are now using computers in the workplace for a long time, so that it can cause problems far worse. In 10 years, they will have face a very dire," said Dr. Michael Prager, cosmetic surgeon in London, as quoted dariABCNews, Saturday (10/09/2010).
Generally, patients will come to perform plastic surgery and fix the shape of his face. But doctors usually will try to do something to prevent any serious medical disorders. Yet some women still ask for plastic surgery to repair his face.
Face the computer will make someone feel less confident and embarrassing, so most people will try to eliminate it through plastic surgery.
To prevent this, should not be too long in front of the computer, because in addition to the face can cause your computer can also damage the eye.
Human Fat Used Operation Used to Make Soap
Zurich, Switzerland, the goal of liposuction surgery is usually only to lose weight. But in the hands of a Swiss artist, excess fat is removed through surgery is used to make soap.
Quoted from the Telegraph, Sunday (10/10/2010), soap is now being exhibited in the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art. Almost nothing special, it's just a soap bars are white like regular soap.
Which makes it a full sensation is the raw material used in the human fat. Not just any man, even the fat is taken from a figure that is respected Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Gianni Motti, Swiss artist who makes human fat soap that Berlusconi's claim to get fat from a clinic in Switzerland. Reportedly, Berlusconi had liposuction at the clinic around the year 2004.
Soap that will be exhibited to the public until 28 November 2010 it was not actually used for bathing or washing hands. Since purchased from a collector in 2005, this soap brings anti-corruption messages through the campaign slogan 'Hands Clean'.
Moreover, the artist claims that the soap is derived from fat is considered somewhat summary Berlusconi. Because until now, the clinic in question has always denied providing human fat to be made into soap.
However, to make soap from human fat is possible with chemical reaction called saponification. This reaction involves fatty acids either in the form of vegetable or animal fats, with a special solution which is alkaline.
Quoted from the Telegraph, Sunday (10/10/2010), soap is now being exhibited in the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art. Almost nothing special, it's just a soap bars are white like regular soap.
Which makes it a full sensation is the raw material used in the human fat. Not just any man, even the fat is taken from a figure that is respected Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Gianni Motti, Swiss artist who makes human fat soap that Berlusconi's claim to get fat from a clinic in Switzerland. Reportedly, Berlusconi had liposuction at the clinic around the year 2004.
Soap that will be exhibited to the public until 28 November 2010 it was not actually used for bathing or washing hands. Since purchased from a collector in 2005, this soap brings anti-corruption messages through the campaign slogan 'Hands Clean'.
Moreover, the artist claims that the soap is derived from fat is considered somewhat summary Berlusconi. Because until now, the clinic in question has always denied providing human fat to be made into soap.
However, to make soap from human fat is possible with chemical reaction called saponification. This reaction involves fatty acids either in the form of vegetable or animal fats, with a special solution which is alkaline.
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