Category: Research (Page 21 of 93)

      Straight Talk About The Dangers Of Tanning

      April 20, 2012 /

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      Summer is just around the corner and the temptation to tan is, too.

      Whether tanning salon or natural rays it seems that you are putting yourself at risk for melanoma.

      Women ages 18-35 are more likely to get this cancer than they were 40 years ago.

      The good news is that mortality rates from skin cancer are lower today but you can still be left disfigured from the disease.

      “Sunscreen” is the mantra for summertime healthy skin!

      Quality Control, Research, Wellness

      Exhaustive Medical Screening Yields Comparatively Few Benefits

      April 18, 2012 /

      The idea that getting a battery of medical tests to rule out all types of cancer is not only ineffective but can cause harm.

      Certainly, the rationale behind screening seems obvious. The earlier cancers are diagnosed, the more often lives will be saved, right? With enough screening, we might even stop cancer.

      If only. Finding cancer early isn’t enough. To reduce cancer deaths, treatment must work, yet it doesn’t always. Second, it must work better when started earlier. But for some cancers, later treatment works as well. (That’s why there is no big push for testicular cancer screening — it is usually curable at any stage.)

      And some of the worst cancers aren’t detected by screening. They appear suddenly, between regular screenings, and are difficult to treat because they are so aggressive.

      Biopsy, exploratory surgery , radiation and chemotherapy as the result of positive or abnormal results from screening, pose dangers and have side affects of their own to be seriously considered.

      Doctors, Health Care Policy, Hospitals, Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

      Treatment For Prostate Cancer Without Side Effects?

      April 18, 2012 /

      A London study has found that that ultrasound used to destroy prostate cancer does so without side affects or residual damage to surrounding tissue.

      The experimental procedure called High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (Hifu) to destroy tumours in what they called the “male lumpectomy”.

      According to researchers;

      None of the 41 men had incontinence, and only 10% had impotence, according to results in the journal Lancet Oncology.
      Dr Hashim Ahmed of University College London Hospital said: “Our results are very encouraging.
      “We’re optimistic that men diagnosed with prostate cancer may soon be able to undergo a day case surgical procedure, which can be safely repeated once or twice, to treat their condition with very few side effects.
      “That could mean a significant improvement in their quality of life.”
      The doctors used high resolution MRI scans of the men’s prostates to map the precise location of the tumours.

      In the news recently Warren Buffet has announced that he has stage 1 prostate cancer and will undergo surgery with radiation.

      Doctors, Research

      Natural Remedies For Headaches

      April 14, 2012 /

      When traditional therapies no longer work, natural remedies may be the only relief for headaches.

      The good news is that a handful of supplements have proven to be effective in a number of small studies. Though supplement makers don’t have the big bucks to do large scale studies, smaller studies have convinced some specialists—and many patients—that some of these alt meds are worth a try, especially since they come with a low risk of side effects. Caveat: Always discuss your treatment with a doctor, and don’t take these supplements without consulting a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

      These are a few of the natural remedies that may calm your headaches.
      Read on to see why they work and which will work best for you.

      Vitamin B2
      Vitamin D
      Magnesium
      Butterbur
      Feverfew and Ginger

      Quality Control, Research, Resources, Wellness

      Dental X-Rays Linked To Certain Brain Tumors

      April 14, 2012 /

      There is concern over exposure to dental x-rays and the threat that they may pose.

      Meningioma and thyroid cancer have been connected to dental x-rays, however, there is no causal relationship established and dental professionals are calling for more research.

      “It’s a cautionary tale … we do know that radiation can cause tumors, and we have to be judicious with its use,” said Dr. Donald O’Rourke, an associate professor of neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania who was not involved in the study.

      Meningiomas are the most frequently occurring tumor in the head. They are located in the meninges, the tissues covering the brain. The vast majority are “benign” – or noncancerous – but, depending on their location, could cause blindness or other serious neurological damage. Those in the skull base are more difficult to remove in their entirety. Depending on the tumor, surgery may not be required.

      There is always caution against excessive radiation exposure from x-rays.

      Health Care Policy, Quality Control, Research, Wellness

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