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Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) Detecting Quadruple Amounts Of Breast Cancers In Patients

Mar 3, 2015

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Every year an alarming amount of women are diagnosed with breast cancer and usually it’s at a point where the breast needs to be removed. However a new supplemental medical technology, Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI), is now detecting early stage tumors that have been missed in the past and found at a later date when enlarged. Even more amazing, the MBI is finding tumors that are surrounded by thick breast tissues, something past mammograms could now do.

The Mayo Clinic study that conducted this research and findings included 1,585 woman who had thick or particularly thick breasts. The women all received a MBI exam while they went in for their routine mammogram, and the findings were mind blowing.

The MBI was able to detect invasive yet hidden breast cancers by more than 360 percent when paired with the traditional mammogram. How is this done? MBI uses extremely tiny semiconductor based gamma cameras that take multiple pictures of the breast. An injection of radiotracer is then added to the breast tissue which is absorbed rabidly by any existing tumors. MIBI can than view those tumors and can record the tumors behavior in the background tissue. A mammography and ultrasound can detect tumors, but not like this and not in women who have thicker breasts.

Do many women have thicker tissue breasts? According to M.D Deborah Rhodes and Sr. author of the Mayo Clinic Breast Study, more than half of all women have dense breast tissue.

More results that followed:

21 of the 1,585 women were diagnosed with cancer
- 19 women’s results were found with MBI plus mammography (91%)
- 5 women’s results were found with mammography only (24%)
Four-Fold Increase was detected in the invasive cancers. (1.9 invasive cancers)
Unfortunately more unnecessary biopsies were taken because of this study. With just a mammography, 1 in 100 women needed a biopsy, with a mammography plus MBI, 4 in 100 women need a biopsy. However when this is compared to
older medical technology like mammography’s plus ultrasounds, it is less with 8 in 100 women needing a biopsy.

These findings will be a game changer in the medical field as more clinics are now required to notify women who have denser breasts to come in for additional screenings. With the MBI technology available to breast clinics, these additional screenings can be reduced the first time around as women with denser breasts can undergo an MBI screening.

The MBI machine also is uncovering additional cancers that are usually missed during the first initial screening. In fact, supplemental cancer rates are at 1.9 per 1000 women screened with whole breast ultrasounds, 1.2-2.8 per 1000 women screened with digital breast tomosynthesis, and now an additional 8.8 cancers per 1000 women through MB I.

The inventor of the MBI technology, Michael O’Conner, is looking at this study as a large accomplishment serving important data because of the amount of detection rates. This study has proven that the MBI can perform low radiation screenings with high results, meaning it’s safe to use and ready for clinics to start using. More about this study can be found here.

Hand dryers and personal health: the hidden link

Feb 27, 2015

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Hand dryers

Drying your hands in a toilet room is a simple and immediate gesture, yet one that can carry a vast number of consequences.

From a health standpoint, little attention is usually paid to what happens after hand washing. Although soap generally removes between 60% and 90% of bacteria from the skin, not all attendants of a public space will wash their hands as thoroughly as they should. In fact, most people keep their hands under running water for no longer than 5 seconds.

As a consequence, over the years more old-fashioned push-button hand dryers have been accused of falling short for what concerns health standards, mostly because they would spread the air around a person’s hands in the rest of the room.

The main brands of hand dryers have since moved on swiftly, finding clever ways to regain lost ground in a market where traditional paper towels used to be considered more hygienic. This is most notably thanks to a new breed of devices relying on jets of heated air.

Since the first model introduced in 2006, such devices have been sporting a number of very advanced systems designed to filter bacteria out of the air flowing over your hands.

With the old-fashioned push-button system slowly but surely going out of fashion, an inspiring kind of evolution has been taking place. Over the last decade, both the increasing competition and the commercial needs of hand dryer brands meant that much greater attention was paid by manufacturers towards the customers’ health and environment alike.

This quickly turned into a win-win situation for all parties involved, as shopkeepers and environmentalists have also a few reasons to rejoice.

It shouldn’t be forgotten that good old towels have one of the highest impacts on the environment.

Such impact is calculated based on factors such as global warming potential, human health, ecosystem quality, cumulative energy demand, water consumption and land occupation. Further backing this up, a number of independent studies through the years concluded that, on most occasions, hand dryers are greener than paper towels.

Electrical drying methods are also a much cheaper option for shopkeepers: it costs on average more than triple the price of a hand-dryer per year to keep the dispenser full and a customer’s hands dry.

From an environmental perspective, the hand dryers introduced over the last decade have also been developed with a particular focus on keeping the consumption as low as possible.

The most performing products on the market now take around 10 seconds to dry hands, keeping electricity consumption to a minimum (650 watts on average) and consolidating eco-friendliness all round.

With such green credentials and the risk of spreading bacteria also reduced to a minimum, hand dryers with jets of heated air now seem to represent the most sensible option for public toilets around the world. At least until the next big thing in this ever-changing industry comes around.

Peptides can be really effective for your skin – They help remove your wrinkles

Feb 24, 2015

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Skincare ingredients can do a lot for your skin. This has already been proven by experts following the introduction of a wide range of skincare products and ingredients across the globe. Peptides have been regarded as a rare discovery of the last decade. Peptides are considered to be a powerhouse that supports the anti-aging process. It’s important for you to know how effective it is and how it can be fitted within your beauty regimen.

A wide variety of Peptides are available in the market, but there are certain peptides that are specifically used for skin care. A few goods serums possess peptides like Matrixyl that stimulate the presence of collagen; these peptides are popularly used for skin care. When it comes to reducing the wrinkles around your eyes, you may consider using an elite serum.

Copper peptides are particularly known for curbing inflammation. There are a few therapeutic products that possess copper peptides. You may try these products under medical supervision. At the same time, you may choose to go for neuro-peptides and other peptides that are more innovative in nature. With a close similarity to that of Botox, these peptides are known to lower your wrinkles besides allowing the facial muscles to relax. Argireline is the most popular amongst these peptides. The argireline peptide fights wrinkle depth when it is applied in the form of a serum.
Peptides of this sort would also appear in a more synthetic form.
Besides lowering your wrinkle depth, such peptides help enhance the smoothness of your skin. The Asian Temple Snake yields venom that contains one of the key ingredients of the argireline peptide. A few trendy serums possess this ingredient.

Is it easy to use peptides?

Neuro-peptides may yield a few quick effects on your skin, but the other peptides need more time to react. It takes a long period of time to apply creams and serums that possess peptides. It might take you up to a period of four months before you can actually see the outcome of using a serum. It is truly important for you to continue using such serums in order to retain youth. You’ll experience an adverse effect once you stop using them.

Following a specific diet while using peptides

Drinking a broth of bones, sleeping for up to eight hours at night and a regular intake of cod liver or fish oil supplement might just do the trick for you. It’s truly good for the improvement of your skin, fingers as well as hairs. Health experts suggest you to follow a regular diet comprising of organic coconut oil, butter, green vegetables, pastured eggs, berries and protein derived from animal bodies.

Upgrade your health regimen with an additional anti-aging product after a gap of 10 years

Women need to opt for preventative care when they are in their 20s. While in their 20s, women should bother about sunscreen and prevention. They should begin with a cream that hydrates their eyes and moisturizer that’s light in nature and possesses SPF30. Once they reach their 30s, they should start using some oxidant. A woman needs to utilize a few growth factors that boost collagen and retinol levels in her 40s. A retinoic acid needs to be used by her once she reaches her 50s; this needs to be backed by a medical practitioner. Experts are of the opinion that you should use only those products that have been medically proven to contain quality anti-aging ingredients.

Top Health Benefits of Drinking Tea

Feb 6, 2015

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Tea is one of the most popular drinks and it is for good reasons. While there are many kinds of drinks that you can take, tea remains to be a popular choice especially among the health conscious individuals. Tea makes it to the top list of the healthiest drinks owing to its powerful nutrients and healthy properties that can give the body a boost of immunity and protection against diseases. Its top health benefits will make you perceive tea as more than just a fad drink.

Antioxidant property

Tea has antioxidant properties derived from polyphenols and phytochemicals that provide the body with numerous health benefits. Our body needs antioxidants to fight off free radicals and harmful toxins in the body. The antioxidant content in tea can help reduce the effects of aging and protect the body cells against the deteriorating effects of pollution.

Regulating the body’s metabolism

Tea such as the Skinny Tea can help your body burn calories more efficiently and naturally. It not only helps you to lose weight, but also make you feel energized as it helps the body convert food into energy more efficiently. The body also becomes more capable of burning down fats and protects the body against fatty storage buildup. The body’s blood sugar level becomes highly regulated, keeping your body less susceptible to illnesses such as diabetes mellitus.

Enjoy a healthy digestive system

Our body derives the health benefits of a healthy digestive system from drinking tea. Tea has a cleansing effect in the digestive tract that helps in flushing out toxins and free radicals that have harmful effects to the body. An unhealthy colon can deprive the body with the ability to absorb the essential nutrients it needs and may slow down the process of digestion. Consequently, this can make weight management more difficult to do. Taking Colon cleanse tea can provide the body with the essential benefit of digestive tract cleansing that can promote better nutrition absorption and digestion process with efficient weight management.

Optimized detoxification process

Our body needs to detoxify in order to flush out the free radicals that can accelerate the aging process and promote the development of various forms of diseases. Tea provides a healthier form of cleansing the body’s internal organs the natural way. A Detox Tea can deliver this kind health benefits for optimal bodily functions with a boost of sufficient energy that the body needs daily.

Stronger bones as you age

Research studies provide that aging individuals who have been drinking tea during their lifetime tend to show stronger and healthier bones. Researchers attribute this health benefit of tea from its phytochemical properties. With exercise and proper diet, one can delay the aging process of the bones that can make you susceptible to osteoporosis.

More resistance against cancer cell formation

Because of its antioxidant properties, the body’s immune system is adequate in fighting off cancer cell formation. Thus, tea can help reduce your risk of cancer and other disease forming free radicals that can weaken the body’s immune system.

Preventive measure against degenerative and chronic diseases

Drinking tea is an excellent preventive measure against different forms of chronic and degenerative diseases. A boost in the body’s immune system will provide the body an adequate resistance against disease forming radicals. It also promotes a healthier cardiovascular system that reduces your risk for heart disease, high blood pressure and heart attack.

Stronger teeth for a healthier smile

The tannins and fluoride properties of tea give you stronger teeth for that healthy smile. They provide teeth an adequate protection against plaque formation. Dentists often recommend adding to dental cleaning routine a drink of unsweetened tea to optimize brushing for healthier teeth and gums.

What Are Cold Sore & Its Causes?

Feb 4, 2015

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Cold sores are a type of skin disorder caused by Herpes Simplex virus that is characterized by small fluid filled blisters on and around the lips or in some cases inside the mouth. A majority of people carry the virus though only few actually show the symptoms pertaining to cold sores. This blister like lesions causes pain, burning sensation or itching on the affected skin area before getting burst out into crust. In majority of cases cold sores are seen appearing on lips, chin and cheeks, close to the nostrils and in few cases in gums or inside the mouth.

There are 2 types of Herpes Simplex virus causing this discomforting skin disorder. HSV type 1 is the cause of majority of cold sore cases while HSV type 2 may cause the disease in people who engage in oral sex with a person having genital herpes. Though the source of the virus infection may differ, the nature of cold sores and their outbreak in people often carries the same symptom. Normally cold sores are dried down on their own within weeks and can be relapsed in the affected person anytime thereafter. No medication can actually cure cold sores though adequate preventive measures and few topical medications can actually prevent the disorder from spreading and relapsing frequently. The disorder is common among adolescents and children. Though it cannot be cured permanently it can be medically addressed to minimize the duration and frequency of recurrence.

In primary cases of cold sore where the virus is affecting for the first time the symptoms often can be milder and quicker to vanish. In cases of recurring outbreak often the sores take longer to dry and crust over before fading out from the skin. Herpes Simplex virus is very contagious in nature and spreads between people mainly due to contacting body fluid, mostly from saliva. Naturally for preventing the disorder from spreading it is extremely important to take precautions in regard to such possibilities. Entering human body the virus mostly becomes dormant and continues to stay inactive without causing any symptom. It is said that 80% of people carry the virus but in majority of cases it remains in a dormant or inactive state. The recurring outbreak of the disease happens due to some triggers and these triggers vary from one person to other. While some individuals may only experience a single outbreak in their life, some may continue to suffer from the outbreak in every 2 or 3 years.

Signs and symptoms of cold sores

In many cases the virus simply remains non-symptomatic in the affected people. In few cases the typical blisters come out as symptoms. As per the area affected, acuteness and other accompanying difficulties the symptoms can be described as the following:

Small red fluid filled blisters on the lips or around the mouth
Blisters inside the mouth, particularly on gums or palate
Ulcers inside the mouth
Sore throat, swollen glands and difficulty in swallowing foods
Light fever or raised body temperature
Dehydration, nausea and headache

All the symptoms mentioned above may not be common in all cases of cold sores. The sores often take longer to heal in cases of recurring outbreak than in primary cases.

Author bio: Joydeep Majumder is a skin disorder specialist who discussed here about the clinical definition, causes and symptoms of cold sore. To heal cold sore in time you need to refer top treatment of cold sores.

New Infographic – “from Health Care to Hiring”

Jan 30, 2015

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The Importance of Prenatal Care

Dec 2, 2014

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Pregnancy is such a fact of life that we often forget that it is actually classified as a medical condition and, as such, requires medical care. Pregnancy causes several changes in a woman's body, both hormonal and physical, and these changes can actually cause serious health risks; and health threats to the mother can also affect the baby. Sadly, many of these complications could have symptoms that are routinely confused for the normal effects of pregnancy, such as fatigue, headaches, and frequent urination.

This is why prenatal care is so important, and why you should make regular visits to your OB-GYN. The office of David Ghozland, M.D., Inc. also recommends you look for doctors who can be available off hours and on weekends to give peace of mind to women who are expecting.

Below are some of the common health risks that can occur with pregnancy, and how they are detected and treated with prenatal care.

Anemia

Anemia is an abnormally low red blood cell count. Red blood cells carry oxygen and nutrients in the blood, so when there aren't enough you can experience fatigue, memory problems, and there is a higher risk of premature births. There can be several causes of pregnancy-induced anemia including iron and folic acid deficiencies, and hormonal changes. Anemia is detected through a simple blood test, and regular prenatal care can ensure that the anemia is detected and treated early.

Hypertension

Hypertension is abnormally high blood pressure. Hypertension that occurs during pregnancy, in women with no prior history, is called preeclampsia. Hypertension often has no symptoms, which is why it is often called the silent killer. Some pregnant women may experience headaches, but many have no symptoms at all until the hypertension has progressed to a dangerous stage. If left untreated, hypertension puts the mother at greater risk for a stroke, and increases the risk of a premature delivery.� It can also cause life-threatening consequences to the mother after deliver. Hypertension could be caused by weight gain during pregnancy, but it can also be caused by hormonal fluctuations independent of weight.

Because hypertension is often asymptomatic, the only way to discover it is through regular blood pressure screening.� Regular prenatal care can detect high blood pressure, and allows the doctor to monitor the mother's condition and make the pregnancy as safe as possible.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is abnormally high blood sugar during pregnancy. It is similar to type 2 diabetes in that the mother's body still makes insulin; it's just not able to use it properly. Gestational diabetes has symptoms similar to type 1 and type 2 diabetes including:

�� Excessive hunger;

�� Excessive thirst; and,

�� Excessive urination.

If left untreated, gestational diabetes can lead to:

�� Hypertension in the mother;

�� Premature birth;

�� An abnormally large baby and complicated delivery, and;

�� Jaundice, low blood sugar, and breathing issues in the baby.

Also, once a woman develops gestational diabetes, she is more likely to develop it in future pregnancies, and more likely to develop type 2 diabetes later in life.

Gestational diabetes is diagnosed through a simple blood test. Regular prenatal care can detect the elevated blood sugar, and allows the doctor to monitor the mother's condition. It also gives him the opportunity to prescribe lifestyle changes or medication to help manage the diabetes.

Extreme Morning Sickness (Hyperemesis Gravidarum)

Women experience varying extremes of morning sickness during pregnancy. Some may only experience it in the first few months, some may experience it during the entire pregnancy, and some may not experience any at all. However, extremely heavy vomiting can lead to a host of health problems, including drastic weight loss, dehydration and electrolyte loss.� It can be potentially life-threatening if left untreated.

Extreme morning sickness is generally diagnosed when the mother reports her condition to her doctor. However, regular prenatal checkups could also reveal the effects of the morning sickness during a routine exam.

Conclusion

As you can see, there is so much more to pregnancy than just eating for two; there is a whole set of physiological processes that can have a direct impact on the mother's health, and the health of the baby. Proper prenatal care can ensure that there are as few complications as possible, and that the pregnancy is safe for both the mother and baby.

Foods that help avoid decreased eye sight and improve your eyesight

Nov 30, 2014

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Failing vision or decreased eyesight may be considered normal with age, but is considered as a side-effect of modern lifestyle. If you properly nourish your eyes over the years, then aging may not automatically result in decreased eyesight.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and cataract at two most common causes of increased eyesight in elderly. They may cause blindness in human beings. However, the actual reason of decreased eyesight is damage by the free radicals. Such damage can be prevented by having an antioxidant rich diet.

Foods

There are foods that can help you to fight decreased eyesight and improve your eyesight.

Black Currant

You need whole foods for nourishment of your eyes and black currant is a wonderful solution. It is more powerful than other foods which help in improving eyesight, such as lutein, zeaxanthin, or bilberry. Black currant provides highest level of anthocyanins– 190 to 270 mg per hundred grams. This is the highest anthocyanin level that you will find in any food. Black currants also offer essential fatty acids which help in reducing inflammation.

Even though you can use black currant seed oil available as capsule, it is better to eat the whole food to get more benefits.

Bilberries

Bilberry is another very important food for eye health. It's a close relative of blueberry. It is considered as a powerhouse of nutrients for the eyes. The food provides anthocyanins�in high amount. It is very useful because it helps in reversing macular degeneration. A study published in 2005 in the Advances in Gerontology�Journal found that rats with muscular degeneration and early senile cataract, did not show any impairment of their lens and retina when they were given 20mg bilberry extract for each kg of body weight.

Kale and Other Leafy Greens

For correcting decreased eyesight and improving eyesight, lutein and zeaxanthin can help in a big way. These are present in macula of your eye, the small and central part of the retina important for the central vision, in high concentration. Lutein protects central vision besides helping in absorption of blue light. Lutein is found in macular pigment and zeaxanthin is present in your retina.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are present in green leafy vegetables. Kale and spinach are very rich in lutein. Other foods that contain lutein�are carrots, orange, squash, collards, green peas, corn, broccoli, yellow fruits and vegetables.

Organic pastured egg yolk

Organic pastured egg yolk also provides lutein, which is good for your eyesight. To get the best benefit, you need to eat them raw because once you heat them the lutein and zeaxanthin�is damaged. Damaged elements cannot prevent degeneration of macula and they also lose the micronutrients present in them.

Raw eggs will give you 0.25 mg of lutein and zeaxanthin each in one egg, coaches highly absorbable.

Salmon

Omega-3 helps in the functioning of the cells in the eyes. Fish offer omega-3 fats to�your body. However, in the recent times, environmental pollution has made it risky to eat fish regularly because of the contaminations, especially mercury contamination. If you eat wild-caught Alaskan Salmon, then you can have your omega-3 without the risk of mercury contamination.

Omega-3 fat DHA is present in your eyes retina and it is important because it helps in improving eye health and protecting retinal function. Omega-3 fat rich foods also such slow macular degeneration. Wild-caught Alaskan Salmon offers astaxanthin, which is an important antioxidant that can prevent blindness. It offers benefit against several eye related problems, including cataract, Glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinal arterial occlusion, etc. It is a very crucial antioxidant which is present only in that specific fish.

Effects of Stress on Your Mental Health

Nov 21, 2014

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Stress is extremely dangerous, as it affects you on both physical and psychological level. Your mental health will be greatly affected by stress, and this can trigger some serious physical problems.

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Chiropractic: Popular Techniques and Their Effects

Nov 21, 2014

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Chiropractic is a type of alternative medicine. It relies on neck and spine manipulation for treating a great variety of conditions. Some physicians today acknowledge chiropractic and combine it with other forms of treatment or use it as an alternative to spinal surgery.

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