Prostate despite being such a miniature gland appears to be causal to a host of concerns. Alike a disturbed, war-stricken realm, it always manages to hog headlines and something constantly appears to be going off beam there, however one fails to truly discern where the problem is or why it is significant. All males are at risk of developing prostate problems. The American Cancer Society has cited figures of above one lakh ninety thousand newly evolved prostate cancer cases that are identified in the United States annually. Providentially, there are several steps one could follow for maintaining a healthy prostate as one ages and staying disease-free. Keeping an ideal weight and exercising on a regular basis. Including fruits and veggies into daily dietetic consumption. Veggies belonging to the crucifer family like (mustard), bok choy (celery cabbage), daikon, gailon, Chinese cabbage, collards, kale, turnips, Brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, radish, broccoli are wholesome  [...]

Scientists from MIT and Harvard have designed novel nanoburr particles having small protein pieces that could adhere to damage-ridden arterial walls, eventually releasing the medicine like paclitaxel that stalls cell division and assists in preventing scar tissue development which could lead to clogging up of arteries. Nanoburrs are fascinating exemplars of nanotechnology wherein nanoparticles could have targeted action on injured vascular tissues. Presently, one of the benchmark means of treating arteries having clogging and damage is vascular stent implantation that keeps the artery open and gradually releases medicines like paclitaxel. The investigators are hopeful that their new-fangled nanoburrs could be employed together with these stents – or instead of them – for treating damage situated in regions unsuited for stents like those close to a junction in the artery. Interior of the sixty nanometer broadness particles carry the medicine that is bounded to a polymer chain known as  [...]

Researchers that have recognized brain networks harmed due to Parkinson’s disease have new-fangled proof that such systems turn irregular a couple of years prior to the symptom surfacing. Apparently, certain sections of the brain network appeared responding in a final ditch endeavour at salvaging the brain. The investigators did follow-ups of fifteen patients over 4 years and analogous numbers of normal entrants. They found that signs of Parkinson’s disease formerly occurred on merely one side of the body that offered researchers an exceptional chance at studying brain scan images during several instances and contrast the signs to the variations in the brain network over time spans. The objective of the study was watching the activity of the brain network on the disease-free side. With the disease progressing, however both sides were eventually affected. Researchers detected that motor network governing the body side having the preliminary signs was the foremost to turn anomalous.  [...]

Air abrasion is a drill-free method employed by dental experts for removal of decay in tooth and for several other purposes. Air Abrasion Functioning Air abrasion is performed by an appliance that functions as a minute sandblasting mechanism for spraying away stubborn decay. During the procedure, a delicate flow of decay-busting particles are aimed at the decay-ridden tooth. The particles comprising of silica, aluminium oxide and at times even baking soda mix are directed to the tooth using compressed air or gas that passes via the manually held piece. No sooner do these miniscule particles hit the decay surface they are dislodged and via suction force are removed. Safety Quotient Air abrasion is deemed safe and the sole precautionary steps to be taken are to don shielding eye gear for averting the eyes from getting irritated and rubber dams – latex sheets fitting around the teeth area or application of safeguarding resin to adjoining teeth and gums for protecting bordering  [...]

Spondylothesis is a type of disorder arising due to sliding forward of one vertebral column in relation to the one located beneath it. This condition could be innate or congenitally present or developing during adolescent years or among adults. The anomalous spinal alignment is evident when observed from lateral viewing on X-rays. This mal-alignment could be due to numerous reasons like some traumatic episode or degeneration. There could be unusual spinal movement related to this condition. Causes of Spondylothesis: The condition could be the consequence of physically derived stress exerted on the spine due to physical activity, traumatic episode and wide-ranging physical deterioration. Signs and Symptoms of Spondylothesis: There are a number of people having spondylolisthesis and are completely asymptomatic. Aches and pains in the back and neck could be sensed due to Spondylolisthesis. However extremities could be affected in case there is compression or irritation to the  [...]

Outcomes of a randomized trial carried out in a Taiwan-based hospital reveal that green tea consumption could help in altering the consequences of cigarette smoke on risks of developing Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer is the principal reason behind all the cancer-related fatalities in Taiwan. Tea, especially green tea has been garnering significant amount of interest as tea polyphenols are potent forms of antioxidants. Tea has been proven to stall the development of tumors. On the other hand, previously conducted trials on green teas have been hampered due to faults in the case-comparison study that has intrinsic predispositions. The researchers, I-Hsin Lin and associates from the Chung Shan Medical University signed up 170 lung cancer sufferers and 340 individuals in normal health as control group. Surveys was carried out by these researchers for acquiring vital statistics traits, whether habituated to cigarette smoking, green tea intake, dietetic consumption of fruits and veggies, what kind  [...]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stated that Vytorin as safe, although the statin Zocor is believed to has comparatively better functionality and at lesser cost. Just last year, FDA raised doubts due to the recently done trial outcomes on Vytorin that has made it query the largely acknowledged notion that lowering LDL cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Especially bothersome were the observation of greater number of Vytorin users from the studies facing fatalities due to such occurrences as compared to Zocor (statin drug) users. The FDA has revised its safety reassessment of cholesterol-lessening medications and reiterated its stance that elevated LDL levels is a heart risk factor hence reducing it is considered optimal for health. The beginning of last year, physicians were flooded with calls from apprehensive Vytorin users (a single tablet combo having Zocor plus non-statin Zetia). A seven hundred plus entrant study at large by Vytorin’s United  [...]

Lyme disease is a form of infection that gets spread after being bitten by a tick which is a carrier of the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium. Ticks usually contract the bacterium subsequent to having bitten animal forms such as deer, mice. Though majority of the individuals that get bitten by ticks do not always develop Lyme disease, but the condition is grave enough that every bite from a tick should be medically examined. The likelihood of catching the disease amplifies the longer time period the tick stays latched to the body. In one to four weeks following an infected tick bite, majority of the individuals would start experiencing a number of signs of Lyme disease like a spherical rash that appears increasing – erythema migrans – on the bite mark location in nearly seventy to eighty percent of the occasions. Several others experience flu-similar signs inclusive of fever, chilly sensations, headache, exhaustion, enlarged lymph nodes, joint and muscle aches. In case not spotted early  [...]

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised a caveat to be wary of the counterfeit copies of the widely bought non-prescription weight loss drug Alli that is being sold online and could have detrimental outcome on weight-watchers. The discovery of these fake copies is being marketed on online auctioning websites like eBay. They are being solely vended in sixty milligrams, 120-count refill sachets and bear considerable similarity to the real Alli. GlaxoSmithKline, in-charge of making the FDA-accepted version of the drug mentioned that the bogus Alli has a constituent known as Sibutramine which must not be consumed without the doctor’s supervision and might have potentially grave counter-reactions with other types of prescription medicines. However, these fake drugs do not have orlistat – the key constituent present in GSK’s product, Alli and Xenical being manufactured by Roche. On the contrary, fake Alli has sibutramine as its components. Sibutramine is the key constituent  [...]

With the onset of a novel decade, let us all bear in mind the simple ten amendments that could be followed to bring about a productive change in our lives. 1. Setting small, achievable targets and smaller strides Slow but sure strides egg on individuals towards reaching out for bigger changes. For instance weight loss is intended, then changing small facets of one’s consumption, resolving to eat salads for meal times, and then following this practice for a week’s time. Jotting it down on a calendar for making it tangible and rewarding oneself on having made personal amendments. 2. Positive Framing of Goals In spite of the established health hazards of smoking, merely mulling over the habit negatively would not assist in nixing it. Research have revealed that it is harder to have high motivational levels regarding evading cancer, though more easy to reflect about the bad after-smell and cash being saved as motives to cease smoking. All those intending to cease doing something  [...]