Monday, June 16, 2008
Detecting Sinus Infection Symptoms is Very Easy
Congested nasal pathways are common sinus infection symptoms that usually occur whenever a person is having sinusitis problems. The situation takes place as a result of mucus getting trapped in the patient's sinuses. When mucous membranes inside your nose and sinuses become inflamed, movement of celia (tiny hairs that are found on the nasal cells that are responsible for pushing away mucus) reduces.As a result, mucus in the nasal passages accumulates and form a blockage of the air pathways as well as that of sinuses hence experiencing discomfort and congestion inside the nose. This problem could however be easily done away with by using appropriate decongestants prescribed by the doctor.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Four Emerging Breakthroughs In Solving Brain Tumors
Despite significant advances in cancer research and treatment, one form of cancer - brain tumors - remain particularly feared, and for good reason. Because of their location, brain tumors can severely impact an individual's personality, memories and basic motor skills, robbing the patient of their very being. The impact on family and friends is felt greatly, as their loved one may be "lost" to them even earlier than feared. While there are more than 120 types of brain tumors, for the most common and serious adult tumors, Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the chances of living 5 years is less than 3%. Most patients will live no more than a year or two despite aggressive therapy.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Stages of Cancer Progression and Factors That Aggravate Cancer Risks
Cancer unlike any infectious fever doesn't form overnight. For example malarial fever, typhoid, jaundice etc. may affect a person within days of coming in contact with the virus or bacteria but it may take decades for the cancer to get initiated, progress and prove fatal. There are various stages of the cancer first is the presence of carcinogens. There has to be presence of carcinogens in the body. Carcinogens are free radicals that are formed due to normal body metabolism as well as external factors like smoke, environmental pollution, pesticides entering body through food chain etc. Second stage is the process of initiation where these carcinogens cause sufficient cellular damage and affect the DNA structure.
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