Scientists Discover Link between HIV, Insulin

Scientists dedicated to studying human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) discovered a link between the disease and the intake of insulin. The researchers found out that patients infected with the dreaded virus are prone to develop resistance to insulin. This is very detrimental to the health of the patients, because their tendency to catch diabetes and heart [...]

CDC Reports 50% of Cervical, Colorectal Cancers Diagnosed at Late Stage

A recent CDC report revealed that nearly half of cervical and colorectal cancers are found at its later stage. These findings came despite the fact that screening tests for these cancers are readily available. The United States Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society give recommendations to have the patients with breast cancer, [...]

25% of Women with Misconception of Weight, Study Says

A recent study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynaecology showed that 25 percent of women think they are overweight. The researchers interviewed more than 2,000 women about their weight, body size, diet and exercise habits. Afterwards, they measured the women and found out that one in every four American women think that they are [...]

Exelixis’ Compound Possible Treatment for Ovarian, Prostate Cancer

Exelixis’ XL184 drug showed promising anti-tumor activity in the treatment of ovarian and prostate cancers. Although the tests are still going on, the initial test results indicated tumor-killing potential of the drug. The researchers can see the potential of this medication against ovarian and prostate cancer. The drug is now in its phase II randomized [...]

Early-Stage Lung Cancer Surgery Best Done with Minimal Invasion, Study Says

(Vancouver, British Columbia) A recent study revealed that early stage lung cancer surgery can best be done with minimal invasion of the affected organs. A research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians presented that patients with stage I nonsmall-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have better chances of perioperative survival when [...]

Side Effects of Chemotherapy for Lung Cancer

Chemotherapy has been one of the regular treatments for every type of cancer. Despite its benefits and its good track of killing cancer cells, this approach has its disadvantages as well. The side effects are sometimes too painful and dangerous. As chemotherapy for lung cancer kills cancer cells, it can also kill healthy cells. The [...]

Common Effects of Lung Cancer

Of all types of cancer, lung cancer is among those that can be very devastating to the patient. The patient and his family may be overwhelmed with fear and pain, physical for the patient and emotionally for everyone who loves him. The cancer affects the lungs and the nearby organs, including the lymph nodes. The [...]

Detailed Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Many patients affected with lung cancer experience persistent wheezing and coughing. There are times when they even cough up blood and experience chest and stomach pains. Doctors advise their patient experiencing these symptoms to have their x-ray and have their sputum samples tested. If the results of these tests are not favorable, further diagnoses are [...]

Treatment Process Based on Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Individuals who experience symptoms of lung cancer must have themselves checked and diagnosed. Like all cancers, lung cancer diagnosis is essential in early detection of the disease and higher chance of treating it completely. Early detection may mean life and death to patients with this disease brought about primarily by smoking. Radiological screening is the [...]

Guttate Psoriasis: Nature, Treatment and Prevention

Guttate psoriasis, like any other types of psoriasis, is a skin condition that causes inflammation and patches on the skin. People aged below 30, irrespective of sex may suffer from this skin problem. Guttate psoriasis, however, starts with small ink-like drops on the skin caused by streptococcal bacteria. Other symptoms follow, such as strep throat, [...]

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