Archive for January, 2009

Unquestionably, child abuse is one of the most devastating and horrendous issues faced by health practitioners. Not only because of the vulnerability of the victim and the implications for their future health but also because of the senselessness of this violence. In a BMJ editorial, Naomi Sugar explains current research to refine the medical field’s...
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Though certain cities are grimier than others, nevertheless dust is everywhere. If you live in a particularly dusty city like Bangkok or Jakarta, wear sunglasses when you’re out and about. They may not completely fend off dust particles, but at least they provide a shield between your eyes and the environmental elements. Choose sunglasses...
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The eye is extremely sensitive, delicate and susceptible to infection, so all injuries are potentially serious. Medical aid should be given as soon as possible to prevent permanent damage. Injuries to the eye can be caused by chemical and heat burns, flash burn, any scratch-wound or a foreign body.   First aid treatment is needed immediately for...
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Primary lung cancer is the uncontrolled proliferation of malignant cells in the airways and air sacs of the lungs. Lung cancer is an aggressive cancer that can spread to other parts of the body. Lung cancer is of two basic types – non-small cell (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Of these the non...
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Asthma is a lung condition that causes Wheezing, Coughing, and shortness of breath. It is triggered by irritants or some allergen, like – cold air, viruses, tobacco smoke, dust, pollen, moulds, and animal dander. Some people have coughing or wheezing only during exercise (called exercise-induced asthma). An asthma attack may last a few minutes or...
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Skin cancer is a form of caner that affects the skin. There are several different types of skin cancer and some forms are more dangerous than others. The two most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Both of these types of skin cancer can be serious in terms...
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During teenage years, men develop their regular skin care habits because of the desire to always look best and retain the youthful facade as soon as possible. We might think that skin care products and skin care routines are for women only but this notion is certainly not true. Actually, there are lots of...
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Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in this country, yet more than 140,000 women die each year from health problems caused by smoking. The highest incidence of smoking occurs among women between twenty-five and forty-four. Women smokers face all the health hazards of smoking that men do such as increased of risk...
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Kidney cancer affects men about twice as often as women. Most people who contract this disease are over the age of 50. Causes The exact causes of kidney cancer are not well understood. kidney cancer is not contagious; no one can “catch” any type of cancer from another person. Scientists have learned that smoking is a major...
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Great beauty begins from the inside and radiates out to the world through healthy, glowing skin. Unfortunately, the skin also reflects the damages we inflict on it daily. It isn’t just environmental factors that damage our skin. Factors such as stress, illnesses and malnutrition can show glaringly on our skin over time in the...
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