Cervical cancer

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Prognosis
• Symptoms
• Prevention
• Diagnosis
• Treatment for Cervical Intr...
• Treatment for Cervical Canc...
• Treatment for Invasive Cerv...
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Prevalence About 25% of women age 14 - 59 are infected with the human papilloma virus (HPV), indicates a 2007 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). HPV prevalence is highest (45%) among women age 20 - 24. HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer. - 1 Comment

Non-small cell lung cancer

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Lifestyle Changes
• Diagnostic Tests
• Staging Systems
• Surgical Procedures
• Radiation Treatments
• Treatment Options by Stages...
• Chemotherapy Treatments
• Investigative Agents
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Research News:

• About 3,000 nonsmokers die each year of lung cancer resulting from exposure to secondhand smoke, according to a 2006 Surgeon General report.
• Advexin, a genetic therapy that contains the p53 tumor-suppressor gene, is showing promise. A 2006 study in Japan found that out of 13 patients with advanced NSCLC receiving Advexin, 10 had stabilized. Advexin is in Phase II clinical trials for NSCLC.
• Studies are finding that NSCLC tumors in people who never smoked have a much higher rate of epithelial growth-factor receptor (EGFR) mutations. - 0 Comments
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Iron

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Overview
• Uses
• Dietary Sources
• Available Forms
• How to Take It
• Precautions
• Possible Interactions
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Overview Iron is an essential mineral that contributes to many important physiologic functions in the body. Much of the iron in the body is attached to hemoglobin molecules in red blood cells, thereby delivering oxygen to all of the tissues. Extra iron is stored in the liver, bone marrow, spleen, and muscles. - 0 Comments

Parkinson's disease

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Levadopa (L-dopa)
• Other Medications
• Surgery
• Lifestyle Changes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approvals

• In 2007, the FDA approved the first skin patch drug for treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Transdermal rotigotine (Neupro) is a dopamine agonist drug that may help improve symptoms of early-stage Parkinson’s disease. The patch is applied daily.
• Rivastigimine (Exelon), an Alzheimer’s disease drug, was approved in 2006 for treatment of mild-to-moderate dementia associated with Parkinson’s disease.

Drug Withdrawal In 2007, the FDA withdrew the dopamine agonist pergolide (Permax) from the market due to safety concerns. - 2 Comments

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Outlook
• Staging and Treatment Guide...
• Chemotherapy
• Biologic Therapy (Immunothe...
• Radiation
• Transplantation
• Surgery
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Warning Chemotherapy can cause anemia, a drop in red blood cell (hemoglobin) levels. Erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs, which boost the production of red blood cells, are administered to counteract this complication. However, these drugs, which include epoietin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) and darbepoietin alfa (Aranesp), can also cause serious side effects and adversely affect survival when hemoglobin levels are raised too high. - 0 Comments

Food guide pyramid

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Information
• References

Illustrations Food guide pyramid HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition The food guide pyramid is designed to help people make healthy food choices. Alternative Names MyPyramid Information In response to rising obesity rates, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced on April 19, 2005 a revised food guide pyramid called "MyPyramid." - 0 Comments

Vitamins

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Carotenoids
• Phytochemicals
• Healthy Foods
• Dietary Health Benefits
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Cancer Growing evidence suggests that vitamins and micronutrients, especially from foods, may play important roles in the prevention or treatment of certain cancers:

• One study found that the risk of prostate cancer risk dropped as consumption of vegetables high in vitamin C, such as broccoli and bell peppers, rose.
• A diet high in cruciferous vegetables has been found to reduce the risk of kidney cancer; low consumption of cruciferous vegetables increases the risk.

On the other hand, high amounts of folic acid (a B vitamin) may be associated with colorectal cancer, and beta-carotene supplements are associated with increased lung cancer risk in smokers and people exposed to asbestos. Macular Degeneration In 2007, the National Eye Institute recommended that people with intermediate or advanced macular degeneration in one eye take a vitamin formula shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration in the other eye by 25%. The formula contains vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and zinc. - 0 Comments

Pneumonia

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Prognosis
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Medications
• Surgery
• Prevention
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Diagnosis: Diagnosing pneumonia may be difficult, since lab tests to grow the bacteria from samples can take many days to process, and chest x-rays cannot always distinguish between pneumonia and other conditions. New tests have the potential to make diagnosis easier and quicker. One is a blood test that identifies a marker of severe inflammation in the body. - 0 Comments

Balanced diet

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Function
• Food Sources
• Side Effects
• Recommendations
• References

Illustrations Food guide pyramid Healthy diet Fish in diet HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition A balanced diet means getting the right types and amounts of foods and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for maintaining body cells, tissues, and organs, and for supporting normal growth and development. Alternative Names Well-balanced diet Function A well-balanced diet provides enough energy and nutrition for optimal growth and development. Food Sources Milk group (milk and milk products)

• Cheese
• Milk
• Yogurt

Meat and beans group

• Legumes (beans and peas)
• Meat (chicken, fish, beef, pork, lamb)
• Nuts and seeds

Fruit group

• Apples
• Berries
• Grapes
• Peaches

Vegetable group

• Cauliflower
• Lettuce
• Spinach
• Squash

Grain group (breads and cereals)

• Enriched breads
• Pasta
• Rice
• Whole-grain breads

Oil

• Light salad dressing
• Low-fat mayonnaise
• Vegetable oil

Side Effects An unbalanced diet can cause problems with maintenance of:

• Body tissues
• Brain and nervous system function
• Growth and development

It can also cause problems with bone and muscle systems. - 0 Comments