Posts Tagged ‘disease’
Vaccine for cervical cancer
The first vaccine for cervical cancer and other genital diseases caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) was first marketed in several countries and has had very good response from parents. This vaccine reduces the development of cervical cancer, disease that millions of women worldwide each year. Read the rest of this entry »
Estée Lauder Breast Cancer
The prestigious cosmetics company Estée Lauder joins the fight against breast cancer. From Oct. 1 through 31 sold through its website to breast cancer win limited edition products and the benefits they get will go to organizations working to alleviate the effects of the disease. Read the rest of this entry »
Epoc, respiratory disease in smokers or former smokers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease does not always have symptoms.
The initial symptoms are very mild COPD. In advanced stages it may even incapacitate people to perform even the simplest daily activities.
At least 52 million people have COPD and cause 2.7 million die each Read the rest of this entry »
Acute Leukemia: Causes
The causes, so far, are unknown to the majority of leukemia’s. Despite this, he knows a correlation between Epstein Barr virus and a form of acute lymphocytic leukemia, or between ionizing radiation and disease. Read the rest of this entry »
Anticancer drug works by activating a disease gene
Scientists at the University of Michigan showed that Bortezomib for the treatment of advanced multiple myeloma, is able to inhibit tumor cells
The drug Bortezomib may deal a blow to the cells found in melanoma tumors, since it stimulates the gene that causes cancer, to the extent that this self-destructs, announced researchers from the University of Michigan. Read the rest of this entry »
Relationship between cholesterol and the risk of prostate cancer
One study, which involved more than 5,000 American men, conducted by the Johns Hopkins Health Facility has shown that low cholesterol levels up to 60% would reduce the risk of prostate cancer more aggressive.
Hodgkin’s Disease
Hodgkin’s disease is a form of cancer, usually appears in lymph nodes, the cause is unknown, however it may arise from a combination of genetic predisposition, immune system disorder and an infectious agent (Epstein-Barr virus) .
The pathologic diagnosis of the disease is the presence of malignant and large multinucleated cells in the lymph node accepted the call of Reed-Sternberg cells. Read the rest of this entry »
Addicted to tanning
In the society we live in is very common to find people very conscious of their appearance which is not bad, but there are people obsessed with their appearance, which is a serious problem. Therefore I speak today of a disease named but not very well recorded, Read the rest of this entry »
The deodorant may be related to breast cancer
Breast cancer is a major cause of mortality in women worldwide, as it can affect anyone regardless of social or health status, and that if cancer cells are found inside the body and depends on the power coming into action and produce this terrible evil.
Acai Berry to cure disease
The Acai berry is a new product that is revolutionizing the beauty industry and health.
It is a fruit native to the northern countries of South America, specifically the Amazon. It looks similar to blueberries and is purple. Read the rest of this entry »