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Kissing can cause Kaposi’s Sarcoma in AID

...endation have been made that people with HIV avoid deep kissing. Dr. Anna Wald, a Washington researcher, noted that herpes virus 8 is closely related to the common Epstein Barr virus, which causes mononucleosis,long known as the kissing disease.“Teenagers tend to get this when they start kissing,” she sa...

Nasal Spray Could Take Drugs Direct to Brain.

...shown to protect rat brains from stroke, to tissue deep inside rat brains. In an interview, Frey said this finding is significant because researchers think this same substance may protect human brains from the devastating effects of stroke, but no one has been able to figure out a way to deliver the drug...

Blood clots likely in long travel

...m - increased with the duration of air travel.Like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolisms are blood clots that are believed to be associated with long-distance travel. Frederic Lapostolle and colleagues, from Avicenne Hospital in Bobigny near Paris, studied all cases of pulmonary embolism needi...

Wound healing made faster

...t to biodegradable "scaffold" which can be "blown" deep into the wound. Dr Leavesley says other efforts in wound-healing enhancement using natural substances have only been able to mend one kind of wound. By combining different hormones in different proportions in the complex, the QUT team has been able ...

Gas Masks Don't Always Fit an Emergency

...gas mask at the nearest army surplus store, take a deep breath and brace yourself for what experts say about them -- most of it is not good. One could never know where the exposure is; you'd have to wear the mask at all times. //Even if you could stand to do that, the risks to your health would probably b...

Deep Sleep Doesn't Increase Memory

...ep does not increase memory. // REM sleep is a deep sleep during which an individual's eyes dart rapidly under closed eyelids and the body is almost completely paralyzed except for the heart, diaphragm, eye muscles and internal organs. Humans on average get about two hours of REM sleep per eight hour...

Nasal Spray Could Take Drugs Directly to Brain

...shown to protect rat brains from stroke, to tissue deep inside rat brains.//They presented their findings at the American Stroke Association's 26th International Stroke Conference here.In an interview, Frey said this finding is significant because researchers think this same substance may protect human br...

Postpone intercourse after childbirth

...likely for women to have air embolisms if they had deep penetrative sex with their knees against their chest. The study from the recoreds of the two women stated that one had died eight days after having her child and the other five days after delivery.Both women had a normal delivery and collapsed whil...

New Birth Control Pills increase the stroke risk

...second-generation ones. Although usually harmless, deep venous clots can migrate to the lungs and become deadly. However, the study didn't look at whether newer pills are more likely to cause hemorrhagic, or bleeding, strokes, which are the most common form of stroke in women of childbearing age....

FDA Approves New Anti-Clotting Drug

...pes of surgeries.// The formation of clots in the deep veins of the legs is common after these surgeries and can lead to serious and potentially fatal consequences, such as when the clots break off and travel to the lungs. The drug works by inhibiting Factor Xa, a key component involved in blood clotting...

Healthy Medicine Or Harmful Intoxicant?

...pends the gag reflex, and users normally go into a deep sleep or coma. GHB was also sold extensively in health-food stores as an aid in muscle building and fat reduction during the 1980s....

Lymphedema patients can benefit form exercise

...ignancy, surgery, scar tissue formation, trauma,// deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a vein), radiation, or other cancer treatment. A new study has now confirmed that upper-body exercise increases a patient's quality of life, contrary to earlier myths that repetitive upper-body exercise in breast cancer...

Ways to whiter teeth!

...ate the enamel, and a toothbrush cannot get at the deep stains. More recently however, dentists have been developing peroxide-containing gels which can tackle the stains that penetrate the tooth enamel. The peroxide forms free radicals that can destroy the part of the molecule that gives the stain its col...

Risk Of Schizophrenia due to Gene Variation

...ion alternating with longer periods of fatigue and deep sadness. It affects about one percent of adults, usually beginning in late adolescence.// In a series of experiments the researchers found strong evidence that one version of a stretch of DNA that includes the two genes was associated with bipolar di...

Skin cancer's secrets unveiled

...ed up to 70 per cent of the deadliest type, called deep melanomas. The research shows the pimple-like melanoma is the most dangerous. However these are often missed at the start. A severe sunburn can cause a nodular melanoma. It appears anywhere on the body, often the head or neck and grows much faster th...

Breaking up Dangerous Clots

...of postoperative venous thromboembolism, a form of deep vein clotting occurring after surgery, was 35 perc...sk of any surgical patients for the development of deep vein thromboss....

The 'lazy man's yoga"

John Sahakian takes a deep breath, and then his legs become contorted into a complex yoga posture. A few minutes later, his back moves into an arch in the shape of the letter "C." Sahakian barely lifts a finger, or a leg for that matter. His instructor does the work for him, ...

Drug Reduces Risk of Clogged Arteries, Veins

...ixta) nearly halves the risk of potentially deadly deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in people h...otting or obstruction of a vein that includes both deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) than people who received a placebo,// according to the study...

Alcohol is no tonic for sleep

...uent awakenings, worse sleep quality, reduction of deep sleep, and earlier-than-usual waking times, leading people to feel they did not get enough sleep." The study also shows that many alcoholics have sleep problems while actively drinking and after they've stopped drinking. As well, many former alcoho...

Low-Dose Hormones Help the Bones

...d risk of breast cancer, heart disease, stroke and deep vein blood clots. Now, new research finds a lower dosage of estrogen increases bone density in women without possibly causing the problems typically associated with the standard dose of estrogen therapy. For the study, researchers from the Universit...

Nitrous Oxide for Kids

... delivered on a kid-size scale. It doesn’t require deep breaths like the adult delivery system, and the masks are sprayed with good-smelling scents. Most importantly, it relieves pain.. It reduces pain in mild to moderate situations when it’s used alone, it is also said to reduce anxiety and memory of th...

Extended Therapy for Blood Clots

...mately 2 million Americans each year. VTE includes deep vein thrombosis (blood clots common in the thigh and back) and pulmonary embolism (blood clots common in the lung). Despite progress in diagnosis and treatment, VTE is still associated with high morbidity and mortality. While previous studies have sh...

Understanding Restless Legs Syndrome

...ating feeling of uneasiness, tiredness and itching deep in the muscles of the legs. The symptoms can be painful // and often worsen at night. A new study aims to better understand the common condition called restless legs syndrome. Studies on restless legs syndrome are rare. However, researchers in Germa...

A Simple Exercise Can Uncover Undiagnosed Asthma

...hat can be forced out in one second after taking a deep breath. It is an important measure of lung function. The study showed 40 percent of the participants had abnormal test results that indicated the presence of asthma. Only 14 percent had been diagnosed with asthma and were already taking mediation to...

Tissue Transfer for Skin Cancer

...sfiguring and leave patients with gaping wounds or deep holes. Now, doctors at Oregon Health & Science University //are using the person's own body to heal the area and improve their appearance. Dorothy Fahland grew up sunbathing, first as a toddler and then as a teenager and young adult. Decades later,...

Accuracy Of Lung Function Test Questioned

...effectiveness // of treatment. The patient takes a deep breath and breathes out with force into a spirometer to the best of their ability. The spirometer measures both the amount of air expelled and how quickly the air was expelled from the lungs.New research brings to light some common problems with a sp...

Blood Clots Could Be Very Fatal

...in thrombosis( DVT ) is a blood clot that develops deep in the vein. It can be fatal when the clot moves to the lung. // People who require prolonged bed rest are vulnerable because of their lack of movement and blood circulation ,especially patients in intensive care and patient on catheters are at a s...

Surprising Cystic Fibrosis Finding That Could Be A Helpful Treatment Option

...is the mucus that is coughed up when someone has a deep cough. After analyzing the sputum, researchers found the CF patients had less than the healthy participants. Researchers say the substance that clogs the lungs of CF patients is actually pus. They suspect the airways in CF patients are chronically in...

How Safe is Air Travel For Heart Patients

...eflight screening, and the potential for in-flight deep vein thrombosis, a dangerous blood clot that can a...ng below-the-knee compression stockings to prevent deep vein thrombosis Avoiding alcohol and drinking lots of other fluids to remain well hydrated...

Stockings Effective In Reducing The Effects Of Deep Vein Thrombosis

...ortable .// Some of the common complications with deep vein thrombosis, or a blood clot, in the leg inclu...180 patients diagnosed with their first episode of deep vein thrombosis in the legs. All of the patients received medication for their blood clot. Then half...

Easier Tests To Detect Tuberculosis

...um sample. Sputum is what comes up when you have a deep cough. Researchers conducted a study comparing the use of gastric lavage to a straightforward sputum test. The two tests were given to 250 children ages 1 month to 5 years. The children were all suspected of having pulmonary tuberculosis. Researcher...

Blood Thinning Medication Could Prevent Strokes

Anticoagulation therapy is used to treat deep vein thrombosis, which is a blood clot in veins of the legs, pelvis or arms. Researchers say several new studies show the medication ximelagatran (Exanta), could simplify anticoagulation therapy.// In the first study, researchers studied DVT( Deep ...

Computer System To Predict Deep Vein Thrombosis

...am had helped in alerting hospitals to the risk of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism in 41% of the cases. The researchers are of the opinion that such a computer aided program will help the medics to use more of prophylaxis or prevention of a disease like thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in hosp...

Scientists have found effective brain regions for deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s

... Parkinson’s disease// by using a procedure called deep brain stimulation. In a recent research, scientist...wo specific areas of brain, where the procedure of deep brain stimulation may be used. The treatment for Parkinson’s consists of the drug levodopa, althoug...

ADHD improvement with sensory intervention

...th the help of sensory interventions like applying deep pressure or putting them through strenuous exercise, etc. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects nearly 3 to 5 percent of children in pre-school and early school years. Children with ADHD are known to be impulsiv...

Joint replacement surgery outcomes may be affected by obesity and diabetes

...stoperative conditions that may help in preventing deep vein thrombosis must be evaluated for these patients.With rising numbers of obese people and those suffering from diabetes, medics need to be more aware of the risks of after surgery complications as they will be having more and more such people comi...

Risk of deep vein thrombosis less in people who were flight stockings when flying

...s of flying can significantly reduce the risk// of deep vein thrombosis. Researchers of the study had com... spite of carrying bulky baggage in order to avoid deep vein thrombosis that can affect them. Deep-vein thrombosis or the formation of a blood clot inside ...

Common drugs to treat essential tremor

...ion. According to the guidelines provided by AAN, deep brain stimulation is known to have fewer complicat...to stop the signals that cause the tremors. In the deep brain stimulation procedure an electric probe is placed inside the thalamus which helps block the im...

Link between Faith, Health and Healing

...he level of healing. But all typically result in a deep sense of inner peace. This almost always offers some degree of improvement and can be truly powerful." To carry on the work started by Anderson and carry the flag all round the globe is Cancer Recovery Foundation, started in 1985. This non-profit or...

Language Delays May Not Be Normal In Children

...lopmental delays, this may signal the causes being deep rooted like premature birth, chromosomal disorders, progressive metabolic diseases, hypothyroidism, Rett syndrome and many other conditions that must be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.</font...

Stress relief for Diabetics

... avoid them. Positive thinking, muscle relaxation, deep breathing and mental imagery can help. Honaker has found that one of the best de-stressors is exercise. She says, "When you have stressful situations where the blood pressure wants to go up and the blood sugar wants to go up, then the exercise kind o...

Laughter – best medicine to good healt

...kinds of laughter" but also physical exercises and deep breathing,says L.B.Neelakantaiah, founder and chie...hah,'' they chant "Omkara'' three times and take a deep abdominal breath (Sukha Prana). Then, they make a mental pledge: "I will not get angry and provoke ...

Peaceful Slumber said to Restore Memories

...ological process of storing and consolidating them deep in the brain's complex circuitry.Researchers who conducted the experiments said the results may influence how students learn, and someday could be incorporated into treatments for mental illnesses involving memories, such as post-traumatic stress dis...

CT Pulmonary Angiography Scan More Effective In Detecting Dangerous Blood Clots In The Legs

...onary embolism in 15 percent, or 243 patients; CTV deep vein thrombosis revealed in 148 or 9 percent of patients. Of those 148 patients, only 100 had been diagnosed with pulmonary embolism by CTPA. Performing CTV in addition to CTPA was found to increase the detection rate of thromboembolic disease by 20...

Ankle Fracture Surgery – Diabetics fare worse than non-diabetics

...ring and after surgery - Prevent the formation of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), which can occur in surgery patients who are bedridden for extended periods of time. It is also widely appreciated that diabetic patients tend to have slower healing rates than non-diabetic patients, Ganesh continued. This ca...

Worried About The Sensitive Skin Of Your 2 Year Old? Fetal Skin Cells To Offer Help

...children aged 14 months to nine years old, who had deep second- and third-degree burns to their hands, feet, legs or buttocks. Over an average of three weeks, the children's lesions were redressed every three to four days. Each time, a new fetal skin patch was placed over the burn and rebandaged. The bur...

Combined modality approach for effective treatment and enhanced survival in bile duct cancer

...difficult to treat because the tumor often extends deep into the liver in a way that it cannot be completely removed with a conventional operation. A new approach that offers greater chance of survival by involving a combination of liver transplantation, radiotherapy and chemotherapy may be beneficial t...

Obesity Linked To Deep Vein Thrombosis

...er obesity is an independent risk factor for PE or deep venous thrombosis (DVT). The relative risk of DVT, comparing obese patients with non-obese patients, was 2.50. The relative risk of PE was 2.21. Obese females had a greater relative risk for DVT than obese males, 2.75 versus 2.02. Obesity had the g...

Cocoa: Doesn’t Taste Like Red Wine But Has Benefits Like It

...your blood type can increase the risk of suffering deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Blood types in humans include A, B, AB or O. The study showed that people with blood type A, B or AB had an increased risk of DVT. Researcher, Dr Vania Morelli, from the Leiden University Medical Center in The Netherlands, sai...

New Ways To Treat Vascular Birthmarks

...ay require intervention with pulsed laser therapy; deep lesions may require treatment with corticosteroids; and involuting (rolling inward) hemangiomas may require surgery. Vascular malformation of the head and neck may cause not only significant cosmetic defects but also functional impairment of struct...

Dental Cysts Can Cause Infections In Head And Neck

...ting as recurrent head and neck infections or as a deep neck space abscess. In the study done by researchers from the Upstate Medical University, NY on the topic are to be presented at the 109th Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, being h...

New laser technology heals acne scars

...ese laser systems have long wavelengths that allow deep dermal penetration, and protect the epidermis while heating a large volume of dermal tissue,” she said. Yaghmai added that non-ablative lasers heal acne scars by remodeling the skin through stimulation of collagen production. “This study demonstrat...

Controversy Surrounding The HIV Positive Reports Of One-Year Girl In Kerala

...as HIV-negative. The parents of the child are in deep shock as they are at loss to understand why this happened to their daughter. The child’s mother is worried about the lack of proper available treatment for the disease. The parents have been tested negative that has prompted the doctors to look out...

Autism nothing more than an extreme form of male brain development

...ambridge Autism Research Centre who believe that a deep insight into the above mentioned theory would help in better understanding of the disease process. Boys' brains grow more quickly than girls'. In the brains of people with autism, this growth appears to occur to an even more extreme degree. The fin...

Illegal Drug Use In England Mounting Up At An Alarming Rate

...ncluded self-harm, skin infections, chest pain and deep vein thrombosis. Illegal drug abuse that is voluntary during initial phases hinders with gene expression and brain activity in the long run, leading to changes in individual behaviour. It soon progresses to an addictive stage characterized by compul...

New Computerized Imaging Systems Help In Better Dental Treatment Planning

... even minute cysts or even teeth that are impacted deep into the bone thus helping them form a viable treatment plan. * Because of better imaging of the airways, any relevant conditions like sleep apnea and enlarged adenoids are managed in a controlled way. * These images also help in the management of c...

Pakistani Boy Undergoes Liver Transplant In India

... said the child was recovering fast and was out of deep slumber. On 12 December, Hamza underwent a liver ... in ICU but the mother is out now. Hamza is out of deep sleep and is looking much better. But doctors have asked him not to speak.' Hamza is here with his...

Deep Vein Thrombosis Risk Increased During Long Travel

...ravel has now revealed that the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) could be greater among long distance travelers. //The study represents the most comprehensive data published correlating DVT and travel. The risk of DVT was found to be greater with any form of travel, probably due to the immo...

Poisonous Gas Caused Mass Extinction

...nd reptiles were wiped out. Possibilities like a deep sea methane release, an asteroid hitting the earth, or a greenhouse effect were contemplated by scientists as reasons for the mass extinction. According to Discovery News, the eruption was the earth's biggest outpouring as the crust split and torr...

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Can Now Be Used For Mind Reading

...e brain. In order to avoid confusion and enhance deep thinking, several questions related to the presented data were raised among the study group, such as asking whether or not the subject liked or disliked a labeled photograph of comedian Carrot Top. This also allowed them to form stronger memories. Th...