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Alternative to blood Transfusions

... HBOC-201. However, HBOC-201 did cause yellow skin discoloration in some patients. HBOC-201 is intended to reduce possible infectious agents found in blood that can harm recipients after a blood transfusion. It also does not have to be kept fresh through refrigeration as stored blood does, and it can last up to t...

Quit smoking for healthier gums

... the teeth, causing the distinctive brownish black discoloration and harms the gums as well. The frequency of tooth loss in chronic smokers' has been well documented. The reason for this is that smokers' are more prone to develop chronic periodontitis, the disease that affects the gums, thereby weakening their hol...

Emerging Therapies for Skin Cancer Treatment

...s early detection. If a growth, mole, sore or skin discoloration appears suddenly, or begins to change, see a dermatologist to help you find the most effective treatmet.” (Source: Newswise)...

Skin Lightening Products Carry Risk of Cancer

..., "This medication is associated with a blue-black discoloration of the skin if it is used for prolonged periods of time." Skin problems such as blemishes, freckles, sun or age spots are usually remedied with these skin lighteners. In some countries, skin lighteners have been over used with disastrous results.I...

Women's Skin Tone Influences Perception of Beauty, Health, Age

...ions on the surface and in underlying layers. This discoloration can be subtle or overt. We believe the judgment of facial skin age is influenced by uneven chromophore distribution and a decrease in light reflection,” says Grammer. ource-Newswise SRM...

Dermatologists Provide Unique Evidence of Possible Cause of Rare Skin Condition

...st recognized as a disease in 1997, NSF/NFD causes discoloration and thickening or tightening of the skin, resulting in pain, muscle weakness and difficulty bending joints. In many cases, NSF/NFD results in scarring of internal organs that inhibit their ability to function properly, which can be fatal. More than...

Fear Factor in Toronto: health officials fight Hepatitis A outbreak

...cts the liver. It is typically heralded by yellow discoloration of skin and eyeballs (jaundice).Often the patients complain of fever and retching. They find themselves nauseous and feel extremely tired and worn out. However, the disease is transient, and passes off in few weeks, depending on severity of condition...

Ancient Healing Technique Gains New Popularity in Iraq

...tem. The immediate result, however, is circular discoloration and bruising where the glass has been placed, but many testify that the process leaves them rejuvenated. The technique has long been used in the Arabian countries of the Gulf and traditionally sections of horn were used, with the vacuum caused either...

Tower of London Facing Pollution Threat

...ellow from the exhaust of cars and trucks, and the discoloration is most noticeable at the complexs White Tower, the original square fortress built by William the Conqueror in 1078, says study co-author Peter Brimblecombe, an atmospheric chemist at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom. The result...