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Early detection of colorectal cancer may be hindered by coloured toilet disinfectants

...Colon Cancer Concern. She also added that the more aware people become of the symptoms of colorectal cancer and act on their concerns, the more easier it would be to reduce instances and deaths from this terrible disease....

Suggestions to reduce global heart disease burden

...dividuals to accept these measures is to make them aware of the global figures on the potential impact of interventions....

Chance of water births being urged for mums-to-be

...) has revealed that while 90 per cent of women are aware of the benefits of using water during labour and birth, more than 60 per cent are not being given the choice. The NCT has now urged all maternity units to provide the option of giving birth in water, for every healthy woman with a low risk pregnancy...

Asthma is not just a childhood condition

...thma was only a children's condition. Only 4% were aware that is a common problem in those aged 50 or over. Furthermore, while 88% knew that wheezing was a common symptom, 42% did not realise that a persistent cough that is worse at night or in the early morning, or shortness of breath are also common symp...

Diabetes could become an epidemic

...ging it everyday. People who have diabetes are not aware of the problems caused by the condition. But later they are affected by heart disease, or by non-healing wounds. Hence it is well worth trying to prevent it....

Asthma not just a childhood condition

...thma was only a children's condition. Only 4% were aware that is a common problem in those aged 50 or over. Furthermore, while 88% knew that wheezing was a common symptom, 42% did not realise that a persistent cough that is worse at night or in the early morning, or shortness of breath are also common symp...

Are Indians aware of SARS ?

...e. This raises the question, Are people completely aware of symptoms ? or Is the awareness on SARS been rightly spread ?...

Liver diseases: The enemy with an accomplice

...atocellular cancer. Now many countries have become aware of the destructive effects and hence are making a detailed research to extend the study of the traits of the virus....

Breast Cancer in Men Often Underestimated and Under-treated

...of all breast cancer cases. Thus all men should be aware that they can develop breast cancer. "A man who has a breast lump needs a full evaluation, and [a lump] shouldn't be dismissed just because [the patient] is a man and not a woman."...

Tight necktie may raise glaucoma risk

...oma patients as well as ophthalmologists should be aware of," said the researchers. "You can still wear a neck tie, just don't wear it tight," they advised. "It's hard to know how much tight neckties may contribute to an overdiagnosis of glaucoma -- that's really an epidemiologic question," Said researc...

Painkillers Increase Risk of Miscarriage

...ns and women who are planning to be pregnant to be aware of this potential risk and avoid using NSAIDs around conception."...

Measles Risk in Transplant Patients

...ions of measles and they caution researchers to be aware of this. They write, "Immunocompromised individuals may manifest only a non-specific illness without rash, which makes rapid diagnosis difficult and may delay measures to prevent further spread"...

Oncologists Overlook Clot Risk

...n 100 oncologists to determine if the doctors were aware of the risk of blood clots and to evaluate preventative measures used by the physicians. About 40 percent of the doctors who were surveyed treated their patients with either chemotherapy or radiotherapy, and less than 10 percent said they used hormon...

Kidney Patients Risk Heart Attacks

...e findings, the researchers urge all doctors to be aware that kidney patients fall into the highest risk category for cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association also recommends physicians periodically test the kidney function of people with certain conditions including high blood pressure, diab...

Kidney Patients Risk Heart Attacks

...e findings, the researchers urge all doctors to be aware that kidney patients fall into the highest risk category for cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association also recommends physicians periodically test the kidney function of people with certain conditions including high blood pressure, diab...

More Patients Going In For Home Dialysis

... center to receive hemodialysis, if only they were aware of their options. Although neither dialysis treatment is superior over the other regarding mortality and complications, they do differ in procedural time length and location. Researchers surveyed nearly 650 patients at 37 dialysis centers around th...

Does Your Prescription Have An Inappropriate Medicine?

...nappropriate drugs in these classes and may not be aware of their risks.” Researchers say the above findings suggests the need for quality improvement efforts that address these specific issues -- physician knowledge, habit, cost management, and patient demand -- for antidepressant, anti-anxiety, sedativ...

Complications Of Pregnancy May Increase The Risk Of Cancer

...history of preeclampsia have future concerns to be aware of. New research shows the condition brings with it an increased risk of cancer of the stomach, breast, ovary, lung and larynx. Researchers compared the incidence of cancer among more than 37,000 women. The incidence of breast cancer was significan...

Accuracy Of Lung Function Test Questioned

...s say that those who conduct spirometry need to be aware of these possible errors....

A Word Of Caution For Tampon Users

...aches and pains. Specialists say women need to be aware of the rise in toxic shock syndrome incidents and begin to monitor their tampon usage. Experts recommend women change their tampons at least every four to eight hours, choose the correct absorbency size according to menstrual flow, and use pads in th...

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