Monthly Archives: October 2011

2010 nasal spray flu vaccine side effects

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How effective is the nasal-spray seasonal flu vaccine LAIV (FluMist®)?

In one large study among children aged 15-85 months, the seasonal nasal-spray flu vaccine LAIV (FluMist®) reduced the chance of influenza illness by 92% compared with placebo. In a study among adults, the participants were not specifically tested for influenza. However, the study found 19% fewer severe febrile respiratory tract illnesses, 24% fewer respiratory tract illnesses with fever, 23-27% fewer days of illness, 13-28% fewer lost work days, 15-41% fewer health care provider visits, and 43-47% less use of antibiotics compared with placebo. Continue reading →

2010 breast cancer facts and figures

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The National Cancer Institute estimates that approximately 2.5 million women with a history of breast cancer were alive in January 2006. Most of these individuals were cancer-free, while others still had evidence of cancer and may have been undergoing treatment. Continue reading →

2010 FIGO endometrial cancer staging

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The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) staging systems for vulva, cervix, endometrium, and sarcomas have been revised for the first time in over a decade. The purpose of the staging system is to provide uniform terminology for better communication among health professionals and to provide appropriate prognosis to the patients which results in treatment improvement. This is a constantly evolving process as new therapeutic modalities are developed, new imaging and surgical approaches are applied, and more prognostic information becomes available. The previous system did not reflect the prognosis in some patient subsets where medical research and practice have shown explosive growth of new knowledge in recent years.  Continue reading →

9 Natural Sexual Performance Enhancers That Really Work

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Sexual performance is very important in men. They gauge their manhood in how much they satisfy their female partner. The pleasure that they should give the woman is said to be helped a lot by the erection that they have during the sexual act. With longer arousal and hardness of the male genitalia, it is more possible for the female to achieve sexual pleasure and orgasm.

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6 Simple Ways for Dry Skin Remedies

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Dry skin is not that serious skin problem.  However, it causes plump cells to shriveled producing wrinkles and fine lines that can be unpleasant and awkward.  There are severe conditions of dry skin called ichthyosis that may spoil the appearance leading to mental suffering.  Majority cases of skin conditions are caused by environmental reasons like exposure to cold or hot weather and extreme bathing. Continue reading →

2010 flu vaccine ingredients list

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The seasonal flu shot is a “trivalent” vaccine, which means it contains three influenza viruses. Although the individual strains vary each year, the types of strains selected for the vaccine usually consist of an influenza A strain, an H1N1 strain (not the pandemic 2009 strain) and an influenza B strain. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration also approved a “monovalent,” or single strain, vaccine designed exclusively to combat the pandemic H1N1 strain. Continue reading →

11 Effective, DIY Natural Remedy For Toenail Fungus

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Toenails are also  susceptible to fungal infections.  This is also known as onychomycosis or paranoychia. This disorder does not make you uncomfortable at all but it does cause discoloration, crumbling, and thickness of the toenails. So, basically, it can be quite alarming because it seems that you are being eaten alive. This fungal infection could be acquired from public baths, swimming pools, and gyms. You could also get it if you share footwear all the time or if you always wear tight shoes. Toenail fungus could also be brought about by a significant weakening of your immune system, inefficient drying of the feet, and an abnormal pH level.

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Walking with Foot Drop

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Foot drop or also known as drop foot syndrome is annoying and uncomfortable condition that affects walking. People who have foot drop may not be able to lift their foot above the ground. They may look like they are jerking their foot while walking because of the pain they feel. Continue reading →

2010 childhood obesity facts

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In February of this year, First Lady Michelle Obama presented her ambitious Let’s Move campaign to battle the terrifying childhood obesity epidemic. Lady Obama was inspired not only from her family and children’s lifestyle, but also by some startling obesity statistics that have been gathered by medical researchers over the past thirty years. A child is considered obese if their BMI (Body Mass Index) is 30 or higher, and this BMI level in anyone, especially children has the potential to cause very severe health issues. Continue reading →

7 Practical Natural Remedies For Tinnitus

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If you experience constant or intermittent ringing in your ears, you may have tinnitus. This sensation may vary in severity or intensity from one individual to another. Tinnitus is a subjective or objective symptom or sign of an underlying disease. This may be caused by damages to the hearing nerve, loss of hearing, very loud noise exposure, medications (quinine, anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, aspirin—in long term), problems with the temporomandibular joint, stiffened middle ear bones, ruptured eardrum, ear wax accumulation, ear infection, allergies, certain foods, and stress.

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