May 23, 2010 Posted by admin

Cancer Facts

In men, the sixth most common cause of death is oral cancer. It is also noticed that about eighty percent of these people are also alcohol drinkers.  Studies have shown that those who only drink or only smoke will have a less chance of developing mouth cancer that those who do both.  Eighty-one percent of those with mouth or throat cancer have about one year survival rate. Diagnosis is done... read more

May 21, 2010 Posted by admin

Mumps Vaccine

This infection will primarily affect the salivary glands and is sometimes called infectious parotitis. This illness is usually seen in kids between the age of five and nine and is considered to be a mild childhood illness. This is not to say that adults are not able to have the mumps. When an adult has the mumps it is no longer mild, it can become serious. It can spread from person to person through... read more

May 21, 2010 Posted by admin

Fungoides

If you have been diagnosed with mycosis fungoides then you should know that your are a candidate for clinical trials. Be sure to check with your doctor before enrolling in any of these trials. It is possible that some insurances will not pay for all the treatments but this will vary with each case. Mycosis fungoides are not likely to be cured with typical treatments and many mainstream treatments will... read more

May 21, 2010 Posted by admin

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

This condition, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, is usually caused by neuroleptic or anti psychotic drugs and is rare, but is life threatening. It is dangerous to patients being treated with anti psychotics but has declined in the number of cases reported because of proactive prescription habits. It is unpredictable and hardly seen today so there is no treatment for this syndrome. But positive outcomes... read more

May 21, 2010 Posted by admin

The Thyroid

The thyroid is located in your neck and is kind of wrapped around the trachea. It releases hormones that the body needs to function correctly. If there is an excess of thyroid hormones, then it is called hyperthyroidism. It is the pituitary gland that is located in the brain that controls the production of thyroid hormones and there are very many causes for this connection to be disrupted.  You... read more