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University of Montpellier Experts Relate Depression To Cholesterol Level and Gender

August 29, 2010 By bettydoyle Leave a Comment

Do you know the Institute of Health and Medical Research (INSERM) and School of Montpellier financed experts indicated that regulating ‘good’ and ‘bad’ levels of cholesterol can help prevent mood problems among seniors?

In a newly released issue of the journal Biological Psychiatry (http://www.biologicalpsychiatryjournal.com) written in July 2010, leading researcher Dr. Marie-Laure Ancelin of INSERM (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale http://www.inserm.fr) announced that gender specific regulation of cholesterol levels can help stop depressive disorder in the aging seniors. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diseases, Health, News, Prevention Tagged With: cholestrol level and depression, disorder of depression, factors that cause depression, gender and depression

The Concept Of Comprehensive Care In Hemophilia

August 28, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

Hemophilia is manifested by bleeding disorder. But it is more than a bleeding disorder and is complex disorder in terms of diagnosis and management.

Therefore the management of these patients requires a lot more than the treatment and prevention of acute bleeding.

Objectives of Care of Hemophilia are [Read more...]

Filed Under: Diseases Tagged With: care of hemophilia, comprehensive care of hemophilia, hemohilia resources, management of hemophilia

What Are Sites Of Bleeding In Hemophilia

August 27, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

The bleeding in hemophilia has been divided into serious and life threatening.

Serious Bleeding

Joints (hemarthrosis)
Muscle/soft tissue
Mouth/gums/nose
Hematuria

What Is Hemophilia?

August 25, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

Hemophilia is an X-linked congenital bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of coagulation factor VIII (hemophilia A) or factor IX (hemophilia B). Hemophilia A is more common (85% of the total) than hemophilia B.
When To Suspect Hemophilia?

Easy bruising in early childhood
Spontaneous bleeding particularly into the joints and soft tissue
Excessive bleeding following trauma or surgery.

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Filed Under: Diseases Tagged With: coagulation disorder, factor IX, factor VIII, hemophilia

Study Claims Sunscreen Ingredient Retinyl Palmitate Not Carcinogenic

August 16, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

A study published in Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, August issue, has found no convincing evidence that retinyl palmitate a form of vitamin A is carcinogenic.Retinyl palmitate is an ingredient in many sunscreens,.

The study also noted that human beings already have retinyl palmitate in their skin.

However, there is some controversy about conflict of interests of the authors involved.

Filed Under: Health, News Tagged With: retinyl palmitate, sunscreen and skin cancer

Recent Meta Analysis Links Calcium Supplements Intake With Increased Risk Of HeartAttack

August 14, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

A meta-analysis of 15 randomized trials and up to 11 921 participants shows that the use of calcium supplements without coadministered vitamin D is associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction.

The study also warrants a reassessment of the role of calcium supplements in the management of osteoporosis.

The article has been recently published in BMJ in July edition, online. [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: calcium intake and myocardial infarction, calcium supplements, increase in heart attack risk

Waist Circumference Is A Risk Factor For Mortality In Older Adults

August 11, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

Waist circumference is a risk factor for mortality in older adults and this risk is not affected by body mass index (BMI). This has been revealed by a large cohort study reported in the August issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine.

The study included 48,500 men and 56,343 women, aged at least 50 years.

Risk for mortality was more than doubled for very high levels of WC after adjustment for BMI and other risk factors. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Misc, News Tagged With: death risk of obesity, waist circumference, waist girth leads to death

What Is Addisonian Crisis?

August 7, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

Addisonian crisis is also called adrenal crisis. It is a constellation of symptoms that indicate severe adrenal insufficiency.

It may occur in either previously undiagnosed Addison’s disease due to a disease process suddenly affecting adrenal function. It may also due to an intercurrent problem like infection or trauma in the setting of known Addison’s disease.

The situation may also develop in those on long-term oral glucocorticoids who have suddenly stopped taking their medication. [Read more...]

Filed Under: Emergency, Symptoms-Signs Tagged With: Addisonian Crisis, adrenal crisis, shaortage of glucocorticoids

What Are Symptoms of Addison Disease?

August 6, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

Addison’s disease is also called as chronic adrenal insufficiency, hypocortisolism or hypocorticism. It is a rare disorder where the adrenal glands are not able to produce glucocorticoids and less often mineralocorticoids in sufficient quantity. The condition was first described by Dr Thomas Addison, the British physician who first described the condition.

Causes of Addison disease

Adrenal dysgenesis

This means adrenal glands which produce glucocorticoid are absent. [Read more...]

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What Is Smiling Umbilicus and Crying Umbilicus

August 5, 2010 By Arun Pal Singh Leave a Comment

When the umbilicus is stretched transversely as in ascites, it is called smil9ng umbilicus.

An umbilicus that exudes fluid e.g. ascetic fluid in massive ascites or feculent material in enteric fistulae, or clear fluid in patent urachus is called crying umbilicus.

Filed Under: Symptoms-Signs Tagged With: crying umbilicus, smiling umbilicus