Prenatal Diagnosis and Genetic Counseling In Hemophilia

Hemophilia is a disease of inheritance. Therefore genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis are important measures to help people.

Genetic counseling helps people with hemophilia, carriers, and their families make more informed choices about having children where there is a possibility of having a child with hemophilia. It includes a wide range of tests for diagnostic and carrier detection, as well as individual counseling. [Read more...]

Prophylaxis In Hemophilia

Prophylactic administration of clotting factor concentrates is advised before  activities with higher risk of injury. This is done to prevent bleeding.

Prophylaxis has been shown to decrease joint bleeding with preservation of joint function and improve quality of life. [Read more...]

Circumcision May Not Stop Homosexual HIV Transmission

While conducting a study on 1800 men for homosexual HIV transmission, the researchers have found that overall, the risk of contracting HIV did not significantly differ between circumcised and uncircumcised men.

The study has been published in the  online in  AIDS in November..

The researchers hinted that circumcision could be protective among men who primarily had insertive sex with other men. [Read more...]

University of Montpellier Experts Relate Depression To Cholesterol Level and Gender

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...]

Do You Snore?

Snoring is the vibration of respiratory structures and the resulting sound, due to obstructed air movement during breathing while sleeping. In some cases the sound may be soft, but in other cases, it can be rather loud and quite unpleasant. The structures are usually the uvula and soft palate. The irregular airflow is caused by a blockage and usually due to one of the following:

  • Throat weakness, causing the throat to close during sleep
  • Mispositioned jaw, often caused by tension in the muscles
  • Fat gathering in and around the throat
  • Obstruction in the nasal passageway

Snoring is a serious medical condition and in some cases can even lead to high blood pressure, diabetes and heart problems.

If a person snores then he/she should get themselves screened at a sleep medicine clinic as in the long run it could result in high blood pressure, diabetes and heart problems.

Sleep Apnea is dangerous consequence of ignoring a snoring problem. In this, patients don’t breathe for more than 10 seconds due to obstructed airway. As a result, they have disturbed sleep at night and make up for it by sleeping in the day.

Experts say this can be dangerous as people can suddenly fall asleep while driving.

Doctors say it is important to diagnose this problem in the initial stages as it can be cured.

Understanding Mind and Body Fitness

There is more to fitness than well-toned muscles. While there are plenty of exercise regimes for body, only few cater to mind as well.

You can improve your mind-body connection for better mind and body fitness.

Therefore, it is important to choose realistic fitness options.

High levels of stress has been linked to abnormalities of health in terms of weight gain and other emotional reactions harming the body. Any activity that trains the body and relaxes the mind would help you to live a better and healthier life.

First of all it is important to realize that an exercise that suits your needs and goals better are better for your mind too. Do an exercise that you would enjoy and your mind body connection would be greatly enhanced.

A routine that is pleasurable is more likely to provide the long-term gains you are seeking.

An exercise should not become a burden but rather an enjoyble activity. You must squeeze time for exercise but should not cut down on your daily important chores. Rather you could take time out of rather unimportant wasteful activities like watching TV, sitting idly etc.

If you like going to gym, go for it but if you like working alone then rather stay at home. Whatever you choose, your mental harmony is maintained.

Follow your inner voice in choosing your exercise plan and schedule and be realistic about how to proceed.

Fitness of mind and body belong together, and that exercise as concept concentrates only on body. But if you plan your activity with mind in consideration too, you would be immensely benefited.