What is mesothelioma?

What is mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer (malignancy) that most frequently arises from the cells lining the sacs of the chest (the pleura) or the abdomen (the peritoneum). Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form, often presenting with symptoms in the chest area. Peritoneal mesothelioma is much less common. This can effect the organs in the abdomen, and its symptoms are related to this area of the body, that is, abdominal swelling, nausea, vomiting, and bowel obstruction. The rarest form of mesothelioma is pericardial mesothelioma, which involves the sac surrounding the heart.

There are two major cell types of mesothelioma, epithelial and sarcomatoid. Sometimes both of these cell types can be present. The sarcomatoid type is rarer and occurs in only about 15% of cases; it portends a poorer prognosis. In very rare cases, mesothelioma can originate from benign, non-malignant cells. This so-called benign mesothelioma can be cured surgically.

Egyptian Ministry of Health withdraws six medical preparations lead to death

Egyptian Ministry of Health  decided to withdraw six medical preparations from the market after monitoring the adverse effects on the heart and nerves may lead to death.



Where Dr. Ashraf Bayoumi, Chairman of the Central Sector of Pharmaceutical Affairs, had been withdrawn six products registered containing the article "Bovlomidel" in all concentrations and forms of the pharmacy from the local market and Tharizha stores based on a decision of the Technical Committee to monitor the drugs issued by the Listing in 05/31/2011.



These include lotions, CD Ovil 150 mg, 300 mg and Pavlodel, and Villatol 300 mg and 150 mg, and Pavlomid 300 mg, 150 mg Vasumikan.



The Committee on pharmaceuticals Human Agency Alouribp Medicines Evaluation has issued a report on 20.05.2011 recommended the suspension of the use of preparations containing the article "Bovlomidel" until the completion of the evaluation currently under way to balance risk in relation to benefits for this article it was noted that the balance of Risks started to excel on the balance of benefits, and also by France to prevent the product already in February 2011 after monitoring the adverse effects on the heart and nerves may lead to death.

Arthritis-Definitions and Types

Before we delve into the remedies for arthritis, it is important to understand the two main types of arthritis. There are over one hundred types of arthritis but they all go under the heading of these two main branches:

1. Osteoarthritis

This is my burden in life, the main type and the one most often suffered. Osteoarthritis means basically the degeneration of joints. Your knees and hips and lower back are giving out on you and the loss of mobility in these joints causes untold pain. If you are an athlete or an older person you most likely suffer from some degree of osteoarthritis. You find that your lower back aches, your knees hurt when you climb stairs and your hips ache if you stand or sit too long. You are not alone. Over 33 million people in the United States suffer from this type of arthritis. This condition can and does result from obesity because the wear and tear also results from the weight-bearing joints start to break down. With Osteoarthritis, the cartilage or soft bone in the joint begins to wear down. It had been serving as your shock absorber for many years, and protecting the joints from damage. As more damage to your joints occurs over time, the cartilage on the bones of the joint starts to wear away more and more and soon it does not work at all.

The cushioning effect of the cartilage is gone and also the gel-like fluid in the joints. The end result is pain when you run, walk or stand for a long time. You might HYHQ KHDU WKH JUDWLQJ VRXQG DV WKH MRLQW·V URXJK HGJHV RI FDUWLODJH UXE XS DJDLQVt each other. Bone spurs can develop at they end of the bones and they are very painful.

If one area, such as your lower back is affected, there are several vertebrae affected. An x-ray of your lower back and knees will be able to detect the damage and to what degree each is suffering. The diagnostician will be able to pinpoint which S joints or Spinal joints and L joints or Lumbar will need attention, or to what degree you knee joints are affected. After that determination you are responsible for whichever treatment you opt to take, and you need to be informed. Many people continue to live athletic and demanding lives, you will not be compromised by osteoarthritis, but you will need help. And that you have to judge for yourself!

The Second Type of Arthritis

The second most debilitating type of arthritis is called Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is characterized as an enduring disease that affects joints in any part of the body but most especially the hands, wrists and knees. You may remember your grandmother or aunt with gnarled up hands, enlarged knuckles and closed up fists. She was hardly able to lift a spoon or a pot, but she could still cook. The only trouble is she could no longer knit, crochet or do any fine-motor skills. The looks of the hand is the signal that rheumatism has taken over. In this type of arthritis, the body is attacking itself, called auto-immune disease. There were no damages or accidents to the wrist or knuckles or knees. The body is simply ganging up on itself and causing the joints to swell up and gnarl up. The inflammation in the joints then spreads to any surrounding tissues and can damage the cartilage or bone. In very severe cases rheumatism can spread and do damage to the skin, eyes and nerves. Lupus, gout and fibromyalgia are also classed under the rheumatoid arthritis branch in which the body is attacking itself and is an auto-immune disease. The first symptoms of any sort of arthritis are:

x Pain in the joint areas of the body

x Fatigue due to lack of beneficial sleep

x Aches which seem to come and go with changes in the weather x Diminished capacity of active life

x Joints react with severe stabs of pain

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become involved and slowly fill the patient with agonizing pain. Gout occurs when crystals gather in the joint, as in the knees, and make movement of any sort painful and difficult. The knees, knuckles and toes are the most susceptible to gout. Fibromyalgia is another type of arthritis in which the muscles surrounding the joints are affected with pain and aches. There are 11 points that a rheumatologist checks and at least 8 of them have to react in order to be determined as Fibromyalgia. It is often grouped together with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but I find that not to be the case. Pain and discomfort is the only characteristic for me with bouts of fatigue on certain days. Medical Treatment for Arthritis

Now that we have defined what arthritis is, we can discuss what the medical field will offer you in one form or another. The doctors and rheumatologists have diagnosed the arthritis so it their duty to follow through with a medical plan. You might be offered an anti-inflammatory in pill form. An anti-inflammatory or NSAID is usually very safe to take and does not interfere with any other medication you might be taking. It is used for arthritis pain, sports injuries and headaches. It will relieve the constant pain or ache if taken on schedule, daily and with food. The only side effects that I am familiar with are stomach problems, so take them with food to reduce the risk of an ulcer,

Names of NSAIDs that you might recognize are Naproxen, Celebrex and aspirin. In fact, ordinary baby aspirin of 81 mg is also recommended for heart patients to prevent blood clots. So in addition to relieving pain, aspirin is good for the heart in a small dose every day. An NSAID is fine to relieve the inflammation but the pain is a different matter. Pain relievers that can be prescribed or sold over the counter are Tylenol, Advil, Motrin, and many others too many of which to include. These pain relievers in addition to the NSAIDs as above would be an adequate combination to help out with the pain and aches of arthritis.

If, however, your arthritis, or disc degeneration is so severe, and the pain unbearable, the doctor may give you a prescription for Tylenol #3 or #4, Oxycocet or Percocet which are YHU\ SRWHQW 'RQ·W SODQ RQ ZRUNLQJ RU GULYLQJ RU WDNLQJ FDUH RI VPDOO FKLOGUHQ if you are taking these on a regular basis. I take mine at night to give me a deep sleep along with Naproxen to reduce the swelling. Also keep in mind that these are narcotics and they are very potent. Do not leave any pills or medication within reach of a baby or youngster, Opiates are also very habit-forming and can become a problem if you take them for a long period of time.

In addition to medication, the doctor may request that you have sports therapy which is a special athletic gym with equipment to reduce the weight bearing on your joints and give your muscles a work out. Physiotherapists are trained to put you on a routine of special equipment to take the pressure off of the joints and to reduce the inflammation. It is wonderful to take part in the facilities and to gain some strength and agility back. Alternative Methods for Arthritis

For every country, culture and ethnicity there is a cure for arthritis. We are now learning to trust and use the alternative methods which have proven tried and true for centuries for many races. Modern society has the majority of us run to the university trained doctors but we do not necessarily need to choose their suggestions for a cure. I will offer home remedies first because some of them can be made from the garden or from household items. Bear in mind that these are for your perusal and do not promise to cure. Once again, make sure your doctor knows what you are trying. 1. Teas made of just about any herb or root, steeped for two minutes, drunk three times daily

Foreign object swallowed

If you swallow a foreign object, it will usually pass through your digestive system uneventfully. But some objects can lodge in your esophagus, the tube that connects your throat and stomach. If an object is stuck in your esophagus, you may need to remove it, especially if it is:

• A pointed object, which should be removed as quickly as possible to avoid further injury to the esophageal lining
• A tiny watch- or calculator-type button battery, which can rapidly cause nearby tissue injury and should be removed from the esophagus without delay

If a swallowed object blocks the airway, the American Red Cross recommends the "five-and-five" approach to first aid:

• First, deliver five back blows between the victim's shoulder blades with the heel of your hand.
• Next, perform five abdominal thrusts (also known as the Heimlich maneuver).
• Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

Call 911 or your local emergency number for help.

To perform abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) on someone else:

• Stand behind the person. Wrap your arms around the waist. Tip the person forward slightly.
• Make a fist with one hand. Position it slightly above the person's navel.
• Grasp the fist with the other hand. Press hard into the abdomen with a quick, upward thrust — as if trying to lift the person up.
• Perform a total of five abdominal thrusts, if needed. If the blockage still isn't dislodged, repeat the five-and-five cycle.

You can't perform back blows on yourself. But you can perform abdominal thrusts.

To perform abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) on yourself:

• Place a fist slightly above your navel.
• Grasp your fist with the other hand and bend over a hard surface — a countertop or chair will do.
• Shove your fist inward and upward.

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Snackbites

Most North American snakes aren't poisonous. Some exceptions include the rattlesnake, coral snake, water moccasin and copperhead. Their bite can be life-threatening.
Of the poisonous snakes found in North America, all but the coral snake have slit-like eyes. Their heads are triangular, with a depression, or pit, midway between the eyes and nostrils.
Other characteristics are unique to certain poisonous snakes:

• Rattlesnakes rattle by shaking the rings at the end of their tails.
• Water moccasins' mouths have a white, cottony lining.
• Coral snakes have red, yellow and black rings along the length of their bodies.

To reduce your risk of snakebite, avoid touching any snake. Instead, back away slowly. Most snakes avoid people if possible and bite only when threatened or surprised.
If a snake bites you:

• Remain calm
• Immobilize the bitten arm or leg and stay as quiet as possible to keep the poison from spreading through your body
• Remove jewelry before you start to swell
• Position yourself, if possible, so that the bite is at or below the level of your heart
• Cleanse the wound, but don't flush it with water, and cover it with a clean, dry dressing
• Apply a splint to reduce movement of the affected area, but keep it loose enough so as not to restrict blood flow
• Don't use a tourniquet or apply ice
• Don't cut the wound or attempt to remove the venom
• Don't drink caffeine or alcohol
• Don't try to capture the snake, but try to remember its color and shape so you can describe it, which will help in your treatment

Call 911 or seek immediate medical attention, especially if the area changes color, begins to swell or is painful.

SU excited about future with Mountain West Conference 

 

by Kelsey Jacobson

KTVB.COM

Posted on June 11, 2010 at 3:32 PM

Updated today at 3:56 PM

Related:

• BSU's Gene Bleymaier - "we're thrilled" to join MWC
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BOISE -- A proud president stood at the podium at the Allen Noble Hall of Fame Friday, and kicked off a big acceptance speech with a memorable reference.

"Charlie Brown finally kicked the football.  It went straight to the uprights and Boise State scored big time.  We are now a member of the Mountain West Conference," said Boise State President Dr. Bob Kustra.

Kustra says he received the phone call at 7:40 Friday morning.  It's a phone call that will change Bronco Nation as we know it.

Kustra said during a news conference that the vote was a unanimous one by the presidents of the Mountain West Conference.

"This move is in the best interests of Boise State's future, and the university is excited to be part of one of the nation's most outstanding conferences." said Kustra in a written statement.

Boise State Director of Athletics Gene Bleymaier believes this invitation to the Mountain West Conference shows a belief not only in Boise State, but in the community as well.

"Our history has been one of growth and change throughout the years, and we have evolved as a university, as a community and as an athletic department," Bleymaier proudly said Friday afternoon.  "And again, here is another step forward in that evolution.  A great thanks to Bronco Nation, to the Bronco Athletic Association, to our season ticket holders, the community and all of our supporters, without whom none of this would have happened."

The Broncos will not join the Mountain West Conference until July 1, 2011.  That gives them one more year in the WAC, and one more year to prepare for the switch.

"We could not be happier, we are looking forward to 2011 when it gets here, in a big way," said Bleymaier.  "But we do have work to do prior to that and we've got another year in the WAC and it's been a great affiliation with the WAC."

So what does this conference shuffle mean for the big rivalry between the Idaho Vandals and the Broncos?

Idaho Vandal Coach Robb Akey says even though the two teams won't be in the same conference, it shouldn't change that rivalry.

"I think it is very important is that two of us will be in different conferences but we need to keep that rivalry game going.  I think it's good for our state," said Akey.

University of Idaho Athletic Director Rob Spears is disappointed the WAC is losing a member, but at the same time, he understands why the Broncos made the decision they did.

"It's the craziest time in college athletics and it's all about money so don't kid yourself.  It's all about where schools can position themselves and maximize their resources.  When you have the economic times that we have,  I can't blame anyone for looking to better themselves," said Spears.

When it comes to whether the jump to the Mountain West Conference will give Boise State a better chance at a BCS bowl game,  Kustra said the Broncos and their fans will just have to wait and see.

"I must say I am not an expert on tallying the wins and losses and figuring out what it is that's going to take the Mountain West over the line into an automatic qualifying conference," said Kustra.  "And I think there are some other uncertain aspects of this business right now which suggests that we need to sit back and wait to know whether that will ever happen."

Overall, Kustra is excited about the invitation and what playing in the Mountain West Conference will mean for the future of Boise State University.

"If you look at the academic caliber of the universities of the Mountain West, I think our student athletes will know they are competing alongside some fine student athletes from the Air Force Academy across the University of Utah to BYU," said Kustra.  "That not only works for the athletic program, and it not only works for the student athletes, it works for the overall image and reputation of the university as well."