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Echoes Across the Sea - Baekje's Influence on Japan's Yamato Period   created at Feb 26, 2024   1,413   The Baekje Kingdom, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, had a significant impact on Japan during the Yamato period. Here are some key points:Cultural Exchange: Baekje had close cultural and trade relations with Japan, particularly during the late Yamato pe...

How is Hodgkin's disease diagnosed?   created at May 22, 2009   1,721   If Hodgkin's disease is suspected, the doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a thorough physical exam. Blood tests and x-rays of the chest, bones, liver and spleen will also be done. Tissue from an enlarged lymph node will be removed. This...

What is Hodgkin's disease?   created at May 22, 2009   1,563   Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma. Lymphomas are cancers that develop in the lymphatic system, part of the body's immune system. The job of the lymphatic system is to help fight diseases and infection. The lymphatic system includes a network of thin ...

Hodgkin's disease is a type of lymphoma   created at May 22, 2009   1,444   Hodgkin's disease facts: The American Cancer Society estimates that about 7,350 new cases of Hodgkin's disease will be diagnosed in the United States this year. Hodgkin's disease affects women somewhat less often than men. Of those new cases, 3,370 will oc...

How can we make curing cancer a global priority?   created at May 14, 2009   1,355   How do you eat an elephant?One bite at a time. I think the answer resides in the people. The more people to champion the cause, the more likely movement will be made towards a cure. There is a role for everyone. 1. Invest in the future. The children of tod...

How should I treat my baby's chicken pox?   created at May 13, 2009   1,464   Keep your baby home from daycare until all the sores have crusted over to prevent her from spreading the disease and to give her time to recuperate. Unfortunately, children are most contagious the day or two before the rash erupts, usually before parents k...

How do I get rid of lice?   created at May 13, 2009   1,488   Because lice can travel from one head to another, getting rid of the bugs and nits right away can keep them from spreading to other children and family members. But eliminating lice isn't always easy. Lice-killing shampoos, called pediculicides, might soun...

How do I treat a sting if my child doesn't have an allergic reaction?   created at May 12, 2009   1,603   If there's a stinger, remove it by scraping it out with your fingernail or a credit card. (Pulling it out with your fingers or tweezers could squeeze more of the venom into your baby's body.) Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. You can help relie...

What other problems happen as a result of sinusitis?   created at May 11, 2009   1,446   I have seen patients with problems like hives which wouldn't get better, they had no other symptoms. The hives got better immediately with treatment of sinusitis. I was amazed. Sinus problems may also cause all kinds of allergies to worsen (it seems that s...

How are head and neck cancers staged and what, exactly, does that mean?   created at May 09, 2009   1,346   A staging system is a clinical evaluation, based on the best possible estimate of the extent of the disease prior to treatment. Head and neck cancers are commonly staged using the TNM system. T describes the size of the tumor. N describes the extent of the...

What is the treatment for Lyme disease?   updated at Oct 31, 2025   1,320   Key Points about Lyme Disease Treatment?:Antibiotics are the Primary Treatment: The standard treatment for Lyme disease is with antibiotics.Early Treatment is Crucial: Antibiotics are most effective when started as early as possible after infection.Prompt ...

Side effects of Vulvar Cancer Surgery   updated at Nov 11, 2025   1,754   Curative surgery for vulvar cancer,while potentially life-saving,can have significant and lasting side effects,both psychological and physical.These consequences can impact a patient's quality of life and require comprehensive pre-treatment counseling and ...

How will my doctor know if I have ovarian cancer?   created at May 05, 2009   1,358   Women who have regular pelvic exams increase the chance that, if ovarian cancer occurs, it will be found before the disease causes symptoms. However, pelvic exams often cannot find ovarian cancer at an early stage. Often, the doctor orders a blood test to ...

How is cancer of the cervix treated?   updated at Nov 22, 2025   1,850   Cervical Cancer Treatment OptionsTreatment for cervical cancer is highly individualized,depending on several factors::Tumor location and size,Cancer stage (extent of spread),Patient's age and overall health,Other individual considerations.Gynecologic oncol...

What is the difference between precancerous conditions and cancer of the cervix?   created at May 04, 2009   1,353   Cells on the surface of the cervix sometimes appear abnormal but not cancerous. Scientists believe that some abnormal changes in cells on the cervix are the first step in a series of slow changes that can lead to cancer years later. That is, some abnormal ...

The treatment for Pancreatic Cancer? What should I ask?   created at May 04, 2009   1,346   Three kinds of treatment are used for pancreatic cancer: Surgery – taking out the cancer in an operation Radiation therapy – using high-dose x-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells Chemotherapy – using drugs to kill cancer cells A doctor m...

Radiation Therapy for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,417   Radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy) is the use of high-energy rays to damage cancer cells and stop them from growing. Like surgery, radiation therapy is local therapy; it can affect cancer only in the treated area. Radiation is sometimes used befo...

Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer   created at May 04, 2009   1,332   Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells. Chemotherapy is sometimes given after surgery for colorectal cancer to try to prevent the disease from recurring, or coming back. This additional treatment is called adjuvant therapy. The doctor may us...

Surgery for Colorectal Cancer   updated at Nov 13, 2025   1,494   Surgery is frequently the primary and sometimes the sole treatment approach for colorectal cancer.The specific surgical procedure employed is dictated by the tumor's location and size. Partial Colectomy: The Standard ProcedureThe most common surgical inter...

How will I be diagnosed for colorectal cancer?   created at May 04, 2009   1,684   To find the cause of symptoms, the doctor will ask about your personal and family medical history. He will do a physical exam, and may order laboratory tests. In addition to the exams discussed above, the doctor may also order the following tests: Lower GI...

What can I do to detect it?   created at May 04, 2009   1,545   Most health problems respond best to treatment when they are diagnosed and treated as early as possible. This is especially true of colorectal cancer. Treatment is most effective before the disease spreads. People can take an active role in the early detec...

What are the types of brain tumors?   created at May 04, 2009   2,546   There are primary and secondary brain tumors. Tumors that begin in brain tissue are known as primary tumors. Secondary tumors are when cancer spreads from another site to the brain, which is called metastasis. Brain tumors are classified by the type of tis...

Does it matter what time I use my medication?   created at May 03, 2009   1,429   Check with your dermatologist or pharmacist. If you were taking one dose a day of an antibiotic, you could probably take it in the morning, at midday or in the evening, although you should pick one time of day and stay with it throughout your treatment. Wi...

How do you diagnose thyroid cancer?   created at May 03, 2009   1,390   The doctor will ask about your medical history and will do a careful physical exam,with special attention to feeling your thyroid and checking for lumps in the neck.You may also be asked to have a blood test or special scans.The best screening test for a t...

The Vitamin for Acne   created at May 03, 2009   1,355   In general the BEST way to get vitamins to your skin cells is to eat the vitamins and let your blood do it. I.e. this is much better than laying it ON your skin. Your blood system is how your body is set up to transfer vitamins and nutrients to your cells....

What is DVD?   created at May 03, 2009   1,679   DVD is movies on a shiny disc, and much more. It's an optical disc storage technology for video, audio, and computer data. DVD is essentially a bigger, faster CD that can hold high-quality digital video, better-than-CD audio, pictures, and any other sort o...