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Side effects of vulvar cancer chemotherapy   created at May 05, 2009   85   Chemotherapy for vulvar cancer can cause a range of side effects,varying in severity depending on the specific drugs used and the individual's overall health.Common side effects include fatigue,nausea and vomiting,diarrhea or constipation,mouth sores,hair ...

Aflatoxin: Unveiling the Hidden Threat to Liver Health   created at May 04, 2009   155   Aflatoxins are potent liver toxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus fungi,commonly found in improperly stored grains,nuts,and other agricultural products.Exposure,often through contaminated food,can lead to acute liver damage,chronic liver diseas...

Tobacco as risk factors for vulvar cancer   created at May 05, 2009   120   While not a direct cause,tobacco use is a significant risk factor for vulvar cancer.Smoking increases the risk through various mechanisms,including exposure to carcinogens that damage vulvar cells,weakening the immune system's ability to fight off precance...

Ensuring the Long-Term Success of Dental Implants: Key Factors   created at May 25, 2009   182   The long-term success of dental implants hinges on several key factors: meticulous surgical placement ensuring proper bone integration (osseointegration),diligent oral hygiene practices by the patient to prevent peri-implantitis (infection around the impla...

Balancing Act: Understanding the Side Effects of Biological Therapy in Stomach Cancer Treatment   created at May 04, 2009   233   Biological therapy for stomach cancer,while offering potential benefits,can also cause various side effects,ranging in severity.Common side effects include fatigue,fever,chills,nausea,vomiting,diarrhea,skin rashes,and decreased appetite.More serious,though...

Debunking the Myth: Alcohol and Sinusitis   created at May 08, 2009   134   The common belief that alcohol worsens sinusitis is not entirely a myth,but rather a complex correlation.While alcohol itself doesn't directly cause sinusitis,its dehydrating effects can thicken mucus,potentially leading to congestion and worsened symptoms...

Exploring Treatment Options Beyond Surgery for Head and Neck Cancers   created at May 09, 2009   120   Treatment options for head and neck cancers beyond surgery include radiation therapy,which uses high-energy beams to kill cancer cells; chemotherapy,employing drugs to target and destroy cancer cells throughout the body; targeted therapy,utilizing medicati...

Exploring the Connection Between Sinus Problems and Immune Deficiency   created at May 11, 2009   112   While sinus infections are commonly attributed to viral or bacterial causes, in some cases, underlying immune deficiencies may contribute to recurrent or persistent sinus issues. Although this scenario is uncommon, it is crucial to consider immune dysfunct...

Sushi for pregnant woman   created at Dec 23, 2009   181   I would say no. Although the chances of getting a parasitic infection from eating sushi are slim, the consequences are severe enough that you wouldn't want to take the risk. Parasites live in the meat of raw fish. While sushi chefs are very careful, that d...

What is anaphylactic shock?   created at May 12, 2009   106   Anaphylactic shock (also called anaphylaxis) is a rapid and severe allergic reaction, and one of the scariest health emergencies a parent can face. It starts when the immune system mistakenly responds to a harmless substance as if it were a serious threat....

What other problems happen as a result of sinusitis?   created at May 11, 2009   123   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...

What if the surgery doesn't help for sinus surgery ?   created at May 08, 2009   69   First, be patient, recovery from surgery takes weeks (occasionally months). If you aren't better at that point then there are many possibilities including allergies, immune problems, fungal infection of the sinuses, scarring from the original surgery, sinu...