Monday, November 29, 2010

3 studies about Fitness

Various benefits will be obtained by maintaining fitness. Sport is the main option to maintain the fitness.
Several studies have found a variety of health benefits gained from exercise. Here are the results of several studies on fitness.

* For people with type 2 diabetes, aerobic exercise combined with resistance training was shown to improve glucose control, physical performance, and body fat composition in a three-month study by University of Utah researchers.

* Normal-weight women who frequently carry out vigorous activity (heavy house and yard work such as scrubbing floors, washing windows, digging, or chopping wood) or strenuous exercise (running, aerobics, fast dancing, and biking on hills) are 30% less likely to develop breast cancer than those who don't, found a National Cancer Institute study of more than 32,000 women.

* People who are physically active may have less severe problems in the event of a stroke and may recover more successfully than those who do not exercise, found a Danish study of 265 people.

* And in an animal study, researchers found that if obese individuals abruptly stop a regular exercise routine—something we all may be tempted to do when the weather gets cold—the disruption may quickly lead to symptoms of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition that affects at least 75% of obese people.

iPhone transformed to Fight Skin Cancer

Australia has a unique way to combat the threat of skin cancer. It is with the help of the Apple smart phone, the iPhone. How come?
Yes as usual, more capability the iPhone, for example to combat skin cancer can be obtained after the gadget is embedded with a specific application.

Well, the name of the application is SunSmart. As the name implies, this application has to do with sunlight. Because the causes of skin cancer the most important, is the ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun.

Going forward, this SunSmart application, expected to be an early warning system. The application is already integrated with GPS, so when the user of this application was in a place, SunSmart can detect it and notify the UV rays that are emitted at the user's location.

If roughly in the blazing sun and UV rays out that exceeds the normal limit, then the application may make recommendations to the user to use a sunscreen cream.

"The nice thing about the app is that it's in your pocket, you don't have to go to your computer or open up a paper to check" said Sue Heward, Manager of SunSmart.

According to data from the local Cancer Council, Australia is one country with the largest skin cancer rate in the world, with 1850 people infected by each year. This figure is even greater than the number of victims of traffic accidents there.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

The signs of Cancer In Men

Men are bad lifestyle is more susceptible to cancer than women. It was raised by the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF).
Therefore, like women, men also need to know the symptoms of cancer that can be experienced. Knowledge is not to make a man anxious or afraid. But, a good anticipation. Disturbances which may be underestimated, it could be a sign of cancer in his body.

The problem of physical fatigue, chronic cough, skin changes, difficulty in swallowing food, indigestion, until the urination problem, if it lasts a long time, should not be trivialized, and immediately sent to the doctor.

These are the symptoms:
Fatigue
Fatigue is a vague symptom, but it could indicate cancer. Obviously, fatigue can be caused by other health problems. As with the fever case, fatigue may occur after cancer has spread. However, according to the American Cancer Society, fatigue may occur in the early stages, as is the case of leukemia or cancers of the colon or stomach.

If you are very tired often and this mood does not disappear in time, it is best to see the doctor. He will evaluate your health and help you establish what is causing your problem and how you can overcome it.

Persistent Cough
Cough is a common symptom when you deal with colds, flu or allergies. Sometimes it can be a side effect of medication. However, a prolonged cough that lasts longer than three to four weeks should not be ignored. It may be a sign of cancer or may indicate another health problem such as bronchitis.

Your doctor will examine you, will verify if your lungs work properly, and if you are a smoker, he will probably recommend a radiography. Once the cause of your cough is established, you will receive the necessary treatment.
Difficulty Swallowing

Some men may have difficulty swallowing, but they can learn to live with it after a while” said Dr. Lichtenfeld. “In time they change their diet and focus more on liquids. They begin to eat more soups. Anyway, difficulties in swallowing could be a sign of a gastrointestinal cancer, the esophageal cancer for example” the specialist added.

If you struggle with this problem, do not leave it unresolved; it is necessary to see a doctor. The specialist will examine you and possibly recommend a chest ultrasound, an endoscopy or other tests to help you find where the actual cause of the problem is.

Indigestion
Persistent indigestion may indicate cancer of the esophagus, throat or stomach; therefore, if you’ve been suffering from indigestion for some time, do not hesitate to see the doctor. He will decide what tests are required to determine the cause of your problems and the proper treatment.

Skin Changes
You should be careful not only to changes occurring in moles you have, but also the changes that occur in terms of skin pigmentation” says Dr. Mary Daly of Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. In addition, bleeding in the skin is one real concern that should make you see a doctor. Experts say you should not wait more than a week after you have seen these changes before you go see the doctor.

Changes in the Mouth
If you are a smoker, you must be careful with the white spots in your mouth or whiteheads on the tongue that may develop. These changes may indicate leukoplakia; a precancerous area that can progress to oral cancer. Your dentist can examine you recommend other tests that are needed to detect the possible illness that you may suffer from.

Problems Urinating
These problems become more frequent with age. Men feel the need to urinate more often and they have the feeling that their bladder is never empty. If these issues become increasingly bothersome or if you simply mind this situation, call your doctor. He will examine you to determine if your prostate gland is enlarged. He may also request a blood test to check the levels of prostate specific antigen or PSA. This is the most important tumor marker of prostate pathology, therefore it is recommended that every man who turned 40 does the analysis.

Friday, November 26, 2010

3 common mistakes that can damage teeth

Keeping teeth healthy is to always brush it every day. Unfortunately, it is not entirely correct. There are some habits that turned out wrong and adverse effects on oral health.
Brushing your teeth every day is not enough to protect your teeth if you're still doing some small errors as below. Here are common mistakes such.

Eating Too Much Sugar
A diet high in sugar is bad for your waistline and your teeth. Chewing gum, snacking on candies, and downing sweet sodas and juices are habits known to cause cavities and damage teeth. But tooth decay can be caused not just by obviously sugar-laden foods — carbohydrates contain sugars and starches that can also lead to cavities.

"Diets high in sugar, including carbohydrates, can cause increased tooth decay," says Sally J. Cram, DDS, a periodontist in Washington, D.C., and a consumer adviser for the American Dental Association. These sugars leave a coating on your teeth that's converted into acids by the natural bacteria that live in your mouth. These acids then break down the enamel on your teeth, which results in the holes called cavities.

Foods that are very sticky and chewy are some of the worst offenders because the sugar sticks to your teeth. If you can't give up sugary foods completely, try eating them as part of a meal instead of as a snack on their own. After eating, give your mouth a quick rinse with water — or even better, brush your teeth.

Smoking and Tobacco Use
Along with all the other health hazards it poses, smoking causes problems for your teeth — for instance, there's “a much higher rate of gum disease among smokers versus nonsmokers, as well as more rapid bone loss around teeth," says Cram. Using other tobacco products and drinking too much alcohol are other bad habits that affect overall oral health. "Chewing tobacco regularly, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of oral cancer," says Cram.

Tooth Trauma
You may think chewing ice or chewing on a pencil is a harmless habit, but it's quite tough on teeth and can lead to damage. "People who chew ice or clench and grind their teeth due to stress may rapidly wear down the enamel on teeth," says Cram.

Bruxism, or unconscious grinding of the teeth, can similarly produce damage. Bruxism can also lead to a painful jaw condition called temporomandibular joint, or TMJ, disorder. Your dentist will be able to tell from looking at your teeth if you’re unconsciously grinding at night, and can suggest treatments such as wearing a mouth guard while you sleep.

Poor Dental Hygiene
Skimping on oral care is a surefire way to develop gum disease and other dental problems. Frequent brushing — at least two times a day, and ideally after meals and snacks — and daily flossing should be part of your regular dental hygiene routine. Skipping these steps can allow bacteria to feed on leftover sugars and food particles in your mouth, resulting in acid that causes cavities.

Keeping your teeth healthy also requires regular visits to your dentist. You should see your dentist twice a year for a cleaning and detection of any early signs of cavities.

By breaking bad dental habits and practicing good dental hygiene, you can enjoy the benefits of a healthy mouth and spare yourself cavities, tooth loss, and pain.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Lung Cancer, Cancer of the Smokers

Lung cancer occurs when cells in the lungs to multiply and grow without being able to be controlled by the body. Most cases of lung cancer caused by smoking or passive smoking. Air pollution, exposure to asbestos, nickel, chrome and radiation also can trigger cancer.
These substances cause too much stimulation in the lung so that some of the cells grow abnormally. They continue to grow further without responding to a genetic predisposition and become cancerous.

Lung cancer can be divided into three: small cell carcinoma, non-small cell carcinoma and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the pleural membrane of cells in the lungs. This cancer is rare and strongly associated with exposure to asbestos.

The development of mesothelioma is very slow. Sometimes 25-50 years elapsed between exposure to asbestos and the development of this disease.

Friday, November 19, 2010

Talcum powder can be a trigger cancer

When compared to men, female sex organs tend to be sensitive that require maximum care. However, if the use of talcum powder is one such treatment, you should think again. In Britain, research shows the use of powder every day as the treatment is considered dangerous sex organs. The researchers noted, the use of powder around just once a week sex organs, can increase the risk of cervical cancer about 24 percent.

Some experts say the same chemical chain such as asbestos or called mesothelioma can cause deadly effects such as lung cancer. Particles entering through the sex organs and are found deep within the pelvis is known to travel to the lungs. They also can survive in the body for many years and an estimated one talc particles in the lungs, for example, takes eight years to destroy.

According to investigators, the note warned of particles contained in the powder can enter other organs and lead to the development of cancer cells. Ironically, the researchers noted 40 percent of women use powder type it as part of their treatment of sex organs.

Previously, a team of researchers from Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA to do a series of observations on the risk of the use of talcum powder on the middle-aged women who have entered menopause. The assumption was that middle-aged women may be at high risk because they use the powder in the long term.

Results of research notes, long-term use of powder is known to trigger cancer. In common usage, once a week, talcum powder cancer risk associated with post-menopause.

Research that has been initiated since 2002 and involving 66,000 nurses also documented powder is generally used to the extent of sex organs is not the whole body.

According to the researchers, About 600 health nurse who uses powder cervical cancer. Last year, the research team also noted the use of talcum powder to increase the risk of ovarian cancer about 40 percent. At that time, the researcher recommends that the use of powder was stopped.

Cosmetic Products
Powder is generally made from magnesium silicate mineral called hydrous natural. Hydrous is then crushed, dried and milled to produce millions of powder used in cosmetic products of women.

Related research results, researchers from Charity of Cancer Research, UK, Jessica Harris, said the results tend to be weak enough research is weak and reversible.

"Researchers agree, the need for extensive research to find out whether there is a relationship between talcum powder with cancer and if future research does not prove linkage, it is important to remember that very few women who use talcum powder," he said.

"For women who want to reduce the risk of endometrial cancer, one of the best things they can do is maintain his weight," he explained.

Meanwhile, the results of previous research identified the relationship between talcum powder with a tumor. This means that the impact caused increasing. Research data in England and Wales says cervical cancer is a killer 1,000 women per year.

Mesothelioma cancer can now be detected earlier

U.S. researchers find specific changes in the blood of patients suffering from two types of fatal cancers are pancreatic cancer and mesothelioma cancer. This allows the physician to diagnose cancer at earlier stages.

By using scanning technology developed by Somalogic Inc., the company researchers say they can detect early signs of pancreatic cancer and one type of lung cancer called mesothelioma in people who are diagnosed but not receiving treatment for the disease. "At this time the cancer is detected at an advanced stage, when the possibility of treatment has been minimal," said Rachel Ostroff, director of clinical research on Somalogic Inc., who presented the findings at a meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Denver recently.

Pancreatic cancer usually strikes without symptoms and only recently recognized at an advanced stage. The National Cancer Institute says pancreatic cancer is rarely curable. If the cancer is still in the pancreas (localized), cure rates will be higher. Even so, it is usually best wishes in all cases only slightly less than 20 percent.

For patients with cancer that is still smaller than 2 cm, with no spread to lymph nodes, cancer surgery can save patients up to five years at least. This possibility could reach 18-24 percent.

The pancreas is an organ shaped like a tube sponges length approximately 6 inches, which is found behind the stomach. The pancreas produces enzymes and hormones, including insulin. Pancreatic enzymes help digest food in the small intestine, whereas insulin to control blood sugar levels. Both enzymes and hormones necessary for maintaining the body to work properly.

Men have twice as likely to attack this disease. Pancreatic cancer is more common in smokers than nonsmokers. People suffering from chronic pancreatic disease and those who are likely to suffer from long-standing diabetes (especially women) have a greater risk.

Meanwhile, mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is often caused by malignant cells that develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the organs. The most common is the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and internal chest wall), but may also occur in the pericardium, or lining vaginalis.

Most of the people affected by mesothelioma caused by frequent exposure to asbestos particles. Washing clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos can also be at risk of developing mesothelioma. Unlike lung cancer, and no association between mesothelioma and smoking.

Symptoms of mesothelioma include shortness of breath due to pleural fluid (fluid between the lung and the chest wall) or chest wall pain, and also because of excess weight. "This aggressive cancer detection at earlier stages will identify patients for early treatment, which may improve their quality of life and a chance to recover," he said.

Pancreatic cancer is relatively rare, but it is the fourth largest cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States (U.S.). While mesothelioma, caused by asbestos, killed around 15 thousand to 20 thousand people per year worldwide.

In October, NEC Corp. of Japan to invest U.S. $ 5 million as part of a strategic partnership with Somalogic, based in Colorado to develop technology aimed at detecting the disease by testing the protein in a drop of blood. Somalogic test depends on aptamers - a series of genetic material that is bound to proteins. Somalogic have improved technology that makes the molecule more likely to fixate on particular proteins.

For the study, researchers tested the blood sample firms patients suffering from two types of cancer, and those who joined in the control group who have a condition with symptoms similar to pancreatitis and cancers such as lung fibrosis. The team used computer models to find significant differences in biology, or biological markers that distinguish blood samples from cancer patients with those who do not have cancer.

For both cancers, the team found a biological marker that has high accuracy in detecting any type of cancer, said Ostroff. They are also very specific, in the sense that they are able to properly remove the people who do not suffer from the cancer. Now biomarkers that need to be confirmed by other studies to ensure that the results are accurate and can be reproduced in diagnostic tests. "It's easy to find biomarkers," Ostroff said at the meeting. "It's hard to do validation on them."

Ostroff said his team will observe a number of factors that can trigger false positive results, such as how long a sample should be placed on the shelf before being tested. "We examined these parameters to ensure that we observe biomarkers of disease," he said.

Hazards of Asbestos roofs

Asbestos was widely used for roofing houses. In the long run continuously inhaling asbestos can pose a health risk. Asbestos enters the body through inhalation.
Impact of the dangers of inhaling asbestos fibers can not be seen in the short term. Sometimes a new mesothelioma symptom of this disease appear within 20-30 years after first exposure to asbestos fibers.

Asbestos fibers are inhaled and get into the lungs can cause asbestosis (scar linning occurrence in the lungs), lung cancer and mesothelioma (a malignant cancer that attacks the lining of the mesothelium).

The risk of this disease will increase equivalent to the large number of asbestos fibers are inhaled. In addition, the risk of lung cancer from inhaling asbestos fibers greater than cigarette smoke.

This is caused by asbestos made up of tiny fibers separate easily, so that if the fibers are flying in the air and inhaled by the body would be harmful to health.

Usually this asbestos fibers can cause health risks if enters the body through inhalation. Small amounts of asbestos fibers in the air that is inhaled when breathing person will not be painless.

The average person just to asbestos in a number of very small and low risk to health. several studies show that asbestos-shaped sheet shows no significant health risk.

People who are very risky to have health problems from asbestos, mostly working in the mining or industry.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Malcolm McLaren, celebrities who die due to mesothelioma symptoms

The British punk rock teacher, Malcolm McLaren died. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer has long been a rare "live" in the body.
McLaren is an icon that touting to the world when he has created punk rock, and popularize the Sex Pistols. He died at the age of 64.

It was a sad day. McLaren has been suffering from symptoms of mesothelioma for some time. Having previously healthy, then quickly return to deteriorate. McLaren finally gave in a Swiss hospital, where he was treated. McLaren's agent, Les Molloy said if your friends and family who know about it to "shock".

As is known, the legendary impresario who died was achieved fame as an anti-establishment band's single, God Save The Queen, scored number one hits Her Majesty's in 1977.

In addition to successfully build the Sex Pistols, McLaren who dropped out of art school is managed to design a sex shop, New York Dolls, and began selling his expertise in music. This then became the focal point of her being a punk.

McLaren then began to manage the British band the Sex Pistols and then sparked controversy with brutal hits like Anarchy In The UK. A teacher from any record company arranged for the group signed a recording contract outside Buckingham Palace.

Dangers of the use of asbestos

Experts have warned of a possible increase in victims who died within the next two decades because of the continuing use of asbestos, except in developing countries.
In a BBC investigative journalist and investigativ consortium, the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists track the use of millions of dollars to promote the sale of asbestos to developing countries, which do not have strict rules related to worker safety.

Asbestos industry say, the form used today is that they think white asbestos is safe if handled properly. White asbestos used in construction and widely used in developing countries to the roof of the house, plumbing and other building materials.

But scientists warn of asbestos can cause cancer.

Countries such as Russia, China, Brazil, and India using asbestos as a cheap building material.

China has strict regulations about the use of asbestos, but small companies are not supervised.

In 2010, Canada exported 153,000 tonnes of asbestos to Thailand, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and United Arab Emirates.

White asbestos is prohibited or restricted in about 52 countries with the excuse of asbestos in any form can cause disease.

Many scientists fear, the use of this asbestos-related diseases may cause epidemics of this building material that starts when the blue and white asbestos is still legal.

WHO said white asbestos may "cause cancer in humans", including mesothelioma.

Dr. Vinence Cogliano, from the International Agency for Cancer Research under the WHO, said: "My personal opinion is very high risk of asbestos. This material carcinogen risk as well as other materials, except perhaps to smoke a cigarette. Anyone who is exposed to asbestos epidemic elongate, and exports continue use of this material may increase lung cancer and a type of cancer, in recent decades to come, "said Cogliano.

But manufacturers say the use of asbestos safely to prevent various diseases including cancer, and a number of people even claim that the material has nothing to do with cancer at all.

WHO said 125 million people exposed to white asbestos in their workplace and the International Labor Organization, ILO estimates that 100 000 workers die each year because of asbestos related diseases.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Know How About Mesothelioma

Disease Mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos itself. Studies show that those exposed to asbestos have a chance of 90% will have cancer.

Asbestos is a material often used in building construction and housing and other infrastructure. This material is very popular because of fire-resistant. However, if inhaled by breathing the dust will stick in the lungs like a magnet and is not easily discarded. And usually the cells exposed to asbestos will develop into cancer cells. Mesothelioma words taken from the lungs that exposed the mesothelium.

The mesothelium is a sheath that protects the vital organs of the body located on the outside of the lungs and chest cavity called pleura. When particles of asbestos stick to the mesothelium, then cancer cells will be formed and proliferate. Although exposure to asbestos has stopped, but mesothelioma is still growing.

Now a lot of lawyers who handle cases of Mesothelioma. They are known as Mesothelioma attorney whose job is to ask for compensation to the company that caused the individual / group exposed to suffer from mesothelioma due to asbestos without them knowing it.

Because according to them, mesothelioma is a disease that has to do with the company's negligence in maintaining the health and safety of employees at work. Because of that, the Mesothelioma patient is entitled to compensation from the company she works associated with this asbestos.

Grandpa's arms in Childhood cause of Deadly Cancer

There is nothing strange if a grandfather expressed his affection for his grandson with a hug. But in Britain, hug a grandfather cause deadly cancer that undermines the lungs the grandson 40 years later.

Debra Edwards, 44-year-old British woman now suffers from mesothelioma which is a rare type of cancer is so deadly. Cancer that grows in the lungs is generally triggered by exposure to asbestos.

It is believed, Debra inhaling asbestos dust in large amounts in her childhood. Microscopic-sized powder was attached to the clothes his grandfather, Jack Duffin who always gave hugs coming home from work at Pier Dovenport.

Allegations were reinforced by the fact that his grandfather had also died of the same disease with Debra. Jack died in 2000, when he has reached 86 years.

The disease usually strikes people are elderly. Therefore, with current age, Debra mesothelioma patients recorded as the youngest ever recorded in Britain.

Now this mother of 2 children can only remember the sweet events with his grandfather first. With great difficulty breathing condition and the joints become inflamed due to chemotherapy, it is estimated Debra will not survive more than 9 months.

Impact of the dangers of inhaling asbestos fibers can not be seen in the short term. Sometimes a new mesothelioma symptoms of this disease appear within 20-30 years after first exposure to asbestos fibers.

As quoted from Health.nsw, asbestos fibers are inhaled and get into the lungs can cause asbestosis (scarring of the emergence of a layer in the lungs), lung cancer and mesothelioma (a malignant cancer that attacks the lining of the mesothelium).

The risk of this disease will increase equivalent to the large number of asbestos fibers are inhaled. In addition, the risk of lung cancer from inhaling asbestos fibers greater than cigarette smoke.

This is caused by asbestos made up of tiny fibers separate easily, so that if the fibers are flying in the air and inhaled by the body would be harmful to health.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Work high risk for Mesothelioma

Plumbers are the industrial workers most at risk for the deadly cancer mesothelioma. That's the findings of an insurance industry study recently conducted in the UK. In a report prepared by the National Claims, found that plumbers (ex-plumbers), and electricity, construction workers and auto mechanics, have a much higher likelihood of cancer associated with asbestos than people who work in other industries.

This is a finding supported by CDC researchers in the United States which found the number of deaths from mesothelioma among plumbers and predict these events could continue to rise for 40 years.

Asbestos is an insulating material that is widely used in industry around the world until the 1980's. It is primarily about pipe resistance to temperature extremes and corrosion. Although no longer used in new construction - and even been banned in over 40 countries (though not in the U.S.) - asbestos still exist around the water pipe, the pipe fittings and water heating filament millions of old homes and commercial buildings. Plumbers who do cutting pipes, repairing or replacing pipes, can release toxic fibers that is the origin of the emergence of mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis and other diseases.

UK insurance report warns ex-plumbers and plumbers, mesothelioma is a very dangerous disease because it tends to grow slowly, with mesothelioma symptoms that can mimic other conditions, diagnosis of mesothelioma was initially very small possibility of this disease are found to gradually develop in the future day.

According to the report "The mesothelioma symptoms of asbestosis often only emerge 15 to 20 years after initial exposure to asbestos. Symptoms begin gradually, and may become more visible for several years. Common symptoms are shortness of breath (initially after physical activity, but eventually he breaks too), coughing, wheezing, and chest pain. "

At the same time, the 'Daily Telegraph' in England reported costs incurred former plumber who was diagnosed with mesotheliomas in hospitals around 175,000 pounds.

Mesothelioma Lawsuits, Asbestosis and The Legal Implications

Mesothelioma is an asbestos-caused cancer of the membranes that surround many of the vital organs of the body. This membrane, known as mesothelium, issued a lubricating fluid that provides easy movement of the organs in the body. When the mesothelium becomes cancerous, it is called mesothelioma. A chronic medical condition, which affects the tissue of the lungs, is known as asbestosis.

Mine workers and several other professionals suffers from this disease, which occurs due to heavy exposure to asbestos over a long period. Shortness of breath is the most common complaint from those affected by asbestosis and ultimately they end with various types of cancer of the lung.

During the early part of this century, the link between cancer, exposure to asbestos and asbestosis was established and the governments enforced strict safety measures. In 1929, asbestos manufacturers faced the first lawsuit. Afterwards there was a deluge of lawsuits against employers and manufacturing for neglecting the safety regulations.

Mesothelioma LawsuitsAccording to various allegations, training and information regarding detection, removal, diseases, dangers and other issues connected with asbestos are not provided to managers and employers. To implement the wide range of regulations properly, managers and employers are pleading for relevant information and training.

From the sheer magnitude of lawsuits and complaints by people suffering from asbestosis, the liability reached billions of dollars. Many court cases fought over the issue of method and amount of compensation and their allocation. In June 1982, James Cavett, a retired boilermaker was awarded a record compensation of 2.3 million US dollars as compensation and 1.5 million US dollars as punitive damages.

In the history of the United States, one of the most expensive and longest mass torts is asbestos litigation. Currently there are 600000 claimants and 6000 defendants connected with asbestos litigation. According to the current trends, there will be a sizeable increase in the number of people being diagnosed with asbestosis during the next decade.

There was a heavy toll on industry and insurance due to the litigation connected with asbestosis and asbestos. Unfortunately, to obtain a just compensation against the employers and manufacturers of asbestos, litigation is the only recourse.

By employing a lawyer experienced in mesothelioma and asbestosis, substantial compensation can be obtained by individuals exposed to asbestos and subsequently suffering from asbestos related diseases.

In the United States, mesothelioma is known to be caused only by exposure to asbestos and by proving the exposure, which subsequently led to the disease, legal compensation can be easily won. At the same time, it should be noted that the asbestos industry fights these cases by engaging some of the best legal brain available. They not only try to deny compensation but also drag and delay the process of justice to the asbestosis victims.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Cause of mesothelioma and its risk factors

In general, cancer occurs when cells mutate DNA. These mutations make the cells continued to grow and develop, while for other normal cell has a cycle of life and death. Accumulation of cancer cells can form a malignant tumor.

It is unclear what causes the genetic mutation that triggers the beginning of mesothelioma even though scientists have identified the factors that can increase the risk. Cancer may occur due to a combination of several factors, such as heredity, environment, health condition and lifestyle.

Benign tumors that form in the chest sometimes called benign mesothelioma. But the term is misleading. Benign mesothelioma is not started on the same cell where the cancer is formed. And in a few cases, benign mesothelioma can be very aggressive. For this reason, some doctors now prefer to call this tumor as a solitary fibrous tumor.

Solitary fibrous tumors usually do not cause signs and symptoms. It is unclear what caused the solitary fibrous tumor, but these tumors associated with asbestos contamination pollutants. Treatment for solitary fibrous tumors usually includes surgery procedures.

Risk factors
- Exposure to asbestos pollutants (primary risk factor)
Asbestos is a mineral found in the environment. Asbestos fibers strong and resistant to heat makes it very useful to be applied to various needs. People who work in an environment contaminated with asbestos fibers has a much greater risk of mesothelioma.

When asbestos split - such as when the process of making - asbestos dust is formed. If dust is inhaled, or ingested the asbestos fibers will settle in the lungs or in the stomach and can cause irritation that causes mesothelioma.

Some people who over many years exposed to asbestos pollution can not have mesothelioma, while others vice versa. This indicates another factor that may be related, that hereditary factors do you have a family history of cancer in some people is a condition that increases risk.

Risk factors that may
Risk factors that may increase the risk of mesothelioma include:
• Exposure to asbestos fiber dust pollution
• Living with someone who works in an environment with asbestos (asbestos fibers stuck in their clothes or skin)
• Smoking
• SV40 virus is found in many primates
• X-ray radiation
• Family history with mesothelioma

The vaccine proved safe Mesothelioma

According to a study recently conducted by a cancer research laboratory in the Netherlands, the latest new vaccine for mesothelioma to prevent and treat mesothelioma, a form of cancer that comes from exposure to asbestos. Researchers have tested the vaccine on 10 patients who had been diagnosed with mesothelioma, with all of them showed increased levels of antibodies against the disease and three of them showed that the tumor had decreased in size.

The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, explains how vaccines work by creating dendritic cells tumor antigens in malignant mesothelioma in the lining fluid in the lungs of patients. Dr Joachim Aerts, the author of the study and lung specialist at the Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam, said that approach by using the patient's immune system to attack tumors and is useful for creating immunity to the disease, compared with conventional radiation or chemotherapy treatments.

Dr. Aerts said that this is one of a relatively new form of treatment for cancer called immunotherapy. Mesothelioma vaccine can be used and relatively safer, with fewer side effects than current treatment methods. He expressed the hope that further studies can improve the survival rate of patients with mesotheliomas disease. Currently, patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, the prognosis of his life just to stay less than two years.

Patients who have been exposed to asbestos typically do not show symptoms of mesothelioma for several years, or even decades, after the initial exposure period. At the time, metastases of mesothelioma will continue to run in the lungs and seep into other organs. Another aspect of this study is that the vaccine could be a direct treatment for workers exposed to asbestos.

Although the side effects exhibited by patients in this study was not as severe as that experienced by patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments, one of the potential effects derived from changes of the immune system of patients during immunotherapy. The study noted that patients recover quickly and showed no signs of autoimmune disease related.

Dr. Aerts noted a potential problem on immunosuppressive disorders. He said that the main problem for the treatment of mesothelioma is a tumor to create an environment in pleural mesothelium which can reduce the effects of the vaccine. He mentioned that the next step in vaccine development is how to provide immunosuppressive around the cancer to improve the effectiveness of treatment.

Dr. Aerts and his fellow researchers have done some tests on the effects on dendritic cells and how they may affect cancer tumors in mice. Previous research indicates that vaccination produces antibodies needed to destroy malignant cells and keep the healthy lining around it to produce specific immunity.