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Cause Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Patients Decreased Memory
Nov 15, 2011 Health Leave a comment
, Memory problems and other disorders often accompanies chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. There is controversy about the causes decline in memory, whether disease itself, hormonal blockade or chemotherapy drugs that cause memory decline.
The results showed that, the area the brain involved in planning, attention and memory performance decreased in patients with breast cancer who had undergone chemotherapy than in patients with breast cancer who did not undergo chemotherapy.
The study has been published in the Archives of Neurology issue for November 2011 . “The results of such research is important to find ways to manage side effects of chemotherapy,” researchers said as quoted by Shelli Kesler MSNHealth, Tuesday (11/15/2011).
But according to Michelle Janelsins of James P Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, many women complain about the problem. But when it conducted the test, then the results are included in the normal range on tests of subjective.
“It will provide more information about what actually happened so it can develop a better management approach,” explained Janelsins.
chemo brain is a neurological and cognitive problems most frequently reported in patients with breast cancer who had received chemotherapy. Much research has been devoted to chemo brain, but have not found a way to alleviate the condition.
The researchers compared the results of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) conducted on 25 women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy, 19 women with breast cancer who did not undergo chemotherapy, and 18 healthy women.
“The women are doing a card sorting task designed to measure problem-solving skills and also reported their own perceptions of their cognitive abilities . Women with breast cancer, both of which have undergone chemotherapy or who have not, showed reduced activity in two regions of the prefrontal cortex. One area of the prefrontal cortex is involved in memory, “the researchers said.
Group who did not undergo chemotherapy did show some changes in the brain, but the actual performance of cognitive tasks is not impaired. Group who had undergone chemotherapy also had reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex and tend to repeat errors and accomplish tasks more slowly than the other two groups. The worse the disease , the lower the activity in the prefrontal cortex.
There are several hypotheses about why chemotherapy can cause problems. One is that the chemotherapy is toxic to neural stem cells.
In addition, that chemotherapy increases the amount of inflammation in the body, which then enters the brain, and chemotherapy also causes DNA damage. Hormone therapy can also affect cognitive function. Individual variations in estrogen levels may have influenced the study results.
Although the results of these studies showed a relationship between brain function and chemotherapy, but it did not prove a causal relationship.
( ir / ir )
Chemotherapy of Breast Cancer Patients Make the Memory of Rain
Nov 15, 2011 Health Leave a comment
, Memory problems and other disorders often accompanies chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. There is controversy about the causes decline in memory, whether disease itself, hormonal blockade or chemotherapy drugs that cause memory decline.
The results showed that, the area the brain involved in planning, attention and memory performance decreased in patients with breast cancer who had undergone chemotherapy than in patients with breast cancer who did not undergo chemotherapy.
The study has been published in the Archives of Neurology issue for November 2011 . “The results of such research is important to find ways to manage side effects of chemotherapy,” researchers said as quoted by Shelli Kesler MSNHealth, Tuesday (11/15/2011).
But according to Michelle Janelsins of James P Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, many women complain about the problem. But when it conducted the test, then the results are included in the normal range on tests of subjective.
“It will provide more information about what actually happened so it can develop a better management approach,” explained Janelsins.
chemo brain is a neurological and cognitive problems most frequently reported in patients with breast cancer who had received chemotherapy. Much research has been devoted to chemo brain, but have not found a way to alleviate the condition.
The researchers compared the results of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) conducted on 25 women with breast cancer who have received chemotherapy, 19 women with breast cancer who did not undergo chemotherapy, and 18 healthy women.
“The women are doing a card sorting task designed to measure problem-solving skills and also reported their own perceptions of their cognitive abilities . Women with breast cancer, both of which have undergone chemotherapy or who have not, showed reduced activity in two regions of the prefrontal cortex. One area of the prefrontal cortex is involved in memory, “the researchers said.
Group who did not undergo chemotherapy did show some changes in the brain, but the actual performance of cognitive tasks is not impaired. Group who had undergone chemotherapy also had reduced activity in the prefrontal cortex and tend to repeat errors and accomplish tasks more slowly than the other two groups. The worse the disease , the lower the activity in the prefrontal cortex.
There are several hypotheses about why chemotherapy can cause problems. One is that the chemotherapy is toxic to neural stem cells.
In addition, that chemotherapy increases the amount of inflammation in the body, which then enters the brain, and chemotherapy also causes DNA damage. Hormone therapy can also affect cognitive function. Individual variations in estrogen levels may have influenced the study results.
Although the results of these studies showed a relationship between brain function and chemotherapy, but it did not prove a causal relationship.
( ir / ir )
Finding the Right Partner Can Through DNA Test
Nov 15, 2011 Health Leave a comment
, ‘Love is not a coincidence’. That’s the motto of a Swiss company called GenePartner who managed to find a new way of looking for a partner with biologists use DNA matching system in the human gene.
Deoxyribo DNA or Nucleic Acid is a nucleic acid that stores all information about genetics. DNA is what determines the type of hair, skin color and specific qualities of the man.
The company is working with several dating sites around the world and persuade people who are interested only by letter. Quite easy, wiped the inside of the cheek or other body parts are scanned and sent to the company.
Then, the client will have access to a closed account on the company website where clients can read how suitable clients and partners genetically.
GenePartner headquartered in an office building a block-Oberleimsbach Sood regions, industrial districts outside the city of Zürich. The company is led by two women, Joelle Apter as a director, and Tamara Brown as head of research division. Brown is responsible for arranging a match analysis of gene pairs.
“The pattern can reveal the high genetic harmony of biological mate. Most of the couples in our research projects ranging from 60-80 percent compatibility. Keserasaian example 70 percent rate means it can be said partner’s interest as much as 70 percent, “Brown said as quoted by AOL.com , Tuesday (15/11/2011).
Compatibility of biological terebut judged on the suitability of a part in the DNA that called human leukocyte antigens or HLA. The more different HLA her, then the spouse will be more harmonious.
If all the genes are different, then the couples will be romantically attracted to each other. But if there are more genes in common, it does not mean mismatched pair. The couple still could be a suitable way to feel safe with one another.
Brown saw only a few couples who are very different from his HLA. According to him, so be strong attraction that causes couples to ignore social differences and conflicts of interest that can undermine a relationship.
“This is a biological aspect. Many women want to have children and do not want to mess around waiting for the right partner to appeared, “said Anju Rupal, founder of dating site sense2love.com.
In animals, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) is called the major histocompatibility complex (MHC). Several studies have shown that some species of animals such as bats, fish, rodents and lemurs optimize fertility and health of their children by choosing a mate through scent and visual cues Yeng is a sign of the MHC.
Research also has shown that fertility humans can also be determined from the degree of HLA differences. First trimester miscarriage rate increases because of the similarities in the HLA pairs.
“Matching this gene is actually a complex problem, because these genes varies from one person to another. Moreover there are many reasons why a person who causes attracted to a partner. I doubt whether HLA is a decisive factor in human mate choice, “said Philip Hedrick, PhD, a geneticist at Arizona State University who has written numerous studies on HLA.
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‘Tailor Sate’ Bandungan Checks Mandatory HIV once a week
Nov 15, 2011 Health Leave a comment
Semarang, In Bandungan tourist area, Central Java, there are two types of artisan satay, satay is true artisans who sell rabbit meat and ‘handyman satay’ are peddling body aka sex workers. Sate the second of these builders are mandatory HIV testing on Tuesdays or Thursdays.
“Tuesday it to ya-ya (sex workers), Thursday to PP (massage parlors) and PK (karaoke guide). There are officers which comes from the health center, “said Nanang Saptyanto, Head Bandungan when found in the media visit at the Village Hall Jetis, Bandungan, Tuesday (15/11/2011).
medical examination conducted by officers of the workers sex includes all types of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). If anything positive is detected, then the concerned will be accompanied and continue to be monitored in response to treatment.
Especially for sex workers infected with HIV, the health center will refer to the Hospital Ambarawa and usually will not operate again in Bandungan. Instead to limit its spread, HIV-infected sex workers will be quarantined for some time as he was given anti-retrovirals (ARVs).
Nanang estimates, sex workers are recorded in the tourist areas Bandungan number reached 175 people. In dealing with customers, sex workers aided by the PTL (Introduction to Guest Inn) and coordinated very closely by an elder named Mr. Jeglek.
Meanwhile, caretaker Information and Counseling Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health (PIK KRR) Bandungan, Sri Wahyuni said HIV infection was rarely found in Bandungan. Sexually Transmitted Infections are most often found during a routine is a syphilis or gonorrhea or syphilis and gonorrhea.
“The risk of HIV transmission is high here (Bandungan), but I guess no higher than the city of Semarang instead, “said Sri, who previously also worked at the health center and accompany Bandungan and check the health of sex workers.
Various Terms Starting Up Junior PK Sate
In Bandungan, there are various kinds to refer to sex workers. Epithet Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) and especially women prostitutes (WTS) today began to be abandoned as it seemed a bit harsh and degrading women, and had already negative stigma attached to.
When the various regulatory areas ranging restrict the motion, the sex workers in Bandungan start operating covertly to dub himself as a wizard Karaoke (PK) or a massage parlor employee (PP). In essence remains the same, or selling commodities remain the main body although there is also a small part that is only selling traditional massage services.
For those who do not have a stock massaging skills and the opportunity to work in a karaoke, his nickname can vary range but is famous in Bandungan Junior Sate. Just as carpenters rabbit satay, satay handyman who is also serving the ‘stab stab’ meat even though meat and objectives ‘penusukannya’ different.
So do not rush to say yes when visiting Bandungan then there’s that offer “Sate mas, anget. ” If the seller does not bring charcoal and fan to keep the embers still burning, then do not expect a rabbit satay dishes because she must have been peddling a sex worker.
( up / ir )
Facts About Penis Enlargement Surgery
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