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Substances in Materials Cleaning Solvents Increase Risk of Parkinson’s 6th time
, People who are exposed to trichlorethylene (TCE) were six times more likely to develop Parkinson’s. The use of TCE in food and pharmaceutical industry has actually been banned since the 1970s, but this substance is still widely used in metal cleaning agents.
The team of researchers from the U.S., Canada, Germany and Argentina, led by Dr. Samuel Goldman of The Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale, California identified six specific solvents are allegedly associated with Parkinson’s, two of which are TCE and PERC.
Researchers then analyzed 99 pairs of male twins, with one person stricken with Parkinson’s and her partner did not. This analysis of data obtained from military records of the National Academy of Sciences or the National Research Council World War II Veteran Twins Registry, founded in 1960.
Goldman and his team interviewed the twins about their work in detail with a questionnaire to measure the likelihood exposed to solvents have been determined.
Researchers have finally found exposure to TCE, PERC, and other chemicals which are known as carbon tetrachloride in a low level associated with an increased risk of disease neurodegenerative or damage the nerve.
“Our findings indicate a pause of up to 40 years between exposure to TCE and began thus potentially slowing the emergence of Parkinson’s disease before clinical symptoms appear,” said Dr.. Goldman was quoted as saying of dailymail, Tuesday (15/11/2011).
Disease Parkinson’s is caused by the loss of nerve cells in the brain and can cause tremor (shaking), slow motion, and cause disruption to talk.
TCE was used in adhesives, carpet cleaners, paint solution, and dry-cleaning solution. Until now, this substance is still used as a cleaning agent for metals. It is estimated that about 30 percent of U.S. drinking water supplies contaminated by these chemicals.
“This is the first study to show that the solvent TCE may be associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s. It is important to highlight that the use of these solvents have been discontinued for safety reasons more than 30 years ago and protection in the workplace where chemicals are used has increased in recent years, “said Dr. Michelle Gardner, manager of research development at the Parkinson’s UK.
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Magnets Can Be Used for Treatment
Nov 15, 2011 Health Leave a comment
, The magnets not only useful for the compass and the manufacturing industry alone. For years, scientists have sought to assess the nature of the cure. There have been many health products on behalf of the magnet as a healing tool, although sometimes the benefits are not proven.
It’s still a lot of magnets for health benefits that have not been revealed until now. As reported by DailyRecord , Monday (14/11/2011), some magnetic properties that have been scientifically proven validity include:
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The most common use of magnets for health is a scanner Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in hospitals. This gigantic device to help doctors get a better view of the complex structure of organs but accurate.
MRI uses magnetic fields to create images in detail and allows the display of different height if the doctor wants to know more details.
Treating Epilepsy
magnetic treatment can ease symptoms of the disease chronic epilepsy. A German study in 1999 found that the magnet with a low frequency can reduce or limit the seizure and effective for patients who can not impervious to the usual treatment.
Magnetic coil was placed to the side of the head to direct the magnetic waves to the brain . Researchers claim that the majority of study participants-convulsive seizures reduced by half. Magnetic treatment lasted for six to eight weeks.
Treat Arthritis
In a study conducted by the Peninsula Medical School and published in the British Medical t Journal Ahun 2004, researchers found that the magnets can relieve pain due to arthritis in the knee and hip.
But the researchers also acknowledge that these results could be due to placebo effects.
Treat Alzheimer’s
A study in Italy found that magnetic treatment can help increase the activity of cortical brain and help patients understand the world around him better.
The report, published in Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry found that magnetic stimulation can be repeated beneficial for patients with disease nerves such as Alzheimer’s.
Relieve Depression
depressed patients who received the magnetic stimulation is more relaxed than if the claim does not receive such treatment. A team at the Medical University of South Carolina surveyed 190 people suffering from depression.
Half of them get the magnetic treatment. The result, 14 percent of patients reported symptoms of depression become lighter. Whereas in the placebo group, only five percent who feel the improvement.
Helps heart surgery
The magnetic particles have also been used in cardiac surgery. Scientists use tiny magnetic particles attached to the stem cells to help repair damaged hearts.
Report study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that the technique effective in mice and will be tested on humans for the next stage. The effectiveness of stem cells increased five times since the magnetic particles guide the cells to the target area.
“It seems a heart attack and other vascular injuries can be treated using injections of magnetic cells. This technology can be adapted to localize cells in other organs and become a useful tool for all kinds of cell therapy, “says study author, Dr. Mark Lythgoe.
” Research shows that nanomagnets can be used to help therapeutic stem cells reach certain areas in the body, especially in the blood vessels where the blood flows faster with high pressure, “said Professor Peter Weissberg, medical director of The British Heart Foundation which funded the research.
Reduce Swelling
A study by the University of Virginia proved that magnets can reduce swelling. Scientists found that static magnets can reduce swelling of rat hind legs up to 50 percent.
The theory is that the affected area of calcium in muscle cells, causing dilation of the arteries. By exposing the magnet, dilation can be reduced.
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High Uric Acid Taxable Diabetes Risk
Nov 14, 2011 Health Leave a comment
, People with uric acid (gout) should ensure that uric acid levels were in normal range. While not experiencing the painful symptoms of rheumatic disorders despite high levels of uric acid could be at risk of developing diabetes.
“Many people who have uric acid levels are not controlled and has been used to not worry about it. Especially if it does not cause symptoms, “says Eric Matteson, MD, MPH, chief of Rheumatology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn., as reported by WebMD , Monday (14/11/2011).
But The new study results show that high levels of uric acid in the blood associated with increased risk of diabetes almost 20 percent and increased risk of conditions that lead to the development of disease kidney more than 40 percent.
Acid veins are chemicals that can form in the blood and can increase to levels higher than normal and cause gout.
While gout is a medical condition that is usually characterized by recurrent attacks of acute inflammatory arthritis symptoms, including redness, pain, hot joints, and swollen.
Metatarsal phalangeal joint at the base of the big toe is the most frequently affected with gout, which is at about 50 percent of cases. However, it can also appear in the form of tophi, kidney stones, or urate nephropathy. This is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood that has been crystallized and stored in the joints, tendons and surrounding tissues.
The researchers reviewed the records of about 2,000 people with gout in a Veterans Administration database. At the beginning of the study all of the study participants without diabetes or disease kidneys.
Eswar Krishnan, MD, assistant professor of Rheumatology at Stanford University, has presented his research results at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology.
Over a period of three years, 9 percent of men with gout have uric acid levels are not controlled under conditions that lead to the development of diabetes. Compared with 6 percent of those with uric acid levels are controlled.
After accounting for other risk factors for diabetes, was found associated with diabetes risk 19 percent higher in those with uric acid levels are not controlled. Uric acid levels in the blood that are higher than the number 7 is considered uncontrolled.
The second study conducted by the same researchers using the same database. The results of these studies indicate that, over 3 years with periods of gout in men who had higher levels of uric acid that is not controlled had 40 percent higher risk for disease kidney compared with men with uric acid levels under control.
study did not prove that, uric acid levels are not controlled cause health problems but showed elevated levels of relationships with health problems.
“Gout is a disease which is not handled. Now we find that high uric acid levels, is associated with higher risk for heart disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and even death from cardiovascular disease, “said Matteson.
” Therefore this, it will be advisable to perform a variety of efforts to control uric acid levels, including through diet or drugs. It is most important, maintaining a healthy weight. Because obesity is a major risk factor for all these conditions, “said Matteson .
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If hormones are most active, That mark Orgasm
Nov 14, 2011 Health Leave a comment
, When a person reaches orgasm usually feel a certain satisfaction. It turned out to achieve this involves several hormones in the body. What are the hormones involved?
Orgasm involves a complex interaction between the three body system is the vascular system (blood vessels), nervous system and endocrine system (which relate to various hormones in the body).
The experts expressed a number of sexual chemicals that can affect the mind and body during and after sex, here are some hormones that are involved, as quoted from Askmen , Monday (14/11/2011) namely:
1. Prolactin
Prolactin increased sharply immediately after orgasm and sexual arousal decrease thereafter. This condition allows one to think about things other than women naked in front of him. If someone re-thinking of the tasks or other activities after sex then this is the work of prolactin.
2. Oxytocin
This hormone is released by the pituitary gland that stimulates the prostate and cause muscle contractions and nerve sensitivity. Oxytocin which increases will result in a more intense orgasm.
3. Endorphins
Endorphins are released by the brain during sex that binds to opiate receptor sites in the brain to relieve pain naturally. This hormone produces feelings of euphoria, pleasure and calming effect that can make people fall asleep. Some say the sooner the better sleep sex is done.
4. Adrenalin
Adrenaline activates the sympathetic nervous system that increases heart rate and dilate the arteries to increase blood flow to muscles during sex. During intercourse, the increase in the number of adrenaline is released from the adrenal gland that triggers a sense of joy.
5. Phenylethylamine
phenylethylamine triggers the release of dopamine in the brain’s pleasure center. These chemicals are released during sex and orgasm pucak so they can make a person overwhelmed with feelings of happiness, charm and passion.
6. Testosterone
Testosterone is the fuel for sexual drive and aggression which is important for libido and sexual arousal. For that both men and women that testosterone deficiency often have difficulty getting sexual stimulation and arousal is lower.
7. Serotonin
Serotonin regulates mood. After orgasm the body will release serotonin into the brain that acts as an anti-depressant, which then makes people more cheerful and emotional balance.
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Minister of Health: Infant Blood in Tangerang will Nangis Government Assisted
Nov 14, 2011 Health Leave a comment
, Muhammad Rehan, infants aged 3 weeks from Tangerang to bleed from her eyes every time crying loudly. The health minister claimed to have received more detailed report, but promised to provide assistance if they come from poor families.
“If it was not able, of course, we will help. Either through government programs if the city comes from the town Tangerang, or if registered as a participant can use Jamkesmas Jamkesmas yes, “said Minister of Health Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih National Health Day ceremony after the 47th in the Office of the Ministry of Health, Brass, , Monday (11/14/2011).
On the condition that makes your eyes bleed when Rehan cry, Minister of Health claimed not to know because not getting the full report. Minister of Health had not even dared to make sure, whether the condition is caused by infection of the eye or other reasons.
According to the interim report received by the Minister of Health, baby Rehan is now handled by a hospital in Tanggerang. Since not know exact condition, Minister of Health do not yet know whether this poor baby needs to be referred to another hospital that is more adequate for example Cipto Mangunkusumo.
DetikNews As reported earlier, 3-week-old baby from Cikupa, Tangerang removing water crying tears of blood each time louder. Baby named Muhammad Rehan is already experiencing these conditions since October 26, 2011 and was sent to the ophthalmologist in Tangerang.
Style=”color:#ff0000;”> Doctors who examined him suspected , this condition is caused by an infection in the eye but has not been too severe. For a while, baby Rehan only given eye drops to keep her eyes to keep them sterile conditions.
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