http://ampills.com/ Medical news on Ampills.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:18:13 +0200 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:18:13 +0200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Ampills.com RSS Generator Copyright 2010 ampills.com info@ampills.com info@ampills.com en Very simple but effective way to restore bowel function after a cesarean section is a gum chewing, preferably without sugar. In the study, Egyptian scientists found that gum makes the process quicker recovery, and women were ready to be discharged earlier from a hospital.
As after any surgery on the abdomen, the intestine function can be broken if a woman bears through caesarean section. In this case the woman may suffer from bloating and constipation. Egyptian scientists originally came to the solution of this problem: they offer to their patients chew the gum. The fact is that chewing is a reaction of the nervous system which produces digestive hormones that stimulate the activity of the intestine.
The study was attended by 200 women who underwent surgery under general anesthesia. Half of them were given to chew the gum two hours after the operation, and the rest were used standard measures, such as walking, in order to get the bowels working again. Women from the first group asked to chew gum for 15 minutes every two hours, and the result was that they had recovered bowel function faster. On average, they were able to empty the bowels through the 21 hours after surgery, whereas women from the second group took 30 hours. Women who chewed gum were discharged from hospital after an average of 41 hours after birth, and the patient from the second group went home within 50 hours after surgery.
While it remains unclear, whether gum chewing will be useful in more developed countries, where women used to make local anesthesia during cesarean section. Local anesthesia, including epidural, may affect the activation of the nervous system during chewing. That is why; there should be conducted additional studies to determine the effect of chewing on the recovery of women bowel function. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/bubblegum-helps-restore-bowel-function-after-caesarean.html http://ampills.com/news/bubblegum-helps-restore-bowel-function-after-caesarean.html Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:43:27 +0300 After a new study, the British experts claim that healthy people who regularly take aspirin to prevent heart attack, can bring their health more harm than benefit.
Scientists have found that the risk of bleeding when taking aspirin daily for a long-term is such that its use as a preventive measure on a regular basis should be regarded as undesirable.
Today, there is a discussion between experts on the theme of the aspirin use in patients with vascular problems.
The results of this study added new evidence to the oldest scientific debate about whether the potential risk associated with aspirin exceed the benefits resulting from reducing the risk of blood clots while its admission. Research was conducted by professor Gerry Fowkes from the Center for the Prevention of vascular disease in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The results were presented at the Congress of the European Cardiology Community in Barcelona. The study involved 3350 men and women aged 50 to 75 years. All of them were given either 100 mg of aspirin per day, or placebo. The patients have been under control over 8 years. During this time, no differences in the incidence of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases between two groups were observed. However, copious bleeding occurred in 2% of patients from the group receiving aspirin and only 1,2% of the placebo group. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/daily-aspirin-intake-is-harmful-to-the-health.html http://ampills.com/news/daily-aspirin-intake-is-harmful-to-the-health.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:06:33 +0300 In saliva of widespread in South America mite Amblyomma cajennense Brazilian scientists have discovered a protein, which apparently reduces or even completely kills cancer cells without affecting healthy cells at the same time.
The expert said that during the study, she stopped on the properties of the protein known as Factor X active.
She has been testing anti COAGULATION properties of mite's saliva and watched as it prevents the increase in the density of blood and prevents it from congealing. This protein is in some ways similar to the common anti-coagulant ITP (an inhibitor of tissue factor). The assumption that the protein may affect the cancer cells, lead to laboratory tests on cell cultures.
This test exceeded the most optimistic expectations. It was noticed, that the saliva did not kill normal cells, which are also involved in the experiment. But it had killed only the cancer cells.
In a modest lab the mites are located in a row, and under each head is a straw for saliva sucking. The tiny amount of saliva, reproduce many times in order to be enough for experiments with cancer laboratory rats. The results are very promising. Nevertheless, in order to improve this discovery it's needed a lot of money and years of clinical trials. Unfortunately, neither one nor the other Brazil can not afford. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/mites-saliva-contains-a-cure-for-cancer.html http://ampills.com/news/mites-saliva-contains-a-cure-for-cancer.html Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:52:51 +0300 A recently published health report "Cell phones and brain tumors: 15 reasons for the unrest, the whole truth about the Interphone" emphasizes the following:
1) the risk of brain tumors is increased, when using cell phone
2) investigate the influence of cellular phones on the risk of brain tumors, funded by the companies providing cellular, underestimate the risks associated with the use of cell phones
3) children are at greater risk of developing brain tumors than adults.
At the report, sent to the Governments of many countries and the press, experts draw attention to the shortcomings of studies conducted by cellular communication companies.
Lloyd Morgan, the lead author of the study, said that irradiation of cellular phones - the biggest experiment in the health sphere among all ever held.
Without any "informed consent", the organizers involved into experiment about 4 billion people. Science has demonstrated that the use of cell phones increases the risk of brain tumors, eye cancer, cancer of the salivary glands, testicular cancer, lymphoma and leukemia. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/mobile-phones-cause-brain-tumors.html http://ampills.com/news/mobile-phones-cause-brain-tumors.html Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:25:41 +0300 Researchers from Johns Hopkins University, United States, argue that the bacterium which causes diarrhea in children and adults can cause colon cancer. Their study showed that strains of Bacteroides fragilis (ETBF) affect immune cells, and this leads to inflammation of the colon tissues. This inflammation is considered to be precancerous.
According to immunologist Dr. Drew Pardoll, infection leads to a slight inflammatory process, which is present for a long time.
As it was noticed, ETBF bacterium presents in the intestine of 20-35% adults and children, and in 40% of people with colon cancer. Scientists believe that bacterium may interact with other intestine microorganisms and cause the development of cancerous tumors.
Currently unknown whether using standard antibiotics help to control the Bacteroides fragilis. However, scientists hope that their discovery will help to create new drugs. In the future, they believe, will develop vaccines and drugs that can neutralize the toxicity of the bacteria and prevent inflammation.
Experiments conducted on mice with the gene that causes colon cancer, and their results were published in the Nature Medicine journal. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/found-bacterium-the-causer-of-colon-cancer.html http://ampills.com/news/found-bacterium-the-causer-of-colon-cancer.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:15:01 +0300 According to research of the American Academy of Neurology high blood pressure can cause the memory problems in people over 45.
Nearly 20,000 people age 45 and older were involved in the study. A total of 1,505 of the participants, or 7.6 percent, had cognitive problems, and 9,844, or 49.6 percent, were taking medication for high blood pressure.
High blood pressure is defined as a reading higher than 140/90 or taking medication for high blood pressure.
While studying, it was discovered, that people with high diastolic blood pressure were more likely to have cognitive impairment, or problems with their memory and thinking skills, than those people who has normal diastolic readings.
Research has shown that high diastolic blood pressure leads to weakening of small arteries in the brain, which can result in the development of small areas of brain damage.
The results were valid after adjusting for other factors that could affect cognitive abilities, such as age, smoking status, exercise level, education, diabetes or high cholesterol.
Its possible that by preventing or treating high blood pressure, you could potentially prevent cognitive impairment, which can be a precursor to dementia. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/memory-problems-in-middle-age-appear-due-to-high-blood-pressure.html http://ampills.com/news/memory-problems-in-middle-age-appear-due-to-high-blood-pressure.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:05:01 +0300 A lot of us have heart, that fish is much better for health than red meat.
Researches think that fish is a great choice for healthy life that helps to prevent cancer, as it is naturally low in saturated fat. Fish makes a tasty and lean entrée with a healthy dose of B vitamins and minerals including potassium, magnesium and selenium. Simply baked or broiled with lemon and herbs, it's a welcome break from chicken and can help you and your family limit red meat.
Some fish are also high in omega 3 fats, which are heart-healthy and help reduce inflammation throughout the body (chronic inflammation has been linked to increased cancer risk). For instance, a recent study concluded that farmed tilapia has very high levels of omega-6 fats but low levels of omega-3 fatty acids.
The AICR public the list of useful seafood, which we can eat instead of meat.
For environmentally sound and low-contaminant choices high in omega-3 fats:
- Farmed rainbow trout
- Farmed striped bass
- Wild salmon (fresh, frozen or canned)
- Arctic char - Sablefish (black cod)
- Atlantic mackerel
- Barramundi
- Mussels
- Sardines
Eco-friendly and low saturated fat seafood:
- Pacific halibut
- Alaskan pollock
- Clams
- Oysters
- Bay scallops
- Catfish
- Tilapia or shrimp from U.S. farms
- Wild shrimp
Women of childbearing age and children up to age 12 should avoid swordfish, shark, tile fish and king mackerel, trying to consume up to 12 ounces per week (less for those under 6 years old) of a variety of other seafood.
Environmentalists have their own point of view to this situation.
But it should not deter you from including fish in the diet several times per week. If you dont do so, youll miss out on important health benefits. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/eating-fish-you-prevent-cancer.html http://ampills.com/news/eating-fish-you-prevent-cancer.html Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:56:48 +0300 Have you ever thought that swimming could help to improve the life of children with asthma symptoms? Recently made research has shown that swimming aids asthma symptoms in children.
During the study, the children of 7-12 years were divided into two groups. The first group was engaged in a six-week swimming program in addition to their regular asthma treatments. The other one continued to treat asthma with their common methods, without going info sport.
Thus, the experimental program showed significant improvement in, asthma symptoms and severity, mouth-breathing, snoring, chest deformity, self-confidence and general feelings of disadvantage, hospitalizations, emergency room visits and school absenteeism at all.
The author of the study, said, that swimming, like any other sports, is unlikely to provoke asthma attacks. Swimming promotes normal physical and psychological development, increases lung volume, develops good breathing techniques and improves general fitness in order to ease asthma processes. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/swimming-enables-asthma-in-children.html http://ampills.com/news/swimming-enables-asthma-in-children.html Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:44:13 +0300 Researches have found that a drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes - pioglitazone and rosiglitazone lead to the increased risk of heart failure and death among elder patients.
Its known, that these drugs are useful in controlling blood sugar levels.
However, both drugs can also cause side effects including weight gain, fluid retention and heart failure.
The doctors didnt know for certain any clinically significant differences in the cardiac safety of pioglitazone and rosiglitazone.
That is why study, made in Canada compared the risk of heart attack, heart failure and death in patients treated with these two drugs. They identified about 40,000 patients aged 66 years and older, with the help of prescription records.
This examination has shown that patients treated with pioglitazone had a considerably lower risk of heart failure and death compared to patients treated with rosiglitazone. But, there was no important difference in the risk of heart attack.
Researches suppose, that for every 93 patients treated with rosiglitazone instead of pioglitazone, one extra cardiovascular event or death would be predicted to occur yearly. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/diabetic-drugs-cause-heart-failure.html http://ampills.com/news/diabetic-drugs-cause-heart-failure.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:54:38 +0300 Recently made researches has shown, that middle aged people who smoke, have high blood pressure or diabetes are far more likely to develop dementia in later life. Estimates show that one of six people older than 70 have dementia.
Current smokers were 70% more likely than those who had never smoked to develop dementia, people with high blood pressure were 60% more likely than those without high blood pressure, and people with diabetes were more than twice as likely than those without diabetes to develop it.
As part of the study, the researchers identified 203 cases of hospitalization with dementia increased exponentially with age in men and women and in different ethnic backgrounds. The reasons are known, smoking, high blood pressure and diabetes were all strongly associated with dementia in white participants and African-Americans.
It was shown, that African-Americans (especially, African-American women) had a two and a half times higher rate of hospitalization than white people.
It must be noted, that obese/overweight and dementias in later life are not connected.
The authors say that smoking cessation and control of high blood pressure and diabetes in midlife may have decrease dementia hospitalization risk for further. ]]> http://ampills.com/news/stop-smoking-now-in-order-to-stop-dementia-then.html http://ampills.com/news/stop-smoking-now-in-order-to-stop-dementia-then.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:56:14 +0300