How America Let Asbestos Kill Its Veterans
Discussions among doctors about the dangers of asbestos started in the early 1920s, and while the medical and scientific research communities released confirmations about its deadly side effects, the U.S. military didn’t heed their warnings and continued to build its vessels.
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Medical professionals held discussions linking asbestos to various health problems.
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Source: Asbestos and Mesothelioma News - November 9, 2015 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Tim Povtak Tags: Veterans & Military Source Type: news
J. Silvio Gutkind
Associate Director, Basic ScienceJ. Silvio Gutkind received his Ph.D. in Pharmacy and Biochemistry from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was trained as a post-doctoral fellow at the NIMH and NCI, and joined the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), NIH, where he is currently the Chief of the Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Branch. Dr. Gutkind is a national and international leader in the study of basic signal transduction mechanisms in cancer. He is recognized for his pioneering research aimed at unraveling the complexity of the intracellular signaling circuitry by which cell surface recep...
Source: PHRMA - September 10, 2015 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ali Source Type: news
Something to chew on: Millions of lives blighted by smokeless tobacco
More than a quarter of a million people die each year from using smokeless tobacco, researchers have concluded. The study estimates that in 2010 alone smokeless tobacco resulted in more than 62,000 deaths due to cancers of the mouth, pharynx and esophagus and accounted for more than 200,00 deaths from heart disease. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - August 21, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
What are Medicare costs for patients with oral cavity, pharyngeal cancers?
(The JAMA Network Journals) Medicare costs for older patients with oral cavity and pharyngeal cancers increased based on demographics, co-existing illnesses and treatment selection, according to a report published online by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - June 4, 2015 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Expression of SIP1 protein indicates poor prognosis in pharyngeal cancer
The expression of SIP1 protein in pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma tumors often indicates an advanced tumor stage, a high risk of recurrence and a poor prognosis, according to research. Based on the results, SIP1 is a potential new prognostic factor for clinical use, helping to single out patients with more aggressive tumor behavior requiring more intensive therapy and closer follow-up. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 14, 2014 Category: Science Source Type: news
Expression of SIP1 protein indicates poor prognosis in pharyngeal cancer
(University of Eastern Finland) The expression of SIP1 protein in pharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma tumours often indicates an advanced tumour stage, a high risk of recurrence and a poor prognosis, according to research from the University of Eastern Finland. Based on the results, SIP1 is a potential new prognostic factor for clinical use, helping to single out patients with more aggressive tumor behavior requiring more intensive therapy and closer follow-up. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - November 14, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news
CDC: 2009 to 2017 Saw Increase in Oral Cavity, Pharynx Cancers
Incidence dropped for cancers of lip, floor of mouth, soft palate and uvula, hard palate, hypopharynx, nasopharynx (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - November 11, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Oncology, ENT, Pathology, Journal, Source Type: news
Free mouth cancer exams available to public in dental surgeries
Approximately 300 cases of mouth and pharynx cancer detected in Ireland each year (Source: The Irish Times - Health)
Source: The Irish Times - Health - September 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Report charts head and neck cancers
Head and neck cancers include lip, tongue and oral cavity cancer, pharynx and tonsil cancer, larynx cancer, thyroid gland cancer, salivary glands cancer, nose, ear and sinus cancer. The aim of this report is to help end of life care commissioners and providers improve planning and service delivery in line with the needs and wishes of the patient. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - June 18, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Smoking 'increases risk of breast cancer in older women by almost a fifth'
Study published in British Journal of Cancer found women who used to smoke were still 7% more at risk of diseaseSmoking increases the risk of breast cancer in older women by almost a fifth, a study has found. The discovery adds to a growing weight of evidence linking exposure to tobacco smoke with the disease.US scientists who tracked the progress of around 186,000 women aged 50 to 71 found that those who smoked were 19% more likely to develop breast cancer than those who had never smoked. Women who once smoked but then kicked the habit were still 7% more at risk.The results held true even after accounting for alcohol cons...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 19, 2014 Category: Science Tags: The Guardian United States World news Health Smoking Medical research Society Cancer UK news Breast cancer Science Source Type: news
Hepatitis C Infection and Higher Risk of Death From Non-liver CancersHepatitis C Infection and Higher Risk of Death From Non-liver Cancers
In addition to their increased risk of death from hepatocellular carcinoma, chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients also have a higher mortality rate from non-Hodgkin lymphoma and pancreatic, rectal, and oral and pharyngeal cancers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - February 26, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Roll-ups 'as hazardous as factory made cigarettes'
Conclusion
This was a valid opinion piece highlighting the dangers of smoking roll-up cigarettes. Though it is not a systematic review of all of the available evidence, it is backed up by selected relevant surveys and product information. It highlights the need to view any type of tobacco smoking as dangerous.
All forms of smoking damage your health and increase your risk of cancer and other smoking-related diseases. If you are still smoking, contact the NHS Stop Smoking support service who can help you to quit.
Analysis by Bazian. Edited by NHS Choices.
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Source: NHS News Feed - February 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart/lungs Lifestyle/exercise Source Type: news
UK's annual cancer diagnosis numbers rise by 50,000 in a decade
Cancer numbers have gone up mainly because people are living longer but alcohol and obesity have also contributed to riseThe number of people being diagnosed with cancer each year in Britain has increased by 50,000 over the past decade, according to figures published on Tuesday.Cancer numbers have gone up primarily because people are living longer although alcohol and obesity are also playing a part in the rise in the numbers.Cancer Research UK, which released the figures, said there has been an increase in the number of diagnoses from around 283,000 cases in 2001 to 331,487 in 2011. Most cancers are a result of the ageing...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - January 14, 2014 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley Tags: The Guardian Obesity News Health Medical research Society Cancer UK news Alcohol Science Source Type: news
Growing number of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer linked to HPV
The human papillomavirus (HPV) may be to blame for the alarming increase of young adults with oropharyngeal cancer, according to researchers from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The study reveals an overall 60 percent increase from 1973 and 2009 in cancers of the base of tongue, tonsils, soft palate and pharynx in people younger than age 45. Among Caucasians, there was a 113 percent increase, while among African-Americans the rate of these cancers declined by 52 percent during that period of time... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - September 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Pharyngeal Exercises to Treat Cancer
(Ivanhoe Newswire) – Recent studies show patients who develop pharyngeal (lung) cancer may have a greater chance of getting better by performing swallowing exercises. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - September 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
