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Although there are multiple risk factors involved in the development of hepatitis C, most of them are related to the transmission of hepatitis C virus HCV . Hepatitis C virus is the main cause of hepatitis C and many other forms of liver disease hepatic fibrosis, cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma . Hepatitis C is a potentially life-threatening infectious disease, despite its slow-evolving character. In the absence of medical treatment, mild forms of hepatitis C don t usually clear up on their own; in many cases the infection persists, leading to the development of chronic hepatitis C characterized by frequent recurrence of its symptoms . Furthermore, undiscovered chronic hepatitis C can aggravate over the years, leading to complications such as cirrhosis and even end-stage liver disease. Statistics indicate that around 170.000.000 people worldwide suffer from...

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Doctors may have another weapon in their arsenal for fighting lung cancer. The single largest cancer killer among men and women in the U.S., the disease is expected to take the lives of more than 160,000 Americans this year, often within a short time of diagnosis, according to the American Cancer Society. However, for the first time, patients with the most common type of advanced lung cancer have a targeted therapy that, with chemotherapy, extended overall survival beyond one year in a large, randomized clinical study. Avastin bevacizumab , a targeted therapeutic antibody not a chemotherapy , is now approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA to be used in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for the first-line treatment of patients with unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic nonsquamous, non-small cell lung cancer NSCLC . In a...

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Massage is all a matter of touch. We are all sensual beings and as a result our bodies respond well to massage and human contact. When there is touch, more healing takes place. These are some of known health benefits of Massage Therapy: Improves blood circulation, thus allowing increased oxygen and nutrients to be delivered to treated areas including areas that have been injured or have experienced overexertion. Helps to lower blood pressure. Aids in detoxification by propelling toxic waste products through the lymphatic system. Relieves stress and promote sense of well being. Relaxes injured muscles, reducing cramps, and muscle spasms Stimulates the release of the bodies natural endorphins which may aid in pain control. Provides increased exercise stretching for atrophied muscles. In fact, increasing evidence show that massage therapy helps to bolster the immune...

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Asbestos testing is the method to determine the presence of asbestos in the industrial processes, residential buildings and objects. Asbestos had been commonly used as construction materials in buildings till few years back. A mineral compound, asbestos is the common name for a group of six naturally occurring fibrous minerals found in certain rock formations. During mining and processing, asbestos produces very thin and light fibers that are easily released into the air. Once released into the air, the asbestos particles can remain suspended for a long time. These fibers are invisible to human eyes and when inhaled can cause serious health problems including lung cancer. This is the reason why asbestos testing is a necessary safeguard for people handling and working with asbestos materials. People who are handling asbestos or products containing asbestos...

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