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Oophorectomy for Ovarian Cancer

For women who are at high risk of developing ovarian breast cancer, prophylactic bilateral oophorectomy to remove the ovaries on both sides and reduce the risk of these cancers may be indicated. The procedure is primarily performed to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, although it is also associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.

15 Feb 2017

Ovarian Cancer and Genetics

Women who have a strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer are more likely to be affected by cancer of the ovaries, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cavity. This is thought to be due to a mutation in one of the genes that are involved in the regulation of cell growth and replication in these areas, which can be inherited from the parents.

15 Feb 2017

Sofa Dermatitis

Sofa dermatitis refers to a persistent skin allergy that occurs in people who have bought leather sofas, couches, and other upholstered furniture pieces made in China. This manifests as eczematous rashes and in some cases, serious chemical burns.

15 Feb 2017

Living with Breast Cancer

Women with breast cancer, who have undergone treatment to eradicate the abnormal cell growth and come out on the other side as a survivor, can experience a complex set of challenges as they recover. In particular, there can be complex emotional and physical changes to face as they continue with their lives. Learning to adjust to these changes can be stressful, and every woman will respond differently.

15 Feb 2017

HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer

Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a gene that can play an important role in the development of some types of breast cancer. This gene is also sometimes referred to as Erc-B2 receptor tyrosine kinase 2 (ERBB2). This gene is involved in the production of HER2 proteins, which are present on breast cells as receptors to control the growth, division, and repair of the cells.

15 Feb 2017

Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer

Hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive or HR+) breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that feeds on the presence of estrogen and progesterone hormones in the body to grow. This type of breast cancer can be targeted with hormonal treatments to slow down the growth of the cancer cells or reduce the risk of recurrence.

15 Feb 2017

Familial Breast Cancer

Approximately 1 in 15 cases of breast cancer are considered to be caused by a gene mutation inherited from a parent, known as hereditary or familial breast cancer.

15 Feb 2017

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer awareness is a movement that aims to increase awareness and reduce the stigma linked to the symptoms and treatment of breast cancer. Through the provision of education about the characteristics of breast cancer to the general public, supporters believe that more people can become informed about the disease, leading to improved treatment outcomes for the affected women due to earlier detection and better treatment methods.

15 Feb 2017

Genetics of Breast Cancer

Breast cancer involves uncontrolled growth of cells in the breasts, which is caused by a mutation in genes. These gene mutations may be inherited from the individual’s parents or acquired throughout their lifetime.

14 Feb 2017

Tokophobia – Fear of Pregnancy and Childbirth

Pregnancy is a desirable and anticipated outcome of marriage in most young women. However, it is also a time when many fears and anxieties crop up, and this is especially true in the third trimester.

14 Feb 2017

Irritant vs Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a condition in which the skin suffers inflammation, becoming red, itchy, swollen, and perhaps developing rashes, after coming into contact with a specific substance. It is known to be of two major types; irritant or allergic contact dermatitis.

14 Feb 2017

Dimethyl Fumarate Allergy

Dimethyl fumarate (DMF) has shot into prominence as an unexpected but powerful sensitizing agent. In fact, the American Contact Dermatitis Society conferred the dubious distinction of ‘Contact Allergen of the Year-2011’ on DMF.

14 Feb 2017

Treatment for long-lasting hiccups

Chronic hiccups or long-lasting hiccups refers to involuntary, sudden spasms of the diaphragm (the muscle that separates the abdominal and chest cavities), followed by rapid closure of the vocal cords and the production of a “hiccup” sound at the top of the windpipe.

14 Feb 2017

Fertility and Age

Fertility refers to the ability of a couple to conceive and give birth to a child. It develops once a person has passed puberty. For women it marks the start of their reproductive years – this iswhen they begin ovulating and menstruation.

13 Feb 2017

How is Male Infertility Diagnosed?

Should a couple have trouble conceiving, despite trying for more than a year, both partners may be checked for issues leading to infertility. Evaluating infertility is different for men and women. The health care provider will start by asking the couple specific questions about their medical history in order to isolate the possible causes of infertility.

13 Feb 2017

Male Infertility Epidemiology

Infertility issues plague nearly 15% of couples in the world. This means that close to 48 million couples worldwide have trouble conceiving a baby despite trying to for a year or more. Of these cases nearly 30% are due to male infertility issues. There is no way to accurately pinpoint cases of male infertility across the globe, but recent studies conducted on a region and country basis by different organizations have made it possible to gain a better understanding of the disorder.

12 Feb 2017

Male Infertility Research

Male infertility is defined as the inability of a male to impregnate a female, despite trying to for at least one year.

12 Feb 2017

Preventing Male Infertility

The birth of a child is the last in a number of several biological steps. The female releases an egg, which is fertilized by a sperm released by the male. Their fusion forms a zygote, which attaches itself to the uterus, where it grows into a fetus. The infant is finally born nine months after it has been conceived.

12 Feb 2017

Why Do We Burp?

Burping is usually a normal bodily process that enables air to be brought up and released from the stomach. This produces a distinctive sound. Although burping is perfectly natural, it can cause embarrassment and discomfort.

8 Feb 2017

Self-Help for Hiccups

Hiccups occur as a result of sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, the thin muscular membrane that divides the chest and abdomen and is involved in breathing. When the diaphragm tightens, the vocal cords suddenly close, which results in the characteristic “hic” sound being made at the top of the windpipe.

8 Feb 2017