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Laryngeal Cancer Risk Factors

The exact cause of laryngeal cancer is not clear. However, certain risk factors have been identified that increase the risk of developing this condition. Smoking, for example, is the main risk factor for laryngeal cancer and long-term excess alcohol consumption is another major risk factor.

3 Nov 2010

Laryngeal Cancer Symptoms & Diagnosis

The symptoms of laryngeal cancer can be similar to symptoms that arise in other conditions. For example, a common early sign is a hoarse voice, a symptom that is also seen in laryngitis.

3 Nov 2010

What is Laryngeal Cancer?

Laryngeal cancer is an uncommon type of cancer that affects the tissues of the voicebox. The majority of laryngeal cancers originate in the squamous cells – flat, thin cells in the epithelium that forms the innermost lining of the larynx.

3 Nov 2010

Hematuria Causes

Hematuria refers to the presence of blood in the urine and is usually caused by bleeding somewhere in the urinary tract. Hematuria may be caused by several health conditions as well as the use of certain medications.

3 Nov 2010

Hematuria Diagnosis

Hematuria or blood in the urine indicates that bleeding is occurring somewhere in the urinary tract. The underlying cause of the condition therefore needs to be investigated and diagnosed so that an appropriate treatment can be prescribed.

3 Nov 2010

What is Hematuria?

The term hematuria refers to presence of blood in the urine. People may be frightened by finding blood in their urine but this is rarely a symptom of any life threatening condition. Hematuria needs to be carefully evaluated by a physician so the underlying cause can be detected and treated.

3 Nov 2010

Taurine Toxicity

Taurine is a natural amino acid naturally present in bodily tissues that play a role in physiological functions that is also available in food sources for dietary intake.

3 Nov 2010

Other Uses of Taurine

Taurine, which is naturally occurring in the human body, can also be found in many foods that are commonly consumed in the diet.

3 Nov 2010

Taurine Energy Drinks

Taurine is a conditional amino acid that has various effects throughout the body, most notably on neurological and muscular development.

3 Nov 2010

Taurine Physiological Functions

Taurine is involved in several physiological processes in the body.

3 Nov 2010

Taurine Synthesis and Production

Taurine is a substance derived from cysteine that can be obtained naturally in foods.

3 Nov 2010

What is Taurine?

Taurine is a conditional amino acid found in natural dietary sources, biosynthesized in the body and produced by chemical synthesis for commercial purposes.

3 Nov 2010

SCHIP Reauthorization

The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) was established in 1997 as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 (BBA). In conjunction with Medicaid, SCHIP has helped to reduce the number of low-income uninsured children by broadening eligibility requirements and simplifying enrolling procedures.

1 Nov 2010

SCHIP History

SCHIP was a program intended for children in families with an income that was too high to qualify for Medicaid, but too modest to afford private insurance

1 Nov 2010

What is the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)?

The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) is a program that was proposed and enacted into law as part of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.

1 Nov 2010

Glutamine Functions

Glutamine is one of the twenty amino acids or building blocks that make up proteins.

1 Nov 2010

What is Glutamine?

Glutamine is one of the twenty amino acids, the individual building blocks that join together to make up proteins in the body.

1 Nov 2010

Gingivitis Treatment

Gingivitis or gum disease describes both the early stages of gum inflammation as well as more severe gum involvement such as periodontitis and acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG). Early management of gingivitis is more successful at reducing the risk of complications compared with treatment initiated in later stages of disease.

1 Nov 2010

Gingivitis Cause

There are a number of factors that can cause or raise the risk of developing gum disease or gingivitis. However, one of the most common causes is the formation of dental plaque.

1 Nov 2010