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Cervical Cancer Epidemiology

According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), cervical cancer was once the leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States. In the last 4 decades the trends have changed for the better.

22 Nov 2009

Cervical Cancer Prognosis

The outcome of prognosis of cervical cancer and most other cancers depends on several factors.

22 Nov 2009

Cervical Cancer Prevention

Cervical cancer in most cases occurs due to a sexually transmitted infection with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Since the cause and risk factors are known, prevention of this cancer is possible to some extent. However, those with a genetic predisposition to the cancer, may still go ahead to develop the cancer despite preventive measures.

22 Nov 2009

Cervical Cancer Treatment

Treatment is provided by a multidisciplinary team. The team usually consists of a gynaecologist, a surgeon, a clinical oncologist who specializes in chemotherapy and radiotherapy, a medical oncologist who specializes in chemotherapy, a pathologist, a radiologist or an imaging radiologist, a social worker, a psychologist and an oncology nurse.

22 Nov 2009

Cervical Cancer Diagnosis

Cervical cancer is diagnosed with the help of a gynaecologist, a pathologist and an imaging radiologist. Cancer may be suspected if there is abnormal bleeding after or during sexual intercourse or if there is bleeding after menopause.

22 Nov 2009

Cervical Cancer Causes

Cervical cancer starts with a change in the cellular DNA. DNA provides the cells with a basic set of instructions that regulate its growth, maturity, division and eventual death. A change in the DNA’s structure is known as a mutation.

22 Nov 2009

What is Cervical Cancer?

Cervical cancer, originating in the cervix's cell lining, often begins without symptoms, highlighting the importance of regular screening to detect and treat precancerous changes early.

22 Nov 2009

Monkeypox 2003 U.S. Outbreak

Monkeypox virus represents a double-stranded DNA virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus, genetically distinct from other viruses in this group - including variola virus (the cause of smallpox) and vaccinia virus (the virus used for the smallpox vaccine).

22 Nov 2009

Monkeypox; What is It and How Do We Treat It?

Monkeypox virus is a zoonotic Orthopoxvirus and a possible biothreat agent that causes human disease with varying morbidity and mortality.

22 Nov 2009

Monkeypox Epidemiology

Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which is an orthopoxvirus from the same group of viruses as smallpox.

22 Nov 2009

What is Monkeypox?

Monkeypox represents a rare viral disease occurring predominantly in central and western Africa.

22 Nov 2009

Malaria Society And Culture

Malaria is a disease posing a great economic and social burden on developing countries of the world. It imposes substantial costs to both individuals and governments, impairs productivity, leads to days of work lost and kills thousands each year.

22 Nov 2009

Malaria History

Malaria has been known to mankind for thousands of years. Around 7,000-12,000 years ago with increase in temperatures in Africa, rise in humidity creating new water sources and the start of agriculture in the Middle East and North East Africa there were several water bodies and pools of water. This led to a favorable climate and area for breeding and transmission of malaria parasites and its carrier, the mosquito.

22 Nov 2009

Malaria Epidemiology

Malaria has been recognised as a severe and life-threatening illness for thousands of years. It still is one of the most common diseases affecting humans worldwide. The major impact of the disease is almost entirely on the developing countries, with the heaviest burden in Africa. Almost half of the total world population is exposed to the risk of contracting malaria.

22 Nov 2009

Malaria Prevention

Malaria is a preventable and curable disease. Awareness and precautions, especially before travelling to an area endemic for malaria, is important for the prevention of malaria.

22 Nov 2009

Malaria Diagnosis

Diagnosis of malaria is made with the help of microscopic examination of the blood samples.

22 Nov 2009

Malaria Mechanism

Malaria is caused by the transmission of the malaria parasite Plasmodium to humans by the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes.

22 Nov 2009

Malaria Causes

Malaria is caused by a parasite belonging to the Plasmodium family. The parasite can be spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.

22 Nov 2009

Malaria Symptoms

Symptoms of malaria may take around seven days to develop after a bite from an infected mosquito. This is known as the incubation period or the time between being infected and when symptoms start. Usual incubation period for malaria is around 10 to 15 days. Some cases of malaria may take longer to develop.

22 Nov 2009