On this page the following entries were made in the “May, 2007” time-frame.
Archive for “May, 2007”
What is the Bird Flu
The bird flu or avian influenza is a virus that infects birds. This infectious disease is caused by various strains of the type A influenza virus. Contrary to belief, many wild birds carry the avian influenza viruses without apparent harm while domestic poultry such as turkeys and chicken develop disease when infected with […]
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Mesothelioma: Risk Factors
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the mesothelial tissue. Certain risk factors can increase an individual’s chance of acquiring a disease such as mesothelioma. What risk factors increase the chance of acquiring mesothelioma?
Asbestos exposure remains the number one risk factor for the development of mesothelioma. The association of asbestos and […]
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Health Information: MRI and Breast Cancer
Today’s health information topic covers the importance of breast cancer screening
The American Cancer Society has set new guidelines for females who are at high risk of developing breast cancer. A recent study states that women who are at high risk of developing breast cancer should recieve annual MRI’s or Magnetic Resonance Imaging as well […]
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Health Information: Tuberculosis
Today’s health information subject, Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine.
Recently a 27 year old man infected with tuberculosis or TB was incarcerated in Arizona after he went into a convenience store without a mask. Doctors had advised him to wear a mask when outside of his home, so as not to infect others. This man […]
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