Saturday, July 25, 2009

New treatment for prostate cancer patients

NEW DELHI: The Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre here has officially launched a new “Sonablate HIFU” service for treatment of prostate cancer patients.

“Sonablate HIFU on initial use is very patient-friendly for those suffering from prostate cancer as there is no immediate morbidity which is expected if the patient chooses radical surgery. The long-term side-effects are also not expected since the treatment is done by sound waves,” said Dr. Sudhir Rawal, who claims to have performed more than 15 HIFU procedures using Sonablate HIFU in Delhi

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What is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a technique, invented in 1952 by Dr. Michel Pistor, where medication is injected into the mesoderm, the layer of fat and connective tissue under the skin. Over the past 50+ years, an excess of 15,000 physicians world-wide have used Mesotherapy on a daily basis for a variety of purposes, including overall weight loss, spot weight reduction, cellulite reduction, hair loss, scar revision and wrinkle elimination. Mesotherapy is also used to correct unevenness, lumps, or divots that develop after liposuction. In 1987, the French Academy of Medicine recognized Mesotherapy as an inherent part of traditional medicine. The International Society of Mesotherapy encompasses 14 countries throughout Europe and South America. Using a very tiny needle (0.4 to 0.6 cm or the size of an eyelash), the medication is injected into the mesoderm painlessly. Sometimes the technique of “multi-pricking” is used, where a number of swift, painless injections are concentrated in a specific area. Although “multi-pricking” can be done by hand, we at Mesotherapy Associates offer a mechanical delivery system that delivers the medicine in a more accurate fashion with even less discomfort to the patient. Patients have universally reported that the treatments cause less pain than a momentary, light pinch.

The medications that are used in Mesotherapy melt the fat beneath the skin and shrink the fat cells in the Scarpa’s fascia layer. The fat dissolves and is excreted by the kidneys and the bowel without any changes in your bowel habits.

Cellulite is caused by connective tissue bands that hold down the skin, trapping the fat and thereby causing the “dimpling” effect. The medications used in Mesotherapy destroy the connective tissue bands and melt the trapped fat, creating a smooth, dimple-free appearance. In Mesotherapy, very small doses of different medications are administered in specific areas, depending on the condition being treated. The medicines and plant extracts that we use at Mesotherapy Associates, P.C. are obtained from local pharmaceutical companies in the United States . All medicines used are FDA-approved for their use. In combination, medicines for Mesotherapy are used for off-line purposes. A recent illustration of this distinction is Botox. Although Botox is FDA approved for controlling muscle spasms, the medical community embraced it for its cosmetic propberties of controlling wrinkles. For many years, plastic surgeons and dermatologists have used Botox for off-line purposes…..

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Monday, July 6, 2009

Bloglines - Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Cyclists Receive Support on 1,200 Mile Journey

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Cyclists Receive Support on 1,200 Mile Journey

By JBream on Malignant Mesothelioma

Three cyclists riding 1,200 miles to raise awareness about asbestos-related diseases are receiving support from those impacted by asbestos illnesses along the way.

Katrina London, Paul Glanville and Jason Addy departed June 20, 2009 from Glasgow, England and will conclude their journey July 4 in Southampton. The three activists are riding to raise money to be donated to the search for a cure for asbestos-related cancers.

During their journey, the cyclists will deliver a petition to the Canadian consulate in Birmingham, calling for an end to the mining of asbestos in Quebec. They will also stop in London to meet Members of Parliament who are campaigning for increased asbestos awareness.

The cyclists have already stopped in Derby, England and received a warm welcome from those affected by asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure. Valerie Pepper, whose husband passed away from malignant mesothelioma two years ago, greeted the group upon their arrival in Derby.

Pepper noted the importance of raising money for mesothelioma research, stating, "There's lots of money spent on research into other cancers, but very little on mesothelioma. If you don't do research, you won't know if there's a cure."

Cyclist London said the group has met "amazing women who have lost their husbands and then channeled their energy into campaigning and fund-raising."

One such woman is Carol Anthony who lost her husband to mesothelioma four years ago and now serves on the committee of a mesothelioma research group at a Leicester, England hospital.

Prior to departing on the 1,200-mile ride cyclist Addy said, "It will be tough going as we will be cycling up to 100 miles a day, but it is for a very important cause and promises to be a breathtaking journey to raise awareness of the legacy caused by asbestos."

Additional information about mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases may be found through the Mesothelioma Center.


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