Monthly Archives: March 2010

Don’t let the Periodontal Myths take over

Almost every other person we come across suffers with some or the other gum/periodontal problem. Though most of them may not require essentially the extensive periodontal treatment procedures they do require daily care to some extent. Some of the periodontal … Continue reading

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Who are more weighty—women drinkers or women non-drinkers

Surprisingly women drinkers who drink moderately have lesser chances of gaining weight than women who don’t drink at all. All thanks to the BMI reduction that alcohol gets with its energy balance property! Calorie count of per gram alcohol is … Continue reading

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Effects of Hyperthermia on Tumors

Hyperthermia induced into the affected region with controlled low temperature and high temperature treatments can be of aid in curing both malignant and benign tumors. The techniques employed to induce the thermal alteration are less invasive than the regular radiotherapeutic … Continue reading

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Seaweeds are of aid in fighting the toughest versions of Lymphoma

None of us can actually think that a slimy little piece of seaweed lying offshore can actually be of aid in fighting the toughest versions of lymphoma. Fucoidan, a sulfated polysaccharide found in seaweeds resembles heparin as far as the … Continue reading

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Can daylight saving times be deleterious?

Yes they can be actually! People going to work on a regular basis and facing stress and chronic fatigue in their regular lifestyles face it even more when they start following the daylight saving schedule. Studies confirm the fact that … Continue reading

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Onset of Parkinson’s augments with increased daily cigarette usage

Most of us can be found following a false assumption that the rate of onset of Parkinson’s is directly proportional to the number of years a smoker has been into this sickening habit. Nevertheless, the truth is that it’s the … Continue reading

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Hearing problems with the regular usage of Painkillers

You may feel relieved of stabbing headache with use of potent painkillers but this relief can possibly cost you a hearing problem to some extent over a period of time. Regular use of aspirin, acetaminophen and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs expose … Continue reading

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Faster healing of extraction wounds with light cure

Patients who have faced the agony of an extraction their life must be well aware of the time taken by the extraction wounds to heal (which is approx. one week) and the feel of it. Recent studies suggest that an … Continue reading

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Does a periodontal problem affect the maturity status of baby at the time of birth?

Well it does…none of us would in the most likely way believe that periodontal problems or problems related with gums can actually affect the preterm birth incidences in any way. Screening was performed on pregnant subjects between 6-20 weeks of … Continue reading

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Irreversible Electroporation- A promising treatment option for patients suffering with Pancreatic Cancer

Irreversible Electroporation or IRE is one technique that involves poking of holes into the tumour that dwells in the pancreas. The technique makes use of brief and controlled electric pulses to make these microscopic pores in the targeted area of … Continue reading

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