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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a disease that affects one in every ten women of reproductive age. It is characterized by the presence of obesity, ovulatory dysfunction and insulin resistance.

Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. Some are infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and / or irregular bleeding, infertility because of not ovulating increased hair growth on face, chest, stomach and back, ovarian cysts, acne, oily skin, or dandruff , weight gain and pelvic pain, among others.

The ovaries have follicles, tiny sacs filled with liquid that hold the eggs. Each month about 20 eggs start to mature, but usually only one makes it completely. As this one egg grows, the follicle accumulates fluid and as it matures, the follicle breaks open to release. The egg then travels through the fallopian tube for fertilization. When the single egg leaves the follicle, ovulation occurs. In women with PCOS, the ovary does not make all the hormones needed for any of the eggs mature. Follicles grow and accumulate fluid, but neither becomes large enough and remain as cysts. Ovulation does not occur and the progesterone is not made, without which, the woman’s menstrual cycle is irregular or absent. In addition, the cysts make male hormones, which also prevent ovulation. Read the rest of this entry »

If you have not heard of folic acid is good that you know because deficiency is devastating for the breeding season, especially in countries where many births.

Folic acid was known to the anemia, but since the 80′s has discovered the damage that causes deficiency in pregnancy: stillbirth or without anencephalic skull, spine with serious abnormalities not be closed and starting or spine bifida (this causes the bone out and form meningoceles or mielomengoceles discovered that being infected, causing severe infection and often death).

It is therefore important that parents take their daughters from development, the doctor of his choice and the best nutrition advice and more rich in folic acid and pregnant women who come as soon as possible with your gynecologist and nutritionist doctor for a pregnancy, a marriage and a happy life. And remember, do not treat yourself.

The FDA approved the first time in 30 years, an indication of antitumor Nexavar for treating liver cancer. Also, the drug received approval from European authorities.

The FDA approval was based on the positive results achieved in international phase III, placebo-SHARP (Sofafenib HCC Assessment Randomized Protocol, “Randomized Protocol for the evaluation of sorafenib in HCC”) which demonstrated that Nexavar extended in 44% overall survival of patients with liver cancer compared with placebo.
Two years ago Nexavar became the first new drug against advanced kidney cancer, the drug was jointly developed by Bayer HealthCare AG and Onyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of liver cancer and is responsible for about 90% of primary malignant liver tumors in adults. It is the sixth most common tumor worldwide and the third type of cancer causes more deaths. Are diagnosed annually over 600 thousand new cases worldwide and the incidence is increasing.

Liver inflammation (hepatitis) can be caused by viral or toxic agents. We have identified five viruses that multiply in liver cells that vary in their modes of transmission and long-term effects they cause.

In the case of hepatitis A, the virus that causes it is found in the feces of infected people. Usually transmitted by eating food that has been contaminated with feces of infected people. It is said that this type of hepatitis is mild, it does not cause chronic disease. The best prevention is through vaccination against hepatitis A.

The hepatitis B and C are responsible for more than 80 percent of cases of liver cancer. Between 55% and 85% of people with hepatitis C develop chronic infection, while 6% of those infected after age 5 suffer from long-term effects. Both viruses are transmitted through contaminated blood, but the hepatitis B virus is also found in semen and vaginal fluids. For hepatitis B there was a highly effective vaccine that prevents it, but there is no vaccine available to prevent hepatitis C.

Hepatitis can be purchased from only those infected with hepatitis B, because the virus that causes hepatitis D virus needs hepatitis B to multiply. Therefore, the only effective way to prevent it is to get vaccinated against hepatitis B.

Like hepatitis A, hepatitis D virus does not cause long-term effects. It is transmitted by consuming food or water contaminated with feces of people infected with hepatitis D.

There is no treatment of the infection, so you are advised to rest and proper diet rich in protein and low fat, until the levels of transaminases in the blood drop. It should drink plenty of fluids and avoid certain medications that cause liver toxicity (pain relievers, tranquilizers, etc.).. The treatment of an infection of Hepatitis A virus is based on general measures and the active and passive immunoprophylaxis.

Hygienic control – Dietary

1. Control and treatment of water and food for human consumption, waste disposal or waste properly, strict adherence to personal hygiene (washing hands, utensils individualize treatment). It must take steps to control the focus epidemiological and health education to all individuals in the community.

2. Diet: No diet or shortens disease improves clinical periods, has not demonstrated the need or calorie protein diets, such theories were discarded, the decrease in fat intake only take place if there is nausea. The diet is normal and not excessive in quantity, as you feel like the patient and depending on their take or not to vomit.

3. Rest: Bed rest is indicated while the patient is symptomatic, returning to normal activity when symptoms disappear. In the asymptomatic phase must not limit physical activity, early ambulation does not delay recovery or chronic causes.

4. Alcohol: Your intake should be prohibited in acute disease and in convalescence to full normalization of biochemistry due to liver toxicity involving this substance and may be superimposed to the harm caused by the virus. The total prohibition after the first months is unnecessary periods of abstinence is recommended between 30 to 180 days.

5. Medications: hepatotoxic drugs should be abolished and the use of other drugs only be permitted where necessary or essential. Analgesics can be used, preferably, the generous dose paracetamol and except those which can induce hepatotoxicity as NSAIDs. The dose of drugs that are metabolized in the liver is reduced and oral contraceptives should be discontinued. In case that involves the use of antibiotics for sepsis have preferred those with renal excretion if their function is good.

6. The use of steroids has been discussed but in general it is argued that their use does not shorten the course of the disease or help to cure and elsewhere in the fulminant hepatitis bring no benefit, however its use is justified cholestasis prolonged.

IInmunoprofilaxis:

Can be passive immunoprophylaxis with immunoglobulin or active management by vaccines.

7. “If you have had hepatitis A can become sick?

Once you have been infected with hepatitis A can not get again. Having had the disease produces lifelong immunity from future HAV infection.

8. When a person can infect others?

Infected people can transmit the virus during a period from two weeks before symptoms become evident until about a week after the jaundice, which is approximately three to four weeks in total.

After suffering acute hepatitis A, people become immune, ie can not re-infected with HAV.

9. What should people with hepatitis A to avoid infecting others?

• Wash hands thoroughly with soap after using the toilet.
• Do not prepare food or drinks for others.
• Do not share food with others.
• Avoid anal sexual activity until they have recovered.
• People who handle food or drinks, caregivers or health workers must report their occupation to the doctor and not return to work until a week after the onset of jaundice. (24)

10. Who should be vaccinated against Hepatitis A?

When vaccine is available, priority groups for vaccination are:

• food handlers.
• Household Workers physically and mentally disabled and special schools.
• Health workers.
• Workers’ sanitation and community services.
• Staff and children from nurseries.
• High-performance athletes, diplomats and young people when traveling to areas of high endemicity.
• Military.
• People who have casual sex and unprotected.
• Users of intravenous drugs.

Still do not know the exact cause of type 1 diabetes, but international researchers have found a link between the disorder of blood glucose and a network of immune system genes.
Through an association study of the entire genome, the researchers found that a certain group of genes that reacts in response to viral infection was present in both rats and humans, and that these same genes were also associated with susceptibility to diabetes type 1.

“The diseases arising as a result of many genetic and environmental factors through networks of genes that cause tissue damage,” said Dr. Stuart Cook, author of the study, group director of molecular and cellular cardiology Science Center Clinical Medical Research Council and professor of clinical and molecular cardiology at Imperial College London.
“We use a method to identify the central command of the important control points of a network of genes of inflammation. This led us to discover hundreds of new genes that may cause diabetes, and a major control gene that controls the entire network” said Cook.

He added that one gene belongs to a class of genes that might be a good target for drug therapy in the future. Read the rest of this entry »

Gastritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach caused by different causes. Gastritis is an irritation of the lining of the stomach from excess acid secretion, either because you’ve eaten something heavy, or by taking anti-inflammatory drugs or in a large percentage of cases there is an infection by Helicobacter pylori.
Foods Allowed
MEAT: beef, veal (cooked, roasted or baked without fat), chicken (baked or broiled) skinless, cooked ham.
FISH, natural seafood.
FRUITS: apple, pear or mashed cooked. Avoid citrus fruits (oranges).
Soups: vegetable, meat, white rice, all with little salt.
EGGS: either way, but without oil.
PAN: white or brown.
VEGETABLES: all cooked without oil.
LIQUIDS: Water, chamomile, etc …
DAIRY: Yogurt, cheese.

Forbidden foods
Spices, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, butter, margarine, vinegar, soft drinks, chocolate, black coffee or milk, milk, alcohol, fatty sauces, fried foods, canned meats, spicy foods, snuff.

Tips to follow
Eating well at fixed times, without doing so between meals.
Chew well and slowly.
Eat sitting time.
Do not take plenty of fluids with meals.
Drink fluids in small sips.
Do not eat excessively.
Do not take food very hot or very cold.
Do not lie down after eating.
Do not stop making meals, prolonged fasting should be avoided.

Home Treatments
Option 1
Take tea. Let stand about 15 minutes, a tablespoon of lemon balm a laurel and a teaspoon of mashed anise seed. Take a cup after meals.
Option 2
Take tea. Let stand about 15 minutes a tablespoon of chamomile, and a fennel seed or fruit drink after meals
Option 3
Mix 80 grams of mint, 80 grams of chamomile flowers and 40 grams of mielenrama, put 8 teaspoons in a quart of boiling water for 10 minutes. Take a cup after meals.
Option 4
Take tea. For 15 minutes to put a spoonful of blueberry fruit and leaves and a spoonful of mint. Drink after meals.

Military medical Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Spanish Qala-e-Naw (Afghanistan) conducted in collaboration with local authorities, a project for medical examination of children in a slum in the city.

Framed in the context of quick-impact projects carried out by civilian-military team (CIMIC) of the PRT, the doctors of the Spanish contingent in the morning set up a medical post yesterday recognition for children in the neighborhood would give Shamail Pashtun , north of Qala-e-Naw.

In collaboration with the mullah of the area, the CIMIC team had prepared in advance a list of all children who live with priority health problems. Each child, accompanied by a local representative, was passing by the post commander doctor to doctor Susana Gomez-Gimeno and Captain nurse Alfonso Thomas had moved into the building, still unfinished, the Spanish Agency for International Cooperation Development (AECI) is building to house a training center for teachers. Read the rest of this entry »

What are implants?
Implants have been around for many years and have gained wider and wider acceptance over time as they have proved a successful method for replacing missing teeth. They offer a way to have artificial teeth that look natural and feel secure.

The implant itself, often made of titanium, is used like an artificial root to support the false tooth or teeth. The dental surgeon, usually a periodontist (gum specialist) or an oral surgeon, places the implant into a hole made in the jawbone. A post can then be secured to this “artificial root” and can be used to secure a prosthetic device, such as a crown or bridge, above the gum. Implants can also be used in conjunction with a removable denture to create a more secure and stable base for the denture.

Why implants?
Implants have some advantages over removable dentures. Because removable dentures are not permanently fixed in place, they can move around when you eat and speak. Additionally, over time the bone that supports the denture changes and shrinks, making it increasingly difficult to support a denture comfortably. Read the rest of this entry »

Healthy teeth are important to your child’s overall health. From the time your child is born, there are things you can do to promote healthy teeth. For babies, you should clean teeth with a soft, clean cloth or baby’s toothbrush. Avoid putting the baby to bed with a bottle and check teeth regularly for spots or stains.

For all children, you should

* Brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste
* Provide healthy foods and limit sweet snacks and drinks
* Provide low-fat milk and dairy products high in calcium
* Schedule regular dental check-ups Read the rest of this entry »