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lung cancer journal :: Article Creator Young Women Get Lung Cancer At Higher Rates Than Men — Docs Don't Know Why Researchers are actively trying to figure out the reason behind the gender disparity.Getty Images/iStockphoto "I have women that have come with chest pressure and leave the office with Xanax," she said. "And then when they start coughing up blood, that's when somebody listens to them." The prevalence and intensity of smoking are not any higher in younger women than in men — besides a slightly higher prevalence for those born in the 1960s. Additionally, findings showed no higher carcinogenic effects of cigarette smoking in women than in men, overdiagnosis is unlikely because it occurred in both early- and late-stage tumors, and occupational exposures such as asbestos have substantially reduced over the past decades, the study said. "Further research is needed to elucidate reasons for the higher lun...

stage 3 lung cancer life expectancy with treatment :: Article Creator Dolph Lundgren Shares Cancer Treatment Updates: 'I'm Living A Normal Life' Two years after being told he had terminal cancer, Dolph Lundgren is feeling good — and looking forward to the future. "I'm living a normal life. I'm still taking oral medication, but it doesn't really affect me," Lundgren, 65, told Entertainment Tonight. "I mean, there's no side effects. Every day to me is a blessing, and I really enjoy it, and I feel really good about that."  The actor was originally diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2015, and promptly underwent treatment while continuing to work on films like Aquaman and Creed 2.  But after a tumor was found in his liver in 2021, Lundgren said his doctor "started saying things like, 'You should probably take a break and spend more time with your family and so forth.'" "S...

real pneumonia lungs :: Article Creator Lung Disease News Aug. 11, 2023 — Yoga and breathing control practices, in combination with aerobic training, are particularly key exercises for asthmatic people seeking to improve their lung function, a new peer-reviewed study ... Aug. 9, 2023 — New findings may lead to relapse-free treatment for a sizeable subgroup of lung cancer patients. In a study in mice, scientists have identified a biomarker that may help physicians select lung cancer ... Aug. 8, 2023 — Overly active immune cells are often behind lung damage in diseases such as Covid-19. Researchers have developed an RNA agent for a lung spray that slows the activity of these cells, known as ... July 25, 2023 — Having a food allergy as a baby is linked to asthma and reduced lung function later in childhood, according to a new ... July 20, 2023 — Omega-3 fatty acids, which are abundant in fish and fish oil supplements, appear promising...

a contagious bacterial disease :: Article Creator What Is Tuberculosis? Medically reviewed by Brian H Wetchler, DO Tuberculosis (TB) is a curable, contagious bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs. With treatment, the outcome for TB is good. However, 1.5 million people around the world die from tuberculosis each year. According to the World Health Organization, it is the world's most deadly infectious disease. In the United States, western Europe, and other high-income areas, TB disease rates are very low. It is most common in sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, and Asia. Here's what you need to know about the stages of tuberculosis infection, how it's treated, and what it means for your health. Types Once the bacteria that causes TB enters the lungs, it may stay dormant for a period of time, or it may cause disease in a matter of weeks. When the bacteria lie dormant, it is known as a latent TB infection. When the ba...

symptoms of botulism in poultry :: Article Creator Poultry Diseases That Come With Floods The El Niño rains come with many challenges for farmers. Today, we look at two poultry diseases that follow heavy rains. The flood waters provide favourable conditions for multiplication and growth of disease causing micro-organisms in the environment, feed and even body of animals. Flood waters can uncover and spread these disease causing micro-organisms from their confines deep in the earth's belly. Moist conditions spoil feeds and make them unsuitable for consumption by birds in addition to causing stress that further predispose poultry to diseases. In as much as this article is limited to two diseases it is important to note that cold weather during heavy rains is a cause of stress to poultry. Stress normally results in a weakened immune system, hence predisposing birds to many other diseases. Generally speaking, expect a higher disease in...

is h pylori bacterial infection contagious :: Article Creator Is H. Pylori Contagious? Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) is a common type of bacteria that infects the stomach lining and can lead to various gastrointestinal diseases such as gastritis, stomach ulcers, and cancer. The question of whether H. Pylori is contagious often arises due to its ability to spread through person-to-person contact or environmental contamination. In this article, we will examine whether H. Pylori is contagious and explore what H. Pylori is, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. H. Pylori is contagious. The transmission of H. Pylori typically occurs through saliva and close personal contact, such as: sharing utensils shaking hands kissing oral sex It is also transmitted environmentally through contaminated food or water. The prevalence of H. Pylori varies widely due to a difference in socioeconomic and hygienic co...