What causes heart problems in eating disorder patients?
Question by snowsoul: What causes heart problems in eating disorder patients?
How do the different types of heart problems develop? What eating disorder symptoms cause them? Is it that the heart muscle becomes weak or what? Does that affect ability to exercise or how one feels after exercising such as dizziness or breathing and stuff?
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Answer by Ginny W
It is different for different eating disorders: for bulimics, the purging distroys cardiac muscle and also inducing vomiting is also hard on the heart. For anorexics, the body goes into starvation mode and starts to use the cardiac muscle for sustanance. in both disease the body is very malnourished and this makes the body anemic and can lead to kidney liver failure and all sorts of bad stuff. As a former bulimic i can tell you that it makes exercising extremely hard becuase they body is deprived of electrolytes, which are what make the heart work
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Chemo drugs are low, patients at risk
A nationwide shortage of some chemotherapy drugs is putting patients at risk. That’s the word from doctors across the country – including a world renown breast cancer specialist at IU Simon Cancer Center. Dr. George Sledge is very concerned about the shortage of drugs like Paclitaxil, a drug used to treat breast, lung and ovarian cancer.
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Prior to treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, how were cancer patients treated?
Question by chrstnwrtr: Prior to treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation, how were cancer patients treated?
This got me thinking. After hearing a rather gross story from the Middle Ages that dealt with a nun treating a cancerous tumor, how were cancer patients treated prior to the advent of chemotherapy and radiation?
And here’s an additional question: why does chemotherapy cause hair loss and nausea in patients?
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Answer by Diane A
Unless a tumor could be cut out, most cancers resulted in death; although there were probably plenty of off-the -wall treatments. In the early stages of Xray therapy (think 1900s)–it was considered to be effective if the skin burned! Surgery for growths goes as far back as the Egyptians & Greeks (they used various drugs & chemicals for anesthesia).
Many Chemo drugs work by targeting the cell cycle in rapidly dividing cells (which is simply what a tumor is–very rapidly dividing & growing cells); the hair follicle is one such rapidly normal dividing cell line (your hair grows, right?) so that’s why they get “killed” off & hair falls out. So too the cells lining the GI tract are affected & you have many of the GI side effects associated with chem. That and many many drugs cause nausea in general.
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Are there any drug assistance programs specifically for the underinsured- for COPD and dementia patients?
Question by manfromcolumbia: Are there any drug assistance programs specifically for the underinsured- for COPD and dementia patients?
I work in a hospice and have been scouring the web and other sources here. Many of our clients fall into the underinsured category in need of prescription assistance. Thanks!
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Answer by DUCK
your pharmacist might be able to help you!
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Q&A: can radiation therapy patients be around infants after they have had radiation therapy?
Question by Marylyn J: can radiation therapy patients be around infants after they have had radiation therapy?
an 83 yr old friend is having radiation therapy and has been told she cannot be around infants. Can this be true? Can she be in the same room and just not hold the baby?
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Answer by Thin Kaboudit
That seems odd, she might ought to ask the doctor for clarification…it’s possible that it’s for HER safety (weakened immune system being around a germy baby!) not for the infants! Radiation does not stay in your body unless you have radioactive implants (like in prostate cancer treatment), but my psychic powers (LOL) tell me your friend does not have a prostate!
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Psorinum Therapy at Akash Bangla: new hope for Stage IV Cancer Patients
Interview with Dr Aradeep Chatterjee on Akash Bangla regarding Psorinum Therapy. Psorinum Therapy is a kind of active immunotherapy for the treatment of gastrointestinal and lung cancers. This treatment can substantially improve the survival span and life quality of stage IV cancer patients.
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Why dont we use heavy water to cure cancer patients?
Question by Alex: Why dont we use heavy water to cure cancer patients?
why dont we use heavy water to cure cancer patients? its only has a toxic effect if taken in massive amounts and yes i kno its a key ingrediant in makeing nukes but why dont we have like “special” hospitals that are like guarded with special security. to me using heavy water seems like a good idea. why not?
i read about how it replicates dna and stops cancerous cells from i cant remember the scientific term for it but its like it stop them from making more of themselves
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Answer by Fight with Tools
so are you implying that we can cure cancer with heavy amounts of hydrogen and oxygen?
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Q&A: What do these patients have in common? Pathophysiology question?
Question by Taw3345: What do these patients have in common? Pathophysiology question?
Three patients are diagnosed with different types of cancer. One patient is a life-long smoker and has lung cancer, one has active Crohn disease and has colorectal cancer, and the other is a farmer with newly diagnosed melanoma. Other than the obvious thing, cancer, what do these individuals have in common
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Answer by Kat
Lung, colorectal and skin cancers are all due to carcinomas.
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Dr. Supriya Mohile Discusses Prostate Cancer in Elderly Patients
Supriya G. Mohile, MD, MS, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, discusses the prevalence and treatment options for elderly patients with prostate cancer. Mohile describes prostate cancer as primarily a disease of older people. In general, the median age for patients with prostate cancer is 79, compared to the early 70′s in colon and lung cancer. Information that is usually uncommon for older populations is more prevalent in prostate cancer because of the higher median age. Major trials investigating new therapeutic agents have enrolled more geriatric patients because of the abundance of this patient type. This has provided more data on the risks and benefits of treatment for elderly patients with prostate cancer than other types of tumors. As the population ages and people live longer with prostate cancer it becomes more challenging to treat the disease. There is a need to be careful with aggressive treatment in earlier asymptomatic stages of prostate cancer, once the disease becomes more advanced or symptomatic an aggressive treatment makes more sense.
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Breast Reconstruction With a Patient’s Own Tissue
From www.beetmedicine.tv The goals of breast reconstruction have changed from simply replacing the mound of the breast so that a woman can look normal in clothes to being able to totally preserve the appearance and texture of a normal breast. Dr. Alexes Hazen talks about implants and myocutaneous flaps, a reconstruction which uses a womans own tissue. Dr. Karp describes the different types of abdominal flaps and particularly the DIEP flap which retains the most muscular strength. — Peter Pressman, MD Interviewees: Alexes Hazen, MD Director, NYU Aesthetic Surgery Center Assistant Professor & Plastic Surgeon NYU Cancer Institute at NYU Langone Medical Center and Nolan Karp, MD Director, Tisch Hospital Plastic Surgery Service Associate Professor & Plastic Surgeon NYU Cancer Institute at NYU Langone Medical Center
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Q&A: Is there any liver cancer patients who want cure without operations ?
Question by sumio m: Is there any liver cancer patients who want cure without operations ?
Once I was a member of Japanese Antarctic Expedition, as a radio operator of wintering party.
I can introduce the healer who can cure the liver cancer and the brain tumor without surgical operations. He can do without radiations or much medicines.
Also you may continue your present medical treatment with your family doctor.
May be unbelievable, but It is truth!
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Answer by Mad Roy
I hate to cast doubt on this man who appears to be sincere in his offer of help, but I would have to see iron clad scientific proof that anyone could cure any disease of any kind at long distances by mental telepathy or other means.
Especially if I had a deadly disease like cancer. Check it out if you want, but I, alas, remain sceptical of these kind of claims.
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Q&A: Why are emphysema patients more prone to pulmonary infections such as bacterial bronchitis?
Question by : Why are emphysema patients more prone to pulmonary infections such as bacterial bronchitis?
Can I get a 4 line answer for that question? Thanks
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Answer by izzy
Because the lungs lose their elasticity the alveoli (little air sacs) are damaged making it difficult to breathe. Lungs become weak, extra secretions, trapped gas in the dmaged alveoli leaves them open o infection.
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How do you feel when your patients get sick – cancer or die of old age?
Question by parenting is an option II: How do you feel when your patients get sick – cancer or die of old age?
We have about 7 patients with breast cancer currently, and a 89 year old patient that just passed away. It seems like just yesterday we seen him and his wife walking into the clinic with a cane. They came almost once a week until they moved into a retirement home which my doctor called over there to make sure they were getting their medications. He was so sweet. The patients with breast cancer are so sweet. I feel bad for them. It seems like everybody is getting sick.
How do you deal with patients getting seriously sick?
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Answer by C C
You have to understand in your heart that there is both life and death in the universe and that this is the way of nature. It is true that it feels unfair when young people especially die, although that doesn’t make it any easier when you love the older ones. You have to live each day at a time and cherish the ones you love for you never know what may happen. Those who get ill need you to be there, be kind to them, and make their passing as comfortable as you can. And always do unto others…it’s very true, for each of us, but not all, will be sick or old at some point in life. Always treat the elderly or ill as if they were a member of your family for in a way, they are.
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Q&A: What do long-term cancer patients wear when they are staying at the hospital?
Question by Michelle: What do long-term cancer patients wear when they are staying at the hospital?
I’m researching for a play for one of my classes and I’m not sure if they wear the dressing gowns you are in for temp. hospital stays, or if they’re supposed to be in some thing else.
If anyone can help me, that would be great.
Thanks so much.
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Answer by ihateacaf
red funny nose,.
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Support for Breast Cancer Patients: Barbara Passman, Medical Social Worker
www.uchospitals.edu Senior clinical social worker Barbara Passman plays a key role in helping patients acclimate to the breast cancer care process. She answers questions and helps ease fears. Social workers focus holistically — not only the problems and the weaknesses, but also on the strengths, that can empower people to help themselves. Barbara can help patients feel comfortable in a complex medical center and help them acknowledge their questions and fears. She helps patients to feel as though they are equal partners on a team and encourages them to communicate with their physicians. Barbara helps patients navigate through the choices they are facing and to cope with all the financial and family adjustments following a breast cancer diagnosis. She focuses on each patient as an individual and provides support tailored to their needs.
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is lack of knowledge of treatment the main reason for not getting good care for lower class cancer patients?
Question by queen_ash: is lack of knowledge of treatment the main reason for not getting good care for lower class cancer patients?
is it lack of knowledge of treatment options? no coverage? thinking they shouldn’t have it because depression and distress is normal?
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Answer by Denisedds
Knowledge plays a role in it, but most of it is money.
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EMCTO 2011: Significance of the ALK Marker in non-smoker lung cancer patients
Prof Ping Yang, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA talks about non-smoker lung cancer sufferers who test positive for the ALK (anaplastic lymphoma kinase) marker have a more aggressive form of cancer that is considerably more likely to progress and recur. Prof Ping Yang discusses the IHC and FISH techniques that are used to detect the ALK marker and explains when clinicians can use IHC and when it is necessary to use FISH. Prof Yang outlines the prevalence of the ALK marker within non-smoker lung cancer patients and talks about the potential for targeted therapies to treat this patient population.
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Which is better for COPD patients, Albuterol inhaler or Combivent inhaler?
Question by jim4vegas2: Which is better for COPD patients, Albuterol inhaler or Combivent inhaler?
I have the disease COPD & use an inhaler called Combivent. I have a friend with the same disease who uses Albuterol. His Dr. says Albuterol is best, my Dr. say’s combivent is the best. Who’s right? Need knowledgeable opinions please!
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Answer by big stan
I have asthma and I have used both. I think combivent is the best and the reason is…it has albuterol in it as well as another medicine to stimulate breathing. So it should be better because it not only has albuterol but another medicine. Albuterol is fine, but not as good as combivent.
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Where to get Financial aide for cancer patients in the U.K?
Question by charity2882: Where to get Financial aide for cancer patients in the U.K?
A good friend of mine is hospitalized with Lung Cancer in the UK. His family is having a hard time funding the operation. Apparently the docs there will not operate without money first. If you have any information on places that provide financial aide for such a thing please let me know. If I had the money to spare I would give it in a heartbeat but It takes all I have to support my family. I appreciate any help or info you can provide on the subject.
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Answer by shruti
Get your friends medical treatment and surgery in India .All types of medical treatment and surgery is very cheap in India.There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges all types of medical treatment andsurgery for foreigners in India.They are called the Forerunners Healthcare.I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories.I have also read that they arrange financing for american,english and canadian patients as some of the surgery and treatment is not covered by insurance.
They also have photos pasted of their International patients.You can checkout their website.The cost savings are incredible.As a doctor i personally believe that your friends cancer treatment can be easily handled in India as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world.The doctors are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star.I recently also read about a chinese couple facilitated by forerunners healthcare were able to get their baby by IVF and a surrogate mother.
my cousin and her husband got their sons heart septal defect surgry in India through the forerunners healthcare in India and is all praise for this company.Her son is totally normal now and is as active as any other kid.She just paid 4500 pounds for the full treatment for which she was quoted 13000 pounds in private setup in UK.I strongly recommend this company to you as they can be of great help to you.hope this helps
http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
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what are some of the medical managements for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases(COPD)?
Question by City Man: what are some of the medical managements for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases(COPD)?
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Answer by chatterella
There is a natural substance called CQ10 enzyme that is supposed to help improve cell reproduction in cardiac and pulmonary patients. What it does is enhance the surrounding cell structure that makes the cell stronger and possible rejuvenates the cell itself. What COPD patients need to do is improve their lung structure and function and reduce the dependance of oxygen. My mom had this and what I learned was that once the lungs get “squishy” or in other words like a sponge that , they, the lungs actually hold fluid in and can cause all kinds of problems. Mom was on oxygen the last two years of her life, so she pretty much was homebound. She smoked all her life and didn’t quit early enough. Sad to say….it was the cause of the COPD. Good luck…
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