Mobius Syndrome
Disease June 16th, 2010
Description:
Mobius syndrome (also spelled Moebius) is a congenital neurological disorder characterized by facial paralysis and inability to move the eye. Most Mbius syndrome are born with a full face but can not close their eyes and have no facial expressions.
Most people with Mobius syndrome have normal intelligence, although their facial expressions appear to seem foolish.
The name is taken from disease discoverer Paul Julius Mbius ie, a neurologist who first explained the disease in 1888.
Symptoms:
It is estimated there are about 2 to 20 cases of Mobius syndrome in every 1 million births. Infants with this disorder can be identified at birth with a face mask similar to that detected at the time to cry or laugh. Babies also unable to suck during feedings. Also not able to glance at the patient, instead turning his face away.
Other symptoms that sometimes occurs is:
* Abnormalities of chest wall
* Difficulty breathing or swallowing and
* Difficulty blink
Treatment:
Have not found specific treatment for this syndrome. Until now the treatment is intended only to relieve symptoms. If the baby is experiencing this syndrome should be assisted with a special bottle to keep getting nutrition.
World Health Organization: Cell Phone Not Cause Brain Cancer
Cancer June 16th, 2010
Jakarta – Research about the alleged mobile could trigger brain cancer continues to be done. This time the World Health Organization (WHO) also conducted research for 10 years, which showed no increased risk of cancer in cellphone users.
Reuters, Monday (05/17/2010), WHO is conducting research body is the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). About 13,000 mobile phone users from 13 countries involved, including the 2708 users who experience tumor glioma cases and 2409 cases of meningioma tumors.
Average cell phone usage on the participants is about 100 hours, with an average monthly usage between 2 to 2.5 hours. Participants included the most severe category of using mobile phones during 1640 hours in 10 years, equivalent to 1.5 hours a day.
Observations during 10 years showed no significant increased risk for both types of these tumors. Although it does not increase, higher risk was found in participants’ most severe category.
Participants in that category have a 40 percent higher risk for glioma tumors, and 15 percent higher for meningioma tumors. But researchers could not conclude the causality of the observations.
“Indeed there is no increased risk, but can not be concluded that there was no effect at all,” said Elisabeth Cardis who led the research.
For that Cardis suggest the existence of further research, especially among the young. According to Cardis, the EU is now funding similar research among children and adolescents.
This research also notes that the latest phones have a relatively lower emissions. In addition, the growing popularity of SMS technology and a handsfree device (hands free) has much lower levels of radiation to the head.
The research cost 19.2 million euros. From these figures, the telecommunications industry contributed around 5.5 million euros.
Various Impact of Stress On Skin
Acne June 16th, 2010
Stress not only causes an increase in blood pressure which ended with a stroke or heart disease. Other adverse effects appear directly on skin health.
Inventor and principal investigator of Logical Images, New York, Dr. Art Papier disclose other problems arising from stress. He also explains that stress also reflects poorly on the skin.
There is a direct correlation between stress and aging skin. Create stress hormone cortisol levels increased (this hormone often referred to as stress hormones). With the increase of cortisol, it will damage the collagen and cause inflammation of the skin cells. The results, appearing acne and premature wrinkles on the face.
Not only limited to acne that appears due to stress, the science of dermatology can see the stress is behind the patient’s skin. “Aggressive stress can affect skin condition to infect diseases like herpes,” added Dr. Paiper.
Unfortunately, the mechanism of how stress causes itchiness is still not clear. Clearly there are genetic factors that interact with hormonal factors in conditions such as acne and skin memerahnya, but the most important in this factor is the impact of stress. Stress tends to increase the chemicals in the skin and the blood pressure of the skin that may cause increased blood pressure and conditions like redness. Stress also affects the immune system, which can make a person more susceptible to infectious skin diseases, added Dr. Papier.
Diet: Small Changes For Big Results
Diet Tips June 9th, 2010
Reduce consumption of foods regardless of the nutritional characteristics of an unhealthy diet. So you do not get stuck running it, there are several things that must be considered in the diet.
When choosing foods for your diet, keep the levels of vitamins, minerals and protein consumed in order not to diminish. You can reduce the consumption of sugar in cakes, biscuits, fried foods up, and cold drinks, ice cream and others.
Look for foods substitute above with salad, soup, fruit and others to keep the nutrients in the body and reduce the income of calories. Expand to eat vegetables to maintain the smoothness of your digestive system.
Here are some quick tips to reduce calories to your diet plan:
1. Thoroughly before eating. Note the content of calories and nutrients contained in food. Do not exceed your dietary intake.
2. As much as possible the consumption of fruit and raw vegetables. Fruits and vegetables that have not been processed contains more nutrients, but wash them first.
3. Swap regular bread with wheat bread.
4. Drink three to five liters of water each day. Drinking a glass of water 15 minutes before a meal helps you feel full faster and expedite the process of digestion.
5. Replace red meat with white meat. Examples of the white meat is chicken, turkey or fish.
6. Replace the sugar consumption with dietary sugar, brown sugar or fruit juice.
7. Reduce cold drinks to avoid the possibility of belly bulge.
8. Also reduce the salt content of your food.
Drugs Can Overcome Dandruff Rinse
Health Tips June 9th, 2010
Jakarta, sometimes annoying dandruff problem, although in fact easily solved with mouthwash.
One of them with Listerine, which was formulated by Dr. material. Joseph Lawrence in 1879 as an antiseptic for surgery. In an advertorial magazine May 1930 issue of Popular Science, openly claimed that Listerine could overcome dandruff.
In an advertorial is to say, how to use Listerine just wiped my scalp and then massaged with circular movements. Repeat for several days, add olive oil if too dry scalp.
Listerine product reputedly the most powerful drive of dandruff is the original version (yellow), the ability to paralyze the highest mushrooms. Surely must be ensured scalp clean and free of injury.
Tips are quite reasonable considering that most dandruff is triggered by mold and other microbes. Mouthwash can be overcome because it contains thymol and methyl salicylate as an antiseptic and alcohol as an antimicrobial.
Meanwhile, to prevent, do not use conditioner because excessive residual nutrients are left in the scalp can trigger dandruff. Because it is more advisable choose separate conditioner than shampoo and conditioner in one package.
Also, eating fruits and vegetables on a regular basis is also good for dandruff prevention. Various nutrient content in these foods can keep your scalp remains healthy.
If deemed necessary, supplements containing vitamins B and E and zinc are also good for consumption. While that must be avoided include spicy food.
Once the time doing outdoor activities are also highly recommended. Sunlight is believed to be sufficient to prevent the appearance of dandruff.
Lastly, avoid stress because it can reduce the health condition in general. Dandruff is easy to appear on these conditions.
