How is Mesothelioma Diagnosed?

Written by Alan Allport


Diagnosing mesothelioma is often difficult, becauserepparttar symptoms are similar to those of a number of other conditions. Diagnosis begins with a review ofrepparttar 114353 patient's medical history, including any history of asbestos exposure. A complete physical examination may be performed, including x-rays ofrepparttar 114354 chest or abdomen and lung function tests. A CT (or CAT) scan or an MRI may also be useful. A CT scan is a series of detailed pictures of areas insiderepparttar 114355 body created by a computer linked to an x-ray machine. In an MRI, a powerful magnet linked to a computer is used to make detailed pictures of areas insiderepparttar 114356 body. These pictures are viewed on a monitor and can also be printed. A biopsy is needed to confirm a diagnosis of mesothelioma. In a biopsy, a surgeon or a medical oncologist (a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer) removes a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope by a pathologist. A biopsy may be done in different ways, depending on whererepparttar 114357 abnormal area is located. Ifrepparttar 114358 cancer is inrepparttar 114359 chest,repparttar 114360 doctor may perform a thoracoscopy. In this procedure,repparttar 114361 doctor makes a small cut throughrepparttar 114362 chest wall and puts a thin, lighted tube called a thoracoscope intorepparttar 114363 chest between two ribs. Thoracoscopy allowsrepparttar 114364 doctor to look insiderepparttar 114365 chest and obtain tissue samples. Ifrepparttar 114366 cancer is inrepparttar 114367 abdomen,repparttar 114368 doctor may perform a peritoneoscopy. To obtain tissue for examination,repparttar 114369 doctor makes a small opening inrepparttar 114370 abdomen and inserts a special instrument called a peritoneoscope intorepparttar 114371 abdominal cavity. If these procedures do not yield enough tissue, more extensive diagnostic surgery may be necessary.

HOT TOPIC: PATENT-PROTECTED ANTIOXIDANT CAN HELP DURING SLEEP

Written by Dr. Nikos Linaardakis


HOT TOPIC: PATENT-PROTECTED ANTIOXIDANT CAN HELP DURING SLEEP Tharos Laboratories, Inc. introduces NYTEX™ Natural Sleep Supplement with a powerful antioxidant ingredient, PROCIDIN™

BOSTON, MA—Tharos Laboratories, Inc. (TLI), a nutraceutical and phytochemical ingredient company, today announcedrepparttar introduction of NYTEX™, an innovative sleep supplement that contains a fruit-derived antioxidant ingredient, PROCIDIN™ and additional ingredients that address all phases of sleep, promote daytime alertness, and have additional health benefits.

“Clinical studies have shown that antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress,” says Nikos Linardakis, M.D., founder and CEO of TLI. “During sleep, we want to oppose oxidative stress and rejuvenaterepparttar 114352 body. NYTEX™ is a ground-breaking product to help people attain optimal health duringrepparttar 114353 most important cycle of life—their sleep cycle.”

“Sleep is a growing topic of interest, andrepparttar 114354 science of sleep has gained international attention overrepparttar 114355 last several years. Sleep deprivation has been known to contribute to health issues such as weight gain and problems with daytime alertness. Most recently, this important health issue meritedrepparttar 114356 December 20th cover story of Time Magazine.” Says Norman Wainwright, Ph.D., Director of Research and Development for TLI.

NYTEX™: THE NATURAL SCIENCE OF SLEEP™

NYTEX™ addresses all phases of sleep, including relaxation, sleep initiation, sleep maintenance, and rejuvenation ofrepparttar 114357 body, leading to stable sleep architecture. By introducingrepparttar 114358 first sleep supplement with a natural antioxidant derived from fruits, NYTEX™ removesrepparttar 114359 catalysts of irritation and restlessness at bedtime, helping to achieve restful, calm sleep. Antioxidants supportrepparttar 114360 immune system and help restorerepparttar 114361 body’s internal equilibrium by fighting off free radicals that are continually released through normal processes inrepparttar 114362 body. TLI’s PROCIDIN™ in NYTEX™, is unlike any other antioxidant onrepparttar 114363 market. It is extracted through intricate processes from wild blueberries and select varieties of grapes to create a highly concentrated antioxidant.

PROCIDIN™ contains proanythocyanidins,repparttar 114364 natural phytochemicals that have been studied for their health benefits, and demonstrate a number of valuable properties:

•Maintains immune system health •Promotes cardiovascular health •Supports urinary tract health •Provides antioxidant and neuroprotective support

“We seerepparttar 114365 antioxidant-enhanced NYTEX™ as a breakthrough product forrepparttar 114366 sleep health market. NYTEX™ is a great natural alternative as a first choice approach to restful sleep, withoutrepparttar 114367 use of prescription medications,” says Dr. Linardakis, who is also a physician and scientist, and worked with researchers atrepparttar 114368 Sleep & Behavior Medicine Institute of Chicago studyingrepparttar 114369 phases ofrepparttar 114370 sleep cycle.

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