Vitamins

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Carotenoids
• Phytochemicals
• Healthy Foods
• Dietary Health Benefits
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Cancer Growing evidence suggests that vitamins and micronutrients, especially from foods, may play important roles in the prevention or treatment of certain cancers:

• One study found that the risk of prostate cancer risk dropped as consumption of vegetables high in vitamin C, such as broccoli and bell peppers, rose.
• A diet high in cruciferous vegetables has been found to reduce the risk of kidney cancer; low consumption of cruciferous vegetables increases the risk.

On the other hand, high amounts of folic acid (a B vitamin) may be associated with colorectal cancer, and beta-carotene supplements are associated with increased lung cancer risk in smokers and people exposed to asbestos. Macular Degeneration In 2007, the National Eye Institute recommended that people with intermediate or advanced macular degeneration in one eye take a vitamin formula shown to reduce the risk of macular degeneration in the other eye by 25%. The formula contains vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, and zinc. - 0 Comments

Gastroesophageal reflux disease and heartburn

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Complications
• Barrett's Esophagus
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Prevention
• Medications
• Surgery
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights New Research

• Obesity and GERD. Increased weight in women is linked to more frequent GERD symptoms, according to the Nurses' Health Study, which included 10,545 female participants. Overweight and obese women were two to three times more likely to have frequent symptoms than women of normal weight. - 0 Comments
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Birth control options for women

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Oral Contraception
• Implant Contraception
• Injected Contraception
• Intrauterine Devices (IUDs)...
• Spermicidal and Barrier Con...
• Natural Family Planning Met...
• Emergency Contraception
• Female Sterilization
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights First "No-Period" Birth Control Pill Approved In May 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved Lybrel, the first birth control pill that completely eliminates monthly menstrual periods. Lybrel contains low doses of the estrogen estradiol and the progestin levonorgestrol. The active pills are taken 365 days a year with no inactive pill breaks. - 1 Comment

Alzheimer's disease

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Prevention
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Medications
• Stages
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Alzheimer’s Disease Toll Increasing More than 5 million Americans now have Alzheimer’s disease, and the number could increase to 16 million by mid-century, according to a 2007 report from the Alzheimer’s Association. New Drug Indication In 2006, the FDA expanded the use of donepezil (Aricept) to include treatment of people with severe dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Donepezil was previously approved only for people with mild-to-moderate dementia. - 1 Comment

Hepatitis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Diagnosis
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B and D
• Hepatitis C
• Autoimmune Hepatitis
• Symptom Management
• Outlook
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approvals

• In 2006, the FDA approved telbivudine (Tyzeka), a new type of nucleoside analog drug, for treatment of chronic hepatitis B. There are now six drugs approved for hepatitis B treatment.
• In 2007, the FDA approved HepaGam B, an intravenous immune globulin drug, for preventing hepatitis B recurrence following liver transplantation.

Drug Warning In 2007, the FDA revised the prescribing label for entecavir (Baraclude), a drug used to treat hepatitis B. The new label advises against using entacavir in patients infected with both hepatitis B and HIV who are not receiving antiretroviral (anti-HIV) therapy. - 0 Comments

Eczema

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Prevention
• Treatment
• Other Considerations
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Eczema is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder. Its main features are blisters that dry to become scaly, itchy rashes. The skin becomes dry and itchy because too much moisture is lost from its upper layer. - 0 Comments

Viral encephalitis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

• Signs and Symptoms
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Preventive Care
• Treatment Approach
• Other Considerations
• Supporting Research

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused, most often, by a viral infection. The specific viruses that cause encephalitis vary. Exposure to viruses that cause encephalitis occur mostly through insect bites. - 0 Comments