Melanoma and other skin cancers

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Melanoma
• Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
• Precancerous Skin Condition...
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Prevention
• Screening
• Diagnosis
• Staging
• Treatment for Melanoma
• Treatment for Nonmelanoma S...
• Prognosis
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Risk factors According to a report in the Archives of Dermatology, marathon runners are more likely than the general population to develop skin changes that increase the risk for melanoma. Prevention A study published in The Lancet indicates that the best ways to avoid sun damage are to reduce the time you spend in the sun and to wear a hat and clothing to protect as much of your skin as possible. Fabrics that are thick and tightly woven offer the best protection. - 0 Comments

Skin wrinkles and blemishes

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Blemishes
• Risk Factors
• Prevention
• Treatment
• Resurfacing Treatments
• Implant Procedures
• Plastic Surgery
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Smoking and Skin Damage

• The skin of smokers ages more rapidly than the skin of non-smokers, even in areas of the body not exposed to sunlight, according to a 2007 study. Women in the study who smoked also had much lower levels of vitamin E secretions in their skin. Vitamin E may protect the skin from sun damage.
• There may be an association between smoking and higher frequency of a type of acne (noninflammatory acne) in adult women, according to a European study.

Antioxidants and Your Skin

• A study in the Journal of Nutrition found that a combination of antioxidants and trace elements supplementation raises the risk of skin cancer in women, but not in men.

Ultraviolet Radiation

• Overall, exposure to ultraviolet radiation from sunlight (radiation referred to as UVA or UVB) accounts for about 90% of the symptoms of premature skin aging.
• UVB primarily affects the outer skin layers. - 0 Comments
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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

Psoriasis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Types of Psoriasis
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Topical Medications
• Systemic Medications
• Phototherapy
• Managing Psoriasis
• Outlook
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Treatment Psoriasis that develops on the hands or feet is often very difficult to treat. However, an advanced clinical trial showed that a medication called efalizumab (Raptiva) effectively cleared or nearly cleared moderate-to-severe symptoms in adults after 12 weeks. Several studies have shown that most people with severe psoriasis who are treated with infliximab (Remicade) have significant improvement in symptoms by week 10. - 0 Comments

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Outlook
• Staging and Treatment Guide...
• Chemotherapy
• Biologic Therapy (Immunothe...
• Radiation
• Transplantation
• Surgery
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Warning Chemotherapy can cause anemia, a drop in red blood cell (hemoglobin) levels. Erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs, which boost the production of red blood cells, are administered to counteract this complication. However, these drugs, which include epoietin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) and darbepoietin alfa (Aranesp), can also cause serious side effects and adversely affect survival when hemoglobin levels are raised too high. - 0 Comments

Hodgkin's disease

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Diagnosis
• Outlook
• Staging and Treatment Guide...
• Treatment Options by Stage...
• Radiation Treatments
• Chemotherapy
• Transplantation
• Immunotherapy
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Warning Chemotherapy can cause anemia, a drop in red blood cell (hemoglobin) levels. Erythropoiesis-stimulating drugs, which boost the production of red blood cells, are administered to counteract this complication. However, these drugs, including epoietin alfa (Epogen, Procrit) and darbepoietin alfa (Aranesp), can also cause serious side effects and adversely affect survival when hemoglobin levels are raised too high. - 0 Comments

Cirrhosis

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Risk Factors
• Symptoms
• Complications
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Lifestyle Changes
• Abdominal Infections
• Encephalopathy
• Ascites
• Bleeding Episodes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Drug Approval In 2007, the Food and Drug Administration approved HepaGram B, an injectable immune globulin that can help prevent recurrence of hepatitis B following liver transplantation. Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune liver disease that increases the risk for liver cancer. According to a 2007 study, specific risk factors may help predict which patients with primary biliary cirrhosis are at particularly high risk of developing liver cancer. - 0 Comments

Melanoma

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

• Definition
• Alternative Names
• Causes, incidence, and risk factors
• Symptoms
• Signs and tests
• Treatment
• Support Groups
• Expectations (prognosis)
• Complications
• Calling your health care provider
• Prevention
• References

Illustrations Melanoma of the liver - MRI scan Skin cancer, malignant melanoma Skin cancer, raised multi-color melanoma Skin cancer, melanoma - flat, brown lesion Skin cancer, melanoma - raised, dark lesion Benign juvenile melanoma Skin cancer, melanoma on the fingernail Skin cancer, close-up of lentigo maligna melanoma Skin cancer, close-up of level III melanoma Skin cancer, close-up of level IV melanoma Skin cancer, melanoma superficial spreading Melanoma - neck Melanoma HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It is the leading cause of death from skin disease. It involves cells called melanocytes, which produce a skin pigment called melanin. - 0 Comments

Peptic ulcers

Oct 08, 2008 - In This Report

• Highlights
• Introduction
• Causes
• Symptoms
• Complications
• Risk Factors
• Diagnosis
• Treatment
• Treatment for NSAID-Induced...
• Medications
• Treatment for Bleeding Ulce...
• Lifestyle Changes
• Resources
• References

HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Highlights Risk with cardiovascular medications While nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are the major medications responsible for causing peptic ulcers, drugs taken for cardiovascular disease and its risk factors may also cause ulcers. Recent studies have found an association between increased risk of ulcer and the following drugs:

• Spironolactone, a common diuretic used in heart failure
• Niacin, a drug used to lower "bad" cholesterol and raise "good" cholesterol
• Vitamin K antagonists, commonly prescribed anticoagulants
• Dipyridamole, a drug for secondary stroke prevention
• Low-dose aspirin, prescribed for both heart attack and stroke prevention

Risk of peptic ulcer increases dramatically when these drugs are used in combination. Considering the millions of people who take these medications to prevent a life-threatening cardiovascular event, their impact on peptic ulcer development could be monumental. - 0 Comments