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THANKSGIVING – Make it a Part of Everyday Behavior
Nishi Roy, November 23, 2012
With the excitement and brouhaha of Thanksgiving having just got over, I have always wondered would it not be wonderful to have this sense of gratitude every single day and not just be reserved for one day of the year? Oh, I know this makes me sound terribly old fashioned and so very boring, [...]
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Detecting Cancer Dust/Microvesicles In Blood To Diagnose Brain Cancer Using Novel Nanotechnology and NMR Based Device
Priya Menon, November 15, 2012 Scientific Media Editor at Curetalk
Yesterday, I wrote about the new technique of detecting microvesicles or cancer dust in the blood thereby making it easy to monitor and detect brain tumor/glioma. The technique used to detect cancer dust is based on a combination of nanotechnology and a NMR based device. Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Center for Systems [...]
Exercise And Mental Health : Jennifer Myers
Jennifer Myers, November 12, 2012
Dealing with my illness over the past few years, the one activity in particular that has been key to helping me maintain my quality of life has been exercise. In addition to all the medications, psychiatrist visits, and therapy appointments, consistent exercise has been great for my overall health, as well as my psychological and [...]
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Types of Brain Tumor: An Overview
Priya Menon, November 6, 2012 Scientific Media Editor at Curetalk
There are over 120 types of brain and central nervous system tumors. Most hospitals and physicians use the World Health Organization’s (WHO) classification system to identify type of brain tumor. Tumors are classified based on the cell origin and behavior of cells. Tumors which are not at all aggressive are called benign tumors while the [...]
Keith Virgin Shares Myeloma Clinical Trial (SWOG 120) Experience with CureTalk
Priya Menon, November 5, 2012 Scientific Media Editor at Curetalk
Keith is a multiple myeloma survivor, being treated at the UAMS-Myeloma Institute for Research and Therapy. We recently caught up with Keith and shared his myeloma story on CureTalk. If you missed it, click here for Keith’s myeloma experience. Keith is part of a clinical trial and here we discuss the trial, and experience with [...]
Strengthening Our Marriage With Couples Therapy
Jennifer Myers, October 22, 2012
The therapist I’m currently seeing is winding up her rotation in December, and I’ve really valued her input and the time I’ve spent with her. I believe now more than ever how helpful and healing weekly, individual therapy can be. When I was released from the hospital last year, my husband and I decided to [...]
Myeloma Prognosis Superior For Young– Better Life Expectancy and Survival Rates,Gary Petersen
Priya Menon, October 19, 2012 Scientific Media Editor at Curetalk
Gary Petersen, editor of myelomasurvival.com, and Cure Panelist discusses data from an NHS study which shows survival rates of patients in relation to their age. Multiple Myeloma – The younger you are, the better the prognosis! A much improved life expectancy and survival rate! 10/16/2012 One of the fundamental understandings of multiple myeloma is [...]
Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Treatment Options
Priya Menon, October 18, 2012 Scientific Media Editor at Curetalk
Children suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) should be treated at a center with a specialized pediatric oncologist, even better if the center has an ALL specialist. The most standard regimen of treatment followed for childhood ALL is chemotherapy for two to three years in three phases. The patient should be closely monitored during diagnosis [...]
Myeloma Cure ‘OR’ Control Debate Heats Up, Gary Petersen’s Views
Priya Menon, October 18, 2012 Scientific Media Editor at Curetalk
As the countdown for our Myeloma Cure Panel, scheduled for the 29thof October 2012, begins, the topic of panel discussion, Myeloma Cure vs. Control, is already initiating opinions. Editor of myelomasurvial.com and Myeloma Cure Panel panelist, Gary Petersen writes that, ‘cure or control is a matter of choice’ and is one and the same thing. [...]
Cardiac Surgery In The Setting Of Diabetes
Dr. Satish C. Govind, October 18, 2012
It is estimated that more than 30-40 million Indians are suffering from Diabetes Mellitus. The prevalence rate is estimated to be around 9% in urban areas and a lower rate of 3% is seen in the rural areas. Diabetes in rural areas, as in urban areas, is also a result of changing lifestyles. Diabetes in [...]