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Chemotherapy Drug Greatly Improves Cervical Cancer Survival
Several new studies suggesting a chemotherapy drug combined with radiation can significantly improve cervical cancersurvival is expected to change current treatments for the disease fairly soon.
Three of the five studies are to be published in the April 15 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine, but the studies were released early because of their massive public health implication. "We think we can save thousands of lives in the United States with this information," Dr. Mitchell Morris of Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas in Houston tells OnHealth. Dr. Morris' study found the chemotherapy drug cisplatin combined with the drug fluorouracil and radiation treatment increased a woman's chance of surviving cervical cancer by 50 percent. A second study conducted at the University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University in Ohio also found extremely positive results in using cisplatin chemoradiation in treating cervical cancer. And in a third study, researchers at Medical College in Albany, N.Y., found weekly doses of cisplatin combined with pelvic radiotherapy followed by a hysterectomy significantly reduced the risk of early death and recurrence. Cisplatin is a common chemotherapy drug used to treat breast, ovarian, lung, and uterine cancer. Cisplatin works by making cancer cells more sensitive to radiation, increasing the chances of destroying the cancer cells.
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Lead Poisoning in children in India
More than half of children below age 12 in seven major Indian cities suffer from serious lead poisoning, according to a new study. The findings were released at an international conference on lead poisoning prevention and treatment that began Monday in Bangalore, the capital of the southern Indian state of Karnataka. The study of 22,000 people - including children, pregnant women and industrial workers - was done by the George Foundation, a child advocacy group. The major sources of lead poisoning were automobile fuel, food can soldering, lead-based paint, leaded cooking utensils and drinking water systems. Lead poisoning can lead to permanent brain damage, particularly among young children.
Men with strong grips are less likely to develop disabilities in old age.
A firm handshake may make a good first impression, but its real importance might not be felt for years. A study found that middle-aged men with strong grips are less likely to develop disabilities in old age. Good muscle strength in middle age can give people a margin of safety in later years, when they may face long periods of inactivity after surgery or illness, the researchers said in Journal of the American Medical Association. At the final exam, researchers timed the men's walking speed and checked their ability to rise from a chair. The one-third with the weakest grips at midlife were twice as likely to have problems caring for themselves as those in the upper third.
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Spinach is good for health
It is rich in antioxidants both betacarotene and lutein. Although the actual amount is relatively small, spinach contains far more of the two combined than most other fruits or vegetables. Antioxidants help fight formation of free radicals which are highly reactive molecules that can damage DNA and are responsible for the development of certain diseases.
Relation between Mercury & Alzhiemer's disease
There appears to be no link between Alzheimer's disease and mercury used in dental fillings, say University of Kentucky researchers. Such a link has been speculated on in the past, as scientists took closer looks at the effects of heavy metals on the brain. But the University of Kentucky study said there appears to be no harm from mercury fillings. "Although very small amounts of mercury are released from dental amalgam - generally when rubbed or abraded due to brushing or eating - it is not taken up by the brain," said Dr. Stanley Saxe, one of the authors of the study published in Journal of the American Dental Association.
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( STEWED MUTTON ) Ingredients
800 g of mutton, 2 table-spoons of melted fat, a carrot, 2 onions, a table- spoon of tomato paste, greens, salt and spice to taste. For gamish: 500 g of potatoes, 300 g of boiled peas.
Method Meat is cut in small pieces and fried in hot fat together with onion, carrot and tomato paste, then some broth and spice are added and all this is stewed to readiness. The ready meat is salted and strewed with greens. As garnish boiled potatoes and peas are served.
Method Heat oil in a pan, add slicced onion, saute for 1/2 minute. Take out from the pan . Cut the kababs in small pieces and saute in the remaining oil. Cook till they are slightly brown. Now add the onions fried onions, slicced capsicum . Toss them together and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce and ajino moto. Mix well and let it cook for 2 to3 minute. Garnish it with chopped spring onions and chopped fresh corrinder leaves. Serve it hot. Can be served as cocktail snack.
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( Mutton Biryani ) Ingredients
750 g. mutton 350 g. basmati rice 1 cup fresh curd 2 large onions sliced 2 flakes garlic 3 large cardamoms 8 cloves 1 inch cinnamon 1 tbsp. ginger paste 2 tsp. black peppercorns 1 tsp. cumin seeds 1 tsp. chilli powder 1 tsp. coriander powder 1/2 tsp. nutmeg powder a pinch of turmeric salt to taste 100 g. ghee
Method 1. Bring 750 ml. water to boil, add rice, salt and turmeric, cover and cook for 15 mins. till water is absorbed. 2. Heat ghee and fry half onions till brown, remove and keep aside, can fry raisins, pistachios and almonds and add (optional). 3. Add these to the rice. 4. Fry rest of onions, add ginger, garlic, cumin, chilli powder, and fry, add mutton and brown on high heat for 5 minutes, add cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves, peppercorns, coriander powder, nutmeg, salt and 125ml. water, stir well, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. 5. Remove from heat, stir in the curd and simmer for 5 minutes. 6. Layer a dish with alternate layers of rice and mutton, cook in a preheated oven at 200 degrees C for 10 minutes. 7. Serve with raita. Delicious mutton biriyani is ready.
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