Mesothelioma Clinical Trials
Researchers use clinical trials to try and find advancements in patient care. When it comes to mesothelioma treatment, a clinical trial can be a safe and controlled way to test whether a new therapy approach is safe, effective and better than existing therapies. Cancer centers, hospitals, universities or even pharmaceutical companies sometimes sponsor them. Every clinical trial
Read MoreDifferent Types of Mesothelioma
There are different types of mesothelioma. Doctors classify each type of mesothelioma by the location in the body where it develops. Prognosis, symptoms and treatment options vary by type. The pleural and peritoneal types of mesothelioma are the most common, while pericardial accounts for just 1% of cases. Another rare type known as testicular mesothelioma represents less than 1%
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After a doctor diagnoses you with asbestos-related cancer, there are many different resources available to you or a loved one. After diagnosis, it is important to understand your options. Mesothelioma Surgery The treatment options for mesothelioma normally involves surgery. A doctor uses surgery to diagnose and treat mesothelioma. Diagnostic Surgery When a doctor does not know if you
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Truvada and Bone Injuries Pharmaceutical companies are expected to provide patients with safe and effective medication to treat or prevent disease. However, there is a conflict of interest when profit takes precedence over a patient’s welfare. There are checks and balances at each drug development stage to ensure safety for the potential patient. Research and
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Fraud can run rampant in many different government-funded programs. The fraud seen can range from Medicare Fraud, Defense Contracting Fraud and many different types of Tax Fraud. Qui Tam or Whistleblower Litigation is when an individual stands up and sues on behalf of the United States to recover fraudulently obtained funds. About the Whistleblower Statute
Read MoreEsophageal atresia
Esophageal atresia is a congenital defect of the digestive system characterized by the improper development of the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. There are several types of esophageal atresia including one in which the upper esophagus does not connect to the lower esophagus and stomach. The
Read MoreDiaphragmatic Hernia
Diaphragmatic hernia is a serious congenital (present at birth) defect characterized by an abnormal opening in the diaphragm, which is the muscle that helps a baby breathe. Through this opening part of the organs from the belly (stomach, liver, spleen and intestines) can go up into the chest cavity near the lungs. This results in
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Clubfoot is characterized by a range of congenital (present at birth) foot abnormalities in which a baby’s foot is twisted out of shape or position. Clubfoot is a fairly common birth defect, and usually occurs in otherwise healthy babies. Cause Anti-depressants: The use of certain anti-depressants during pregnancy has been shown to increase by nearly
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Anencephaly belongs to the neural tube birth defect category and is identified by the absence of a large part of the baby’s brain and skull. This devastating, fatal birth defect occurs early in the unborn baby’s development. Causes Anti-depressants: A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine links the maternal use of certain anti-depressants to
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Opioid Overdose Causes Life Expectancy to Drop The Journal of the Amercian Medical Association (JAMA) recently published a study that examined changes in life expectancy between the years 2000 and 2015 from drug poisoning. The study found that life expectancy overall increased from 76.8 years in 2000 to 78.8 years in 2015. However, drug poisoning
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