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What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease characterized by thickening of their walls.

Causas Causes

It is estimated that HCM affects 1 in every 500 people. Not be attributed to an obvious cause, but runs in a high percentage of cases. The pattern of inheritance is called autosomal dominant, which means that 50 percent of the offspring will inherit the disorder, affecting both men and women. Read the rest of this entry »

Description

There are over 100 different types of cancer. The disease can affect almost any organ in the body, skin to the colon. The cancers most frequently encountered in North America are lung cancer, breast cancer and prostate cancer. We distinguish four main groups of cancers:

carcinomas are tumors that originate in the exterior or interior of the internal organs (called epithelial tissue) and on the outer surface of the body ;
Leukemias are cancers of the blood constituents ;
ymphomas are tumors that form in the lymphatic system ;
sarcomas are tumors that originate in connective tissue such as bone and cartilage.

To ensure the growth of our body, some cells divide and multiply to create new tissue, while other cells (such as muscles or nerves) do not divide or multiply. Our body has specific genes, called oncogenes, which regulate the ability of cells to divide and grow. In addition, genes called tumor suppressor genes instruct the cells to stop their division process. Cancer occurs when oncogenes are “activated” at an inappropriate time, or tumor suppressor genes are inactivated when they should take action. This results in excessive growth in the form of tumors. Read the rest of this entry »

Diagnosis

For diagnosis, cancer specialists or oncologists should assess symptoms, perform a physical exam and ask for blood tests and x-rays. The only way to determine with certainty whether the cells are cancerous is to take a tissue sample containing cells, a process called biopsy. Laboratory personnel shall examine the cells under a microscope, and the information obtained from the biopsy allows the doctor to say what type and stage of cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

Today in France, 500 000-650 000 people infected with hepatitis C each year, 5,000 new people are infected. How to live with this virus? What diet to follow? What precautions to take during pregnancy? The recommendations of Doctissimo will allow you to live a normal life and raise the fears of those around you.

It is estimated that today in France, 70% of chronic carriers of hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and are unaware they are achieved. Yet if the announcement of the disease is an important psychological impact, it may be accompanied by a lifestyle unique to limit the risk of progression to the irreversible and possibly fatal complications: cirrhosis and liver cancer. Read the rest of this entry »

Two new drugs may soon improve the situation of patients with hepatitis C. These more effective treatments are likely to affect more patients and to act more quickly. In France, 367 000 people are currently infected with HCV with 232 000 patients with chronic hepatitis C. It deplores 2600 deaths per year due to lack of adequate treatment.

The telaprevir and boceprevir, two protease inhibitors expected for late 2011, particularly relevant to patients with genotype 1 virus. The point with Professor Daniel Dhumeaux, hepatologist at the University Hospital of Creteil and Chairman of the monitoring and forecasting of the National Viral Hepatitis at the Ministry of Health. Read the rest of this entry »

The number of people infected with hepatitis C could be revised upwards. Nearly 200 000 cases would be well to add to official statistics, bringing the figure to 780 000! Focus on this new estimate.

As part of the 15 th days of medical biology in Toulouse, the Union of Biologists (SDB) and the National Union of pathologists (SNMB) released a groundbreaking study on the contamination by the hepatitis C in the French population . Based on this assessment over 780,000 people are, at present, with the virus.

Figures revised upwards

Epidemic This evaluation was conducted by the Institute ProScope on the basis of data collected during the last three days of testing for hepatitis C conducted by biologists Liberal in 2001, 2002 and 2003. In total, therefore, a sample of 60 174 people (736 were found infected) was studied. After having weighted the results to avoid bias including Read the rest of this entry »

Too often in childhood, your back is subject to abuse. In overweight schoolbags followed by a sedentary lifestyle. How the household? Follow some common sense advice is the best way to prevent your back does not let you go.

The port charges repeated, efforts multiplied lifting increase the risk of occurrence of low back pain. Read the rest of this entry »

Sneezing, runny nose, chills … For the third time this winter, you rob the radius “tissues” of your supermarket. Enough is enough! To combat its enemies, it is better to know them. Doctissimo an update with you on this cold that ruin your life.

The common cold is part of the tradition of winter and he runs the streets right now! Beware, it is extremely contagious. To prevent contamination of any your family, follow the guide!
“In this weather, you can be sure I’ll catch a cold!”

Cold Contrary to popular belief, hay is not a direct result of weather or temperature changes. If the cold attacks the body by forcing it to operate at full capacity, to maintain body temperature at 37 ° C. Even if suspected to irritate the nasal mucosa and thus facilitate the work of cold viruses, it is rather our behaviors that are responsible. Read the rest of this entry »

In winter, think about your sweater … and Vitamin C! This material ensures proper functioning of our immune system and helps us to resist infections that thrive during this period at risk. Update on vitamin flagship cold spells …

Vitamin C is known to be “anti-pump stroke.” However, it has other functions as important for the organization. It has a well known antioxidant action: it limits the production of free radicals, substances that cause aging.
Vitamin C also helps the production of collagen in the skin and is essential for wound healing. In addition, it facilitates the absorption of iron and calcium from plants.

Varying needs

A real vitamin C deficiency results in a significant fatigue, loss of appetite and reduced resistance to infection: the condition called scurvy. This disease was common for centuries, especially among sailors, who were unable to consume fresh vegetables for months. Read the rest of this entry »

Muscle pain occurs during exercise but not only! Sometimes it during a move or a leisure activity (gardening, crafts …) symptoms appear. A few tips will help you avoid this.

DIY, housework, sports, prolonged driving, bags too heavy to bear … All of these everyday activities can cause muscle pain. Read the rest of this entry »