Oral cancer

Atherosclerosis is when one's arteries, the blood vessels that carry oxygen and other nutrients from one's heart to the rest of their body, become thick and stiff; resulting in the occasional restriction of blood flow to their organs and tissues. Symptoms normally do not appear if it is a mild case. A moderate to severe case has different symptoms depending on where the affected arteries are located. When located in the heart arteries one might experience chest pains or chest pressure, but if…

Smoking is bad for human health and virtually everyone knows about this fact, but the most smokers are not even bothered about this. Smoking is a habit by choice; no one is being forced to smoke. The entire communities and public has been educated on the hazardous risk of smoking to the health, so everyone who chooses to smoke is well informed and educated on the possible outcome of their habit. People still get addicted to cigarettes in spite of them knowing the effects of smoking, and the…

is an essential mineral that plays a significant role in health. A balanced plant-based diet should provide enough selenium to keep you well. However, some circumstances deplete the body's selenium levels, including smoking, drinking alcohol, taking oral contraceptives, and having certain health conditions like ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease. Find out the incredible health and wellness benefits of selenium below. Then, reap the benefits by eating more selenium-rich foods. Benefits of…

Cancer Cancer, is the leading cause of mortality in the world with approximately 14 million new cases reported each year and 8.2 million cancer related deaths according to the report by the World Health Organizations (2014). This paper is aimed at highlighting the case for Cancer by defining it, detailing the causes, symptoms, and the testing process, diagnosis, treatment and prevention methods. Cancer is a term referring to a variety of diseases that are characterized by the rapid and…

tobacco and exposure to other carcinogens increases human risk for cancer significantly by enhancing DNA mutation rates. Different carcinogens cause slightly different types of DNA damage in humans that eventually lead to cancer (Ehrenberg, 2016). These unique patterns of mutations that occur in different types of cancer tissue are what makes each carcinogenic mutation unique and leave behind their own mutational signature on the cancer genome. These signatures can be used as a physiological…

infection. The anatomy being imaged would be from just above the diaphragm to synapsis pubis, the area of interest for the pathology would be lower left quadrant of the descending colon. During the exam contrast may or may not be used, however when it is oral iodine contrast is most commonly used, rectal contrast may not be necessary for the evaluation of diverticulitis, but can improve the accuracy of the examination. Intravenous iodine contrast is routinely administered to assist with…

AIDS-related lymphoma is a broad term for a group of blood cancers that, as its name implies, affects AIDS patients. There are various types of non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHLs) that this category encompasses, so it is not as clear-cut as one might imagine. AIDS-related lymphomas are very complex diseases with many factors to consider. It is important to understand the origin of AIDS-related lymphoma. According to the article “AIDS-Related Malignancies,” AIDS-related lymphoma is believed to be…

Human Papillomavirus, and it is actually called Condylomata acuminata. Genital warts are very contagious sexually transmitted infection caused by a virus called human papillomavirus, that is transmitted through skin to skin contact, usually during oral, genital, or anal sex with an infected partner. . Once this disease enters the body it cannot be killed, and it affects up to 75% of men and women who are sexually active. When you don’t know your partner's history and having unprotected sex are…

Oral and dental health means to prevent your oral cavity and jaws from having a pain. such as periodontal disease, teeth (gums), tooth decay and loss, and other diseases that affect the mouth and gums. Which may lead to some incurable diseases like cancer that affects the mouth and throat, and mouth sores, birth defects, such as cleft lip and cleft upper palate. One of the most Widespread Dental diseases is the Dental cavities (caries) which is a part of the infected teeth decay, which…

significant correlation exists between hair dye chemicals, specifically para-phenylene-diamine (PPD) and para-aminophenol (PAP), and harmful health effects, such as cancer and organ damage. Additionally, the International Agency for Cancer Research (IARC) also listed benzene…