Prostate

Docetaxel, also known as toxetere, is used as an anti- cancer chemotherapy drug. It is used to treat cases of breast, lung, prostate, head, and neck cancer. Docetaxel is administered through IV. The amount of docetaxel patients receive depends on a lot of factors. Factors such as height, weight, the type of cancer being treated, and how far along the cancer has developed factors into how much medicine the patients receive. Use of docetaxel can result in low white and red blood cell counts. This…

Well, this may be a breather to you, but there are normal conditions that make your dog pee excessively other than having an illness (though we do not rule this reason out). If you notice that your fully housetrained dog starts to urinate frequently in different parts of the house, it is high time for you to check and determine what the problem is all about. Why does my dog pee so much? I have also asked the same questions to myself several times. Why is my dog peeing so much?! It freaked me…

1. Describe the function of the scrotum in protecting the testes from temperature fluctuations. Scrotum is an external sex organ. The scrotum is a pouch like structure made up of skin. It has 2 main functions. It protects the testis and maintains 2-3oc temperature lower than body temperature, which is very important for spermatogenesis. The scrotum also contains numerous blood vessels and nerves. The cremaster muscle present in the scrotum contracts and pulls scrotum closer to the body whenever…

specifically, drinking one can of soda can increase your risk of prostate cancer by 40% (1). 2. Increased consumption of soda drinks contributed to 130,000 new cases of diabetes (1). Soda increases risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 26% (2). 3. Drinking soda can increase risk of premature birth in pregnant women after a study taken in Denmark on 60,000 women.…

body, and it also plays a viral role in maintaining homeostasis. While, the exocrine system is the system of glands that produce and secrete substances to either protect or lubricate the body. Exocrine glands include; sweat, salivary, mammary, the prostate, gastric, and many other.…

duration of morning stiffness and reducing the swellings of the joint. 14. Using turmeric and cauliflower to halt the development prostate cancer Phytonutrient curcumin and phenethyl isothiocyanates found in cauliflower as well as turnips, cabbage and broccoli have been shown to retard the growth of human prostate cancer causing cells in immune deficient mice. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US; about 0.5 million cases of this disease are reported every year. In…

Along with other genes, CAMK2N1 expression is related with more aggressive states of prostate cancer cells, indicating a more active alteration to an EMT form by tumor cells. Therefore, the greater the expression, it was an indication of their potential as markers of clinically aggressive disease. It was also related with the mobility of the tumor as well. In an experiment, pre-malignant lesions of the prostate (PIN) had significantly higher expression level of CAMK2N1, compared to…

Pomegranate’s unique and powerful antioxidant called punicalagin has the capacity to provide protection against heart diseases, stroke, and cancer of both heart and prostate. Karimi writes that “PJ gains lots of attractions due to its remedial and preventative roles against prostate cancer. Its ability in inhibiting cell growth and inducing apoptosis has been confirmed” (63). Extracts from the fruit also regulates blood sugar levels, reducing body fat mass, and prevent weight…

The reasons this patient requires retrograde and antegrade pyelography is because there were three distinct abnormalities on IVP, which could have been responsible for the hematuria. IVP is a more sensitive for detection of small lesions of the ureter or renal pelvis. The IVP has a higher sensitivity and specificity than an abdominal plain film for the detection of stones and provides data about the degree of obstruction. The IVP can also visualize both the bladder and the upper urinary tracts.…

fight against cancer. Facts to consider: • About 10,380 children between the ages 0-14 years will be diagnosed with cancer in 2016. • In the United States, cancer is the second most common cause of death • In men, prostate cancer is the most common cancer. Also, the survival rates for prostate cancer is nearly 100% for cancer that has not spread or spread to nearby areas. • In women,…