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A term used to describe a cancerous tumor which involves the malignant cancerous cells of an organ, usually the lungs or abdominal organs. The most common type of mesothelioma is the pleural mesothelioma. The pleura is a thin membrane found between the lungs and the chest cavity. It provides a lubricated surface so that the lungs do not chafe against the chest walls. Thus, a pleural mesothelioma is often referred to as a "lung" cancer. More...

Cord Blood is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following birth. Cord blood stem cells have the ability to treat the same diseases as bone marrow with significantly less rejection. Cord blood is collected after the baby is born and the umbilical cord has been clamped and cut. It is painless and safe. When cord blood is collected and stored, the stem cells are immediately available for transplantation. More...

Patients at increased risk for cardiovascular disease may benefit most from screening for type 2 diabetes, since identifying diabetes can help guide treatments that reduce the risk for cardiovascular events. Screening for diabetes in patients who have hypertension or hyperlipidemia should be part of an integrated approach to reducing cardiovascular risk because recommended treatment for these diseases is more intensive in people with diabetes. More...

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The three most common types of cancer treatment are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Treatment is aimed at removing the cancer cells or destroying them in the body with medicines or other agents. More...

The mind is the strongest obstacle to wellness. It is constantly running, worrying, thinking about the past and the future. It wants to solve problems, judge, label, and conceptualize everything. This causes us to miss the most precious thing we have in this world at any time... this very moment. More...

Depressive disorders come in many forms, with many variations and a variety of symptoms. Overall, a depressive disorder is an illness that affects the body, moods, and thoughts. Depression changes the way a person feels about him or herself and the way a person thinks. And, unfortunately, if a person with a depressive disorder is not properly treated, symptoms can last for months or even years. More...