How can we prevent cancer?

Can we prevent prostate cancer?

BACKGROUND Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths among men. It is common in Australia, New Zealand, North America and North West Europe, but rare in Asia, Africa and South America. OBJECTIVE This article reviews the role of chemopreventive agents for prostate cancer. The available evidence strongly suggests that dietary changes and supplementation with a variety of micr...

(How) can we prevent type 2 diabetes?

How can we enhance the value of laboratory tests?

Today, the pressures on the healthcare systems for the controlling of the costs are extreme and all sectors try to demonstrate the value of their services by justifying the activities and expenditures so the value can be describe in terms like quality, efficiency, effectiveness, patient satisfaction, cost effectiveness .The value of the lab testing is generally directed to their costs and the c...

Can we Prevent Onychomycosis?

Onychomycosis is a fungal infection involving the nail unit. Distal lateral subungal onychomycosis (DLSO) is the most common subtype and usually results from untreated tinea pedis. Once fungus has invaded the nail unit, it can be a challenge to treat. Though onychomycosis has been historically viewed as a cosmetic concern, treating this disease is important due to potential complications, espec...

How can we best prevent pertussis in infants?

Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory infection, and despite a high rate of vaccine coverage, it is the only vaccinepreventable disease currently increasing in the United States. In 2009 a total of 16 858 cases of pertussis with 12 infant deaths were reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [1], and 10 infant deaths were also documented in a recent outbreak of pertussis i...