The Triffle World of Knowledge

All you ever wanted to know, and lots of other stuff as well!

9th March 2008

Pericardial Mesothelioma

Pericardial mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma that accounts for roughly 5% of all mesothelioma cases. Pericardial mesothelioma is a cancer that grows on the lining of the heart.
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9th March 2008

Asbestos - Mesothelioma

Asbestos is the biggest work place killer today. Those who have worked with asbestos or who are regularly in contact with someone who has are at risk from asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. All these are fatal respiratory diseases which are extremely difficult to cure.
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8th March 2008

Symptoms of Arthritis

Arthritis shows up in various ways. Since early diagnosis and treatment is the best course of action to manage Arthritis pain, it is vital to your recovery that you learn what the symptoms of Arthritis are.
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8th March 2008

The Link Between Asbestos Exposure and Smoking

This article explains how smoking combined with asbestos exposure increase the likelihood of developing lung cancer significantly.
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4th March 2008

Autism: A Brief Overview

Autism has affected more than 1.5 children in the USA. It is a lifelong condition for which there is no cure.
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3rd March 2008

How Great Really Is The Risk Of Catching Bird Flu?

With bird flu being on every television station and newspaper, it is easy to get caught up in the panic surrounding this new viral outbreak. However, do you find yourself wondering if this should really be a concern? Do you remember when everyone was becoming hysterical over the likelihood of killer bees sweeping the United States? I do not know about you, but I have yet to be chased down by an African Honey Bee. So, what are your real chances of catching bird flu?
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3rd March 2008

Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma: A Deadly Curse Of Asbestos

Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma is a quite uncommon type of cancer caused due to asbestos exposure. While it is difficult to diagnose Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma, it hardly responds to any type of therapy. This is the most serious of all asbestos-related diseases. The possibility of finding this type of cancer is on the lips and the larynx. However, in certain cases it may affect the oral cavity as well. Like all other forms of mesothelioma cancers, this cancer is a fatal disease and hardly responds to any method of treatment. Even though radiation therapy is recommended for the treatment of these cancerous tumors, but some of them may not be radiosensitive and may defy radiation for treatment.
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1st March 2008

Pericardial Mesothelioma FAQ

What is pericardial mesothelioma?

Pericardial Mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma cancer that accounts for approximately 5% of all mesothelioma cases. Cancerous cells build up on the lining of the heart.
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28th February 2008

Mesothelioma: Symptoms of Mesothelioma Cancer

There are various symptoms of Mesothelioma cancer, but sometimes they don’t appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos, hence the importance of following the series of recommendations for prevention of asbestos-related diseases among asbestos workers.
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27th February 2008

Breast Cancer Treatment: Conventional Treatment Methods

An overview of today’s current conventional breast cancer treatments written by a breast cancer survivor.
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