Thursday, October 4, 2012

Broccoli Perlambat Breast Tumor Growth

KOMPAS.com-In addition to rich in calcium, broccoli turned out to be very good for slowing the growth of tumor cells. Researchers take advantage of compound sulforaphane in broccoli. Previously this old green vegetables are known to increase the protective enzymes in indeed breast tissue, which can lower the risk of disease to arthritis to cancer.

Broccoli is a new protection mechanism was successfully released by researchers from the Institute of Food Research.
Sulforaphane has been obtained by the body when we consume vegetables, such as Broccoli cruciferous plant. Sulforaphane enters the bloodstream that circulated widely will trigger the immune system against carcinogens.

Dr. Maria Traka from IFR Norway says sulforaphane can help balance antioxidant in the body which counteract the effect due to the influence of diet, the environment, and carcinogens. In addition, the compound is able to stop the progression of the cancer stem cells that die of chemotherapy and radiation.

Aside from IFR, researchers from Johns Hopkins University and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive cancer Center also examines the Sulforaphane for sufferers of breast cancer. To slow the growth of tumor cells and increases protective enzyme in breast tissue, patients were given Sulforaphane woman every day for two weeks. The Knight Center's Institute of Oregon, researchers investigating whether extracts of broccoli that drunk three times a day for two months to slow the growth of tumor cells.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Berenang Pakai Lensa Kontak, Gadis ini Buta

AppId is over the quota
Jennie berenang sambil mengenakan lensa kontaknya. Akibatnya, ia mengalami kebutaan pada mata kirinya.

KOMPAS.com - Sebagai pemakai lensa kontak, Jennie Hurst (28) asal Southampton, Inggris, menyadari pentingnya kebersihan lensanya demi mencegah infeksi pada mata. Dalam kesehariannya, Jennie selalu melepas lensanya mejelang tidur dan memastikan diri melakukannya dengan tangan yang bersih.

Selain melepas setiap malam, Jennie rajin mengganti lensa setiap dua minggu sekali. Ia membersihkan lensa kontak dengan larutan pembersih. Tak seperti teman-temannya yang membersihkan lensa dengan air di bawah keran atau membasahi dengan air liur.

Ironisnya, kini mata kiri Jennie buta karena infeksi yang serius. Penyebabnya, pada musim panas lalu ia berenang sembari masih mengenakan lensa kontaknya. Jennie memang kurang tahu resiko berenang dengan tetap berlensa kontak.

Malangnya, Jennie mengaku dia sebenarnya tidak suka berenang. Kali itu di sebuah kolam renang hotel, ia hanya berenang beberapa putaran saja. Wanita yang telah mengenakan lensa kontak selama lima tahun ini berpikiran simpel. Dia tetap mengenakan lensanya karena tak mau air masuk ke dalam matanya. Ia justru tidak tahu bahaya mengintainya.

Di dalam air terdapat acanthamoeba keratitis yang berasal dari amuba. Parasit ini tumbuh subur dan beresiko tinggi bagi pemakai lensa kontak jika mereka membersihkan lensa di air keran, atau berenang dan mandi dengan masih memakai lensa kontak. Ketika air mengenai mata, parasit ini akan terjebak antara lensa dan mata. Sangat besar kemungkinannya parasit bersembunyi di bola mata dan menyebabkan infeksi.

"Aku tidak tahu bahaya berenang dengan masih pakai lensa. Aku ingat ada air di mataku, tapi tidak berpikir jauh. Tiga hari kemudian, mata kiriku sensitif terhadap cahaya dan iritasi. Hari berikutnya rasa sakit terasa dan aku ke rumah sakit," ujar Jennie.

Di rumah sakit, Jennie dirujuk ke Rumah Sakit Spesialis mata di Southampton. Sementara ia diberi obat tetes mata dan diminta kembali seminggu kemudian.Sayangnya, seminggu berlalu tanpa ada perubahan. Jennie ditanya kegiatannya sebelum mendapati matanya iritasi. Kemungkinan berenang dengan memakai lensa kontak adalah penjelasan paling bisa diterima. Ia pun menjalani operasi pertamanya.

"Aku menghabiskan sebagian besar waktu di ruangan gelap. Kemudian, aku harus tinggal bersama orang tua karena tidak bisa berbuat apa-apa sendiri. Cahaya yang datang membuat mataku semakin sakit. visi benda juga kabur karena mataku berair," ceritanya.

Ahli mata mengatakan, Jennie adalah salah satu dari banyak orang muda yang menderita infeksi mata karena kurang pengetahuan soal pemakaian lensa kontak. Meskipun jarang terjadi, acanthamoeba keratitis bisa mengancam kesehatan mata. Organisme ini memakan korena dan menutup penglihatan, kata Parwez Hossain, dokter mata di Rumah Sakit Mata Southampton yang merawat Jennie.

Amuba ini dapat menembus bola mata, serta menyebabkan seseorang kehilangan penglihatan menyeluruh dalam beberapa minggu. Saat amuba ini menyerang sangat menyakitkan pasien karena serangannya langsung ke saraf kornea dan pengobatannya sendiri sangat menyakitkan.

Selain kasus Jennie, Hossain melihat kesadaran para pemakai lensa kontak masih rendah. Pemakain lensa diminta selalu menjaga kebersihan tangannya agar tidak beresiko untuk mata. Tangan harus dicuci dahulu dengan sabun dan air mengalir untuk menyingkirkan bakkteri, lalu dikeringkan dengan handuk basah. Lensa tidak bisa dicuci di bawah air keran serta harus rajin diganti setiap bulan.

Can Having Sex During Chemotherapy?

KOMPAS.com- Side effects of chemotherapy as one method of cancer treatment could be compromising the quality of the relationship the husband and wife. Included in it is the decrease in sexual activity. Physical condition with cancer is declining, while the psikisnya is interrupted such as irritability, not confident, and despair.

Timothy j. Moynihan, M.D., an expert in Oncology from the Mayo Clinic said patient and his partner, need to discuss it with their doctors. Although it is generally not a problem to have sex is done during the process of chemotherapy. You can still have sex feel able to do so during the.

According to Timothy, there are some important considerations for the record if you want have sex during chemotherapy. First, know what kind of cancer you have experienced. If the cancer is affecting Your sex organs, sex takes long. After the procedure and therapy, the doctor will recommend that you do not have sex until the healing process is complete.

Secondly, know what type of chemotherapy you receive. Certain types of chemotherapy effect changes to the lining of the vagina. If the vagina was hurt during sex is certainly more risky. Other types of chemotherapy with high doses, affects the immune system to the point of the bottom. If so, isn't the idea of either sex.

Third, is there any possibility of pregnancy? According to Timothy, if having sex result in pregnancy then it should delay first. Pregnancy is not recommended during chemotherapy. The effect of this method can potentially affect fetal development.

Fourth, if your partner is ready to accept an allergic reaction that may occur during the process of chemotherapy. Although likely minor, in theory, allergic reactions and on couples during sex might occur.

Lastly, measure the ability yourself if feel able to have sex. The chemotherapy was long draining You. Fatigue is certain to be one of the main side effects. At the moment myself very tired, are you willing to go through sexual activity with a partner?

Intimate relationship between husband and wife when one is undergoing chemotherapy not always expressed through sexual intercourse. There are other ways to keep it embodies compassion through simple acts such as kissing, hugging, berkegiatan along as well as always ready to be at his side.