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01/03/2020

TUBERCULOSIS

How is it diagnosed?

Several test can be used to diagnose TB depending on the site. Your doctor will perform tests such as: Xray, special sputum (phlegm) test, blood tests. Advanced investigations may be required in extrapulmonary TB (TB outside the lungs) for example CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound scan, laparoscopy, Endoscopy, Biopsy and Lumber puncture.

Testing for Latent TB?

People with latent TB (Infected people without symptoms) can also be tested. People may choose or need to be tested if they have been in contact with someone who has an active TB involving the Lungs. Test used to detect latent TB includes the -Mantoux test, this is not a reliable test for people who have had the BCG vaccination against TB.

The interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) is a blood test used to diagnose latent TB. It is more reliable for people with BCG scar (vaccinated people) but more expensive and not readily available in many centres. CXR can also be used but may not be conclusive if there is no active infection.

Can TB be treated?

The treatment of TB involves the use of special antibiotics which are available free in the government health facilities and some private health facilities. Several different antibiotics are used because some TB are resistant to certain antibiotics. Treatment of TB takes several months, usually 6months or longer depending on the site and resistance.

• People with pulmonary TB are very infectious even 2- 4 weeks after treatment is started.

• Infected people with pulmonary TB are better isolated to prevent spread to others until the doctor advises otherwise.

During treatment, infected people will usually be followed up and will usually undergo series of test to determine if the treatment is working and there are no severe adverse drug effects. Latent TB is not always treated. Your doctor will decide on who needs to be treated based on certain criteria.

How to reduce the spread of TB:

• Cover your mouth when coughing, sneezing

• Avoid sleeping in the same room as other people

• Stay away from work, school etc until your doctor or medical team advises.

• Dispose off used tissues safely

• Good ventilation, open windows to allow fresh air.

NB: There is vaccination which offers protection against TB called BCG vaccine. It is usually given to babies at birth.

If you suspect you or someone around you has TB, advise them to visit the hospital for testing and treatment.

01/03/2020

How is it diagnosed?

Several test can be used to diagnose TB depending on the site. Your doctor will perform tests such as: Xray, special sputum (phlegm) test, blood tests. Advanced investigations may be required in extrapulmonary TB (TB outside the lungs) for example CT scan, MRI, Ultrasound scan, laparoscopy, Endoscopy, Biopsy and Lumber puncture.

Testing for Latent TB?

People with latent TB (Infected people without symptoms) can also be tested. People may choose or need to be tested if they have been in contact with someone who has an active TB involving the Lungs. Test used to detect latent TB includes the -Mantoux test, this is not a reliable test for people who have had the BCG vaccination against TB.

The interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) is a blood test used to diagnose latent TB. It is more reliable for people with BCG scar (vaccinated people) but more expensive and not readily available in many centres. CXR can also be used but may not be conclusive if there is no active infection.

Can TB be treated?

The treatment of TB involves the use of special antibiotics which are available free in the government health facilities and some private health facilities. Several different antibiotics are used because some TB are resistant to certain antibiotics. Treatment of TB takes several months, usually 6months or longer depending on the site and resistance.

• People with pulmonary TB are very infectious even 2- 4 weeks after treatment is started.

• Infected people with pulmonary TB are better isolated to prevent spread to others until the doctor advises otherwise.

During treatment, infected people will usually be followed up and will usually undergo series of test to determine if the treatment is working and there are no severe adverse drug effects. Latent TB is not always treated. Your doctor will decide on who needs to be treated based on certain criteria.

How to reduce the spread of TB:

• Cover your mouth when coughing, sneezing

• Avoid sleeping in the same room as other people

• Stay away from work, school etc until your doctor or medical team advises.

• Dispose off used tissues safely

• Good ventilation, open windows to allow fresh air.

NB: There is vaccination which offers protection against TB called BCG vaccine. It is usually given to babies at birth.

If you suspect you or someone around you has TB, advise them to visit the hospital for testing and treatment.

20/11/2019

This week is World Antibiotic Awareness Week!

The rise of antibiotic resistance is a global threat.
It can affect anyone,
of any age,
in any country
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Proper use of antibiotics is key to stop drug resistance.
The future of antibiotics depends on all of us.

18/11/2019

Your knowledge about Health is a Step into achieving your vision in life. Only a Healthy Man can work out the plans and purpose he had laid down in life. If you are not healthy, You might not fulfill all you have planned in life..

We would look into more ways to being healthy even with the absence of Drugs.
Keep in touch.

10/10/2019

World Mental Health Day
As the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death (after accidents) for people aged 10 to 34, su***de is a serious public health problem.

In 2016 in the United States, nearly 45,000 people died by su***de and the rate of su***de has increased every year since 2006. An estimated 1.3 million adults attempt su***de each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than one in five people who died by su***de had expressed their su***de intent.

Men are more than three times more likely than women to take their lives. Fi****ms are the most common method of su***de (used in about half of all su***des).

Yet, su***de is preventable. Knowing the risk factors and recognizing the warning signs for su***de can help prevent su***de.

**Risk Factors, Warning Signs and Protective Factors**

Su***de is linked to mental disorders, particularly depression and alcohol use disorders, and the strongest risk factor for su***de is a previous su***de attempt.

The Su***de Prevention Resource Center defines risk and protective factors and warning signs:

*Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that an individual will consider, attempt or die by su***de.
*Warning signs indicate an immediate risk of su***de.
*Protective factors are characteristics that make it less likely that individuals will consider, attempt or die by su***de.

***Risk Factors for Su***de***

Certain events and circumstances may increase risk (not in particular order, except first one).

-Previous su***de attempt(s)
-A history of su***de in the family
-Substance misuse
-Mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder)
-Access to lethal means (e.g., keeping fi****ms in the home)
-Losses and other events (for example, the -breakup of a relationship or a death, academic failures, legal difficulties, financial difficulties, bullying)
-History of trauma or abuse
-Chronic physical illness, including chronic pain
-Exposure to the suicidal behavior of others
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You can Prevent Su***de.... Feel free to Speak up.. No matter the challenges..
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13/01/2019

Treatment for early and advanced-stage cervical cancer

Early-stage cervical cancer can often be treated with surgery. The key to treating early-stage cancers or precancers is early detection.

For advanced cervical cancers that may spread or have begun to metastasize, a combination of surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy may be used.

What's New in Cervical Cancer Research and Treatment?
New ways to prevent and treat cancer of the cervix are being researched.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center provided information about some promising new developments that include:

*Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)
During surgery for cervical cancer, lymph nodes in the pelvis may be removed to check for cancer spread. Instead of removing many lymph nodes, a technique called sentinel lymph node biopsy can be used to target just the few lymph nodes most likely to contain cancer. In this technique a blue dye containing a radioactive tracer is injected into the cancer and allowed to drain into lymph nodes. Then, during surgery, the lymph nodes that contain radiation and the blue dye can be identified and removed. These are the lymph nodes most likely to contain cancer if it has spread. If these lymph nodes don’t contain cancer, the other lymph nodes don’t need to be removed. Removing fewer lymph nodes may lower the risk of later problems, such as lymphedema of the legs.
A clinical trial is looking at a different way of doing a sentinel node biopsy procedure. It maps the lymph nodes using with robotic (laparoscopic) assisted near infrared imaging after injecting indocyanine green (ICG) dye into the cervix.
SLNB is not a standard procedure for cervical cancer at this time. Available studies suggest that SLNB may be helpful in early-stage cervical cancer, but more studies are planned to see if this procedure should routinely become part of the treatment.

*Immunotherapy
In cancer, the immune system cannot control the fast growth of tumor cells. Recently, new drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors have been developed that “reset” the immune system. They have been found to be active in treating a number of types of cancer. Their helpfulness in cervical cancer treatment is not yet known, but clinical trials are underway. You may want to read more about this type of treatment - Cancer Immunotherapy.

*Targeted therapy
As researchers have learned more about the gene changes in cells that cause cancer, they have been able to develop newer drugs that specifically target these changes. These targeted drugs work differently from standard chemotherapy drugs. They often have different (and less severe) side effects. These drugs may be used alone or with more traditional chemotherapy.
Pazopanib is a type of targeted drug that blocks certain growth factors that help cancer cells grow. It has shown to be helpful in some early studies of patients with advanced cervical cancer. This drug continues to be studied.

*Hyperthermia
Some research indicates that adding hyperthermia to radiation may help keep the cancer from coming back and help patients live longer. Hyperthermia is a treatment that raises the temperature in the area where the tumor is, most often by using radiofrequency antennae placed around the patient.

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