PROSTA-Check could help?
Men with the highest levels of one type of omega-3 (docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), found abundantly in fish oil) were two and a half times more likely to have an aggressive form of prostate cancer than men with the lowest levels:
Did you know that Ireland has one of the highest death rates when it comes to prostate cancer?
Let’s face it – it’s not exactly a topic that people enjoy talking about, but given the fact that 1 in 13 Irish men will be diagnosed with the disease in 2012 alone, it’s important for men to take any steps necessary to keep themselves safe.
While you might not be in the red-zone just yet - it's recommended that all men of 50 years and older who have no history of family prostate cancer,and men at 40 who have a history, should take prostate tests every year - you should still keep it in mind, and someone in your family may well be glad to know.
PROSTA-Check is a new, one-step home-check kit that can help you look after yourself and your health. Available in pharmacies nationwide, PROSTA-Check tests for elevated levels of a protein called Prostate Specific Antigen, or PSA. Elevated levels of PSA can be an early indication of prostate cancer, so knowing what your levels are could end up saving your life.
The good news? The PROSTA-Check doesn’t involve anything nasty. All you need to do is simply draw a little bit of blood and place it into the test device. Put a bit of the diluent onto the test device and then wait 15 minutes. The PROSTA-Check will be able to then tell you if your PSA levels are elevated - and if your levels are high then you know you need to go and see your GP.
While the PROSTA-Check does not diagnose prostate cancer, it detects high levels of the PSA protein, which is produced by normal prostate cells and released into your bloodstream by the prostate gland. While high levels of PSA can be associated with prostate cancer, they can also indicate that there is some other prostate condition present such as a urinary infection or some inflammation.
With prostate cancer being so widespread in Ireland, PROSTA-Check offers reassurance, especially if the disease runs in your family or if you have previously suffered from it.
Prostate cancer is serious and it’s important to check yourself and check your health on a regular basis.
A clinic controlled trip with LSD: Doctors say may help to cure alcoholism
The PSYCHEDELIC drug LSD could be used as an effective method to treat alcoholism, scientists say.
The use of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), coupled with relapse prevention treatments, could help alcoholics steer clear of the bottle, research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests.
Teri Krebs and Pal-Orjan Johansen, who were performing research fellowships at Harvard Medical School in the US, examined a number of previous studies, mostly from the 1960s and 1970s, and found that a number of clinics used LSD to treat alcoholism with some success.
They said they found evidence for a clear and consistent beneficial effect of a low dose of LSD for treating alcohol dependency.
They examined 536 participants, across six medical trials, and found that 59pc of LSD patients had improved compared to 38% of control patients.
Researchers said the positive effects of a single dose of the drug, tested by a standardised assessment of problem alcohol use, appeared to last for up to 12 months.
However, they suggested the repeated use of the medication, coupled with preventative treatments, might provide more sustained results.
Investigators of one trial which was examined said: "It was rather common for patients to claim significant insights into their problems, to feel that they had been given a new lease on life, and to make a strong resolution to discontinue their drinking."
Mr Johansen said: "Given the evidence for a beneficial effect of LSD on alcoholism, it is puzzling why this treatment approach has been largely overlooked."
No comments:
Post a Comment