- Author: Health Informer
- Filed under: Health News
- Date: Nov 30,2011
Smoking causes more preventable deaths (from lung cancer, heart and lung disease, other cancers, and chronic illness) than any other single behavioral factor–an estimated 443,000 deaths each year.
It is projected that more than 23,000 African-Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011, with most of these cases caused by smoking.
Lung cancer can be treated, but rarely cured. For African-Americans with lung cancer, the five-year survival rate is only 13 percent. Indeed, lung cancer kills more African Americans than any other cancer. Read the rest of this entry »
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- Author: Health Informer
- Filed under: Health News
- Date: Nov 29,2011
Health professionals recommend adding a daily boost of fish oils to your diet because omega oils really can change the way you look and feel.
Fish oils help your skin appear younger and help with conditions such as eczema and psoriasis and help concentration levels.
There is even strong evidence to suggest that omega 3 fish oil protects the heart and can make joints stronger and more supple.
The following infographic shows the health benefits of fish oils:
By Healthspan – UK’s largest direct supplier of Vitamins and Supplements
Fish Oil recommended daily allowance
Cod liver oil provides high levels of omega 3 fatty acids as well as being a rich source of vitamins A and D. It’s traditionally used to help maintain healthy joints. Alternatively, omega 3 supplements deliver the extra boost your body needs. For those at risk of heart disease and anyone over the age of 50, both the American Heart Association and the European Society of Cardiology recommend a daily intake of 1000mg omega 3 fish oils to prevent a first heart attack, and to prevent further problems if you have already experienced one.
For those with arthritis, higher intakes of 3000mg to 6000mg omega 3 fish oils per day may be needed for a better anti-inflammatory effect in the joints.
- Author: Health Informer
- Filed under: Health News
- Date: Nov 29,2011
Freescale Semiconductor introduced a home health hub (HHH) reference platform to help medical equipment manufacturers quickly and easily create remote-access devices that can collect, connect and securely share health data for improved healthcare management.
The HHH reference platform is based on Freescale’s i.MX28 applications processor and ZigBee and sub-1 GHz transceivers. It enables secure WiFi and Ethernet connectivity to remote devices with displays, such as tablets, smartphones or PCs with medical-specific remote user interface (UI) options. The platform also can provide wired and wireless connectivity to end healthcare devices, such as blood pressure monitors, blood glucometers, weight scales, pulse oximeters and more via ZigBee, sub-1 GHz, USB, Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy including medical-class-specific device profiles.
According to the World Health Organization, there are 860 million chronic disease patients worldwide, and 75 to 85 percent of all healthcare spending can be attributed to chronic disease management. Many of those who suffer from chronic diseases are 65 years or older – a demographic that the U.S. Census Bureau estimates will represent 19 percent of the U.S. population, or about 72.1 million individuals, by 2030. Read the rest of this entry »
Responding to the need for versatile ultrasound technology for radiology departments everywhere, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. launched the Aplio 300 ultrasound system.
The Aplio 300 is shown at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting in Chicago, Nov. 27 – Dec. 2, 2011 (Booth #5634, South Hall).
“The Aplio 300 combines powerful visualization capabilities, workflow automation tools and better ergonomics for more accurate diagnoses and better patient throughput,” said Tomohiro Hasegawa, director, Ultrasound Business Unit, Toshiba. “The system meets a variety of needs, making it an essential ultrasound system for today’s healthcare environment.”
The Aplio 300 offers exceptional image quality in a smaller, versatile platform designed to be a clinical workhorse for all routine ultrasound exams, including radiology, OB/GYN and cardiac. Aplio 300 comes standard with: Read the rest of this entry »