The document discusses the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) and Cancer Moonshot program. PMI aims to tailor medical treatment to individual characteristics like genes and lifestyle by collecting health data from 1 million volunteers. Cancer Moonshot seeks to accelerate cancer research advances by 5 years through tumor mapping, new technologies, data sharing, and engaging patients. Challenges include genetics not explaining all disease, tumor heterogeneity, and defining success. Precision medicine could reduce ineffective treatments and costs while advancing scientific understanding of disease.
Lifestyle Medicine: The Power of Personal Choices, North American Vegetarian...EsserHealth
Lifestyle Medicine focuses on applying behavioral and environmental principles to managing lifestyle-related health problems. Chronic diseases now account for 75% of healthcare costs in the US, many of which are strongly associated with diet and physical inactivity. While genetics play a role, the rise of these "lifestyle diseases" correlates with changes in American diets and exercise patterns over recent decades. Prospective randomized studies demonstrate that organized lifestyle interventions can significantly reduce disease incidence and healthcare costs compared to prescription medications. Lifestyle Medicine aims to educate and empower individuals to make personal choices that can transform health outcomes on both individual and societal levels.
The newsletter provides information on recent publications in senology and oncology, upcoming conferences, and discussion topics. It connects over 1000 specialists through social media platforms. Key articles summarized breast cancer screening outcomes, additional screening methods for high-risk women, biomarkers for invasive relapse, and treatment effects on mastectomy rates. Upcoming events include conferences in Italy, Greece, and Brazil. Kidney cryoablation or radiofrequency ablation are alternatives to surgery for small kidney tumors.
Senology Newsletter - December 11, 2013Senology.org
This 3 page newsletter from the International Senologic and Oncologic Scientific Community provides information on senology apps, opportunities to connect on social media, recent literature on breast cancer and other topics, and upcoming breast cancer conferences. It highlights 5 recent papers on topics like green tea consumption and breast cancer risk, medications for breast cancer risk reduction, and predicting benefit from trastuzumab. The editorial discusses a study on bread and pasta consumption and cancer risk. Workshop summaries are provided on breast and pancreatic cancer. The newsletter is meant to connect specialists worldwide and provide access to senology information and contents.
Comparison of informational needs among newly diagnosedAlexander Decker
This document compares the informational needs of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients undergoing different surgical treatments. It finds that while both groups undergoing breast conservation surgery or mastectomy have needs for information on their disease, tests, and treatment, the highest need was for physical information. The study concludes that information related to a patient's physical condition, disease, tests, and treatment are important regardless of surgical treatment type.
Senology Newsletter - February 7, 2013Senology.org
This newsletter provides information from the International Senologic and Oncologic Scientific Community. It includes a summary of recent literature on topics like breast cancer screening and treatment. It also announces upcoming conferences and includes editorials and summaries of workshops on cancers like lung and prostate cancer. The newsletter aims to connect specialists around the world and share recent research.
Senology Newsletter - February 7, 2012Senology.org
This newsletter from Senology.org provides information on recent developments in breast cancer research and treatment. It lists upcoming conferences, select recent literature on breast cancer and other topics, and a historical perspective from William Halsted on the local nature of breast cancer spread. Researchers are encouraged to join Senology.org's social media platforms to share information and opinions on breast cancer and other topics.
Senology.org Newsletter - November 3, 2011Senology.org
This newsletter provides information on recent publications in oncology and senology. It includes summaries of 9 recent publications on topics like breast cancer screening and treatment outcomes. It also lists upcoming conferences and events in oncology. The newsletter is intended to connect specialists around the world by sharing research and opinions.
The document discusses the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) and Cancer Moonshot program. PMI aims to tailor medical treatment to individual characteristics like genes and lifestyle by collecting health data from 1 million volunteers. Cancer Moonshot seeks to accelerate cancer research advances by 5 years through tumor mapping, new technologies, data sharing, and engaging patients. Challenges include genetics not explaining all disease, tumor heterogeneity, and defining success. Precision medicine could reduce ineffective treatments and costs while advancing scientific understanding of disease.
Lifestyle Medicine: The Power of Personal Choices, North American Vegetarian...EsserHealth
Lifestyle Medicine focuses on applying behavioral and environmental principles to managing lifestyle-related health problems. Chronic diseases now account for 75% of healthcare costs in the US, many of which are strongly associated with diet and physical inactivity. While genetics play a role, the rise of these "lifestyle diseases" correlates with changes in American diets and exercise patterns over recent decades. Prospective randomized studies demonstrate that organized lifestyle interventions can significantly reduce disease incidence and healthcare costs compared to prescription medications. Lifestyle Medicine aims to educate and empower individuals to make personal choices that can transform health outcomes on both individual and societal levels.
The newsletter provides information on recent publications in senology and oncology, upcoming conferences, and discussion topics. It connects over 1000 specialists through social media platforms. Key articles summarized breast cancer screening outcomes, additional screening methods for high-risk women, biomarkers for invasive relapse, and treatment effects on mastectomy rates. Upcoming events include conferences in Italy, Greece, and Brazil. Kidney cryoablation or radiofrequency ablation are alternatives to surgery for small kidney tumors.
Senology Newsletter - December 11, 2013Senology.org
This 3 page newsletter from the International Senologic and Oncologic Scientific Community provides information on senology apps, opportunities to connect on social media, recent literature on breast cancer and other topics, and upcoming breast cancer conferences. It highlights 5 recent papers on topics like green tea consumption and breast cancer risk, medications for breast cancer risk reduction, and predicting benefit from trastuzumab. The editorial discusses a study on bread and pasta consumption and cancer risk. Workshop summaries are provided on breast and pancreatic cancer. The newsletter is meant to connect specialists worldwide and provide access to senology information and contents.
Comparison of informational needs among newly diagnosedAlexander Decker
This document compares the informational needs of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients undergoing different surgical treatments. It finds that while both groups undergoing breast conservation surgery or mastectomy have needs for information on their disease, tests, and treatment, the highest need was for physical information. The study concludes that information related to a patient's physical condition, disease, tests, and treatment are important regardless of surgical treatment type.
Senology Newsletter - February 7, 2013Senology.org
This newsletter provides information from the International Senologic and Oncologic Scientific Community. It includes a summary of recent literature on topics like breast cancer screening and treatment. It also announces upcoming conferences and includes editorials and summaries of workshops on cancers like lung and prostate cancer. The newsletter aims to connect specialists around the world and share recent research.
Senology Newsletter - February 7, 2012Senology.org
This newsletter from Senology.org provides information on recent developments in breast cancer research and treatment. It lists upcoming conferences, select recent literature on breast cancer and other topics, and a historical perspective from William Halsted on the local nature of breast cancer spread. Researchers are encouraged to join Senology.org's social media platforms to share information and opinions on breast cancer and other topics.
Senology.org Newsletter - November 3, 2011Senology.org
This newsletter provides information on recent publications in oncology and senology. It includes summaries of 9 recent publications on topics like breast cancer screening and treatment outcomes. It also lists upcoming conferences and events in oncology. The newsletter is intended to connect specialists around the world by sharing research and opinions.
The newsletter provides information on recent developments in senology and oncology. Senology apps are now available for various devices to provide mobile access to content. The newsletter discusses recent literature on various cancer topics, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, and cervical cancer. It also announces upcoming conferences and workshops on different cancer types collaborating with Senology.
This document provides biographical and professional information about Dr. John L. Clayton. It lists his education, including receiving an MD from Louisiana State University in 2005, a PhD in Epidemiology from Tulane University in 2001, and an MPH from Tulane University in 1998. It outlines his medical training, including an internship in general surgery at UCLA from 2005-2006, a residency in general surgery at UCLA from 2006-2010, and a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at UNC Hospitals from 2010-2013. It also lists his board certifications, work experience, research publications, and presentations.
Senology.org Newsletter - September 9, 2011Senology.org
The newsletter provides information on recent literature relating to senology and oncology. It discusses recent publications on topics like the relationship between vitamin D and breast cancer risk, dietary fiber intake and breast cancer risk, and contralateral prophylactic mastectomy. The newsletter also provides information on upcoming conferences and a community for specialists to connect and discuss recent findings.
The Doctor and the Good Life - Introduction to Bioethics and Natural LawAmiel Villanueva
Second version of my lecture on medical ethics / bioethics to the Learning Unit II class of the UP College of Medicine as part of IDC 201: History of Medicine. This was presented last May 9, 2018.
Slide design by SlidesCarnival (slidescarnival.com)
This document describes the Building Bridges program, a 3-year Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas grant project. The program aims to expand cancer prevention efforts and clinical services to refugee women in Texas. Services include education on health topics like breast, liver, and cervical cancer as well as clinical services like well-woman exams. Lay health educators who speak the languages of the refugee communities provide navigation and support. The program addresses common misconceptions about cancer held by refugee communities from Bhutan, Central Africa, Karen, and Somalia to improve cancer screening and care.
The document summarizes a study that examined African American women's awareness of breast cancer disparities and their perceptions of the causes of disparity in Chicago. Through surveys and focus groups, the study found that about half of participants believed that all women have the same risk of dying from breast cancer. The other half believed that socioeconomic factors or behaviors contributed to higher mortality rates for black women. Contributing factors like fear, embarrassment, and limited access to healthcare were found to influence black women's health outcomes related to breast cancer. The study had some limitations but provided insights that could help address disparities through better education and healthcare access.
Navigating Nutrition During Cancer and COVID-19bkling
Nutrition can be puzzling enough, but when you add a cancer diagnosis and a global pandemic, it’s even harder to make sense of it all. Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, "The Cancer Dietitian" for Cancer Services, will help put the pieces together so you’re equipped to navigate nutrition during cancer and COVID-19.
Senology.org Newsletter - March 2, 2012Senology.org
This newsletter provides information on breast cancer research and events for medical professionals. It includes a literature review highlighting recent studies on topics like alcohol and breast cancer risk, BRCA1 testing, and mammography detection rates. It also lists upcoming conferences, and excerpts a historical article on radical mastectomy. The newsletter aims to connect specialists worldwide by promoting profiles on social media and discussion forums.
Nicaragua identifying factors that affect childrens healthImelda Medina, MD
Children's growth up to age five is influenced more by nutrition, environment and health care than by genetics or ethnicity. The document states that factors like nutrition, environment and health care have a greater influence on children's development in the first five years than genetic or ethnic factors.
This document summarizes management strategies for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors. It discusses pharmacological options like clonidine, oxybutynin, antidepressants, black cohosh, and phytoestrogens. It also covers mind-body practices like cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis. Non-hormonal treatments for vulvo-vaginal symptoms are discussed, as well as short-term low dose local estrogen therapy. Management of menopausal symptoms requires a personalized approach balancing symptom relief and safety.
Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells that can invade tissues and spread to other parts of the body. The document discusses 10 key things to know about cancer including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, screening and testing, side effects, foods that can help fight cancer, and support groups. Cancer support groups provide help for patients and loved ones to cope with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The document provides an overview of 10 key things to know about cancer. It discusses that cancer is the abnormal growth of cells that can spread, and that the symptoms depend on the cancer type. The causes of some cancers are unknown. Cancers are typically diagnosed via biopsies, and treatment depends on the cancer type and stage. A cancer diagnosis causes anxiety for patients and loved ones, and support groups are available to help cope. A patient's prognosis depends on the specific cancer type and stage of diagnosis.
Senology.org Newsletter - January 12, 2012 - Latest Advances in Clinical Seno...Senology.org
This newsletter from Senology.org provides information on recent developments in breast cancer research and treatment. It includes a summary of 8 recent research papers on various topics related to breast cancer, a comment on a new oncoplastic surgery technique, discussion topics for an online forum, announcements of upcoming conferences, and a historical passage on the work of William Halsted in breast cancer surgery. It also promotes connecting specialists through various social media platforms and provides RSS feeds to receive real-time updates.
This study investigated risk factors for low birth weight (LBW) in Sudan. Researchers conducted a case-control study of 1,224 deliveries at a hospital in Medani, Sudan between August and October 2009. They found that 12.6% of births were LBW. Lack of antenatal care and maternal anemia were significant risk factors for LBW based on multivariate analysis, with odds ratios of 5.9 and 9.0 respectively. Maternal socio-demographic characteristics and measurements were not associated with LBW. The study concludes that improving antenatal care and nutrition may help prevent LBW.
This document summarizes the work of Meisha Brown, a volunteer for the See, Test & Treat program. It discusses her personal experience with cancer as a child and her motivation to improve access to healthcare. It describes her involvement with See, Test & Treat since 2012, helping to coordinate programs in Houston and Conroe. The document encourages donations to support the expansion of the See, Test & Treat program to prevent cancer tragedies.
Precision medicine aims to customize medical treatments and products to an individual based on their genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Advances in genomics from projects like the Human Genome Project have increased understanding of human genetic diversity and potential for individualized healthcare. This has led to a rise in precision medicine approaches and companies offering personalized health services like genetic testing and microbiome analysis. Public sector initiatives are also emerging like an ingestible pill to diagnose gut disorders and large research programs to study disease prevention and treatment through precision approaches. Precision medicine has significant implications for diseases like cancer and holds potential to better address chronic conditions, though regulatory considerations will be important as innovation progresses rapidly.
PERSONALISED MEDICINE: Use of Personalised Medicine in the prevention of disease and the maintenance of wellness
THE ENIGMA OF THE THRACIANS AND THE ORPHEUS MYTH: Journey to the Past Orphic Mysteries
, AND THE LORD OF THE NIGHT SKY: Observe top spring objects with a robotic telescope from home
Emerging Technologies and Tools in Precision Medicine ResearchClinosolIndia
Precision medicine has witnessed significant advancements with the integration of emerging technologies and innovative tools. This abstract explores the current landscape of precision medicine research, focusing on the role of cutting-edge technologies and tools in revolutionizing healthcare approaches.
The newsletter provides information on recent developments in senology and oncology. Senology apps are now available for various devices to provide mobile access to content. The newsletter discusses recent literature on various cancer topics, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, and cervical cancer. It also announces upcoming conferences and workshops on different cancer types collaborating with Senology.
This document provides biographical and professional information about Dr. John L. Clayton. It lists his education, including receiving an MD from Louisiana State University in 2005, a PhD in Epidemiology from Tulane University in 2001, and an MPH from Tulane University in 1998. It outlines his medical training, including an internship in general surgery at UCLA from 2005-2006, a residency in general surgery at UCLA from 2006-2010, and a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at UNC Hospitals from 2010-2013. It also lists his board certifications, work experience, research publications, and presentations.
Senology.org Newsletter - September 9, 2011Senology.org
The newsletter provides information on recent literature relating to senology and oncology. It discusses recent publications on topics like the relationship between vitamin D and breast cancer risk, dietary fiber intake and breast cancer risk, and contralateral prophylactic mastectomy. The newsletter also provides information on upcoming conferences and a community for specialists to connect and discuss recent findings.
The Doctor and the Good Life - Introduction to Bioethics and Natural LawAmiel Villanueva
Second version of my lecture on medical ethics / bioethics to the Learning Unit II class of the UP College of Medicine as part of IDC 201: History of Medicine. This was presented last May 9, 2018.
Slide design by SlidesCarnival (slidescarnival.com)
This document describes the Building Bridges program, a 3-year Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas grant project. The program aims to expand cancer prevention efforts and clinical services to refugee women in Texas. Services include education on health topics like breast, liver, and cervical cancer as well as clinical services like well-woman exams. Lay health educators who speak the languages of the refugee communities provide navigation and support. The program addresses common misconceptions about cancer held by refugee communities from Bhutan, Central Africa, Karen, and Somalia to improve cancer screening and care.
The document summarizes a study that examined African American women's awareness of breast cancer disparities and their perceptions of the causes of disparity in Chicago. Through surveys and focus groups, the study found that about half of participants believed that all women have the same risk of dying from breast cancer. The other half believed that socioeconomic factors or behaviors contributed to higher mortality rates for black women. Contributing factors like fear, embarrassment, and limited access to healthcare were found to influence black women's health outcomes related to breast cancer. The study had some limitations but provided insights that could help address disparities through better education and healthcare access.
Navigating Nutrition During Cancer and COVID-19bkling
Nutrition can be puzzling enough, but when you add a cancer diagnosis and a global pandemic, it’s even harder to make sense of it all. Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN, "The Cancer Dietitian" for Cancer Services, will help put the pieces together so you’re equipped to navigate nutrition during cancer and COVID-19.
Senology.org Newsletter - March 2, 2012Senology.org
This newsletter provides information on breast cancer research and events for medical professionals. It includes a literature review highlighting recent studies on topics like alcohol and breast cancer risk, BRCA1 testing, and mammography detection rates. It also lists upcoming conferences, and excerpts a historical article on radical mastectomy. The newsletter aims to connect specialists worldwide by promoting profiles on social media and discussion forums.
Nicaragua identifying factors that affect childrens healthImelda Medina, MD
Children's growth up to age five is influenced more by nutrition, environment and health care than by genetics or ethnicity. The document states that factors like nutrition, environment and health care have a greater influence on children's development in the first five years than genetic or ethnic factors.
This document summarizes management strategies for menopausal symptoms in breast cancer survivors. It discusses pharmacological options like clonidine, oxybutynin, antidepressants, black cohosh, and phytoestrogens. It also covers mind-body practices like cognitive behavioral therapy and hypnosis. Non-hormonal treatments for vulvo-vaginal symptoms are discussed, as well as short-term low dose local estrogen therapy. Management of menopausal symptoms requires a personalized approach balancing symptom relief and safety.
Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells that can invade tissues and spread to other parts of the body. The document discusses 10 key things to know about cancer including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, screening and testing, side effects, foods that can help fight cancer, and support groups. Cancer support groups provide help for patients and loved ones to cope with the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
The document provides an overview of 10 key things to know about cancer. It discusses that cancer is the abnormal growth of cells that can spread, and that the symptoms depend on the cancer type. The causes of some cancers are unknown. Cancers are typically diagnosed via biopsies, and treatment depends on the cancer type and stage. A cancer diagnosis causes anxiety for patients and loved ones, and support groups are available to help cope. A patient's prognosis depends on the specific cancer type and stage of diagnosis.
Senology.org Newsletter - January 12, 2012 - Latest Advances in Clinical Seno...Senology.org
This newsletter from Senology.org provides information on recent developments in breast cancer research and treatment. It includes a summary of 8 recent research papers on various topics related to breast cancer, a comment on a new oncoplastic surgery technique, discussion topics for an online forum, announcements of upcoming conferences, and a historical passage on the work of William Halsted in breast cancer surgery. It also promotes connecting specialists through various social media platforms and provides RSS feeds to receive real-time updates.
This study investigated risk factors for low birth weight (LBW) in Sudan. Researchers conducted a case-control study of 1,224 deliveries at a hospital in Medani, Sudan between August and October 2009. They found that 12.6% of births were LBW. Lack of antenatal care and maternal anemia were significant risk factors for LBW based on multivariate analysis, with odds ratios of 5.9 and 9.0 respectively. Maternal socio-demographic characteristics and measurements were not associated with LBW. The study concludes that improving antenatal care and nutrition may help prevent LBW.
This document summarizes the work of Meisha Brown, a volunteer for the See, Test & Treat program. It discusses her personal experience with cancer as a child and her motivation to improve access to healthcare. It describes her involvement with See, Test & Treat since 2012, helping to coordinate programs in Houston and Conroe. The document encourages donations to support the expansion of the See, Test & Treat program to prevent cancer tragedies.
Precision medicine aims to customize medical treatments and products to an individual based on their genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. Advances in genomics from projects like the Human Genome Project have increased understanding of human genetic diversity and potential for individualized healthcare. This has led to a rise in precision medicine approaches and companies offering personalized health services like genetic testing and microbiome analysis. Public sector initiatives are also emerging like an ingestible pill to diagnose gut disorders and large research programs to study disease prevention and treatment through precision approaches. Precision medicine has significant implications for diseases like cancer and holds potential to better address chronic conditions, though regulatory considerations will be important as innovation progresses rapidly.
PERSONALISED MEDICINE: Use of Personalised Medicine in the prevention of disease and the maintenance of wellness
THE ENIGMA OF THE THRACIANS AND THE ORPHEUS MYTH: Journey to the Past Orphic Mysteries
, AND THE LORD OF THE NIGHT SKY: Observe top spring objects with a robotic telescope from home
Emerging Technologies and Tools in Precision Medicine ResearchClinosolIndia
Precision medicine has witnessed significant advancements with the integration of emerging technologies and innovative tools. This abstract explores the current landscape of precision medicine research, focusing on the role of cutting-edge technologies and tools in revolutionizing healthcare approaches.
The document discusses personalized medicine and the company 23andMe. It provides definitions of personalized medicine from various sources emphasizing using genetic information to prevent and treat disease. It outlines the history of genomics projects like the Human Genome Project and HapMap. 23andMe allows customers to learn about their genetics through direct-to-consumer genetic testing. Customers submit a saliva sample and access results online regarding ancestry, traits, and disease risks. 23andMe aims to empower individuals and facilitate research through participant-driven studies. The document discusses examples of genetic insights into conditions like cancer and how pharmacogenetics can guide treatment choices.
This document discusses the history, types, causes, and magnitude of cancer. It begins with a brief history of cancer research and discoveries over centuries. Cancer is defined as uncontrolled cell growth and can be classified as carcinomas, sarcomas, leukemias, lymphomas, and other types depending on the affected tissue. The document then discusses common causes of cancer like age, lifestyle factors, and genetics. Global cancer statistics are presented, showing over 10 million new cases and 7 million deaths annually worldwide as of 2008.
This document discusses personalized medicine and public health as currently practiced. It argues that while personalized medicine aims to tailor treatments to individuals, it does not focus enough on prevention. Population health approaches also have limitations and are failing to adequately predict and prevent worsening health trends. The document proposes that a cross-generational collaboration model using wireless health technologies could help communities better track health behaviors and recognize adverse trends early enough to implement course corrections. This could help improve outcomes compared to traditional approaches.
The document discusses how genetics and genomics will change healthcare in the future. It predicts that within 50 years, genome sequencing will cost less than $100 and will be part of individual medical records to provide personalized, preventative care tailored to a person's genetic risks. It also discusses the interaction between nature and nurture in diseases, noting that both genetic and environmental factors must be considered. Finally, it presents ways public health can leverage family health histories to better assess disease risks and promote health.
This document discusses the benefits of stem cell research for treating diseases. It summarizes that induced pluripotent stem cells were discovered in 2006, allowing stem cells to be derived from adult cells rather than embryos. This helped advance research while avoiding ethical issues. The document also states that increased funding is needed for stem cell research to further understand how to use stem cells for regenerative therapy and cure life-threatening illnesses. Private investors have begun providing more funds, positively influencing progress. The document advocates for increasing government funding to boost the economy through more jobs and help the millions of people suffering from diseases.
This document discusses cancer and its causes. It argues that cancer is caused by a lack of oxygen in cells, causing them to switch from aerobic to anaerobic respiration and grow uncontrollably. It notes that oxygen levels in the atmosphere have dropped significantly since the industrial revolution. Maintaining an alkaline pH and avoiding toxins, stress and an unhealthy lifestyle can help ensure adequate oxygen in cells and reduce cancer risks. Over $2 trillion has been spent on cancer research but it remains a major killer, suggesting prevention through lifestyle factors may be more effective than treatment alone.
This document discusses concerns about universal healthcare and whether the dominant medical model achieves health or just disease management. It questions if the model is scientifically and financially viable given rising disease burdens and medical errors being a leading cause of death. Alternative approaches that integrate Ayurveda and focus on prevention over cure are suggested but seen as unacceptable to the medical community. The document argues civil society must pursue justice and ensure healthcare reforms the system to truly achieve health.
The rise of online fake news on social media highlights an increasing problem. This talk, given at University of Michigan, explores why health professionals have a professional obligation to ensure patients get accurate, understandable health information.
This document is an undergraduate thesis that examines the pharmaceutical industry and alternative medicine. It argues that while Western medicine has improved health outcomes for some acute illnesses, the over-reliance on drugs has significant downsides. Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the US, with pharmaceutical companies more focused on profits than patient safety. The document also suggests that several holistic doctors working on alternative cancer treatments may have been murdered to protect the financial interests of the pharmaceutical industry.
This document discusses various topics related to cancer, including increasing cancer rates, flaws in conventional cancer treatments, and alternative natural treatments. It notes that cancer rates have increased significantly in recent decades and survival rates have not improved much in 55 years. It questions the suppression of alternative cancer cures and discusses how various foods, drugs, and other toxins may contribute to cancer development and rates. Natural alternative treatments for cancer are presented, along with cases of cancer being cured without conventional treatments.
This document summarizes a presentation on new sources of big data for precision medicine. It discusses how new data sources like genomics, the human microbiome, epigenomics, and the exposome are generating large amounts of data. It then covers the evolution of precision medicine from concepts like personalized medicine and how strategic initiatives in the UK and US are supporting precision medicine research through funding programs and projects like the Cancer Genome Atlas, eMERGE, and exposome studies. The presentation raises the question of whether we are ready for precision medicine given these new data sources and research efforts.
This document discusses opportunities in transforming healthcare through a personalized, preventative approach. It notes rising healthcare costs driven by chronic diseases and recommends stratifying populations to personalize care using predictive analytics and engaging consumers through participatory approaches. Transforming healthcare will require reducing variability, activating patients, analyzing data to create knowledge, and applying network principles.
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Kimberly Crawford
January 30, 2017
Kaplan University
The following paper will answer the asked questions.
Name of County and State
Union County, Georgia.
County population with racial and gender breakdowns
As of July 1, 2015 estimates, the County population was 22, 267 individuals. Of this, 51.7% were Females, while as the males were 48.3%. The white people were 96.5%, the African Americans were 1.0%, the American Indian and Alaska Natives were 0.5%, Asians were 0.7%, Hispanics were 3.2%, and people with two or more races present accounted for 1.3%.
Number of Senior Citizens
The number of senior citizens was 32.5%.
Number of Disabled Individuals
The number of disabled individuals under the age of 65 was 13.9%.
Number of Children
The number of children was 16.1%.
Of the populations above, I choose the senior citizens. The first health concern for this population is elder abuse. At this age, this people are not able to actively take care of themselves like they would a while back. For this reason, they constantly required to be taken care of, in almost all the aspects of their lives. However, elder abuse is a common occurrence in which, the caregivers neglect this population so much, to the extent of some of them even dying. It is such a shame that such a thing might happen to such a delicate population. A second health concern for this population, is the risk of heath disease and other chronic diseases. According to the Centre for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is one of the leading killers for the senior citizens because at this age, they are delicate and their hearts are very weak (Motooka et al., 2006).
The senior citizens require a number of community health interventions and public policies, which are aimed at ensuring they lead a comfortable life. For instance, they should have access to caregivers when they cannot adequately take care of themselves (Takano, 2002). In addition, they should have access to proper diets, and they should be provided with as much assistance as possible when they are at home and in public places. They should also have regular medical check-ups, to ascertain their health conditions, as well as have access to a hospital and a personal doctor in case they need consultation before their regular sessions (Anderson, 2003). Regular exercises is also good for ensuring their lives are going on smoothly.
Health Risk Assessment
In the health risk assessment tests, I took the eating behaviour test. The questions asked basically were about the kind of foods and drinks that I take on a daily basis, how often I take the meals per day, the rate and posture at which I take the meals, my favourite comfort food, and the circumstances under which I take th ...
This document summarizes issues related to women's cancer and modern cancer treatment approaches. It notes that cancer rates have increased dramatically in recent decades despite little change in survival rates. Conventional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are discussed, as well as alternatives like diet changes, supplements and non-toxic therapies. Concerns about environmental toxins, pharmaceutical drugs, and other modern factors that may contribute to cancer risks are also presented. The document advocates for patient empowerment and informed consent regarding cancer treatment options.
Scientists are researching genetic treatments to prevent disease by applying genetics to medical care and developing new therapies. A recent study found that extracts from axolotl oocytes were able to reactivate tumor suppressor genes in cancer cells and stop cancer growth in breast cancer cells for 60 days by changing epigenetic marks on DNA. However, simply sequencing genes to identify genetic variants does not provide a full picture of human disease, as the impact of variants needs to be determined through functional studies using good experimental models to better understand complex inherited disorders.
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Review of prostate cancer drug Provenge renews medical cost-benefit debate
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Monday, November 8, 2010; 7:52 AM
Federal officials are conducting an unusual review to determine whether the government should pay for an expensive new vaccine for treating prostate cancer, rekindling debate over whether some therapies are too costly.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which dictate what treatments the massive federal health-insurance program for the elderly will cover, is running a "national coverage analysis" of Provenge, the first vaccine approved for treating any cancer. The treatment costs $93,000 a patient and has been shown to extend patients' lives by about four months.
Although Medicare is not supposed to take cost into consideration when making such rulings, the decision to launch a formal examination has raised concerns among cancer experts, drug companies, lawmakers, prostate cancer patients and advocacy groups.
Provenge, which was approved for advanced prostate cancer in April, is the latest in a series of new high-priced cancer treatments that appear to eke out only a few more months of life, prompting alarm about their cost.
"This absolutely is the opening salvo in the drive to save money in the health-care system," said Skip Lockwood, who heads Zero - the Project to End Prostate Cancer, a Washington-based lobbying group. "If the cost wasn't a consideration, this wouldn't even be under discussion."
Those concerns have been heightened because the review comes after the bitter health-care reform debate, which was marked by accusations about rationing and "death panels." The appointment of Donald M. Berwick to head Medicare only intensified anxieties. President Obama sidestepped a Senate battle by naming Berwick, who has advocated for scrutinizing costs, when Congress was in recess in July.
Because men tend to be elderly when they get diagnoses of advanced prostate cancer, Medicare's decision will have a major effect on Provenge's availability. Regional Medicare providers paying for Provenge would have to stop. Private insurers also tend to follow Medicare's lead.
Medicare officials, who are convening a panel of outside advisers to vet the issue at a public hearing Nov. 17, say Provenge's price tag isn't an issue. But Berwick and other officials declined to discuss the rationale for the review.
"Certainly no one in the Medicare program would publicly state that the price tag would have anything to do with Medicare looking at it. But they are human beings, too. They notice things like that," said Sean Tunis, director of the Center for Medical Technology Policy and a former chief medical officer at Medicare. ...
Genetics is becoming more personalized with direct-to-consumer genetic testing services like 23andMe. 23andMe analyzes customers' DNA samples and provides information about their ancestry, traits, and disease risks through an online platform. This empowers individuals and facilitates research by creating a large participant network. While challenges remain in fully engaging all stakeholders, personalized genetics has the potential to transform healthcare by better targeting treatment to individual genetics.
This document summarizes a new faculty research orientation breakout session at MSU. It discusses MSU's focus on interdisciplinary global research through its international centers and programs. Charts show MSU's international research awards by theme from 2007-2016 and engagement by region from 2006-2015, with most projects in Africa and Asia. It promotes building international partnerships in research to achieve MSU's vision as a World Grant university.
This document provides an overview and introduction for new faculty attending a research orientation at Michigan State University. It discusses the importance and expectations of research at MSU, as well as resources and support available to faculty researchers. Key points include:
- MSU aims to have world-class research programs that address today's problems and advance knowledge. Research is important for education, outreach, and attracting top students and faculty.
- Faculty are expected to actively pursue research excellence and funding, publish in top journals, involve students, and use resources like the libraries and Office of Research and Graduate Studies for support.
- The document reviews compliance requirements and resources for topics like animal and human subjects research, as well as how to report
This document discusses scaling up data in digital agriculture from small plot studies to entire fields and landscapes. It presents data on grain yield and nitrogen levels in soil from studies of continuous corn and corn-soybean-wheat crop rotations. The document also mentions the use of variable corn hybrids and virtual reality technologies in digital agriculture and acknowledges the contributions of the author's lab and funding sources.
This study investigated using MRI and liver contrast agent uptake to detect diabetes and pre-diabetes. Three groups of mice (normal controls, mild diabetes model ob/ob mice, and OATP transporter knockout mice) underwent MRI before and after injection of Eovist, Multihance, or Magnevist (negative control). Eovist and Multihance showed greater liver enhancement in controls compared to ob/ob and knockout mice, indicating reduced hepatic transporter levels in diabetes models. Additionally, ob/ob mice had decreased liver clearance and increased kidney levels of Eovist and Multihance, corresponding to lower hepatic OATP expression. Therefore, MRI of liver contrast agent uptake has potential to noninvas
Advanced Genome Engineering Services and Transgenic Model Generation
at MSU’s Transgenic and Genome Editing Facility
Huirong Xie, Elena Demireva, Nate Kauffman, Richard Neubig
This document summarizes challenges in developing an automated system for detecting and quantifying transplanted cells in MRI scans. Key challenges include determining the optimal classification unit and feature representation for identifying spots corresponding to transplanted cells, and developing methods to train machine learning models using only small amounts of labeled training data. The authors contribute a labeled MRI database of over 20,000 manual labels, and present results showing their system can detect transplanted cells in MRI scans with up to 97.3% accuracy in vivo and 99.8% in vitro using transfer learning to train on a small subset of labeled data.
The document provides information on re-budgeting awards and viewing/updating report tracking in KC. It outlines the steps to re-budget an award, including searching for an award, creating a new budget version, and submitting budget revisions. It also describes how to search award report tracking by PI or award, view report details, and update the report preparer, status, and other fields. Users are encouraged to practice these steps using the provided classroom exercises.
The document provides instructions for creating budgets in KC, Kansas City's grants management system. It discusses setting up budget parameters such as periods, rates, and personnel. Users can generate expenses across periods, add line items for personnel and non-personnel expenses, and view summaries of period and project totals. The process aims to simplify budget creation while ensuring compliance with sponsor requirements.
This document provides instructions for generating institutional proposals, editing institutional proposal records, creating and updating negotiations, and verifying COI compliance and training in Kuali Coeus. It describes how to generate an institutional proposal when a proposal development document is submitted, and the options for generating new or versioning existing proposals depending on the proposal type. It also outlines how to edit institutional proposal records to correct data, create negotiation documents to track proposal activities, and update negotiation documents with new activities.
The document provides instructions for creating proposals in the KC system at Michigan State University. It discusses the key steps, which include selecting the proposal type and lead unit, adding required information like the project title and dates, assigning permissions to other users, completing sponsor and program details, linking to Grants.gov opportunities, and adding key personnel. The document emphasizes that at least one person should be assigned the aggregator role in addition to the creator, and that the narrative writer role is recommended for PIs.
Back to the Future: Plastics from Plants and Cars that Run on Electricity, presented by Thomas Gregory, owner/consultant for Borealis Technology Solutions at the Michigan State University Bioeconomy Institute on 10-12-16.
Arend Hintze, Department of Integrative Biology, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and BEACON Center for the Study of Evolution in Action at Michigan State University, presents his computational analysis of evolutionary processes at the Michigan State University Bioeconomy Institute on 10-12-16.
Domicology aims to change the construction management paradigm by focusing on community and economic development through the deconstruction and reuse of materials from abandoned homes. The document discusses how domicology shifts the focus from new construction to maximizing the value of existing building materials in the supply chain. It notes that the upper Great Lakes region has an abundance of lower-value materials available from the estimated 264,660 vacant homes that could provide over 1.5 billion board feet of lumber and $3.45 billion worth of reclaimed materials. The document also examines the need for further research on markets for difficult to reuse materials and optimal transportation and shipping methods to facilitate reuse under the new domicology paradigm.
Domicology is the study of the economic, social, and environmental factors relating to the life cycle of structures, from planning and construction to reuse, abandonment, demolition, and material reuse. Domicologists seek to identify innovative tools and policies to address challenges with structural abandonment in a sustainable way and reduce the negative impacts of abandoned properties. Currently, the public sector bears the burden and costs of cleaning up abandoned structures, but domicology proposes an alternative paradigm where the private sector incorporates financial assurances into construction to fund future deconstruction, returning the parcel to its original state without blight or costs to taxpayers.
The document discusses advancing the field of domicology, which is the study of policies and practices around structural abandonment, for more sustainable construction. Currently, demolition is the preferred solution when structures are abandoned, but this creates large amounts of waste and pollution. Alternative solutions like refurbishing and retrofitting abandoned structures are more sustainable but require new strategies and best practices. Research is needed to develop techniques for reuse, recycling, and life cycle cost modeling to incorporate the impacts of abandonment and demolition. Advancing solutions in domicology is key to achieving overall sustainability in construction.
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Pictorial and detailed description of patellar instability with sign and symptoms and how to diagnose , what investigations you should go with and how to approach with treatment options . I have presented this slide in my 2nd year junior residency in orthopedics at LLRM medical college Meerut and got good reviews for it
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Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, prompting the need for innovative treatment methods. Nanotechnology offers promising new approaches, including the use of gold nanoparticles (nanogold) for targeted cancer therapy. Nanogold particles possess unique physical and chemical properties that make them suitable for drug delivery, imaging, and photothermal therapy.
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Dive into an in-depth exploration of the histological structure of female reproductive system with this comprehensive lecture. Presented by Dr. Ayesha Irfan, Assistant Professor of Anatomy, this presentation covers the Gross anatomy and functional histology of the female reproductive organs. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in medical science, this lecture provides clear explanations, detailed diagrams, and valuable insights into female reproductive system. Enhance your knowledge and understanding of this essential aspect of human biology.
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1. Department of Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology
George I. Mias
gmias@msu.edu
Precision Medicine
Forum
G. Mias Lab
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2. gmias@msu.edu
‣ “I want the country that eliminated polio and mapped the
human genome to lead a new era of medicine — one that
delivers the right treatment at the right time. In some
patients with cystic fibrosis, this approach has reversed a
disease once thought unstoppable. Tonight, I'm launching a
new Precision Medicine Initiative to bring us closer to curing
diseases like cancer and
diabetes — and to give all of
us access to the personalized
information we need to keep
ourselves and our families
healthier.” (President Barak
Obama, State of the Union,
2015)
Precision Medicine Initiative
G. Mias Lab
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3. gmias@msu.edu
Precision Medicine
‣ Complete
personalized omics
‣ integrative Personal
Omics Profiling
Chen*, Mias GI*, Li-Pook-
Than*, Jiang* et al
Cell 148, 1293–1307 (2012)
Resource
Personal Omics Profiling
Reveals Dynamic Molecular
and Medical Phenotypes
Mias & Snyder,
Quantitative
Biology (1)1 p72
(2013)
http://goo.gl/iamZthG. Mias Lab
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5. gmias@msu.edu
Future Directions
‣ Precision Medicine at Michigan State
• Precision Pediatrics (with Dr. Keith English)
• Maternal Infant Precision Medicine (with Dr. Richard Leach)
‣ Personalized Medicine Center for the MidWest at MSU
‣ Training of Personnel [Essential, particularly our graduate students at
MSU]
‣ Core Facilities [maintain and upgrade]
‣ Clinical Involvement [Integration of Central, Grand Rapids Campuses
and Beyond]
‣ Campus Partnerships for True Collaboration
‣ Responsive to Public and Funder’s Expectations for Precision Medicine
Initiative by White House and NIH
G. Mias Lab
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