When someone we love is hurting, it's only natural to want to help them in every way possible. If a family member is dealing with a cardiac disease, our ability to help can be hindered by a number of factors. But with a little effort, we can overcome these challenges and provide the right kind of support.
"When doctors send our patients home, we often assume that everything we say and suggest and prescribe is going to be followed up on," admits Dr. Cam Patterson, chief of cardiology at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill. "But there are all kinds of ways an excellent clinical plan can be derailed."
To keep that from happening, Patterson suggests that family members do the following:
1. Understand the illness. The most common obstacle is not having enough information on the condition. Start by consulting with the cardiologist about your role in rehabilitation and recovery. It's also a good idea to talk to your loved one about how much she or he is willing to share with you, and by gauging how well she or he understands the condition.
2. Manage medications and follow-up appointment. With new routines and medications, patients can get frustrated. This is where family members can be a huge help. Make sure you understand the purpose, dosage and side-effects of each medication, and that you are aware of all appointments for doctor visits and cardiac rehab sessions.
3. Participate in lifestyle changes. Most cardiac patients have to make significant changes in exercise and diet. Success rates skyrocket when a family member or friend participates. For instance, the American Heart Association reports that people are 76 percent more likely to stay on their walking program if someone else is counting on them.
4. Watch for emotional responses. It's not uncommon for cardiac patients to become depressed or go into denial. If your loved one becomes angry or withdrawn, or if you notice other major changes in his or her personality, talk about it together. And if you're really concerned talk to the cardiologist, nurses or any primary care provider. Even clergy members can help.
5. Get active. Activity levels will be limited for most patients, but it's important for family members to help them get on with their lives. Reintroduce your parent or spouse to what they do on a day to day basis, like going back to church or working on a hobby - the things that make life fulfilling.
And there's something you can do for yourself, too. Since heart disease has a genetic component, it's important for children and siblings to know their heart health status by making an appointment with a physician. For spouses, it's important to make sure you have your own support system -family, friends, clergy, support groups, etc. - to help you manage the emotions you may encounter in caring for a loved one. You can't help if you're not healthy yourself!
"It's important to realize that your family's going to have to make adjustments because of this severe illness, but you can't let it get in the way of being a family," Patterson says.
Patients with serious conditions like heart disease often feel alone or don't want to be burdens on their families. Following these steps can help you support your loved one on the road back to a full and meaningful life.
Source: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
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Saturday, February 7, 2009
Vitamine D deficiency may harm brian function
Low levels of vitamin D increase the risk of cognitive impairment in the elderly, according to findings from the nationally representative, population-based Health Survey for England 2000.
Despite the theoretical support for the role of vitamin D in maintaining brain function in old age, clinical data are lacking, the researchers note.
Therefore, Dr. David J. Llewellyn and his associates studied 1766adults, aged 65 or older, from whom blood samples were obtained to measure circulating vitamin D levels.
Cognitive function was measured using the Abbreviated Mental Test, which includes 10 questions to assess attention, orientation in time and space, and memory.
Based on scores of 70 percent or less, 212 subjects (12 percent) were deemed to be cognitively impaired.
The researchers found a significant association between lower levels of vitamin D and cognitive impairment.
After adjusting for factors that
could influence the association,
including co-existing illnesses,
older adults with the lowest
levels of vitamin D were more
than twice as likely to be
cognitively impaired as those
with the highest levels.
Llewellyn, of the University of
Cambridge and his colleagues
suggest that vitamin D
concentrations may help
doctors in screening for
cognitive impairment.
"Further research," they
conclude, "is needed to
investigate whether vitamin D
supplementation is a cost
effective way of reducing the
incidence of cognitive
impairment with few adverse
events."
SOURCE: Journal of Geriatric
Psychology and Neurology,
February 2009.
Despite the theoretical support for the role of vitamin D in maintaining brain function in old age, clinical data are lacking, the researchers note.
Therefore, Dr. David J. Llewellyn and his associates studied 1766adults, aged 65 or older, from whom blood samples were obtained to measure circulating vitamin D levels.
Cognitive function was measured using the Abbreviated Mental Test, which includes 10 questions to assess attention, orientation in time and space, and memory.
Based on scores of 70 percent or less, 212 subjects (12 percent) were deemed to be cognitively impaired.
The researchers found a significant association between lower levels of vitamin D and cognitive impairment.
After adjusting for factors that
could influence the association,
including co-existing illnesses,
older adults with the lowest
levels of vitamin D were more
than twice as likely to be
cognitively impaired as those
with the highest levels.
Llewellyn, of the University of
Cambridge and his colleagues
suggest that vitamin D
concentrations may help
doctors in screening for
cognitive impairment.
"Further research," they
conclude, "is needed to
investigate whether vitamin D
supplementation is a cost
effective way of reducing the
incidence of cognitive
impairment with few adverse
events."
SOURCE: Journal of Geriatric
Psychology and Neurology,
February 2009.
Asbestosis
Asbestosis
* A * Mar 24 05
Alternative names
Pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure; Idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis - from asbestos exposure
Definition
Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract normally. The severity of the disease depends upon the duration of exposure to asbestos and the amount inhaled.
Asbestos fibers were commonly used in construction before 1975. Asbestos exposure occurs in asbestos mining and milling industries, construction, fireproofing, and other industries. In families of asbestos workers, exposure can also occur from particles brought home on the worker's clothing.
Asbestos-related disease includes pleural plaques (calcification), malignant mesothelioma, and pleural effusion. Mesotheliomas may develop 20 to 40 years after exposure.
* A * Mar 24 05
Alternative names
Pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure; Idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis - from asbestos exposure
Definition
Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract normally. The severity of the disease depends upon the duration of exposure to asbestos and the amount inhaled.
Asbestos fibers were commonly used in construction before 1975. Asbestos exposure occurs in asbestos mining and milling industries, construction, fireproofing, and other industries. In families of asbestos workers, exposure can also occur from particles brought home on the worker's clothing.
Asbestos-related disease includes pleural plaques (calcification), malignant mesothelioma, and pleural effusion. Mesotheliomas may develop 20 to 40 years after exposure.
Asbestosis
Asbestosis
* A * Mar 24 05
Alternative names
Pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure; Idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis - from asbestos exposure
Definition
Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract normally. The severity of the disease depends upon the duration of exposure to asbestos and the amount inhaled.
Asbestos fibers were commonly used in construction before 1975. Asbestos exposure occurs in asbestos mining and milling industries, construction, fireproofing, and other industries. In families of asbestos workers, exposure can also occur from particles brought home on the worker's clothing.
Asbestos-related disease includes pleural plaques (calcification), malignant mesothelioma, and pleural effusion. Mesotheliomas may develop 20 to 40 years after exposure.
* A * Mar 24 05
Alternative names
Pulmonary fibrosis - from asbestos exposure; Idiopathic interstitial pneumonitis - from asbestos exposure
Definition
Asbestosis is a respiratory disease caused by inhaling asbestos fibers.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Inhaling asbestos fibers can cause scar tissue (fibrosis) to form inside the lung. Scarred lung tissue does not expand and contract normally. The severity of the disease depends upon the duration of exposure to asbestos and the amount inhaled.
Asbestos fibers were commonly used in construction before 1975. Asbestos exposure occurs in asbestos mining and milling industries, construction, fireproofing, and other industries. In families of asbestos workers, exposure can also occur from particles brought home on the worker's clothing.
Asbestos-related disease includes pleural plaques (calcification), malignant mesothelioma, and pleural effusion. Mesotheliomas may develop 20 to 40 years after exposure.
Respiratory Disorders:
ADUK- A charity dedicated to helping those affected by asbestos diseases.
Asbestosis and dust diseases-Information about asbestosis, silicosis and other dust diseases, from Canadian Lung Association.
Asbestos-Related Illness: Still a Problem?- From HealthLink MCW. Learn where asbestos is found, the symptoms of related illness, who is at risk and sealing and removal.
Consumers: Handle Asbestos With Care- Discusses the primary health risks and removal. From HealthLinks MCW.
Questions and Answers About Asbestos Exposure- Information from the Nation
Asbestosis and dust diseases-Information about asbestosis, silicosis and other dust diseases, from Canadian Lung Association.
Asbestos-Related Illness: Still a Problem?- From HealthLink MCW. Learn where asbestos is found, the symptoms of related illness, who is at risk and sealing and removal.
Consumers: Handle Asbestos With Care- Discusses the primary health risks and removal. From HealthLinks MCW.
Questions and Answers About Asbestos Exposure- Information from the Nation
Monday, February 2, 2009
asbestos legal assistance
Asbestos Legal Assistance - Asbestos Law Firm
Did you know? It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979. Welcome to the leading source on connecting you with mesothelioma lawyer help.
This site is dedicated to providing important information on asbestos & mesothelioma cancers. We help mesothelioma patients and families make educated decisions about how to proceed with filing asbestos and mesothelioma claims.
Those dealing with asbestos and mesothelioma face a number of challenges, including the tremendous costs of treatment. If you were unknowingly exposed to harmful levels of asbestos, you have legal rights and there is help available for you.
Asbestos Law Firm - Experience
Law firms that we work with concentrate only on asbestos mesothelioma cases. We have experience with placing people with experienced asbestos law firms for five years. We will actually walk you though the process of connecting you with an experienced asbestos mesothelioma law firm in your state.
We help asbestos and mesothelioma patients and their families get in touch with legal and medical professionals. We help keep the public aware of new discoveries in treatments for Mesothelioma and Asbestos cancers. We also maintain a current online Mesothelioma Dictionary of Legal & Medical Terms and we keep you up to date on current legal settlements for asbestos cases.
Asbestos Law Firm - Choices
Deciding which law firm to represent you and your case is very important. Choosing the right law firm will also be important to your settlement. You are entitled to an experienced mesothelioma law firm who has a track record of success in asbestos lawsuits
Asbestos Law Firm - Loss of A Loved OneIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with asbestos mesothelioma, or a family member has died as a result, you may be entitled to recover compensation from the companies that made these asbestos products.
Asbestos Law Firm - Filing a Lawsuit
It is not uncommon for there to be 10-20 parties that are named in a asbestos lawsuit that are located across the United States. For example, a worker in California may have been exposed to asbestos from asbestos products shipped from Libby, Montana or from an iron ore plant in St. Paul Minnesota. This is why it is very important to obtain an experienced asbestos mesothelioma law firm that knows all of the companies in each state who have responsibility for your asbestos exposure.
New Asbestos Cases
It has been well documented for many years that asbestos exposure can result in the development of deadly cancers, particularly Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
There are currently about 3000 new cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly in men over the age of 40. About 4,000 People die from Mesothelioma every year, the rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. During the 20th century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the U. S.
Through 2003, more than 700,000 People have filed claims against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies. These same companies knew of the dangers for many years before ever warning the public of those risks. It is thought that around eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century, and many more cases - are expected to be reported in the next 25 years.
The National Institute of Health in 1978 estimated that eight to eleven million U.S. workers had been exposed to asbestos by that date. In fact, by 1970, it is estimated that some 25 million tons of asbestos were used in the U.S.
The mesothelium produces a lubricating fluid that is released between these layers, allowing moving organs (such as the beating heart and the expanding and contracting lungs) to glide easily against adjacent structures.
Mesothelioma is most common in the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or they have been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways, such as by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos. There are funds available for asbestos victims.
What You Need Top Know About Asbestos
By 1970, it is estimated that some 25 million tons of asbestos were used in the U.S. A history of asbestos exposure in the workplace is reported in about 80 percent of all mesothelioma cases. Eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century.
Studies estimate that approximately 3,000 different types of commercial products include asbestos.
The National Institute of Health in 1978 estimated that eight to eleven million U.S. workers had been exposed to asbestos by that date.
Through 2003, more than 700,000 People had filed claims against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies. Many building materials used in both public and domestic premises prior to the banning of asbestos may still contain asbestos. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set limits for acceptable levels of asbestos exposure in the workplace. In 2005, 2.2 million tons of asbestos were mined worldwide. Russia was the largest producer with about 40% world share followed by China and Kazakhstan.The first documented death related to asbestos was in 1906. In the early 1900s researchers began to notice a large number of early deaths and lung problems in asbestos mining towns.
The term Mesothelioma was not used in medical literature until 1931, and was not associated with asbestos until sometime in the 1940s.Asbestos exposure becomes a health concern when high concentrations of asbestos fibers are inhaled over a long time periodAsbestos was used in the first 40 floors of the World Trade Center towers causing an airborne contamination among lower Manhattan after the towers collapsed in the attacks on September 11th, 2001
Inhaled asbestos fibers remain in the body and cannot be expelled. Because of this, the fibers can easily penetrate body tissues and may deposit themselves in airways and in the lung tissue.
It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979. Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos. Many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne. Mesothelioma from asbestos occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age, but this disease can appear in either men or women at any age. Family members and others living with asbestos workers have an increased risk of developing mesothelioma, and possibly other asbestos related diseases. If you are a grieving family member or executor of the will of a person who has died from asbestos-related disease or mesothelioma, you may be eligible to file a claim as well.
Asbestos Lawsuit - Note of Urgency
The first known asbestos lawsuit was in 1929 in New Jersey. The first diagnosis of asbestosis was made in England in 1924. The first known US workers' compensation claim for asbestos disease was in 1927.Asbestos litigation is the longest, most expensive mass tort in U.S. history, involving more than 8,400 defendants and 730,000 claimants as of 2002 according to the RAND CorporationAnalysts have estimated that the total costs of asbestos litigation in the USA alone is over $250 billion.In 1999 recorded a whopping 200,000 cases pending in the Federal court system of the United States It is estimated that within the next 40 years asbestos cases may grow to seven hundred thousand cases. These numbers help explain how there are thousands of current pending cases.An experienced Asbestos Lawyer understands the unique complexities involved in this kind of litigation lawsuit, including asbestos product identification, specific asbestos-related medical issues, and specific time constraints that narrow the window of opportunity to file a claim. It's important to find the right Asbestos lawyer before your state's statutes of limitations expire, leaving you and your family grieving and empty-handed. There's no time to wait - contact our Asbestos lawyers today for a free case review.
It is not uncommon for there to be 10-20 parties that are named in an Asbestos lawsuit that are located across the United States. For example, a worker in California may have been exposed to asbestos from asbestos products shipped from Libby, Montana or from an iron ore plant in St. Paul Minnesota. This is why it is very important to obtain an experienced Asbestos lawyer knows all of the companies in each state who have responsibility for your asbestos exposure.
Did you know? It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979. Welcome to the leading source on connecting you with mesothelioma lawyer help.
This site is dedicated to providing important information on asbestos & mesothelioma cancers. We help mesothelioma patients and families make educated decisions about how to proceed with filing asbestos and mesothelioma claims.
Those dealing with asbestos and mesothelioma face a number of challenges, including the tremendous costs of treatment. If you were unknowingly exposed to harmful levels of asbestos, you have legal rights and there is help available for you.
Asbestos Law Firm - Experience
Law firms that we work with concentrate only on asbestos mesothelioma cases. We have experience with placing people with experienced asbestos law firms for five years. We will actually walk you though the process of connecting you with an experienced asbestos mesothelioma law firm in your state.
We help asbestos and mesothelioma patients and their families get in touch with legal and medical professionals. We help keep the public aware of new discoveries in treatments for Mesothelioma and Asbestos cancers. We also maintain a current online Mesothelioma Dictionary of Legal & Medical Terms and we keep you up to date on current legal settlements for asbestos cases.
Asbestos Law Firm - Choices
Deciding which law firm to represent you and your case is very important. Choosing the right law firm will also be important to your settlement. You are entitled to an experienced mesothelioma law firm who has a track record of success in asbestos lawsuits
Asbestos Law Firm - Loss of A Loved OneIf you or a loved one has been diagnosed with asbestos mesothelioma, or a family member has died as a result, you may be entitled to recover compensation from the companies that made these asbestos products.
Asbestos Law Firm - Filing a Lawsuit
It is not uncommon for there to be 10-20 parties that are named in a asbestos lawsuit that are located across the United States. For example, a worker in California may have been exposed to asbestos from asbestos products shipped from Libby, Montana or from an iron ore plant in St. Paul Minnesota. This is why it is very important to obtain an experienced asbestos mesothelioma law firm that knows all of the companies in each state who have responsibility for your asbestos exposure.
New Asbestos Cases
It has been well documented for many years that asbestos exposure can result in the development of deadly cancers, particularly Mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos. It is estimated that there will be about 250,000 cases of Mesothelioma before 2020.
There are currently about 3000 new cases of Mesothelioma diagnosed per year, mostly in men over the age of 40. About 4,000 People die from Mesothelioma every year, the rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. During the 20th century, some 30 million tons of asbestos were used in industrial sites, homes, schools, shipyards and commercial buildings in the U. S.
Through 2003, more than 700,000 People have filed claims against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies. These same companies knew of the dangers for many years before ever warning the public of those risks. It is thought that around eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century, and many more cases - are expected to be reported in the next 25 years.
The National Institute of Health in 1978 estimated that eight to eleven million U.S. workers had been exposed to asbestos by that date. In fact, by 1970, it is estimated that some 25 million tons of asbestos were used in the U.S.
The mesothelium produces a lubricating fluid that is released between these layers, allowing moving organs (such as the beating heart and the expanding and contracting lungs) to glide easily against adjacent structures.
Mesothelioma is most common in the pleura (outer lining of the lungs and chest cavity), but it may also occur in the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) or the pericardium (a sac that surrounds the heart).
Most people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles, or they have been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways, such as by washing the clothes of a family member who worked with asbestos. There are funds available for asbestos victims.
What You Need Top Know About Asbestos
By 1970, it is estimated that some 25 million tons of asbestos were used in the U.S. A history of asbestos exposure in the workplace is reported in about 80 percent of all mesothelioma cases. Eight million people in the United States have been exposed to asbestos over the past half a century.
Studies estimate that approximately 3,000 different types of commercial products include asbestos.
The National Institute of Health in 1978 estimated that eight to eleven million U.S. workers had been exposed to asbestos by that date.
Through 2003, more than 700,000 People had filed claims against more than 6,000 Asbestos companies. Many building materials used in both public and domestic premises prior to the banning of asbestos may still contain asbestos. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set limits for acceptable levels of asbestos exposure in the workplace. In 2005, 2.2 million tons of asbestos were mined worldwide. Russia was the largest producer with about 40% world share followed by China and Kazakhstan.The first documented death related to asbestos was in 1906. In the early 1900s researchers began to notice a large number of early deaths and lung problems in asbestos mining towns.
The term Mesothelioma was not used in medical literature until 1931, and was not associated with asbestos until sometime in the 1940s.Asbestos exposure becomes a health concern when high concentrations of asbestos fibers are inhaled over a long time periodAsbestos was used in the first 40 floors of the World Trade Center towers causing an airborne contamination among lower Manhattan after the towers collapsed in the attacks on September 11th, 2001
Inhaled asbestos fibers remain in the body and cannot be expelled. Because of this, the fibers can easily penetrate body tissues and may deposit themselves in airways and in the lung tissue.
It is estimated that 27.5 million Americans were exposed to asbestos between 1940 and 1979. Mesothelioma has a latency period of 20 to 50 years after the first exposure to asbestos. Many asbestos-containing products remain in buildings, ships, industrial facilities and other environments where the fibers can become airborne. Mesothelioma from asbestos occurs more often in men than in women and risk increases with age, but this disease can appear in either men or women at any age. Family members and others living with asbestos workers have an increased risk of developing mesothelioma, and possibly other asbestos related diseases. If you are a grieving family member or executor of the will of a person who has died from asbestos-related disease or mesothelioma, you may be eligible to file a claim as well.
Asbestos Lawsuit - Note of Urgency
The first known asbestos lawsuit was in 1929 in New Jersey. The first diagnosis of asbestosis was made in England in 1924. The first known US workers' compensation claim for asbestos disease was in 1927.Asbestos litigation is the longest, most expensive mass tort in U.S. history, involving more than 8,400 defendants and 730,000 claimants as of 2002 according to the RAND CorporationAnalysts have estimated that the total costs of asbestos litigation in the USA alone is over $250 billion.In 1999 recorded a whopping 200,000 cases pending in the Federal court system of the United States It is estimated that within the next 40 years asbestos cases may grow to seven hundred thousand cases. These numbers help explain how there are thousands of current pending cases.An experienced Asbestos Lawyer understands the unique complexities involved in this kind of litigation lawsuit, including asbestos product identification, specific asbestos-related medical issues, and specific time constraints that narrow the window of opportunity to file a claim. It's important to find the right Asbestos lawyer before your state's statutes of limitations expire, leaving you and your family grieving and empty-handed. There's no time to wait - contact our Asbestos lawyers today for a free case review.
It is not uncommon for there to be 10-20 parties that are named in an Asbestos lawsuit that are located across the United States. For example, a worker in California may have been exposed to asbestos from asbestos products shipped from Libby, Montana or from an iron ore plant in St. Paul Minnesota. This is why it is very important to obtain an experienced Asbestos lawyer knows all of the companies in each state who have responsibility for your asbestos exposure.
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