Jock itch refers to any itchy groin rash in person, usually athletes. Jock itch is not a general medical term. There are many causes for jock itch. The most common is a fungal infection of the skin. When jock itch is caused by fungus, the rash is also known as tinea cruris. The fungus causing jock itch is a microscopic organism that grows in the outer skin layers and prefers moisture and warmth. When the fungus affects the feet, it is known as athletes foot. When the rash affects other parts of the body, it is known as tinea corporis.
Fortunately, tinea cruris is not contagious. Direct person-to-person spreading is not a problem. The patients own case of athletes foot is usually the source of the jock itch infection. As persons with athletes foot or fungus of the feet put their pants on, their feet hit the crotch area as the foot slides down the pant leg. When the foot hits the crotch area, it deposits microscopic spores in the groin area of clothing. This is how athletes foot can cause jock itch. So it’s not surprising that jock itch and athlete’s foot often occur at the same time, since both are caused by fungi.
Symptoms of jock itch include the following: itching and pain are common; a rash is on the groin, skin folds, inner thighs, or buttocks; the edge of the rash is very distinct and may be scaly or have bumps that look like blisters; the center of the rash may have a red-brown color. If you have had jock itch in the past, you may recognize the symptoms. Your doctor can tell if you have jock itch after asking questions about your symptoms and by looking at your rash. Your doctor may scrape a little of the rash onto a glass slide so that he or she can look at it under a microscope.
Jock itch often recurs. Warmth and moisture encourage the fungus to grow. You can prevent recurrences by drying off thoroughly after bathing, wear loose cotton underwear, and dusting bland powder in your groin once or twice daily. After swimming, put on dry clothing right away; do not wear a wet swimsuit for an extended period of time. The most important factor in preventing jock itch is to make sure that you do not develop a fungal infection of the feet or toenails. Your doctor will carefully evaluate your condition and design an appropriate treatment program.
Jock itch is treated with antifungal medicines. If it is a topical medicine, it is usually applied twice per day. To prevent recurrence, continue to apply the antifungal medicine for two to four weeks after the rash has cleared. Apply nothing else to your groin except water and a gentle nondetergent cleanser. jock itch usually clears promptly with a topical antifungal medicine. If it doesnt, you may need a one- to two-week course with an oral antifungal medicine. Jock itch is the main but not only cause of groin itching. If the rash is not improved, please return for further evaluation.
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Month: November 2018
How To Avoid Scalp Eczema And Sebaceous Dermatitis
Flaking and redness of the scalp is an eczema symptom known as scalp eczema. Having scalp eczema is a clear sign of sebaceous dermatitis. Of all the different types of eczema, only sebaceous dermatitis causes scalp eczema. Despite having this unique eczema symptom, this type of eczema is fairly easy to prevent.
Sebaceous dermatitis or sebaceous eczema is called so because it solely affects skin areas that have sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands secrete oil outwardly towards the skin. The oil, called sebum, has the purpose of serving as a natural skin moisturizer in contrary to sweat which helps cool off the body. But sebaceous glands are not distributed across the entire body. They are only found under the scalp which explains why we get greasy hair sometimes; under our facial skin, hence the oily face; the chest, and the upper back. These are the same areas that become affected by sebaceous dermatitis.
The first clear sign of sebaceous dermatitis is a mild case of scalp eczema. With mild scalp eczema, white, grey, or yellowish flakes become visible on the scalp. Some redness and itching can also be noted on areas of the scalp where the dandruff like flakes emerged. But scalp eczema can also come along with face eczema and eczema of the torso. At these instances, the flaking, itching, and redness can also be seen on the face, the front, and the back. Once sebaceous dermatitis has reached its “full bloom,” the flakes tend to be thicker, scalier, and oilier. Itchy pimples may also show up underneath flaking skin, especially with face eczema and eczema on the torso. Balding is the ultimate consequence of scalp eczema but it happens rarely.
Sebaceous dermatitis can be caused by many things, with stress being the most common. However, stress does not merely refer to psychological dealings with scalp eczema and sebaceous dermatitis in general. Illness, inadequate sleep, sudden changes in the climate, and poor health are all stress factors that are known to trigger or aggravate sebaceous dermatitis. Basically, anything that disrupts the body can be referred to as “stress” in this context.
Given that sebaceous dermatitis is caused and worsened by stress, it is a condition that’s fairly easy to avoid with good health practices and a change in lifestyle. By simply taking care of one’s body, untoward symptoms such as scalp eczema, eczema on face, and eczema of the torso can be avoided.
First of all, get enough sleep every night. Lack of sleep is one of the most common causes of scalp eczema and sebaceous dermatitis. Generally, adults need at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep every day. Teenagers and children need longer hours of sleep. Eating healthy may be a big step for someone like you who has sebaceous dermatitis. But it can be a tremendous help in avoiding sebaceous dermatitis and related symptoms. Eating healthy will help you avoid illnesses by boosting your immune system. In turn, you will be able to avoid triggering your condition as well.
Aside from stress, poor nutrition is also a known cause of sebaceous dermatitis. In particular, the inadequate intake of vitamins such as riboflavin, pyridoxine, and biotin have been linked to sebaceous dermatitis. In such cases that the condition is caused by the lack of these nutrients, supplementation may be able to help.
Sebaceous dermatitis and its symptoms such as scalp eczema, face eczema, and eczema of the torso can be avoided. Since they are mainly triggered by stress and the lack of certain vitamins in the nutrition, one simply has to avoid stress by making lifestyle changes and get necessary supplementation to counteract malnutrition.
Disclaimer Trusts
While there is a present lapse in the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, its likely that Congress will reinstate both taxes (perhaps even retroactively) some time during 2010. If not, on January 1, 2011, the estate tax exemption (which was $3.5 million in 2009) becomes $1 million, and the top estate tax rate (which was 45% in 2009) becomes 55%. Assuming the federal estate tax (FET) exemption is reinstated at $3.5 million or more, then for most people the FET has been repealed. According to the Tax Policy Center, only five of every 100,000 people who die have estates over $3.5 million.
For married couples with taxable estates, the common planning tool is for each spouse to establish a revocable living trust. Upon the death of the first spouse, an amount equal to his/her FET exemption is allocated to a Credit Shelter Trust (CST). Other terms for the Credit Shelter Trust are Bypass Trust, Family Trust and Residuary Trust. A CST allows the surviving spouse broad access to the assets in the CST without the assets being included in the spouses estate. Thus, the CST allows each spouse to leave his/her FET exemption to their children. Without a CST, the first spouse to die “wastes” his/her estate tax exemption.
The provisions that the spouse can enjoy from the CST during his/her lifetime (without causing the assets in the CST to be taxable in the surviving spouses estate) are:
1.The spouse can have all of the income of the CST. Treas. Reg. Sec. 25.2518-2(e)(5), Example 4. Alternatively, the trustee can “sprinkle” the income of the CST to children and grandchildren so as to shift that income to lower tax brackets, or can accumulate the income and add it to principal.
2.The spouse can receive principal distributions from the CST (see Paragraphs 5 and 6 below).
3.The spouse can have the power to withdraw the greater of $5,000 or 5% of the principal of the CST each year. IRC Section 2041(b)(2).
4.The spouse can have a testamentary limited power of appointment (LPA) over the assets in the CST. An LPA allows the spouse to “rewrite” the dispositive provisions of the CST. However, the LPA is usually drafted so that the LPA can only be exercised in favor of the grantors descendants and/or charities. The LPA cannot be exercised in favor of the spouse, his/her creditors, his/her estate, or the creditors of his/her estate. IRC Section 2041(b)(1).
5.The spouse can be the sole trustee of the CST, provided that distributions to the spouse are limited to an “ascertainable standard” (i.e., health, education, maintenance and support). IRC Section 2041(b)(1)(A).
6.Distributions to the spouse in excess of the ascertainable standard can be made from the CST if an independent co-trustee is named to serve with the spouse, but discretion on distributions to the spouse must be limited solely to the independent co-trustee.
7.The spouse can have the power to remove the co-trustee and appoint an individual or corporate successor co-trustee that is not related or subordinate to the spouse (within the meaning of IRC Section 672(c)). Rev. Rul. 95-58.
The deceased spouses estate, over and above the amount allocated to the CST, will pass estate tax free to the Marital Trust because of the unlimited marital deduction. When the surviving spouse dies, the assets in the Marital Trust (along with the assets in the spouses Living Trust) will be subject to estate taxes, but only after subtracting the surviving spouses FET exemption.
The two most common types of Marital Trusts are the General Power of Appointment (GPA) Trust and the Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) Trust. Both types of Marital Trusts must provide the surviving spouse with all of the income and may (but need not) provide the spouse with principal. The typical GPA Marital Trust allows the spouse to determine the ultimate beneficiaries of the Marital Trust upon his/her death, and usually allows the spouse to withdraw the principal of the Marital Trust during his/her lifetime without restriction. The QTIP Marital Trust, on the other hand, does not allow the spouse to determine the ultimate beneficiaries and usually restricts the spouse to principal as needed for health, education, maintenance and support. But, to add flexibility to a QTIP Marital Trust, the spouse may be given a $5,000/5% annual withdrawal power and/or a limited power of appointment over the QTIP Trust.
A CST has the following advantages: It utilizes both spouses FET exemptions, while giving the surviving spouse access to and control over the assets in the CST; it preserves assets for the couples descendants (in case the spouse remarries); and it protects the spouse and descendants from creditors.
But, there are disadvantages to a CST as well. The surviving spouses access to the assets in the CST, albeit broad, is (as noted above) restricted. Moreover, if the spouse withdraws more from the CST than permitted, he/she may be accountable to the ultimate beneficiaries of the CST (i.e., children and grandchildren). The CST also adds complexity to the spouses life in that separate records for the CST must be maintained and annual income tax returns (Form 1041) must be filed for the remainder of the spouses lifetime. And, if a co-trustee over the CST is used, the spouse will have to cooperate with that trustee.
For many couples with non-taxable estates, particularly those with children all from the same marriage, the disadvantages of a CST outweigh the advantages. Therefore, they would prefer to simply leave their estate to a GPA Marital Trust for the surviving spouse. But, if their estates were to increase and/or the FET exemption was reduced by future legislation, they still want the ability to use both spouses FET exemptions. It is possible to accomplish both objectives with a Disclaimer Trust.
Disclaimer Trusts became popular after the 2001 Tax Act was passed because of the increasing FET exemption and the uncertainty created by the Act. With a Disclaimer Trust, a married couples revocable living trusts leave the deceased spouses entire estate to a GPA Marital Trust. The CST is then funded only if the surviving spouse disclaims (refuses) part of the deceased spouses estate. This enables the spouse to decide how much to keep outright (to be taxed at the second death) and the amount to be allocated to the CST (where it is shielded from estate tax at the second death). In making an informed decision to disclaim and how much to disclaim, one must examine the size of the combined estate, the spouses age and health (which impacts the spouses needs for funds), whether minor children will be beneficiaries of the CST, the potential appreciation of the assets not disclaimed, and the status of the FET exemption.
For example, assume a married couple has combined assets of $4.5 million, which are evenly divided between their revocable living trusts. Each trust provides that 100% of the trust property is allocated to a GPA Marital Trust upon the death of the grantor-spouse. But, if the surviving spouse disclaims all or a portion of the decedents estate, the disclaimed portion passes to a CST. If, at the time of the first death, both husband and wife are in their seventies or eighties and the FET exemption is $3.5 million, it might make sense for the spouse to disclaim $1 million of the deceased spouses $2.25 million estate. This will leave the spouse with a $3.5 million taxable estate (i.e., $2.25 million in the spouses living trust and $1.25 million in the GPA Marital Trust), which will be completely sheltered from estate taxes by the spouses FET exemption.
But, if at the first death the surviving spouse is only in his/her forties or early fifties, the decision might be to forgo the disclaimer. The younger the spouse, the more likely the estate will not increase, but instead be consumed and decline in value. This would be particularly true if there are young children involved. Moreover, the spouse will have ample time to gift a portion of the combined estate to children and grandchildren (using his/her $13,000 annual gift tax exclusion) so that there may be no estate tax due upon the death of the surviving spouse.
For couples whose estates are below the estate tax exemption, a disclaimer trust still makes sense. Its possible the estate could grow through appreciation, inheritances, and/or by acquiring life insurance on one or both spouses lives. Its also possible the estate tax exemption will be reduced by Congress in the future. The disclaimer trust avoids saddling the surviving spouse with the time and expenses of administering a CST, unless funding a CST would result in an estate tax savings.
In order to be a “qualified” disclaimer for FET purposes, the disclaimer must meet the following five requirements set forth in Internal Revenue Code Section 2518(b):
1.It must be an irrevocable and unqualified refusal to accept an interest in property;
2.It must be in writing, signed by the spouse;
3.It must be received by the trustee within nine (9) months of the grantor-spouses death;
4.The spouse must not have accepted the disclaimed property or any of its benefits; and
5.As a result of the disclaimer, the interest must pass without any direction from the spouse.
Because IRC Section 2518 prohibits the surviving spouse from holding a power to direct the disposition of the disclaimed property, the spouse cannot be given a limited power of appointment over the CST (unless limited by an ascertainable standard). See Treas. Reg. Sec. 25-2518-2(e)(2) and Treas. Reg. Sec. 25-2518-2(e)(5), Example 5. Nor can the spouse (either as a beneficiary or as the sole trustee) have any discretion over the CSTs property. But, the spouse can serve as the sole trustee of the CST if the trust agreement contains mandatory distributions (i.e., no discretion on part of the trustee) or ascertainable standards for distributions of principal and income. Treas. Reg. Secs. 25-2518-2(e)(2) and 25-2518-2(e)(5), Examples 11 and 12.
There are also state law requirements for making a disclaimer. Failure by the surviving spouse to satisfy all of the federal requirements set forth above will result in the disclaimer being treated as a taxable gift from the spouse to the remainder beneficiaries of the CST (i.e., the children and grandchildren).
In summary, for a married couple whose combined estate may or may not exceed the FET exemption, a disclaimer trust will provide the couple with the greatest degree of flexibility. But, for couples with children from a prior marriage, a disclaimer trust will not guarantee that the children will receive an inheritance (as would be the case where the CST is funded automatically with the deceased spouses FET exemption). Even with a first marriage, the surviving spouse could remarry and leave the estate to the new spouse with a disclaimer trust. Finally, care must be taken immediately after the first spouses death (when the spouse may be unable to cope with making financial decisions) to protect the qualified disclaimer. Thus, the flexibility found is disclaimer trusts may not be right for every couple and, therefore, the couple should consult with an experienced estate planning attorney.
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Healthcare Radiation Therapy Workers Need Protective Equipment
Radiation therapy is a vital health service. It is used as a primary cancer treatment for malignant cancers and before bone marrow transplants. Health care employees who work around radiation require personal protective equipment to guard their bodies from the damaging effects of repeated exposure to radiation and x-rays. A variety of different types of protective equipment is available.
X-Ray Aprons
X-ray aprons are available in both leaded and lead-free styles. They are no longer the dull grey drape, but are now sold in colorful and unique patterns and fabrics. They are available in a range of sizes and shapes to meet individual needs. Lead-free aprons are friendly to the environment while still providing 0.50 mm radiation protection levels.
Lead Gloves
Lead gloves protect the hands from scatter-beam radiation and are available in a number of different shapes and sizes to meet varying needs. Gloves are available as large, round open-palm mitts, or as a more fitted glove that offers greater flexibility and allows technologists to perform more delicate tasks. Using gloves every x-ray will reduce the risk of harmful repeat exposures. Lead gloves are available latex-free for people who have allergies. Lead gloves come in both disposable and reusable varieties.
Leaded Glasses
Leaded glasses protect the eyes from x-rays. Eyes are one of the most sensitive body parts and are highly susceptible to damage caused by radiation. Protective eyewear should be worn each and every time an x-ray procedure is performed. Glasses are available in different designs, including wrap-around styles, in men’s and women’s sizes. Prescription protective eyewear is also available, as well as designs that are made to fit over eyeglasses. Lightweight designs are available to make the eyewear more comfortable for all-day wear.
Lead Masks
Sometimes eyewear is not enough to protect a healthcare worker from the harmful effects of scatter radiation. When doctors or technologists are repeatedly exposed to high levels of scatter radiation or electromagnetic rays, a lead mask should be worn. Masks are designed to protect from radiation at every angle and provide maximum facial coverage.
Thyroid Shields
The thyroid is a sensitive gland that can be easily damaged by radiation. Damage to the thyroid can set someone up for a lifetime of health problems, so it is important to protect it. Lead thyroid collars and neck shields protect the gland from radiation exposure. A lead neck shield can protect the thyroid from up to 60 percent of electromagnetic waves without affecting a CT image.
Tej Kohli Foundation Works To Provide Healthcare To India’s Poorest People
A recent review of public healthcare spending indicates that India ranks 171 out of 175 countries in the amount of money spent. India spends less than 5.2 percent of the GDP – 4.3 percent is contributed by the private sector leaving the government to spend only 0.9 percent on public healthcare.
While India has made great economic strides over the past decade, it is still the poorest country in the world with 51 percent of its population or 844 million people living in oppressive poverty. While the economic development of the country is proceeding at a sound pace, the health of the population is dropping. The urgent need to provide basic healthcare to India’s most impoverished people is a concern of many different humanitarian and religious relief groups.
The Tej Kohli Foundation, a privately funded non-profit humanitarian relief organization based in Guragaon, India, is one of the many charities offering aid and assistance to thousands of India’s poorest children. Compelled by an awareness of the need and by a heartfelt desire to help make the world a healthier, happier place, India born entrepreneur Tej Kohli established the foundation in 2005. Entirely financially funded by Mr. Kohli, the Tej Kohli Foundation attempts to lift the burden of poverty by providing food, educational opportunities, clean drinking water, adequate sanitation and medical services to India’s poorest people.
Tej Kohli, visionary philanthropist, international businessman and chief donor to the Tej Kohli Foundation notes, “Children determine the future. If a country nurtures these children’s talents from a young age, it will be capable of raising its living standards. The Tej Kohli Foundation cannot cater to each and every child in India but we hope our work will encourage our country to unite and make life better for Indian children”.
Staffed by a compassionate group of dedicated volunteers, the Tej Kohli Foundation strives to reduce poverty and illiteracy, launching education and health programs in both India and Costa Rica. The Tej Kohli Foundation operates on the premise that -the desire to help others is a primary human drive that, if harnessed correctly, inestimably benefits those who receive it.- Holding a diverse portfolio of commercial and charitable operations in India, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe, Tej Kohli is an international businessman and compassionate philanthropist; a shining example of -compassion in action.-
“I’m just happy to help spread a little bit of happiness into their lives,” says Tej. “And as we grow we’ll help a lot more people have a chance at a lasting, brighter future.”
Home Health Care Getting Better at Home
Home health care is a type of care that relies less on a hospital and allows you to remain in your house while you recover. A surprising number of companies will provide this service. Benefits can include convenience and lower cost while retaining effective medical care. Think of recovering in your own home instead of a hospital.
The main purpose of home health care is to treat a sickness, injury, or other similar problem. Being able to remain in the comfort and familiarity of your home can be a very positive experience. A safe, well-known place to recover can allow visits from friends and family. Invite them over for coffee and to sign your cast.
Many services offered in hospitals can also be taken care of using home health care – physical, occupational, speech and nutrition therapy to name a few. Other options include patient education and regular injections. Not only are these medical jobs expected, but anyone taking care of you in your home will provide daily cleaning and cooking, as well.
You can find a plethora of companies that offer home health care. One thing to make sure is that your insurance covers this type of care; otherwise you may be surprised by a larger bill than you expected. Research the internet and any local health care agencies to find out exactly which services they offer.
What can a home health care agency staff member do for you? You can expect them to take care of general health monitoring, including meal preparation, blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, and checking for breathing problems. Any prescribed medicine or exercise will be under their close watch, as well. Making sure the environment is safe and comfortable is their job, too.
All of your needs and expectations are bundled into a term coined plan of care. Included are the services offered by the agency, which ones you require, how often they must be performed, any machines or equipment necessary, and any other expectations you have. Anyone providing home health care will review these with you.
Don’t feel like you can’t speak up and ask questions to your care provider, either. Any concerns and questions should be answered in order to give you the best care. If they are impolite, won’t explain things to you, or delay responses when you ask for something, report this to any other health care professionals.
Know more than you did before about home health care? If you need to know more, you can look up stories about those who have received this care in the past. They will give their feedback about good and bad experiences, whether or not it helped more than a hospital, and if they would recommend it to you.
Effective Pitching Practices for Healthcare Public Relations
Healthcare public relations efforts are fueled by effective pitching and landing coverage. Through developing relationships with targeted reporters and news outlets, healthcare companies and organizations can better inform the public of their mission, policies and practices. Here is some advice on effectively pitching to health and healthcare reporters.
Find the most relevant person at the most relevant outlet. Targeting specific media outlets and specific journalists for each pitch increases the likelihood of landing coverage. Honing in this way allows for you to take a step back and really consider your audience. Who is this pitch intended to reach? What media outlets do these people pay attention to? What journalists have recently covered this topic? These are all good questions for healthcare public relations practitioners to ask themselves before pitching.
Check editorial calendars. Editorial calendars inform healthcare public relations practitioners when and what publications will be writing about. This should always be checked before pitching because they will be beneficial in coming up with the best pitching angles. To illustrate, perhaps a top healthcare trade publication is doing a special feature on heart disease. As the healthcare public relations representative for a company that specializes in treatment options for heart disease, this is the perfect opportunity to have a spokesperson provide commentary.
Break through the noise. Journalists receive numerous email and phone pitches daily. In order to stand out, your pitch needs to be creative, different and memorable. Entice journalists by playing to their interests. The reader should be instantly engaged in your pitch and want to read on. Any pitch that seems too much like an ad will likely be disregarded by journalists. To avoid having a pitch that is too self-promoting, it is important to stretch beyond and tie to a larger issue or event.
Simplicity is key. When pitching to the media, keep pitches short and to the point. The point of utilizing pitching for your healthcare public relations efforts is to get the media hooked and make them want more information from you. Therefore, there is no need to include every detail in your pitch. This also sets the stage for you to develop two-way communication and relationships with these journalists.
Through using the above tips, healthcare companies and organizations should be able to pitch more effectively and see an increase in landing placements. This will not only increase media coverage, but position health care companies and organizations ahead of the competition.
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Renal Cell Cancer Treatment In India At Mumbai And Delhi At Low Cost.
Renal Cell (Kidney) Cancer
Overview
What Is Kidney Cancer (Adult) – Renal Cell Carcinoma?
Kidney cancer is a cancer that starts in the kidneys. To understand more about kidney cancer, it helps to know about the normal structure and function of the kidneys.
About the kidneys
The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist and weighing about 4 to 5 ounces. They are fixed to the upper back wall of the abdominal cavity. One kidney is just to the left and the other just to the right of the spine. Both are protected by the lower ribcage.
Renal Cancer, Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, VHL Syndrome Surgery, Von Hippel-Lindau Disease
The kidneys’ main job is to filter blood and rid your body of excess water, salt, and waste products. The filtered waste products are concentrated into urine. Urine leaves the kidneys through long slender tubes called ureters that connect to the bladder. Urine flows down the ureters into the bladder, where it is stored until you urinate.
The kidneys also help make sure the body has enough red blood cells. It does this by making a hormone called erythropoietin, which tells the bone marrow to make more red blood cells.
There are several subtypes of RCC, based mainly on how the cancer cells look under a microscope: –
Clear cell renal cell carcinoma : –
This is the most common form of renal cell carcinoma. About 8 out of 10 people with renal cell carcinoma have this kind of cancer. When seen under a microscope, the cells that make up clear cell RCC appear very pale or clear.
Papillary renal cell carcinoma : – This is the second most common subtype — about 10% to 15% of people have this kind. These cancers form little finger-like projections (called papillae) in some, if not most, of the tumor. Some doctors call these cancers chromophilic because the cells take in certain dyes used so the tissue can be seen under the microscope, and look pink.
Chromophobe renal cell carcinoma : – This subtype accounts for about 5% of RCCs. The cells of these cancers are also pale, like the clear cells, but are much larger and have certain other features that can be recognized.
Collecting duct renal cell carcinoma : – This subtype is very rare. The major feature is that the cancer cells can form irregular tubes.
Unclassified renal cell carcinoma : – In rare cases, renal cell cancers are labeled as unclassified because the way they look doesn’t fit into any of the other categories or because there is more than one type of cell present.
Renal Cell Cancer Causes
The exact cause of renal cell cancer has not been determined. A number of different factors seem to contribute to renal cell cancer.
These factors include the following: –
* Cigarette smoking doubles the risk of renal cell cancer and contributes to as many as one third of all cases. The more someone smokes, the greater the risk is of that person developing renal cell cancer.
* Obesity is a risk factor. As body weight increases, so does the risk of developing renal cell cancer. This is especially true in women.
* Occupational exposure to petroleum products, heavy metals, solvents, coke-oven emissions, or asbestos
* Cystic kidney disease associated with chronic (long-term) renal insufficiency
* Cystic changes in the kidney and renal dialysis
* Tuberous sclerosis
* Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease, an inherited disease associated with several cancers
* Hereditary renal cancer
Renal cell carcinoma risk factors
The majority of kidney cancers are renal cell carcinomas. Risk factors for renal cell carcinoma include: –
* Age. Your risk of renal cell carcinoma increases as you age. Renal cell carcinoma occurs most commonly in people 60 and older.
* Sex. Men are more likely to develop renal cell carcinoma than women are.
* Smoking. Smokers have a greater risk of renal cell carcinoma than nonsmokers do. The risk increases the longer you smoke and decreases after you quit.
* Obesity. People who are obese have a higher risk of renal cell carcinoma than do people who are considered average weight.
* High blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure increases your risk of renal cell carcinoma, but it isn’t clear why. Some research in animals has linked high blood pressure medications to an increased risk of kidney cancer, but studies in people have had conflicting results.
* Chemicals in your workplace. Workers who are exposed to certain chemicals on the job may have a higher risk of renal cell carcinoma. People who work with chemicals such as asbestos, cadmium and trichloroethylene may have an increased risk of kidney cancer.
* Treatment for kidney failure. People who receive long-term dialysis to treat chronic kidney failure have a greater risk of developing kidney cancer. People who have a kidney transplant and receive immunosuppressant drugs also are more likely to develop kidney cancer.
* Von Hippel-Lindau disease. People with this inherited disorder are likely to develop several kinds of tumors, including, in some cases, renal cell carcinoma.
* Hereditary papillary renal cell carcinoma. Having this inherited condition makes it more likely you’ll develop one or more renal cell carcinomas.
Transitional cell carcinoma risk factors
Risk factors for transitional cell carcinoma include: –
* Smoking. Smoking increases your risk of transitional cell carcinomas.
* Chemicals in your workplace. Working with certain chemicals may increase your risk of transitional cell carcinoma.
* A withdrawn medication. Phenacetin, which was removed from the market in the United States in the early 1980s, has been linked to kidney cancer. Phenacetin was used in prescription and over-the-counter pain relievers.
Diagnosis
The following steps may be taken for a health care provider to make a correct diagnosis: –
* Medical interview: – A health care provider asks questions about the symptoms and how they started, current and previous medical problems, medications, family medical history, work and travel history, and habits and lifestyle.
* Physical exam: – This exam is performed to look for abnormalities that suggest a cause of the symptoms.
* X-rays, a CT scan, and lab tests: – These studies are usually performed after the interview and physical exam. If the results suggest that renal cell cancer or another cancer may be present, referral to a surgeon, a radiologist, and/or an oncologist (a doctor who specializes in cancer) may be needed.
* Biopsy: – A biopsy involves taking a small sample of the tumor. The sample is usually removed via a large needle inserted into the tumor. The sample is examined by a pathologist (a doctor who specializes in diagnosing diseases in tissues and body fluids). Cancer cells in the biopsy sample confirm the diagnosis of cancer. If the diagnosis of kidney cancer is strongly suspected based on x-ray/CT scan studies, biopsies of the kidney are not always done because of the risk of bleeding. The definitive diagnosis of kidney cancer is made at the time of surgery to remove the kidney (nephrectomy).
* Staging: – Another series of imaging studies and lab tests are performed to learn more details about the cancer and whether it has spread to other parts of the body. Careful staging is extremely important for planning treatment and predicting the course of the disease.
Renal Cell Cancer Treatment
The likelihood that renal cell cancer will be cured depends on its stage when it is diagnosed and treated. Renal cell cancers found in the early stages are cured over half the time. Unfortunately, this cancer often is not found until it has reached an advanced stage. The chance of curing metastatic (stage IV) renal cell cancer is small.
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Dental Assistant Pay
Becoming a Dental Assistant not only prepares you for a wonderful career working in the dental field, is also pays very well. Since this area of employment is anticipated to be one of the most in demand over the next six years, your chances of securing a great job with great pay and benefits is very likely.
The Median hourly rate of pay for Dental Assistants is $13.62. This is well above the minimum wage established in most states. In addition to a great hourly wage, many Dental Assistants will receive bonuses if the dental office is doing well, health insurance, and discounted dental procedures. Almost all Dental Assistants receive paid vacation days, sick days, and paid Holidays.
However, earning such a high hourly wage comes with a great level of responsibility. Dental Assistants perform duties relating to patient care, office sanitation, lab duties, and assisting the dentist and hygienist with a variety of procedures. Dental Assistants need to be alert, pay attention to detail, and have effective communication skills. They must also be able to provide patients with comfort measures both before and after procedures are completed.
Dental Assistants are easily confused with Dental Hygienists. Compared to hygienists, who have a median rate of pay of $23.65 per hour, a Dental Assistant is not making a very good hourly wage. However, they are very different professions. A Dental Assistant does just that, assists the dentist and hygienist with providing the best quality care for all patients. A hygienist takes care of cleaning teeth and generally has a steady stream of patients who come in every six months for routine cleaning procedures.
The amount of pay a Dental Assistant earns depends on many factors. The cost of living in your area will be the greatest influence. The amount of revenue the dental office you work for generates will also be a deciding factor. New dentists might have to pay less than established dentists will clientele because they dont have the traffic coming into the office. However, it is very possible your pay will increase as more patients are drawn to that dental office.
Your level of experience will also be a consideration. You may have to accept a position that pays less than average to get your foot in the door and gain some hands on experience. However, with the demand for Dental Assistants, you should have no problem securing employment. Many dental offices want to keep quality Dental Assistants. They may offer to start you at a lower entry level pay, with the understanding that your performance will be reviewed in 90 days or other time frame. Based on your performance, you pay will be adjusted at that time.
It is important to understand that certified and uncertified Dental Assistants complete the same types of tasks. However, those who are certified earn several dollars more per hour than those who arent certified. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to take the certification exam early on in your career as a Dental Assistant.
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