Every year there is an Annual Retreat on Cancer Research in New Jersey. This year's Retreat was held at the Student Center at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. The Retreat brings together researchers from across the state to share their study results and also includes a Public Forum portion, focus sessions and a poster session. I'll give a short review on the Public Forum, the Keynote Speech and 3 posters related to ovarian cancer.
This year the Public Forum theme was Cancer Survivors:Advancing Care through Research.
Public Forum. The Keynote Lecture for the Public Forum was given by Alred Neugut MD ,PhD, Columbia University . He spoke on research related to screening tests and public health issues, emphasizing the need for guidelines for tests,colonoscopy and mammography in particular, being based on good data.
Dr Sharon Manne spoke on Couple-Focused Group Therapy for Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Spousal support is the most important support a women diagnosed with breast cancer can have. Support groups are also very important but outcomes depend on the moderator. In a trial of Couple Enhanced Support Groups ( education and topic driven) vs regular support group the participants in the support group reported less distress than those in the Enhanced Support Group.
Women of Teal: NJ Cancer Research
Wednesday 22 February 2017
PSYCHIATRY&CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY Romanian Free Psychiatrists Association(APLR)
Introduction to Female Sexual Dysfunction
Introduction to Female Sexual Dysfunction
Female sexual health is a dynamic and multifaceted phenomenon that is closely linked to a woman's overall quality of life. Sexual dysfunctions can interfere with intimacy, affect a martial relationship, and ultimately erode well-being and overall health. Determining the etiology of sexual complaints in women is often a complex process; the healthcare provider must be a cautious detective, exploring both the medical and psychological issues that can influence the sexual response cycle. An analysis of data on more than 1700 women aged 18-49 from the National Health and Social Life Survey suggested that the incidence of sexual complaints in women was approximately 43%, with diminished desire being the most frequent disorder cited.[1]
The physiology of the female sexual response involves more than the genital pelvic organs (vulva, clitoris, labia majora and minora) and the internal pelvic structures (vagina, uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes). The spinal and central nervous system are also major contributors as are a number of areas of the brain, including the hippocampus, hypothalamus, limbic system, and medial preoptic area. Also implicated in the response cycle are neuropeptides like serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, opioids, nitric oxide, acetylcholine, and vasoactive intestinal peptide. Sex steroids, estradiol and testosterone, are essential in the female genital response and normative functioning of the response cycle.
Wednesday 15 February 2017
Is Stress Causing My Urinary Incontinence?
You’ve probably heard of stress incontinence before—it’s a type of incontinence that occurs when urine leaks involuntarily as a result of stress put on your bladder (like sneezing, coughing or lifting something heavy).
Recent studies have found that stress can be both a cause and effect of urinary incontinence.
Stress as a Result of Urinary Incontinence
It’s easy to understand how urinary incontinence can cause stress. Having this condition can be both stressful and embarrassing for anyone. When you don’t have full control over your bladder, it makes daily life more difficult and unpredictable.
The idea that psychological stress can cause urinary incontinence requires a little more explanation though.
But can psychological stress also be a factor?
Recent studies have found that stress can be both a cause and effect of urinary incontinence.
Stress as a Result of Urinary Incontinence
It’s easy to understand how urinary incontinence can cause stress. Having this condition can be both stressful and embarrassing for anyone. When you don’t have full control over your bladder, it makes daily life more difficult and unpredictable.
The idea that psychological stress can cause urinary incontinence requires a little more explanation though.
Wednesday 8 February 2017
PROSTATE GLAND & BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA – A COMPLETE OVERVIEW
Majority of men are not aware of Prostate gland. They might hear it from the doctor while experiencing any problem or disease related to Prostate gland. What is the function of this gland? What problems can we might get with this gland? When it’s appropriate time to call the doctor when having a problem? These are common questions arising in the minds of men. So, the best way is to get information to deal this aspect of men’s health. Here, we briefly explain the basics of Prostate gland and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – a common condition associated with this gland.
WHAT IS PROSTATE GLAND?
It is a small gland and an important part of male reproductive system. It has a walnut like shape and size. It exists below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds urethra, a tube in the penis carrying urine from the bladder out of the body.
It is a small gland and an important part of male reproductive system. It has a walnut like shape and size. It exists below the bladder and in front of the rectum. It surrounds urethra, a tube in the penis carrying urine from the bladder out of the body.
WHAT IS THE FUNCTION OF PROSTATE GLAND?
It helps in making the fluid that nourishes and protects sperm in the semen. The semen carries sperm from the testicles during ejaculation.
It helps in making the fluid that nourishes and protects sperm in the semen. The semen carries sperm from the testicles during ejaculation.
WHAT IS ENLARGEMENT OF THE PROSTATE GLAND?
As the men grow older, the prostate gland becomes large. It is a normal part of aging. When men reach 40, the size of gland becomes the size of an apricot. When they reach 60, it becomes the size of a lemon. Because the gland surrounds a part of the urethra so an enlarged prostate squeezes or blocks the tube causing problems during urination. Some men won’t see any problems till 50’s or older while some notice the symptoms earlier. This condition of the enlargement of prostate gland is called as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. It is not a cancerous condition.
As the men grow older, the prostate gland becomes large. It is a normal part of aging. When men reach 40, the size of gland becomes the size of an apricot. When they reach 60, it becomes the size of a lemon. Because the gland surrounds a part of the urethra so an enlarged prostate squeezes or blocks the tube causing problems during urination. Some men won’t see any problems till 50’s or older while some notice the symptoms earlier. This condition of the enlargement of prostate gland is called as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. It is not a cancerous condition.
Thursday 2 February 2017
Marijuana and Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem that plagues millions of men of all ages. We know that smoking cigarettes causes ED, and as marijuana legalization becomes more common, more and more men are asking what effects it can have on their ability to achieve and maintain an erection. Unfortunately, the science is limited and conflicted, making the answer complicated.
First, a disclaimer: don’t do drugs. Also, stay in school. And while we’re at it, call your mother; she worries. But seriously, it’s important to note that marijuana is a drug, and just like alcohol, Tylenol, cocaine or Viagra, it can affect your body in many different ways. If you are going to use any drug, please make sure your doctor knows about it. There are hundreds of prescription medications that can contribute to ED, and being upfront and honest with us is the only way we can help you. And we can usually tell when you’re lying.
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