Men also need a human papilloma virus vaccine

Last Updated on Saturday, 7 August 2010 11:02 Written by putra Saturday, 7 August 2010 11:02

One way to prevent cervical cancer is through vaccination HPV (human pappiloma virus). In some countries HPV vaccine is also given to men.

There are more than 100 types of HPV virus and there are 30 types of HPV that infect the genital area. If not detected early can develop into more serious even life threatening conditions.

HPV can infect anyone, either male or female. There are no specific signs or symptoms when the virus infects the body. So do not be surprised if many people do not realize they are infected or infect others actually have.

“Men also become part of the spread of cervical cancer, so men are also important to be vaccinated,” said Efren J Domingo, MD, PhD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of the Philippines, in a discussion about cervical cancer treatment Indonesia and the Philippines, at the Hotel Lumire, Jakarta.

Some countries are already implementing the HPV vaccination for men. As the Philippines is proclaimed the HPV vaccine for men since October 2009.

Issues raised in the Philippines linked to cervical cancer is almost similar to Indonesia, which are mostly detected already in an advanced stage.

“HPV that can strike men usually causes genital warts or genital warts, but HPV can also cause penile cancer. But a small percentage of that is around 2-3 per cent of all cancers in men,” said Dr. Laila Nuranna , SpOG (K), head of the division of gynecologic oncology faculty of medicine.

There are two types of HPV that the vaccine could be sold or used by a society that is 16.18 HPV vaccine is a vaccine that can be used to fight cervical cancer. 16,18,6,11 Another HPV vaccine is the vaccine used to combat cervical cancer and genital warts.

“HPV vaccine can be given at age 10-55 years and ideally before a person is sexually active. In addition, the HPV vaccine was also given three times at intervals of 6 months and one year,” said Dr. Laila.

Every woman has a risk of cervical cancer, although she felt clean and not smoking. Therefore early detection is very important for people who are already sexually active.

Women should drink more than men

Last Updated on Sunday, 1 August 2010 08:07 Written by putra Monday, 26 July 2010 02:48

Women should consume more water than men because of the risk of urinary infection occurs more frequently in women. Men are lucky to have a urinary tract anatomy is longer than women, so the risk of bacteria into the urinary tract to be reduced.

“The shorter the urinary tract, the easier it and stuck to the bacteria enter the area,” said Dr. Regina Karim, Health Marketing Director of Danone Aqua on the show ‘Aqua Danone Ready to Face Challenges in 2010′ at the Crown Hotel, Jakarta.

According to him, the woman must consume more water because the bladder channel length shorter than men.

“So if the average water consumption is 2 liters a day is recommended, women should drink more than that. Many drinking water will help the bacteria out of the urinary tract and reduce the risk of infection,” explains Regina.

The meaning of the urinary tract is an area which includes the ureters, bladder, and urethra. Urinary tract infections are usually caused by the bacterium E coli. However, it can also be caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, bacillus proteus, and pseudomonas.

Infections can spread from the lower urinary tract to the top. It can even spread to the kidneys. Symptoms of urinary tract infection may be a slightly increased body temperature, pain, especially when the end of urination, feeling of wanting to urinate that can not be detained, tenderness over the pubic bone. Sometimes there is blood in the urine.

Based on the results of a study conducted three leading universities in Indonesia (FEMA IPB, FKM UNAIR and UNHAS) showed that 46.1 percent of the 1200 Indonesian population experiencing mild dehydration, and one of the reasons is lack of knowledge of society about the importance of drinking water.

In fact, according to research led by Prof. Dr. Ir Hardinsyah, MS from the Faculty of Human Ecology, Bogor Agricultural University, shortage of one to two percent of the water alone can cause brain dysfunction such as lack of concentration and thinking ability. In the top 2 percent, the body can experience headaches, fatigue, weakness, muscle movement and disturbed, urinary infections and kidney stones until death.

Study results also showed more teens experiencing mild dehydration than adults, ie 49.5 per cent compared to 42.5 percent.

“Young women especially, more dehydrated. And the main reason just being lazy to the bathroom especially if the bathroom is dirty and smelly. Yet the factors that could cause urinary tract infections are one of them to stop urinating. Should, if you want to pee, directly into the toilet , “said Regina.

In women, lack of drinking water can also cause whitish due to bacteria and fungi will be attached to the pubic. However, the use of vaginal cleanser medication unnecessary.

“There is no need to use cleaners like that because instead of just the bad bacteria will die, but the good bacteria can die. Just drink plenty of water and properly clean the genital area after urination,” said Regina.

Regina also added, which was dry mouth is a sign of early dehydration. “If it is so, we recommend drinking and urinating directly if you really want to pee,” he said.

Listening to music is the choice of the majority to eliminate stress

Last Updated on Sunday, 1 August 2010 08:07 Written by putra Monday, 26 July 2010 02:39

Not have a job, loss in business and various problems in daily life can make a person stress. Regular exercise is known to relieve stress. But very few people who did it and choose another way.

Instead of exercising for example, Americans prefer watching movies, playing video games and more.

In the report of American Psychological Association’s annual “Stress In America 2009″, a total of 1568 adults surveyed online to find out what means the most widely performed to eliminate stress.

Most participants claimed stress from lack of motivation in her life. Stress can also be caused due to emergence of high blood sepeeti disease, heart disease or hardening of the arteries.

“Stress will trigger the production of adrenal hormones that will increase heart rate and the potential to trigger high blood tekanana. Migraine headaches also increases the likelihood of stress,” says Dr. Joseph W. Stubbs, an internist from the American College of Physicians, Albany, as reported by Forbes.

A study led by researchers from the Emory Institute for Advanced Policy Solutions, also mentions that the workplace is where the most stressful.

“For that every workplace should have a program like sports with stress relievers, relaxation techniques, cognitive therapy (brain) or multiply time socializing with colleagues,” said Ken Thorpe, professor of health policy from Emory University.

In ways that many people choose to eliminate the stress that is:

1. Listening to music (49 percent)
2. Strolling (44 percent)
3. Reading (41 percent)
4. Watching movies (36 percent)
5. Hanging out with friends or family (36 percent)
6. Playing video games or browsing the internet (33 percent)
7. Nap (32 percent)
8. Pray (32 percent)
9. Eating (28 percent)
10. Spend time doing activities hobbies (27 percent)
11. Go to a religious place (19 percent)
12. Shopping (15 percent)
13. Smoking (14 percent)
14. Alcohol drinking (14 percent)
15. Sports (10 percent)
16. Go to the spa or massage place (10 percent)
17. Meditation or yoga (7 percent)
18. Visiting expert mental or psychiatric (4 percent)

When the wife was sick, husband at risk for stroke

Last Updated on Sunday, 1 August 2010 08:10 Written by putra Thursday, 22 July 2010 08:11

Husband higher risk of having stress than wives when they have to take care of a sick spouse. This is because the husband was not prepared and not accustomed to caring for someone.

William E Halley, a professor of psychology at the University of South Florida, Tampa surveyed 767 people who are caring for a sick spouse or in a condition incapable of doing anything.

Couple of the most stressful highest risk of experiencing a stroke. Participants are asked how long the week they felt depressed, sad or crying state.

Other factors such as age, high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking or diabetes has been considered in this study.

The results show, the husband is faster the higher the stress and 23 percent for stress, compared with the wife. Stress has a 26.9 percent risk for a stroke during 10 years.

“Women are more ready and accustomed to caring for someone than men, so are subject to less stressful,” Haley said as reported by HealthDay.

Risk of stress experienced by the husband over time can develop into a stroke, typically two years after experiencing stress.

If it is so, the risk of other more serious diseases can also arise because the survey conducted by researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, stroke patients typically stop taking any medication before it actually healed.

This was supported by Swedish researchers who say, only three-quarters of stroke patients are still taking medicine to prevent a new stroke.

As many as 26 percent stopped taking medication for high blood, 44 percent stopped taking statins (cholesterol drugs) and 36 percent stopped from heart treatment.

“Many patients feel no longer need medication because they feel a bit better or cured. But the doctor also to blame because they do not coerce or provide patient education about the importance of taking medication regularly and continuously until completely healed,” said Dr. Bruce Ovbiagele, director UCLA stroke prevention program.