3D-printing dentists are recreating entire jaws.

3D-printing has been used for basic dental procedures for years – and the technology is now advanced enough to reconstruct entire jaws. Andrew Dawood, a dentist with Dawood and Tanner, told the audience at WIRED Health that they have used the lost wax technique which has been around 5,000 years,but 3D-printing has allowed him to do more with patients and do it faster. Dawood explained that he was able to design and print the frameowrk, cutting guides and parts needed to perform complex dental surgery. He said all it required was data collected from 3D scans and patient records. Plaster of Paris parts used for surgery are now 3D-printed and Dawood also uses plastics, rubbers, and metals while printing. He said they are not 3D-printing bone yet,but will one day. A technique to make and 3D-printed human bone hasn't been developed yet, but Dawood and other surgeons are already using bone from other parts of the body to reconstruct entire jaws in the most complex cases. Josh Stephenson, a designer and one of Dawood's patients, had his jaw reconstructed after suffering from a malignant melanoma. After unsuccessful radiotherapy treatment, Stephenson underwent surgery to remove his left eye, upper left jaw and the roof of his mouth. Using a 3D-scanned and printed copy of Stephenson's skull it was possible to recreate the missing parts of his jaw. Stephenson, who is a graphic designer, has since used the same 3D-scanning and printing technique to create new products. Dawood was able to asses the dentistry work needed from the 3D-printed model and then say how surgery to repair it should be carried out. Using "bone taken from [Stephenson's] scapular" the dentist and other surgeons reconstructed his jaw. Using this type of technology, there can be more accurate intervention and quick return of patient to society . culled from wired.co.uk

DRUG RESIDUE IN PIGS AND CANCER IN MAN.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has moved to revoke approval of a drug used to treat certain diseases in pigs because it could leave a cancerous residue that may affect human health. 

The drug, carbadox, is made by Teaneck, New Jersey-based Phibro Animal Health and is used to control swine dysentery and bacterial enteritis. The drug, which was approved in 1972, has also been used to promote weight gain in pigs. 

 Potential cancer risks are based on an assumed lifetime of consuming pork liver or other pork products containing carbadox residues the product is sold under the brand name Mecadox. Pork is a good source of protein ,but protein can also be found in other meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts and seeds. Pork liver is used to make liverwurst, hot dogs, lunch meat and some types of sausage, the agency said.

 Mecadox has been approved and sold in the United States for more than 40 years and is a widely-used treatment for controlling bacterial diseases. The FDA said it asked Phibro for additional information about the safety of carbadox, but the company has not submitted any proof that there is a safe way to use it The FDA’s actions follow a preliminary risk assessment conducted from 2012 to 2014 which found that the lifetime cancer risk from consuming pork liver containing carbadox residue is higher than allowed under the FDA’s framework for regulating carcinogenic animal drugs. Pork producers have become more interested in carbadox recently because it does not require a veterinarian’s prescription, according to John Goihl, president of Agri-Nutrition Services Inc, a Minnesota-based firm that provides feed formulations and consulting services to manufacturers and livestock producers. Three antibiotics made by Phibro contain carbadox: Mecadox Premix 10, Banminth/Mecadox; and Mecadox/Terramycin, the FDA said. Read more at http://newsdaily.com/2016/04/fda-to-revoke-pig-drug-approval-over-human-cancer-risk-concern/#x5mS4rHu5kyKUVSd.99

DOCTORS USE GENETICALLY MODIFIED ADENO VIRUS TO ATTACK TUMOR CELLS.

Researchers in Argentina say they have genetically modified an adenovirus – which can cause colds, conjunctivitis and bronchitis – to home in on cancer, killing tumor cells in patients without harming healthy tissue. Scientific journal Nature reported in October last year that cancer-fighting viruses had started to win approval. Dr. Osvaldo Podhjacer, Chief of the Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Therapy at the Fundacion Instituto Leloir in Buenos Aires, and his team developed an ‘oncolytic’ virus designed to target both malignant cells and tumor-associated stromal cells. This is a virus, which, by genetic modification, we have restricted their infectivity exclusively to malignant cells. In spite of the fact that originally, the virus can infect normal cells and cause colds, conjunctivitis and bronchitis. There is need for immunotherapy, because in addition to the changes made to restrict the infection only to malignant cells, it also has a gene that exacerbates the immune response. Then there is a direct attack on the tumor initial and an additional immunological response which in principle eliminates the residual tumor, which was not eliminated by the virus and disseminated metastases. “These viruses are very effective in pre-clinical models of cancer, we have tested and in particular, ovarian cancer and melanoma but we also have other viruses for pancreatic and colon rectal cancer. These are non-toxic and they are as important as their therapeutic efficacy, where we have managed to reverse the levels of liver enzymes to a normal level with animals that have a tumor. These levels become very high due to the toxicity. In general terms, it allows us to qualify this virus as an ideal candidate to be taken to a clinical trial in humans beings, Read more at http://newsdaily.com/2016/04/gm-adenovirus-used-by-doctors-to-attack-tumor-cells/#mFksmxHRsSPdOXiV.99

SODIUM NITRITE,HOT DOGS , WILD PIGS. AND YOUR HEALTH.

The chemical, known as sodium nitrite, is a cancer-causing "color fixer" and meat preservative added to processed meat products to give them a pink hue that consumers mistake for being "fresh." When sodium nitrite combines with the hydrochloric acid (HCl) found in stomach acid, it forms cancer-causing nitrosamines. These nitrosamines go on to directly promote pancreatic cancer, colo-rectal cancer, leukemia, brain tumors and other cancers throughout the body Sodium nitrite is the reason why processed meats drastically raise the risks of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Eating sodium nitrite, in other words, is a lot like eating a slow death in the form of cancer while in feral pigs, the same chemical kills quite rapidly. A paper posted online by the USDA states, " The toxin, sodium nitrite, a common meat preservative that prevents botulism, had previously been shown to be a quick-acting and low-residue toxicant for feral pigs in Australia and has since been patented." A preservative chemical that's routinely added to hot dogs, beef jerky, bacon and breakfast sausage is now being deployed by government researchers as a fatal bait to poison wild hogs to death. Development of the deadly hog poison is being pursued by none other than the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the same agency that legalizes the same toxic chemical to be used in processed meat products approved for human consumption. Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/053556_wild_hog_bait_sodium_nitrite_processed_meat_additive.html#ixzz44yafHF8Z

BIOTEMPUS AND CANCER TREATMENT IN DOGS.

Melbourne based biotechnology company Biotempus has made a remarkable discovery: cancer patients’ [both canine and human] immune systems run on a cycle and thus delivering treatment at the wrong times could be reducing the efficacy. Dr Noam Pik, the general manager at ASAP Laboratory, explained they hypothesised that a seven-day cycle was the key to the efficacy of treatment by building on previous medical research. “This discovery was made by Martin Ashdown while investigating AIDS with mice after noticing some responded better to the same treatment at different times post inoculation,” said Dr Pik. “This lead to the hypothesis that the immune system operates differently in the time domain. That is, at certain times it is more effective at eliminating disease.” Read more here; vetpracticemag.com.au/on-the-cusp-of-a-breakthrough/

CANINE CANCER TRIALS AND CANCER TREATMENT IN MAN.

MELBOURNE scientists say a new canine cancer trial has produced exciting results that could lead to a breakthrough in human treatment.Dr Noam Pik, head of the veterinary division at West Melbourne biotechnology research group Biotempus, is leading the free clinical trial and said early results were mind-blowing The 12-month trial, which is being conducted at 20 veterinary clinics around Australia, was launched in December and according to Dr Pik, several dogs had already shown signs of remission. Dr Pik said dogs were given a single dose of chemotherapy — a tablet — that did not target the tumour, but attacked (T-Regulatory) cells within the patient’s own immune system.If this trial proves effective, they plan to offer this service to canine patients within 24 months and then continue to humans. These cells suppressed the natural cancer-fighting mechanism of other (T-Effector) cells in the immune system ,if the T-Regulatory cells can be selectively killed, the T-Effector cells can get on with the job of eliminating cancer undisturbed. This method has been researched before but Dr Pik’s team has discovered a way to predict when the suppressor cells are most vulnerable — the optimum time to administer the chemo and kill the cells. The team discovered the immune system moves in cycles and can be mapped. Dogs are required to give blood samples every second day for up to three weeks, so experts can track their immune cycle and identify the best time to administer the drug. The last decade of research has shown considerable progress in the field of immunotherapy — using the patients’ own immune system to fight the cancer. The contribution of the tumor micro-environment is immense and has been previously largely underestimated. Thus, we believe it is important to aim treatment at both the tumor itself and the tumor environment with the aim of achieving more effective and durable cancer treatments. The chemo tablets cost less than $5, the treatment could potentially slash the cost of canine cancer treatment. The low-dose tablet is strong enough to correct the immune imbalance without the harsh side effects usually associated with chemo, such as nausea.

BANANAS! BANANAS!! BANANAS!!!

. The risk of diabetes,stroke and cancer are reduced with intake of bananas. The ripe,unripe and over-ripe bananas play vital roles in health and well-being. The peels are also valuable and can be consumed along with the fruit. The skins are an even richer source of antioxidants, potassium, magnesium and resistant fiber. A study of a group of over 90,000 women, ages 50-79, was tracked for 11 years to see how their diets predicted their stroke risk. Those who had the potassium from an extra banana each day had a 25 percent reduction in their risk of stroke. Bananas are the most powerful fruit for reducing the risk of kidney cancer. A study of shows the result of monitoring 61,000 adult women,they were assessed based on their diets and monitored for kidney cancer for 13.4 years and bananas were shown to lower the risk of kidney cancer. The diabetic can benefit from the properties of bananas,but only the unripe bananas are useful.Skins from ripe bananas are edible either cooked or raw ,while skins from green bananas are edible when cooked. A study looked at how the starch from unripe bananas affected the weight of a group of obese diabetics. After four weeks of a diet high in bananas, diabetics lost significantly more weight than on a control diet. There is a difference in insulin sensitivity from a banana diet.

BANANAS : A TREATMENT PROTOCOL TO CURE SKIN CANCER.

When bananas ripen, their skin is covered in small, round black spots caused by an enzyme known as tyrosinase. This same enzyme is present in human skin, and in greater quantities in people suffering from melanoma — a potentially deadly form of skin cancer. The black spots on old banana peels may unlock a faster, easier diagnosis of human skin cancer and boosting survival chances.A team of scientists used this observed commonality to build a cancer scanner, which they then refined and tested at length on banana peels before moving on to human tissue. First, researchers at the Laboratory of Physical and Analytical Electro chemistry in Switzerland concluded that the enzyme is a reliable marker of melanoma growth. They observed that In the earliest stage 1 of cancer, the enzyme is not very apparent, becoming widespread and evenly distributed in stage 2, and unevenly distributed in stage 3 — at which time the cancer has started spreading to other parts of the body. When cancer is detected early , there is a greater chance of survival. According to the American Cancer Society, people have a 10-year survival rate of 95 percent if the melanoma is detected in stage 1 — falling to 43 percent by mid-stage 3.The team developed a scanner and tested it on banana peel spots — which are roughly the same size as melanoma spots on human skin.By working with fruit, they were able to develop and test a diagnostic method before trying it on human biopsies. The scanner has eight flexible microelectrodes, spaced like comb teeth, that pass over the skin to measure the quantity and distribution of tyrosinase. This system could obviate the need for invasive tests like biopsies,thus reducing costs and stress related to diagnosis. The study shows the scanner could be used one day to destroy tumors and hopefully rendering biopsies and chemotherapy unnecessary. Excerpts from research published in the German science journal Angewandte Chemie.

How to use turmeric for dog's health.

Turmeric is one of the most potent natural anti-inflammatories available,says Dr. Randy J. Horwitz, the medical director of the Arizona Centre for Integrative Medicine and assistant professor of clinical medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Dr. Horwitz also cites a 2006 University of Arizona study that found this potent anti-inflammatory to reduce the symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Clinical studies have shown that curcumin in turmeric is a powerful antioxidant. Turmeric. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals which cause the painful inflammation and damage to joints affected by arthritis. The anti-inflammatory properties, combined with the fact that turmeric is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, suggests that it’s also useful for disinfecting and treating skin injuries. Research suggests that when using it topically, mix it with honey. This creates a paste that you can easily apply to wounds. Curcumin is believed to stimulate bile production necessary for the digestion of fat in the liver. Active dogs need at least 20% fat in their diet; therefore, bile production is critical for good health. In a study at UCLA, doctors found that curcumin seemed to block the cancer promoting enzyme that stimulates the growth of head and neck cancer. The Department of Small Animal Clinical Scientists has conducted studies that show that curcumin can inhibit tumor growth and may even shrink existing tumors. This has to do with the spice’s amazing ability to shut down blood vessels that feed tumors.Antioxidant properties are also helpful in reducing the negative side effects of chemotherapy. The animal health industry benefits from the turmeric uses in the following ways;1) Aids in the treatment of epilepsy. 2)Helps relieve allergies. 3)Helps in preventing the formation of cataracts. 4) ) Heals stomach ailments, such as digestive disorders, and reduces gas and bloating. 5) Acts as a binding agent and therefore great for treating diarrhea. 6) Aids in fat metabolism and weight management. 7)High in fiber and rich in vitamins and mineral. Feed the the powder, which is readily available, Sprinkle it right on top of your pet’s food and mix or, if you home cook, you can add it to the recipe. Also Further reading; 1) health 2) weight loss

BLOODY STOOL IN DOGS.

The Presence of bright red blood in feces of dogs is common with dogs with bleeding in the lumen of intestine.The common cause in older dogs is usually cancer ,while younger dogs parasites are the usual cause.The color of the blood will give an indication of where the problem is,if the feces is dark and tarry then its digested blood indicating the problem is in the small intestine and stomach, while if the blood is frank and bright red the problem lies in the colon/rectum. The diagnosis involves more than the color of the feces,the history and other signs in the dog will help draw a logical conclusion.The common causes of bloody stool include infectious agents such as bacteria, protozoa,viruses and intestinal parasites. Dietary intolerance, allergy, colitis,bowel disorders , constipation and clotting disorders are also likely causes of blood in stool. Treatment will depend on underlying cause such as 1) antibiotics. 2)deworming medication. 3)adsorbent to coat lumen. 4)changes in diet. 5) provision of plenty water.

Pigeons can identify cancerous tissue on x-rays.

A new study shows that pigeons can distinguish between healthy and cancerous tissue in x-rays and microscope slides with an accuracy rate of up to 99%.In a series of three experiments, led by Richard Levenson, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, it was found that pigeons have the capacity to learn how to identify whether an image shows healthy or cancerous breast tissue. The birds “share many visual system properties with humans”, according to the study.“With some training and selective food reinforcement, pigeons do just as well as humans in categorizing digitized slides and mammograms of benign and malignant human breast tissue,” read more here;http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/19/pigeons-can-identify-cancerous-tissue-on-x-rays-study-finds

VITAMIN C FOR DOGS.

Vitamin C is synthesized in liver of healthy dogs,but this ability is compromised in sick,debilitated and old dogs.Vitamin C is also depleted in cases of stress such as prolonged exercise,lactation, pregnancy, surgery and vaccinations. The level of stress a dog experiences can be measured by the level of depletion of vitamin c in the dogs blood.Dogs placed on supplements of vitamin C,show greater resistance to disease and exhibit better recovery from illness and injuries. Dogs with skin diseases usually have low levels of vitamin C. Vitamin C can be very low or absent in dogs with fever or have exercised beyond limits.Vitamin C improves the immune functions by enhancing the white blood cell function and activity.Vitamin C increases the blood level of interferon the body's natural antiviral and anti cancer compounds and antibodies,this is the reason its used to treat cancer.The effect of vitamin c on immune system is utilized in treating kennel cough,respiratory infections,abscess and bacterial infection. Vitamin C, maintains health of collagen, this is very important in reversing degenerative joint diseases,hip dysplasia,arthritis and spinal disorders.Young and old dogs benefit from vitamin C supplement; the young dogs exposed to various stressors and the old dogs with joint issues e.t.c. Vitamin C is very vital to dog's health and really comes in handy in practice, when presented with a weak, debilitated dog or lethargic dog , i always include a shot of vitamin C with my protocol and it always a success.When faced with cold/ cough i always give it alongside antibiotics and its also the only treatment for canine distemper. Vitamin C is very handy, add it to your medicine box.In poultry ,when birds are to be vaccinated; i dissolve some tablets in their drinking water 2 days before vaccination. When birds are dull/inactive with low feed consumption; just add vitamin C to their water for 3 days you will be amazed at the turn around. When you observe that birds are stressed, give cool water with vitamin C . Vitamin C ; a little does a lot of magic. #dogs #photoofdogs #petcare

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF VITAMIN C.

Vitamin C is essential for proper development and maintenance of health. Vitamin C is very important for sexual health in man. Vitamin C provides protection against eye diseases,skin wrinkling, cardiovascular disease,cancer and diseases of immune system.Vitamin C is an antioxidant that preserves life and ensures relief from stress. Vitamin C is water soluble and easily eliminated through urine.The benefits of vitamin C include boosting the body's ability to synthesize calcium , it also boosts brain function,and rebuild tissue,bones and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for fertility in man. Vitamin C boosts sperm count and semen volume. The common sources are oranges,lime,lemon,bell peppers,tomato juice,pineapple,peas,leafy vegetables,peas,pawpaws e.t.c.The vitamin C content in peppers are high, and also the beta carotene of pepper make it excellent for cardiovascular health,thus reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Vitamin C is also of benefit in dogs. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for proper body metabolic activities,thus it must be included in diet.Dogs synthesize vitamin C in their own liver,but stress,age and diseases easily disrupt the production hence it must be included in the diet.

MALARIA PROTEIN USED FOR CANCER TREATMENT.

Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to the malaria parasite because it produces a protein that binds readily to a sugar molecule in the placenta. This same sugar molecule is also found in most cancer cells; researchers have shown it is possible to attach anticancer drugs to the malaria protein and use it to deliver them precisely to tumors by targeting the sugar. While the fact that the same sugar molecule (a type of chondroitin sulfate) is found in both the placenta and most cancers is not surprising - since both have cells that grow fast - the evidence for this has only surfaced recently, as senior author Mads Daugaard, an assistant professor of urologic science at UBC, explains: Once the team discovered that the malaria parasite uses a protein it produces called VAR2CSA to embed itself in the placenta, they immediately saw the potential to use the process as a way to target cancer drugs to tumors. Read more;http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/300939.php

VITAMIN C AND COLORECTAL CANCER.

Vitamin C ,a nutritional supplement with potent anti oxidant properties has been identified as a cure for certain forms of cancer. Colorectal cancer which is prevalent and difficult to treat has been found to respond to vitamin c oxidation,thus giving another reason to take vitamin c.The vitamin is found in high levels in oranges, and using about 300 oranges ,there has been a reaction on the tumor cells. Read more http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/302220.php

DOGS,DIET AND CANCER.

Watermelon is a highly nutritious fruit packed with nutrients that help body function properly.It is made up of 92% of water,making it a perfect hydration source when body fluids are depleted.Its juice has a calming effect on blood vessels,thus making it valuable in management of hypertension. Potassium is of the minerals found in watermelon,this helps in regulation of water/electrolyte balance making it valuable in control of heart rate and blood pressure.It protects against stroke and coronary heart disease,regulating blood pressure. Watermelon contains vitamin C, B ,A, it also contains dietary fiber that is essential for digestive health.The watermelon is a colorful fruit ,adding color to meals,salad or snack bowl,the red pigment is as a result of lycopene which is in high quantity in the fruit. Lycopene is an antioxidant responsible for destroying any free radicals in the body which normally damage cells and destroys immune system.These free radicals are cancer causing elements,but lycopene mops them up thus preventing several types of cancer and lycopene helps to fight heart disease Watermelon contains flavonoids,carotenoids and tritepenoids which have anti inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this is the reason why watermelon prevent muscle soreness,joint pain and arthritis.The antioxidant property offers protection against colon,prostate,breast,endometrial,lung and pancreatic cancers. Watermelon contains citrulline which is an essential amino acid, this is converted to arginine another essential amino acid essentially by the kidneys.Watermelon has natural diuretic properties ,thus helping to maintain kidney health by flushing out of the tubule at regular interval thus preventing urolith formation. The benefits of watermelon are enormous,and they also offer same benefits to the animal world. Dogs can be fed with watermelon to supplement their meal, or as a snack or treat, you can also use it as a treatment option in cases of kidney problems or weight management in dogs. Watermelon given to dogs must be clean,diced/cubed and seedless, and give moderate servings /mealtime.

CANCER DIAGNOSIS IN DOGS.

A new test for cancer diagnosis is fast and very accurate ,https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/health-and-care-issues/new-canine-cancer-blood-test-available

What you need to know about dog cancer | Cesar's Way

What you need to know about dog cancer | Cesar's Way

DOGS AND CANCER PATIENTS.

Patients diagnosed with cancer has shown signs of tremendous improvements when their therapy included visits from hospital dogs.The recent study shows that people who had such visits from dogs improved faster than patients who did not have such visits. This has been reported for years ,but this new study explains hidden links to the therapy; http://gizmodo.com/therapy-dogs-really-do-help-cancer-patients-1738523313

Processed meat and cancer: Let's cut the nonsense

Processed meat and cancer: Let's cut the nonsense