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Now bladder cancer can be detected by the smell of urine

Friday, April 18, 2014

Now, bladder cancer can be detected by the smell of urine - Scientists in the UK have created a tool that can smell a rat bladder cancer cells in human urine samples. This tool uses a sensor that can detect gaseous chemical substance produced by cancer cells.

Initial experiments indicate that this test provides accurate results. Approximately nine out of 10 trials prove successful detect bladder cancer in urine. However, the authors argue that further research is needed to make it more perfect and tools available in the community.

So far, researchers have been attracted by the smell to detect cancer as it proves there is a dog who can recognize the smell of cancer. Tool created by researchers from Liverpool University and the University of West England is able to detect the smell of cancer cells.

"This tool can read existing chemical gas in the urine when the sample is heated," said Professor Norman Ratcliffe, as reported by the BBC.

For the study, scientists used 98 urine samples from 24 men who had bladder cancer and 74 men with bladder problems but do not have cancer.
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9 health disorders that can be detected from the foot

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

9 health disorders that can be detected from the foot - The foot is a limb that is under the body. Although located at the bottom of the foot, but can be an indicator of your health.

Here are 9 health disorder that can be detected from the foot as reported from magforwomen.com.

1. Leg wound that does not heal

This is commonly erred to as diabetic food wounds in the legs which do not heal normally leads to diabetes. Theore, if you experience it, it is better to consult a doctor.

2. Yellow toenails

Take a look at your toenails! If the color is yellow, your chances of having multiple fungal infection in the foot.

3. Toes shaped like a spoon

This could be a simple way to check if you are anemic or not. Toes are shaped like a spoon can be a indicator that your hemoglobin level is quite low.

4. Toes grow larger

If you notice that one of your toes grow bigger then most likely it is a sign your body of excess acid and then accumulate up in the foot.

5. Cold feet
Often feel cold feet when the air is not so cold? This could be a sign there is a problem with your thyroid gland.

6. Painful heel

If you are experiencing tremendous pain in your heel, then this may be an indicator of disease Plantar Fasciitis which means an inflammation of the tissues in your body.

7. Feather foot fall

It could be something exciting for women because your legs will look smooth. However, if this happens suddenly , it could be a sign of poor blood circulation.

8. Cramps are painful

Do not take lightly if you often experience painful cramps. It is a sign of your lack of calcium, potassium, or magnesium.

9. Legs feel numb

Often experience numbness in the feet indicate that there is a problem with your peripheral nervous system.

It turned legs may show some symptoms of the disease that plagued you. Theore do not take for granted when your legs suddenly felt sick.
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