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Mesothelioma Treatment Tested at University Recent research deriving from Columbia University has found that two new drugs, currently being tested, may become suitable treatments for individuals suffering from pleural and malignant mesothelioma. Patients Suffering From Dementia May Also Suffer From Diabetes A recent study has uncovered a potential link between the onset of diabetes and the development of dementia later on in life. The study focused on the level of a patient's dementia, which appeared to be affected by the level of diabetes a patient had previously suffered from. Jaundice Treatment Protects Infants From Severe Brain Injuries A recent medical study found that infants that received an aggressive form of a jaundice treatment were less likely to suffer from as intense of an outcome after a traumatic brain injury as patients that did not receive the treatment. Overcoming Asthma Treatments and Side Effects Millions of adults and children suffer from asthma as well as allergies, which often come hand-in-hand. However, when medications to treat asthma come with side effects such as mood swings and depression, it can be a daunting task to understand how to live with asthma and what medications to take. Ailments Caused by Diesel Exhaust Exposure Thousands of Americans are at risk of being exposed to diesel exhaust, especially those who work in or around diesel exhaust such as railroad workers. For years, the risks of chronic exposure have been studied but disregarded by many, although diesel exhaust can be the cause of many conditions including cancer. Salmonella: Food Poisoning Salmonella is a common food-borne illness and that causes a condition known as salmonellosis. It can occur when a consuming a contaminated food item -- anything that is derived from an animal including meat and dairy. It is uncommon for salmonella to thrive in a high-fat, low-moisture environment such as peanut butter, which may have made the salmonella threat much worse as it came as a surprise. Traumatic Brain Injuries and Substance Abuse Often patients who have been hospitalized for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) leave the hospital still in pain or with depression. To combat these feelings, patients repeatedly turn to substances such as alcohol and drugs. However, when a patient is in the hospital with a substance abuse problem, the symptoms of that are so similar to the symptoms of a brain injury that the brain injury can be overlooked. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) and Possible Remedies Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is a crippling disease mainly found in patients with kidney failure. The disease has been linked to a dye known as gadolinium used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Presently, there is no specific treatment for NSF although several different types of cures have been tried. These consist of improving current kidney conditions, oral steroids, and physical therapy. However, the best treatment is prevention. Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Symptoms Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is a potentially fatal disease of the skin and inner organs. It is thought that there is a correlation between a dye called gadolinium used in MRI patients and NSF. However, this connection has only been found in patients who received the gadolinium dye but who also had mild to serious kidney diseases. Because this disease was only discovered recently, currently there is no definitive cure. Asbestos and its Serious Health Risks Associate with Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is an extremely serious form of lung cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Though asbestos has been out of prominent use for quite some time, those who may have been exposed can benefit from more information about mesothelioma as a condition, in addition to what options they may have to receive compensation. What Are the Treatment Options for Traumatic Brain Injury Victims A traumatic brain injury can be a life-altering or evening life-threatening event. Understanding the treatment options that are available to those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury will enable better recovery overall.