In the first half of Tuesday's show, Dr. Charles Simone discussed various medical problems and diseases and the preventative measures people can take to stay healthy. He touched on the recent Ebola outbreak in Africa. The initial symptoms of Ebola are common ailments such as sore throats, coughs, muscle & joint pain, and headaches, but then can progress to bleeding from orifices, cardiovascular problems, and death, with necrosis of the skin, he detailed. Cases pop up in areas with poor hygiene or "in hospital settings that have poor recognition of proper isolation techniques," he continued.
Dr. Simone talked about incidents of the flesh-eating bacteria, and suggested that it may be related to bats who carry the virus, and drop partially-eaten infected fruit that goes into lakes and streams, and onto land. He offered preparation tips on how to survive a terrorist attack, such as having a supply of certain items-- bleach, latex gloves, topical antibiotics, bandages, calamine lotion, surgical mask, hydrogen peroxide, and baking soda-- these are the major necessities for decontamination. He also commented that a number of cancer detection techniques such as mammograms don't extend lifespans, but a new type of test involving proteomics could detect tumors earlier. Many cancers are related to diet, and certain foods should be avoided or reduced in consumption, he said, citing four-legged animals, shellfish, dairy and soy products.
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