Mesothelioma is a rare asbestos-related cancer that affects the mesothelial cells of the body's serous membranes. Two to three thousand new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year. Malignant mesothelioma can involve either epithelioid or sarcomatoid cancer cells.

Learn about the history of COX-2 inhibitors, and the Vioxx side effects that lead to the Vioxx recall. Vioxx is included in a drug type called COX-2 Inhibitors.

Primary pulmonary hypertension is a rare lung condition in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is abnormally high. PPH can be a debilitating or deadly disease and has been associated with treatment using certain diet drugs, Redux (dexfenfluramine) and Pondimin (fenfluramine).

Cosmetic surgery procedures numbered 8.7 million in 2003. Most commonly performed were rhinoplasty (nose surgery), liposuction, and breast augmentation. Other popular surgical procedures include tummy tuck, facelift, and laser skin resurfacing. Learn more about breast, nose and tummy procedures from the Consumer Guide to Plastic Surgery.

Visit Consumer Guide to Dentistry to learn about cosmetic dentistry, smile makeover, teeth whitening, dental implants, dental veneers (composite veneers and porcelain veneers), Invisalign and other dental procedures.

The comprehensive dentistry resource also provides information about dental braces, gingivitis, gum disease (periodontal disease), teeth grinding, tooth decay, oral cancer, bad breath, TMJ, dental insurance and various types of dental specialists; their education and training requirements and how to choose a cosmetic dentist.

Osteonecrosis is a type of bone condition that causes bone / joint collapse resulting from dead bone tissue. Certain bisphosphonates like Fosamax (alendronate) have been linked with the development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). Possible Fosamax side effects have recently been found to include the onset of ONJ.

Benzene exposure is linked to certain types of cancer, including acute myelogenous leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia.

Stevens Johnson Syndrome, SJS, is a serious skin disorder that can be caused by certain drugs, including Bextra (valdecoxbi), Celebrex (celecoxib), Advil and Motrin. Click here to learn more about SJS and its more severe version, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN).

Read about different eye care topics such as LASIK and other types of laser eye surgery, contact lenses, eyeglasses, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and pink eye. This is also a resource for finding an eye doctor. Contrast sensitivity and ETDRS testing are new vision testing technologies to help evaluate and diagnose eye conditions. Visit the VectorVision website to learn more about contrast sensitivity tests and ETDRS acuity.

Guidant has issued a defibrillator recall and pacemaker recall. The recall communication of June 17 related to both the Guidant defibrillator and Guidant cardiac resynchronization therapy devices; the safety advisory communication of June 24 related to cardiac resynchronization therapy devices.

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Visit Breast Resources to learn about breast augmentation, including cost and risks. Also find markets for breast surgeons and plastic surgeons.

Visit InfoTabs to learn about drugs causing SJS, zyprexa and diabetes and personal injury attorneys, San Antonio. Also find information on malignant mesothelioma, including asbestosis.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious head injury that can cause brain damage, concussion, coma, or even death. Traumatic brain injury can be caused by accidents or negligent events and victims and their families may be entitled to compensation. To learn more about how open head injury, closed head injury, or other head trauma cause brain injury, visit AllAboutTBI.com.