Medicine's Future Could Lie in Each Patient's Genome Mar 13, 2010
One day in the future, Marion predicted, doctors will be able to look at all 20,000 or 25,000 genes in a newborn baby and be able to say whether the child has specific genetic disorders, or a twofold increased risk of developing colon cancer or a higher chance of developing childhood asthma. And the cost to perform such feats has come way down, with experts at one company predicting that genomes could one day be sequenced for as low as $5,000. (MEDLINEplus)
* Ground zero rescue, recovery workers set for big payout Mar 13, 2010
A majority complained of a respiratory problem similar to asthma, but the suits also sought damages for hundreds of other types of ailments, including cancer. Weve had to fight for what we deserve, carpenter James Nolan, of Yonkers, said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Judge to hear plan to pay $657M to WTC responders Mar 13, 2010
"Workers who wish to participate in the settlement would need to prove they had been at the World Trade Center site or other facilities that handled debris. They also would have to turn over medical records and provide other information aimed at weeding out fraudulent or dubious claims.Thousands of police officers, firefighters and construction workers who put in time at the 16-acre site in lower Manhattan had filed lawsuits against the city, claiming it sent them to ground zero without proper... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Immune Cells That Fight Parasites May Promote Allergies and Asthma Mar 13, 2010
The Penn Vet researchers, studying how the immune system operates, have discovered a previously unidentified cell population that may be the body's double-edged sword, fighting off parasitic infections but also causing the harmful immune responses that can lead to allergies and asthma ... The research could benefit two patient populations: Those in developing countries still wrestling with parasitic worm infections and those in more industrialized environments where parasites are less prevalent... (Science Daily)
Lawyers urge WTC workers to take settlement Mar 13, 2010
Many have complained of developing asthma and other respiratory problems in the years since the attacks. Hundreds of others were diagnosed with cancer, complicating the case because little conclusive scientific evidence exists linking that disease to trade center dust. (MSNBC -- Health)
Their saving grace Mar 13, 2010
He was the kid with asthma, the one who was allergic to grass and forced into the goalie's box as a result ... His love of keeping extends beyond those fields where he eventually "beat up" his asthma, past all those soccer camps where he honed his skills and the hours spent watching Premier League soccer. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Peanut Allergy Linked to Worse Asthma in Kids Mar 13, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Among children and teenagers with asthma, those who also have peanut allergies may have more or more-severe asthma attacks, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among 160 5- to 18-year-olds with asthma seen at their center, the 46 with peanut allergies generally had more hospitalizations for asthma exacerbations than children without the food allergy ... They also had a higher rate of treatment with oral corticosteroids -- anti-inflammatory drugs given for a... (MEDLINEplus)
Pa. regulators to Erie Coke: Clean up or close Mar 13, 2010
County health officials said it increased the risk of asthma attacks and other pulmonary problems. Company officials have not returned repeated calls for comment. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Ground zero workers may OK settlement Mar 13, 2010
Many have complained of developing asthma and other respiratory problems. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Saturday, March 13, 2010. (Athens Banner-Herald)
9/11 settlement offer to go before judge Mar 12, 2010
After the work, some found their health deteriorated, with many suffering from asthma, other respiratory issues and blood cancer, Bern told CNN Radio. "I am quite gratified that we been able to reach a settlement for the heroes of 9/11," said Bern. (CNN)
Massage Eases Anxiety, but No Better Than Simple Relaxation Does Mar 12, 2010
(July 4, 2007) A sequence of breathing and relaxation exercises known as the Papworth method has been shown to reduce asthma symptoms by a third by the first randomised controlled trial to investigate the. (Nov. (Science Daily)
NYC to Pay Up to $657m in WTS Health Cases Mar 12, 2010
A majority complained of a respiratory problem similar to asthma, but the suits also sought damages for hundreds of other types of ailments, including cancer. MORE. (Time.com)
'Slow Death by Rubber Duck' Mar 12, 2010
Panic, no, but concern and action, yes, argue Canadian environmentalists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie in "Slow Death by Rubber Duck," for "there is no separation between environmental issues and health issues." Marge's guests got it right that "children are most at risk to the many serious ailments linked to toxic chemicals," they argue, including "asthma, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obesity, and reproductive disorders, among others." Add in serious diseases arising... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Children with chronic respiratory illness are vulnerable to critical H1N1 Mar 12, 2010
They found that the vast majority (92%) of the children had an underlying chronic disease, usually a lung disease such as asthma, before contracting H1N1 infection ... "Some children behaved as though they were having an asthma attack, while other children behaved as though they had severe pneumonia. Some children had both or switched from one to the other. These variable and changing manifestations of lung infection made life support with a mechanical ventilator challenging and required us to... (EurekAlert!)
Atmospheric Nanoparticles Impact Health, Weather Professor Says Mar 12, 2010
Persons with breathing problems, such as those who suffer from asthma, emphysema or other lung ailments, can be at risk, he notes. Zhang says the team used new methods of measuring nanoparticles and formed new models to determine their impact on atmospheric conditions. (Science Daily)
Hull City v Arsenal Preview Mar 11, 2010
Craig Fagan will be back from suspension and Andy Dawson should also play after missing the Everton game with asthma. Arsenal Team News. (Suite101.com)
Physicians Click Their Way to Better Prescriptions Mar 11, 2010
4, 2007) Children with asthma are missing out on the best drug treatment for their disease, because family doctors are ignoring prescribing guidelines, suggests new research. Around a million children in the. (Science Daily)
Are C-Sections Too Common? Mar 11, 2010
His work has found that babies born from C-sections have higher rates of respiratory distress after birth, and a higher risk long term of developing asthma. This, he says, is in large part because of babies' inability to clear lung fluid -- a process that is aided by certain hormones released during spontaneous labor. (ABC News)
Plants dark cloud Mar 11, 2010
"It's not a healthy situation." Glass said the discharge could trigger asthma attacks and other breathing problems for people with chronic pulmonary diseases. But officials at Hamot Medical Center and Saint Vincent Health Center said they had seen no patients because of the incident. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Are Most Emergency Room Visits Really Unnecessary? Mar 10, 2010
Most "frequent flyers"a pejorative term used to describe patients who stop by ERs a lottend to be the very sick, those with severe asthma, heart failure, or diabetes. When these conditions flare up, patients do, and should, come to the ER. ERs are designed to take care of acutely ill patients, while doctors' offices are not. (Slate)
Program could help teens control asthma Mar 9, 2010
An asthma program specifically tailored to teens could help those in rural areas manage their disease and avoid potentially fatal complications, Medical College of Georgia researchers say. Black males have a death rate from asthma that is six times greater than their white counterparts, and Dr. Dennis Ownby, chief in the MCG School of Medicine Section of Allergy and Immunology, believes asthma rates are as bad in rural areas as they are in inner cities ... He and other researchers think that... (EurekAlert!)
'Improved doctor-pharmacist collaboration needed': study Mar 9, 2010
"While this study focused on patients with a disrupted amount of lipids in their blood," says Dr. Hudon, "pharmacists also have the required knowledge to undertake the pharmaceutical monitoring of other conditions such as hypertension, tobacco addiction, certain forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's and chronic conditions like asthma for which medication is often misused by patients. Other studies could explore these possibilities.". Expertise. (EurekAlert!)
More Children Have Chronic Diseases; Study Cites Obesity Mar 9, 2010
The rate of chronic disease among children has doubled in the past two decades: More than half of children ages 8 to 14 have had a long-term health problem at some point, such as obesity, asthma, a learning disability or other ailment, a study shows. Researchers studied 5,001 00004000 children from 1988 to 2006 and followed each child for six years, according to a paper in today's. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Food Allergy-Related Disorder Linked to Master Allergy Gene Mar 9, 2010
It has already been described as a master switch that may turn on other allergic diseases, such as asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema). Future research is needed to determine if these findings might lead to a genetic test for TSLP and whether drugs that block the production or function of TSLP might be useful in treating EoE.. (Science Daily)
Recycling plant causing damage, pollution, neighbors say Mar 9, 2010
Cynara Hardemon of South Douglas Street said her 15-year-old son has asthma and has used an inhaler more frequently since moving back to the south Lake Worth neighborhood. Another resident complained of sneezing and a stuffy nose. (The Palm Beach Post)
Ozone levels to worsen over next 15 years Mar 9, 2010
SYDNEY'S air quality is only going to get worse, with a state government report signalling that residents will suffer from rising levels of ozone, a primary cause of respiratory diseases such as asthma ... "The admission by the NSW government that ozone levels haven't improved and will worsen over the next 15 years is very bad news for people with asthma and a tacit admission that its air pollution policies are failing," said the chief executive of the Asthma Foundation NSW, Greg Smith ... Two... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
An Atlantic garbage patch Mar 8, 2010
Carmichael began her research after her young son was diagnosed with asthma. Her research into the possible causes led her to earn a master s degree in public health and to write this book. (Boston Globe)
Chronic illnesses in ECISD Mar 8, 2010
At the beginning of every school year, elementary students diagnosed with diabetes, asthma, seizures or any other chronic illness meet with their parents, teachers and school nurse for a Special Care Meeting ... Asthma students carry their own inhalers and diabetic students are being taught to count carbohydrates and balance their choices in meals so that eventually they can take care of themselves. (Odessa American, TX)
Girlfriend Calls La Mesa Man's Death Homicide, Investigators Call It 'Suspicious Natural Death' Mar 8, 2010
Marguie said Gonzalezs asthma flared up during the fight ... An autopsy will determine if Gonzalez died from an asthma attack or the beating. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Gene site found for children's food allergy Mar 8, 2010
In addition, TSLP has been previously linked to allergic inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and the skin inflammation, atopic dermatitis ... It can affect people of any age, but is more common among young men who have a history of other allergic diseases such as asthma and eczema. (EurekAlert!)
NIAID media availability: Food allergy-related disorder linked to master allergy gene Mar 8, 2010
It has already been described as a master switch that may turn on other allergic diseases, such as asthma and atopic dermatitis (eczema) ... D., Chief, Asthma, Allergy and Inflammation Branch, NIAID Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation, is available to comment on this paper. (EurekAlert!)
Aerokat Inhaler Training for Cats Mar 7, 2010
Getting Cats Used to Inhaling Steroid Medicines for Feline Asthma. Cat owners need not let anyone, including veterinarians or cats themselves, dissuade them from daily feline asthma treatment with the Aerokat chamber ... Many cat owners who thought their cat would never accept having a mask held on their face are astounded when their stubborn feline not only accepts inhaled asthma treatment, but eventually purrs through it. (Suite101.com)
Tips to beat in-home allergies this winter (1) Mar 7, 2010
According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, over 20 percent of the general population suffers from allergies caused by dust mite debris, pet dander and mold. In fact, three out of every four adolescents with asthma are also allergic to these microscopic contaminants, the organization reports ... "The PureZone System is the first device that combines bedding encasement and air purification in one simple therapy," Dr. James Sublett, the head of allergy and asthma at the... (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Community Columnist: A proud Tea Partier thanks the president Mar 7, 2010
Joyce James wrote on Mar 2, 2010 7:44 AM:" My dear Tea Party fellow citizens of the United States: would we have roads without cooperative efforts? Should everyone just have to save up for a house fire? Should we abandon the inspection of food and the testing of drugs for safety? Income taxes are lower than ever before since enacted -- and two wars conducted by this country are left unpaid for as a result. Obama cut taxes for 95% of Americans his first month in office to try and revive the... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Letters to the Magazine editor Mar 7, 2010
As the executive director of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, New England Chapter, I know there are many people with potentially life-threatening latex allergies who would never suspect balloons were used in preparing the dessert. It would be best to ask guests if they have latex allergies if these cups might be on the menu. (Boston Globe)
People with Asthma More Likely to Be Depressed Mar 6, 2010
THURSDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- Asthma may affect more than your ability to breathe, it may also make you more prone to developing psychological problems, new research suggests. People with asthma are more than twice as likely to have depression or anxiety as people who don't have the chronic airway disease, according to a report in the March issue of the journal Chest ... "The prevalence of serious psychological distress was 2.5 times higher among adults with asthma, and as serious... (MEDLINEplus)
Therapeutic Effect of Worm-Derived Proteins on Experimental Colitis Mar 6, 2010
The results agree with previous studies showing a beneficial effect of worm infection on intestinal inflammation and of worm proteins in experimental animal models of asthma and type 1 diabetes. The induction of colitis in mice causes severe gastrointestinal motility alterations such as increased intestinal transit time and abrogation of colonic peristaltic activity, as seen in IBD patients. (Science Daily)
Breast-Feeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life Mar 6, 2010
Breast-feeding confers a host of benefits to infants, including a decreased risk of ear infections, asthma, stomach problems, respiratory illnesses, skin allergies, diabetes and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In mothers, research has shown that breast-feeding might lower a woman's risk for type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer and postpartum depression. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Kids born via IVF faring well into adulthood Mar 6, 2010
The most common were psychiatric conditions, vision problems and asthma or allergies. The percentage of study participants who said they had ever been diagnosed with ADHD was higher than the norm 27 percent, compared with an estimated prevalence of ADHD among U.S. children of 3 to 5 percent. (MSNBC -- Health)
Health district targets asthma to reduce school absenteeism Mar 5, 2010
To combat the disease, the Central Connecticut Health District (CCHD) is starting its state grant-funded "Putting On Airs" in-home visitation program to help families reduce emergency room visits and hospitalizations due to asthma, he said ... The exact causes of asthma are unknown but it is often triggered by environmental exposures, including in the home, Hutcheon said ... Through referrals to the program, a registered nurse and a sanitarian will visit and inspect a home "to identify asthma... (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Agency ponders emission petition Mar 5, 2010
Medical supporters of the cap measure cited everything from increased cases of asthma and other respiratory conditions to cardiovascular and neurological disorders as the consequences of not taking action now. Dr. Bruce Trigg, a Crownpoint physician said children born to nonsmoking, non-asthmatic Native Americans and Hispanic populations are disproportionately affected in pollution-heavy areas ... Do the legislators know their own constituents have double the rate of asthma hospital admissions. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Cholesterol Drugs May Fight Asthma, Too Mar 5, 2010
Study Shows Statins Linked to Improved Lung Function in Asthma Patients ... Already linked to a reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and cancer, statins also may help people with asthma breathe easier, researchers report ... Odelya E. Pagovich, MD, of Beth Israel Medical Center in New York, presented the findings at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology annual meeting. (CBS News)
Tofu goodness and recipes Mar 5, 2010
And the high selenium content in tofu helps the body fight colon cancer and also assists in decreasing asthma and arthritis symptoms. Tofu Recipes. (Suite101.com)
Beta Blocker Therapy Underused in Heart Failure Patients, Study Finds Mar 5, 2010
When possible, researchers removed patients from the database who would not have qualified for beta blockers because of an underlying health issue, such as asthma, or because they received the device in an emergency situation. Of the 2,766 patients included in the study, one third did not take beta blockers at any time in the 90 days before receiving a cardiac device. (Science Daily)
Winter sports can trigger asthma Mar 5, 2010
Norwegian cross-country skier Marit Bjrgen won the bronze medal, even though she uses asthma medication ... Exercise-induced asthma is common among people who work out in cold climates ... You could have asthma, but you've got plenty of company. (CNN)
Wanted: more GPs and waiting times must be slashed Mar 4, 2010
Liz Shields and her son Dominic, a chronic asthmatic ... Both suffer from chronic asthma which needs constant attention and costs the family up to $150 a month in medications ... The Asthma Foundation NSW welcomed the reforms, which are expected to see the construction of more multidisciplinary super clinics and money invested in GPs, but called for a reduction in the cost of medications, which was an easy way of keeping people out of hospital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anza Trail aide Cecilia Trujillo (left), with the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind, leads the hands of blind Anza Trail student Zachary Kaczynski, 7, to touch a Suriname Red Tail Boa held by volunteer Nathan Jeffery. Photo by Scott A. Taras | Special to The Sahuarita Sun Mar 4, 2010
Many of them make wonderful pets, and there are children who, because of allergies or asthma, cannot have dogs and cats as pets. Emphasizing her point at the beginning of the expo, Bell announced to all the children: I love reptiles. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
University of Chicago hospital policy boosts profits as it trims ER traffic Mar 4, 2010
The effort offloads plain-vanilla cases like asthma treatment and baby deliveries to a loose network of nearby clinics and hospitals, allowing U of C to take patients requiring more specialized and more profitable care. The number of visits to the medical centers emergency room fell to 16,060 from 20,652 during the quarter, a 22% drop. (Crain's Chicago Business)
RTI to help develop asthma-tracking app Mar 4, 2010
RTI International, Virginia Commonwealth to develop asthma-tracking app - Triangle Business Journal ... RTI International, Virginia Commonwealth to develop asthma-tracking app ... Researchers at Research Triangle Park-based and are working to develop a personal health record application for portable devices such as smart phones to help physicians and patients monitor daily routines of asthma patients. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Smoke issue clouds timber firm's future Mar 4, 2010
They said their 4-year-old grandson has asthma and their 2-year-old granddaughter has another illness that is not known yet, but they think it is from the smoke smell. "When I'm out there my lungs are burning," said Melanee Strobel. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
'Stepping Up' Asthma Treatment in Children Leads to Improvement Mar 4, 2010
Stepping up' asthma treatment in children leads to improvement ... Stepping Up' Asthma Treatment in Children Leads to Improvement ... 4, 2010) Children with asthma who continue to have symptoms while using low-dose inhaled corticosteroids could benefit from increasing the dosage or adding one of two asthma drugs, a new study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine and other institutions finds. (Science Daily)
Health Tip: Treating a Sinus Headache Mar 4, 2010
Ask your doctor how to keep allergies and asthma under control. Gently stretch the head and neck. (MEDLINEplus)
Asthma Rates Rising Across the U.S. Mar 4, 2010
TUESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- Asthma rates are increasing across the United States, a new government study shows, but certain states have significantly lower rates of the respiratory disease. The overall rate of asthma is currently estimated to be 7 ... But, the report also found that some states have dramatically lower rates of asthma. (MEDLINEplus)
Too Big Not to Fail Mar 4, 2010
Last I heard, these big Americans, themselves a kind of cultural institution, were failing en masse, racked by diabetes, asthma, heart trouble, and bound for early death. The human form can only grow so big. (The American Conservative)
Rapid Flu Test Most Accurate for Young Kids Mar 4, 2010
"Especially for high-risk children, such as those with other illnesses such as asthma, who present with flu-like symptoms, you should consider treating them despite the results of a rapid test," Cruz said. While reported cases of H1N1 influenza in the United States have dropped recently, the rapid-test study results "may help guide clinical decision-making when that third wave comes," Cruz said. (MEDLINEplus)
CT-scan screening for LAM in women with collapsed lung is cost-effective Mar 4, 2010
Many patients present with shortness of breath, which is often misdiagnosed as asthma. But about one-third of LAM patients develop a spontaneous pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung, as the first major sign. (EurekAlert!)
News briefs from the March issue of Chest Mar 4, 2010
PREGNANT SMOKERS WITH ASTHMA HAVE INCREASED HEALTH RISKS. Pregnant women with asthma who smoke have an increased risk for asthma symptoms and fetal growth abnormalities ... Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina observed 2,210 pregnant women with asthma to determine the effect of active and passive household smoking on asthma severity and obstetric/neonatal outcomes. (EurekAlert!)
AstraZeneca Chief Talks Pharma Challenges Mar 3, 2010
Mr Brennan concedes that the loss of exclusivity on the breast cancer drug Arimidex and the asthma medicine Pulmicort Respules will squeeze revenues, but is confident it will grow market share in other medicines. Despite accepting that generic competition is now an established feature of the industry, Mr Brennan denies AstraZeneca's defence of its patents in the courts is akin to King Canute trying to stop the tide. (BusinessWeek)
ROTHENFELD, HARRIETT (3) Mar 3, 2010
Contributions are suggested to the R. H. Myers Apartments or to the National Asthma Center, c/o the National Jewish Health Hospital, P.O. Box 17169, Denver, CO, 80217-0169. Article Rating. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Protecting Consumers With Food Allergies Should Improve With New International Guidelines Mar 3, 2010
14, 2006) Infants whose parents have allergies that produce symptoms like wheezing, asthma, hay fever or hives risk developing allergic sensitization much earlier in life than previously reported, according to. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Global Warming Kicks Up Allergy Storm Mar 3, 2010
Ariano was scheduled to present the findings Monday in New Orleans at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology ... March 1, 2010, presentation, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology annual meeting, New Orleans. (MEDLINEplus)
Pandemic Flu, Like Seasonal H1N1, Shows Signs of Resisting Tamiflu Mar 3, 2010
19, 2009) A new study on pediatric H1N1 influenza admissions has found that asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children with pandemic H1N1 compared with the seasonal. (Sep. (Science Daily)
Meat May Cause Unidentified Allergic Reactions Mar 3, 2010
The findings were scheduled to be presented Sunday at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology annual meeting, in New Orleans. "These studies continue to suggest not only that IgE to a carbohydrate has important clinical implications in food allergy and anaphylaxis, but that the presence of this antibody may well have been under-appreciated in terms of the number of patients affected and the geographical scope," study author Dr. Scott P. Commins, of the University of Virginia, said... (AZCentral -- Health)
Austin County EMS uses latest equipment to save lives Mar 3, 2010
There are several different types of respiratory conditions such as COPD, CHF, and asthma just to name a few common ones ... Now they are able to give a Nebulizer treatment to patients with COPD and asthma via CPAP. This helps ensure the medication such as Albuterol is reaching the alveoli to allow proper gas exchange due to the constriction in the lungs. (Sealy News, TX)
Asthma is a challenge for city children Mar 3, 2010
Asthma is challenge for city children ... More than 80 percent of a group of inner-city Pittsburgh children with known asthma had poor care in controlling the disease, a study by local researchers has found ... The study also found that in a group of children who had never been told they had asthma, nearly half failed a screening test, indicating they could have the disease. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
