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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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!)
'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)
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!)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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)
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)
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)
Icagen drug fails trial; shares plunge Mar 3, 2010
Icagen President and CEO Kay Wagoner touted ICA-105665 as our lead program after another of the company s drug candidates, asthma treatment senicapoc, failed in a phase II study to outperform a placebo in the treatment of exercise-induced asthma. With the ICA-105665 failure in the pain trial, the company again has to readjust. (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Does HRT Use Raise Women's Cataract Risk? Mar 3, 2010
8, 2010) Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, suggests a large scale. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Findings Confirm H1N1 Flu's Toll on Pregnant Women Mar 2, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - New research from Australia confirms that the HIN1 flu hits pregnant women particularly hard-especially if they have asthma, obesity or diabetes ... Half of the women had at least one other health problem, such as asthma, obesity, or diabetes mellitus, but these women did not seem to be at increased risk of pneumonia or pregnancy complications compared to women without other health problems. (MEDLINEplus)
'Milk Drops' Under the Tongue Appear to Treat Milk Allergies Mar 2, 2010
The findings were presented Feb. 28 at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. The approach, known as SLIT (sublingual immune therapy), involves giving children small but increasingly higher doses of the food they are allergic to until their immune systems "learn" to tolerate the food without triggering an allergic reaction or triggering only mild symptoms. (Science Daily)
A day to promote good sportsmanship across the USA Mar 2, 2010
Now, as I stretched my lead, I saw her again, sitting by the side of the path, crying and suffering from an asthma attack. Athletes on both teams ran by her without a glance, intent on getting to the loop and winning the race. (USA Today -- Sports)
Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies Mar 2, 2010
"IgE antibodies can travel to a type of cell that releases chemicals and causes an allergic reaction. Each type of IgE has specific 'radar' for each type of allergen, such as cow's milk. An epitope is a site on a particular molecule, such as a milk protein, that stimulates specific immune responses," according to a news release from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology ... SOURCE: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology, news release, Feb. 27, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Merck Has 40 Drugs In The Pipeline Mar 2, 2010
The combined company also has four drugs awaiting approval by regulators including Schering-Plough medicines for asthma, schizophrenia and contraception, and a Merck drug for a dangerous irregular heartbeat. 00003121. (KWTX.com, TX)
Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions Mar 2, 2010
The findings were scheduled to be presented Sunday at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology annual meeting, in New Orleans ... SOURCE: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology, news release, Feb. 28, 2010. (MEDLINEplus)
Kids' Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed Mar 2, 2010
Perry and her associates are slated to present their findings Saturday at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma nology (AAAAI) meeting in New Orleans ... " That said, Dr. Clifford Bassett, a clinical instructor at New York University School of Medicine, medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York and chair of the AAAAI's public education committee, said he's "extremely encouraged" by the studies. "This builds upon what we know, and although this is preliminary with a small group of... (MEDLINEplus)
Can Peanut Allergies Be Cured by ... Eating Peanuts? Mar 2, 2010
The body wages war with the invader, and the by-product is an allergic reaction anything from a minor itch or swelling to a severe asthma attack, which in extremely rare cases and if left untreated can lead to death. Immunotherapy is designed to build up the body's tolerance to such "toxins" by gradually increasing patients' exposure to them over several weeks or months, says Hugh Sampson, who runs the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai. (Time.com)
Family Allergy & Asthma adds two offices Mar 2, 2010
Family Allergy & Asthma now has 19 locations in Kentucky and Southern Indiana ... I decided to merge my practice with Family Allergy & Asthma so I could go back to focusing on what I love to do ... Additional information about Family Allergy and Asthma can be found at. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Climate change may extend allergy season Mar 2, 2010
Pollen seasons as well as the amount of pollen in the air progressively increased during a six-year study in Italy, the doctors told a meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in New Orleans ... MORE FROM ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA ... Allergies and asthma Section Front. (MSNBC -- Health)
57 Million Americans Sickened by H1N1 Flu: CDC Mar 2, 2010
The probable explanation for most H1N1-linked hospitalizations and deaths among the 18- to 64-year age group is that the majority of these people likely had underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, cardiac problems and diabetes, Imperato said. These conditions would place them at a higher risk for being hospitalized and of dying if they became infected, he said. (MEDLINEplus)
Program delivers healthy behaviors door-to-door Mar 2, 2010
Second-hand smoke can lead to a host of problems for young children, including a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), asthma, and lung or ear infections. Behavioral interventions can help improve quit rates; however, Collins says areas like North Philadelphia suffer some unique barriers in regard to this type of treatment. (EurekAlert!)
Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants Mar 2, 2010
SUNDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to unclean conditions early in life doesn't affect a child's risk of developing asthma, researchers say. "In an earlier study, we found that infants were exposed to high levels of endotoxin and allergens [mite and cockroach] in their day-care centers. Therefore, we were anxious to find out, through a birth cohort study, if infants from low-income families with high risk of asthma might be protected from the development of the disease," lead author... (MEDLINEplus)
Study finds dirty air in California causes millions worth of medical care each year Mar 2, 2010
California's dirty air caused more than $193 million in hospital-based medical care from 2005 to 2007 as people sought help for problems such as asthma and pneumonia that are triggered by elevated pollution levels, according to a new RAND Corporation study ... Researchers used records from air pollution agencies and hospitals to estimate how failing to meet federal and state standards for particulate matter and ozone would affect private and public insurer spending for hospital admissions for... (EurekAlert!)
quantum measurers must now face the Heisenberg limit Mar 2, 2010
Quantum measurement precision approaches Heisenberg limit. Quantum measurement precision approaches Heisenberg limit. (Harper's Magazine)
News tips from the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Mar 1, 2010
The findings from a multi-center trial are to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology Feb. 26 through March 2 ... The findings will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 28, at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma ology. (EurekAlert!)
Easing Egg Allergies With Eggs: Oral Immunotherapy Study Shows It Works Mar 1, 2010
The findings from a multi-center trial are to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Feb. 26 through March 2 ... Scientists have found that chemicals called endotoxins can inflame airways and trigger asthma. (Science Daily)
Doctors help performers keep bodies in tune Feb 28, 2010
But performers also can be hurt in unexpected ways - asthma medication can affect the vocal cords, for example, and the hormones from pregnancy or menopause can forever change a woman's voice. Artists' high risk of injury. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Invisible supporting cast at health summit Feb 27, 2010
He talked about his daughters, too, telling of rushing Malia to the emergency room with asthma, and Sasha requiring a spinal tap and antibiotics as a baby because she had meningitis. "In each of those instances, I remember thinking while sitting in the emergency room, what would have happened if I didn't have reliable health care?" the president asked. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
The Business of Healthcare (4) Feb 27, 2010
Asthma, diabetes and hypertension cause Americans to miss an estimated 164 million workdays annually at a cost of $30 billion to employers. Seven out of 10 deaths each year in the U.S. occur from chronic diseases. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Causes of Atopic Eczema Feb 27, 2010
Allergies, Asthma, Food Sensitivies Cause Red Itchy Skin. Eczema is a common skin condition that occurs in children as young as six months and is linked to asthma and allergies ... In most individuals who suffer from eczema due to allergies or asthma, symptoms appear as early as the age of six months to a year. (Suite101.com)
'Counter Culture' - stories of waitressing Feb 27, 2010
"The young girls now, they get bored and change jobs," says Lelchuk, 89, who waitressed at Louis' for more than 50 years before severe asthma forced her to retire in 2002. "It's their privilege, don't get me wrong. But I met famous people there and they're my friends now.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Allergies and asthma Feb 27, 2010
Interactives and quizzes. Tools for surviving the sneezing season. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ala. gets $10.5 million for e-health records system Feb 26, 2010
Alabama's effort, known as Together for Quality, was a federally-funded pilot project to develop and test the use of electronic health records as a way to improve the quality of care provided to Medicaid patients, especially those with asthma and diabetes. The project's electronic health record has been in use since July 2008. (WSFA.com, AL)
How to Relieve Indoor Winter Allergies Feb 26, 2010
"You don't have any pollens in winter," says Douglas H. Jones, MD, of the Rocky Mountain Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Group in Layton, Utah ... They release nitrogen oxides into the air that can irritate the lungs, especially in those with asthma or other lung problems ... According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, between 40 and 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. (Newsmax)
Lime spill In Lowndes Co., danger averted Feb 26, 2010
"Especially if you have an existing illness such as asthma or bronchitis," said EMA Director Walter Hill. Carefully and methodically the Montgomery Fire Department's haz mat team scooped up the lime, placed it in the bag which was later stored in a drum on site. (WSFA.com, AL)
Cardinal Insider: Gentry's Stronghold Feb 26, 2010
As a child growing up on the 11th floor in central Hong Kong, Cheah began swimming as a method for building up the strength in his lungs after being born with severe asthma. Born in London to a Laotian mother, a biochemistry professor, and Taiwanese father, a banker, Cheah targeted Stanford from a young age for its academics and swimming program. (Gostanford.com)
Health Tip: Protect Yourself from Air Pollution Feb 26, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Air pollution can aggravate asthma symptoms, and make problems with the heart and lungs worse. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions to help protect you and your family from the effects of air pollution. (MEDLINEplus)
Virtually Everyone Should Get a Flu Shot: CDC Feb 26, 2010
According to the CDC, some people remain at higher risk for flu complications, including people 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with certain chronic medical conditions, such as asthma and heart disease. These people, "their household and close contacts, and all health care personnel should continue to be a primary focus for vaccination efforts as providers and programs transition to routinely vaccinating all people 6 months of age and older," the agency said. (AZCentral -- Health)
Wards were left bloody, discarded needles; Sick drink water from flower vases... Feb 25, 2010
Leading article: The real lessons of this NHS disaster - Leading Articles, Opinion - The Independent. from The Independent & The Independent on Sunday. (The Drudge Report)
'Gang of 6,' 'Gang of 11' Feb 25, 2010
Unangst was able to receive financial assistance for his severe asthma, and was able to receive charity care from the Wyoming Medical Center when he broke his arm last year, but he's known many people not as fortunate, he said. "Some of [those in] the partisan power struggles forget who we are," he said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Rethinking an Aspirin-a-Day Feb 25, 2010
And some people with asthma should not take aspirin. Gastrointestinal bleeding is twice as high in men as in women and again, increases with age. (CBS News -- Health)
Austin County EMS uses latest equipment to save lives Feb 25, 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)
Callaway ranked 72 out of 115 in healh study Feb 25, 2010
She sited different programs like free smoking succession programs, asthma programs for kids with the Fulton school district and wellness programs with employees of Dollar General as places that the YMCA is trying to improve things. "It's a tough road, so we are going at it pragmatically at the bottom level," Miller said. (Fulton Sun, MO)
College Baseball 360 Podcast with Lobo Center Fielder Max WillettUp Next: Northern Colorado at Lobos, Isotopes ParkWhen: Friday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. MT, Saturday, Feb. 27 at 12 p.m. MT (DH), Sunday, Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. MTLive Video: Live Streaming will be available through All-Access on GoLobos.comOnline: Recap, live stats at GoLobos.comNo. 1 Lobos Set To Defend Conference Title Feb 25, 2010
No. 1 Lobos Set To Defend Conference Title - NEW MEXICO OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. No. 1 Lobos Set To Defend Conference Title UNM travels to Steamboat Springs for NCAA West Regional/RMISA Championships. (Golobos.com)
Offering new solutions Feb 25, 2010
For so many years, she had severe asthma and allergies. She tried all kinds of ways to get healthier, such as using over-the-counter medicine and prescription drugs. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
PHS boys look to close home season with a win Feb 24, 2010
He said although Hailey did not see a lot of playing time due to his asthma, Hailey was very good at the games intangibles. Were going to miss his (Haileys) presence in practice and in the locker room. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
