Dust victim added to 9/11 toll Mar 12, 2010
New York's chief medical examiner said he was certain the dust contributed to Felicia Dunn-Jones' death from a rare lung disease five months after 9/11 ... An autopsy showed she died of sarcoidosis, a disease which produces microscopic lumps called granulomas on lungs and is often associated with exposure to environmental hazards. (BBC News -- Americas)
Scleroderma An Autoimmune Disorde... Mar 12, 2010
Organs like esophagus, lungs, heart and kidneys may be affected in this form ... When lungs are involved, shortness of breath can be a major symptom ... Other diagnostic tests include chest X-rays, lung function testing, CAT scanning, EKG and echocardiograms. (Suite101.com)
OHSU team discovers powerful molecule regulator in blood pressure control system Mar 12, 2010
The study was supported by grants from the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health's National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds. Dr. Balkowiec teaches physiology and neuroscience to first-year dental students and is often an invited lecturer in dental school courses on orofacial pain. (EurekAlert!)
Children with chronic respiratory illness are vulnerable to critical H1N1 Mar 12, 2010
The first H1N1 study focusing exclusively on critically ill children found that children with chronic illness, especially respiratory illness, are more likely to develop H1N1 influenza that requires critical care and that the virus is likely to change course as it attacks the lungs throughout the course of the illness ... 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 ...... (EurekAlert!)
Lung damage seen in rescuers Mar 12, 2010
Lung damage seen in 9/11 rescuers ... Emergency crews exposed to dust after the collapse of the World Trade Center had lung problems equal to 12 years of age-related respiratory damage ... Lung tests of 12,000 rescue workers in the year after the disaster showed those present in the very early stages of rescue suffered the most damage. (BBC News -- Americas)
District Court issues Jan. 28, Feb. 17 reports Mar 12, 2010
Albert Cantu, 49, Port Lavaca, sentenced to 12 months county jail probated two years, $750 fine, $246 court costs, 25 CSR hours, threee days county jail, participate in alcohol and drug treatment program, not operate a vehicle unless equipped with a deep lung breath analysis mechanism device, successfully complete the Repeat Offender DWI Education, $50 to Crime Stoppers for drving while intoxicated, second offense on July 3, 2009 ... Vicente Segovia, 48, Corpus Christi, sentenced to eight years... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
McComb peaking at right time Mar 12, 2010
675 on floor without use of her maximum lung capacity. Georgia won the meet, which was one of the biggest steps toward returning to their familiar late-season form. (Athens Banner-Herald)
In Charli Anna's name (6) Mar 12, 2010
Because there were concerns about her lungs, doctors waited a few days to have the surgery ... Doctors immediately began having trouble controlling the fluid building around her lungs but she was doing better ... My son spent the first week of his life at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital after being born with a partially collapesed lung. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Cancer: The facts Mar 12, 2010
Some cancer, such as breast, are becoming more common, while new cases of lung cancer are expected to fall away due to the drop in the number of smokers. However, while the overall number of new cancers is not falling, the good news is that successful treatment rates for many of the most common types are improving rapidly. (BBC News -- Health)
Handcuffs asylum use criticised Mar 12, 2010
Three cases had resulted in serious injuries - a punctured lung, a broken finger and a dislocated knee. In the first two cases, the review had found "no satisfactory explanation" as to how the injuries happened. (BBC News -- UK)
Gene map can help make your family disease-free Mar 12, 2010
In a second study, Jared Roach of the Institute for Systems Biology in Seattle and colleagues sequenced the entire genomes of a family of four affected by two recessive genetic diseases Miller syndrome, which can cause facial disfigurement, and primary ciliary dyskinesia, a lung disorder that raises the risk of respiratory infections because the hairlike extension on cells called cilia fail to move properly. My saved articles. (India Times, India)
Fit youngsters have higher IQs Mar 12, 2010
"Being fit means that you also have good heart and lung capacity and that your brain gets plenty of oxygen," says Michael Nilsson, professor at the Sahlgrenska Academy and chief physician at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital. The expert added: "This may be one of the reasons why we can see a clear link with fitness, but not with muscular strength. We are also seeing that there are growth factors that are important.". (India Times, India)
Study Finds 'Huffing' More Common Than Thought Mar 12, 2010
SAMSA said most parents don't know that just one sniff can cause irreversible physical and mental damage, while prolonged use can lead to liver, lung and kidney problems, and cause the loss of muscular strength. Warning signs that someone has been "huffing" include general confusion, watery or glassy eyes and slurred speech. (KERO 23, CA)
Cancer society casts more doubt on prostate tests Mar 12, 2010
For American men, prostate cancer is the second-deadliest cancer after lung cancer. An estimated 192,000 new cases and 27,000 deaths from it occurred last year in the United States. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The investigation of Mitogen-Activated Protein kinase Phosphatase-1 as apotential pharmacological target in non-small cell lung carcinomas,assisted by non-invasive molecular imaging Mar 12, 2010
The investigation of Mitogen-Activated Protein kinase Phosphatase-1 as a potential pharmacological target in non-small cell lung carcinomas, assisted by non-invasive molecular imaging ... Invasiveness and metastasis are the most common characteristics of non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and causes of tumour-related morbidity and mortality. (BioMed Central)
Roche's Avastin Fails to Meet Goal of Prostate Cancer Treatment in Study Mar 12, 2010
The U.S. company also stopped a trial of another experimental medicine to treat lung malignancy ... The drug, also being tested for lung and liver cancer, generated of $964 million in 2009. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Olsen, Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies Mar 12, 2010
He was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung lining, last year. "He was ferocious and fearless on the football field and then the other probably more important aspect of his personality was he was a true gentleman," said fellow Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood, his teammate with the Rams in Los Angeles. (ESPN -- Football)
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)
Fewer Platelets Could Be Used for Some Cancer and Bone-Marrow Transplantation Patients Mar 12, 2010
11, 2010) Physicians may be able to safely lower the platelet dosage in transfusions for cancer and bone-marrow transplant patients without risking increased bleeding, according to new research involving UT Southwestern Medical Center and 28 other medical institutions. Reducing platelet transfusions, and lowering the threshold on when to administer transfusions could help address frequent shortages in platelet supplies, said Dr. Victor Aquino, associate professor of pediatrics and an author of... (Science Daily)
Years of Smoking Associated With Lower Parkinson's Risk, Not Number of Cigarettes Per Day Mar 12, 2010
22, 2005) Smoking just one to four cigarettes a day almost triples a smoker's risk of heart disease and lung cancer, reveals a large study in Tobacco. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Fifty years of the 'light fantastic:' Laser advances spark scientific progress Mar 11, 2010
Others are developing a laser-based medical instrument that could allow earlier detection of hard-to-diagnose diseases such as lung and bladder cancers. Only time will tell what the next 50 years will bring, the article notes. (EurekAlert!)
Soldiers' stories Mar 11, 2010
His lungs collapsed, kidneys failed, and he had intestinal damage and head injuries ... He broke both legs, broke his back in four spots, fractured his rib cage, punctured his right lung and fractured his pelvis in two spots. (AZCentral -- News)
Simons remembered as dedicated journalist, community activist Mar 11, 2010
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 11:47 AM EST Vicki Simons, longtime editor and former co-owner of The Independent newspaper and well known in the county as a leader in community service, died Monday, March 1 at her home in Ghent after a five-month battle with lung cancer ... Ever the journalist, she catalogued her battle with lung cancer on her blog. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Are C-Sections Too Common? Mar 11, 2010
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. The mother's health can also be compromised by C-section, especially after repeated cesareans. (ABC News)
Hemoglobin A1c Outperforms Fasting Glucose for Risk Prediction Mar 11, 2010
The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study is carried out as a collaborative study supported by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Transplant Drug Preserves Kidneys, Avoids Toxicity, Studies Suggest Mar 11, 2010
Half of all lung transplant patients don't live past the fifth year after the procedure, due in part to chronic rejection of the new organs. A new. (Science Daily)
Fewer platelets could be used for some cancer and bone-marrow transplantation patients Mar 11, 2010
" ### Other researchers from UT Southwestern participating in the study included principal investigator Dr. George Buchanan, professor of pediatrics and director of pediatric hematology-oncology; Dr. Jennifer Cox, assistant professor of pediatrics; Tanja Hoffman, clinical special coordinator; and Dr. Geeta Paranjape, clinical assistant professor of pathology. Institutions participating in the study included Puget Sound Blood Center; the University of Washington Medical Center; Brigham and... (EurekAlert!)
First whole genome sequencing of family of 4 reveals new genetic power Mar 11, 2010
Both children had two recessive genetic disorders, Miller syndrome, a rare craniofacial disorder, and primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a lung disease. By sequencing the entire family, including the parents, researchers were able to reduce the number of candidate genes associated with Miller syndrome to four. (EurekAlert!)
Eat Fiber to Protect Lungs Mar 11, 2010
People who get enough fiber in their diets, particularly from whole grains, may have a lower risk of developing chronic lung disease than those who eat few high-fiber foods, a new study finds. The study, of more than 100,000 U.S. adults followed between 1984 and 2000, found that those with the highest fiber intake at the outset had a lower risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a group of lung disorders that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis ... When the... (Newsmax)
Federer, Nadal return to action in desert Mar 11, 2010
He had been slated to play the Dubai Open last month but withdrew with a lung infection. Men's singles action in the tournament, which also features a prestigious WTA premier level event, begins on Thursday, with the 32 seeded players enjoying first-round byes. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Genetic Variant Raises Lung Cancer Risk Mar 11, 2010
TUESDAY, March 9 (HealthDay News) -- People with a particular genetic trait are at much higher risk of developing lung cancer from exposure to secondhand smoke than others, even if they rarely come into contact with it, a new study finds. Researchers also found that smokers with this variant are more susceptible to lung cancer, whether they light up a lot or a little ... "If you carried the inherited risk and then you smoked, it didn't matter if you were a light smoker or a heavy smoker -- you... (MEDLINEplus)
Health Tip: Are You at Greater Risk of Pneumonia? Mar 11, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- Pneumonia, a respiratory infection of the lung, can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungi ... Having a chronic lung disease, such as cystic fibrosis. (MEDLINEplus)
Five ETFs Leading The New Uptrend Mar 11, 2010
InterMune () rallied 64% after hours Tuesday after an FDA panel backed its drug to treat lung scarring. That's on top of a 59% gap up this past Friday on anticipation of the news. (Investors Business Daily)
Witnesses: Driver drunk in Sen. Rhoades’ death Mar 11, 2010
James Rhoades wife, Mary Edith Rhoades, who suffered broken ribs, a punctured lung, a shattered knee and other injuries in the Oct. 17, 2008, crash, told jurors in Monroe County that Thomas Senavitis crossed into their lane that night. "> Curious? Search ScoutPA. lect> Your online website and business directory. Daily American Archive Search Search for an Event Search our Classifieds Witnesses: Driver drunk in Sen. Rhoades death Rating: 0 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:10 PM EST STROUDSBURG, Pa.... (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Its marvelous Mar 11, 2010
When Hansens 80-year-old husband, Eldon, died last year of lung disease, a memorial was set up to benefit the Hospice House. Once the project was finished, Hansen decided to see the place for herself. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
If you fallill abroad Mar 10, 2010
After they did some tests they discovered that my right lung had collapsed. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
DVT: Leg pain can signal deadly blood clot Mar 10, 2010
It can quickly kill if it moves up to the lungs, where it goes by the name pulmonary embolism, or PE. ... Pieces of a giant clot in her right leg had broken off and floated to her lung. (USA Today -- News)
Women's Health Night offers wide variety of demonstrations Mar 10, 2010
Along with vendor booths and health discussions, the demonstrations helped draw a crowd that impressed event organizer Kathi Franklin, executive director of the Illinois Heart & Lung Foundation. "I'm very pleased with the turnout; it's huge. Usually I try to be pretty conservative, but I think this is one of the best turnouts that we've had," said Franklin. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Bone Marrow Can Harbor HIV-Infected Cells Mar 10, 2010
27, 2009) Scientists have identified a population of mouse bone marrow cells that can contribute to repair of the injured lung. As cells expressing similar markers were identified in human bone marrow, the. (Science Daily)
Mathematical Approach to Immune Cell Analysis Seen as First Step to Better Distinguish Health and Disease Mar 10, 2010
the team of investigators received support from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), as well as the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Cancer Institute, all part of the National Institutes of Health ... Investigators first tested the csSAM approach using liver, brain and lung cells from rats. (Science Daily)
Genetic Variant Greatly Increases Lung Cancer Risk for Light Smokers Mar 10, 2010
9, 2010) Individuals with a certain type of genetic susceptibility to lung cancer face a greatly increased risk for the deadly disease with even a small exposure to cigarette smoke, a study team that includes researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) has concluded ... For family members who carry this genetic variant, the risk of lung cancer is similar for both light and heavy smokers, the researchers say, adding that even non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke and... (Science Daily)
CT-Scan Screening for LAM in Women With Collapsed Lung Is Cost-Effective Mar 10, 2010
10, 2010) Researchers at the University of Cincinnati have found that using high-resolution CT-scans to screen for lymphangioleiomyomatosis, or LAM, is cost-effective in non-smoking women between 25 and 54 who come to the emergency room for the first time with a collapsed lung ... Pulmonary LAM is a rare but serious lung disease that occurs when smooth muscle tissue proliferates within the interstitium of the lung in the form of characteristic thin-walled lung cysts ... But about one-third of... (Science Daily)
Hopkins Medicine wins $9.7M grant Mar 10, 2010
The five-year grant from the s National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute aims to understand and reduce racial and ethnic disparities in blood pressure management in Baltimore. Hopkins will form a local research center focused on reducing hypertension among members of the black community treated by Hopkins physicians. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
'Pack should get boost from Irving's return Mar 10, 2010
He headed into the 2009 season as an All-America candidate, but he didn't play a down because an Aug. 13 crash left him with a broken rib, punctured lung, separated shoulder and a fractured tibia and fibula. He plans to participate in spring practice, and his return provides a huge boost to a young defense that loses all four starting linemen from last season. (NC State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Papaya extract thwarts growth of cancer cells in lab tests Mar 10, 2010
D., and colleagues in Japan have documented papaya's dramatic anticancer effect against a broad range of lab-grown tumors, including cancers of the cervix, breast, liver, lung and pancreas. The researchers used an extract made from dried papaya leaves, and the anticancer effects were stronger when cells received larger doses of the tea. (EurekAlert!)
FDA approves InterMune lung drug Mar 10, 2010
Brisbane-based InterMune (NASDAQ:ITMN) said the FDA voted 9-3 to recommend approval of pirfenidone, which will market under the name Esbriet, to reduce decline in lung function. IPF is a rare and fatal lung disease that affects approximately 200,000 people in the United States and Europe, the company said. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Adding nuts gives recipe a boost Mar 10, 2010
"Unsalted nuts, like walnuts and almonds, can be built into a healthful diet as long as you watch the amount you eat, because nuts are high in calories [around 160--200 calories per ounce]," says Janet de Jesus, a nutrition education specialist at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. To keep your ticker in top shape, the institute recommends following the DASH eating plan, a diet that has been shown to prevent and lower high blood pressure and emphasizes consuming four to five servings... (CNN)
FDA Panel Backs Benefit Of Experimental Drug For Rare Lung Disease Mar 10, 2010
WASHINGTON (March 9, 2010)--Federal health advisers said Tuesday an experimental drug from InterMune Inc. provides a meaningful benefit for patients with a rare lung disease. The Food and Drug Administration's panel of lung experts narrowly voted 7-5 in favor of the benefits of the company's drug pirfenidone ... InterMune is asking the Food and Drug Administration to approve its drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, an often-fatal lung disease for which there are no approved drugs. (KWTX.com, TX)
Lung cancer survivor beats all odds Mar 10, 2010
In 2002, Jim, an avid runner and never-smoking athlete, was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer ... Since his original diagnosis,he has had two surgeries, another primary cancer (prostate), ten chemotherapy drugs, two rounds of radiotherapy, and two recurrences of lung cancer. (West Memphis Germantown News, TN)
Too many 'preventable' deaths among new moms, experts say Mar 10, 2010
her sister says topping that list should be warning women about signs of an emergency, like the clot called deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, that can kill if it breaks out of the leg and moves to the lung. DVT. (USA Today -- News)
Tennis notes Mar 9, 2010
He withdrew from because of a lung infection. He opened the first month with a semifinal in (l. (USA Today -- Sports)
Simons remembered as dedicated journalist, community activist Mar 9, 2010
Published: Wednesday, March 3, 2010 11:47 AM EST Vicki Simons, longtime editor and former co-owner of The Independent newspaper and well known in the county as a leader in community service, died Monday, March 1 at her home in Ghent after a five-month battle with lung cancer ... Ever the journalist, she catalogued her battle with lung cancer on her blog. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Lung Cancer Patients With Optimistic Attitudes Have Longer Survival, Study Finds Mar 9, 2010
Researchers focused on lung cancer patients and discovered that those who exhibited an optimistic disposition experienced more favorable outcomes than those with a pessimistic disposition ... This newly released study builds on the existing research to gain knowledge specifically toward the effect of attitudes on lung cancer patients ... Researchers performed a retrospective evaluation of 534 adults diagnosed with lung cancer who had completed a MMPI about 18 years before receiving their lung... (Science Daily)
Mathematical Innovation Turns Blood Draw Into Information Gold Mine Mar 9, 2010
The study was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the National Heart Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Cancer Institute, all arms of the National Institutes of Health. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Occupational Sunlight Exposure Reduces Kidney Cancer Risk in Men, Study Suggests Mar 9, 2010
23, 2007) Lack of sunlight may increase the risk of lung cancer, suggests a study of rates of the disease in over 100 countries. Lung cancer kills over a million people every year around the globe. (Science Daily)
Pioneering Treatment Reduces Disability in Premature Babies With Serious Brain Hemorrhage, Study Suggests Mar 9, 2010
1, 2006) A Europe-wide trial involving premature babies is investigating whether the risk of chronic lung disease can be halved if they are given nitric oxide gas to breathe shortly after ... 18, 2008) Results of a new study challenge the longstanding practice of treating premature babies with hydrocortisone, a steroid believed to fight inflammation and prevent lung. (Science Daily)
Jesse Gerald Atcheson, 70: Happy-go-lucky free spirit Mar 9, 2010
In late adulthood, Mr. Atcheson developed lung cancer and emphysema. When the doctor told him to quit drinking, he obliged. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Cancer society casts more doubt on prostate tests Mar 9, 2010
For American men, prostate cancer is the second-deadliest cancer after lung cancer. An estimated 192,000 new cases and 27,000 deaths from it occurred last year in the United States. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Climbers ascend Mount Hood in memory of woman Mar 9, 2010
And she never suspected the nagging back pain she suffered could be lung cancer ... "There is this feeling like you did it to yourself, or it's your fault if you have lung cancer. Cathy never did anything, she never smoked, she ate healthy, she was very active," said Tom ... It's in memory of people like Cathy that the American Lung Association started its "Reach the Summit" program, which trains people in mountain climbing. (Montana Standard, MT)
Former Lt. Gov. Singel announces candidacy for Murtha’s seat Mar 9, 2010
Former Lt. Gov. Singel announces candidacy for Murtha s seat - Somerset - Daily American. Serious times deserve serious leadership, Singel said Friday, officially announcing that he will seek the seat in both the special and general elections. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Processed Meat May Harm The Heart Mar 9, 2010
They found elevated risks for colorectal and lung cancer with high consumption of both processed and unprocessed meats, along with borderline higher risks for advanced prostate cancer. High intake of red meat was also associated with an increased risk for esophageal and liver cancer and a borderline increased risk for laryngeal cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Smoking Tied to Lung Cancer in Women with HIV Mar 9, 2010
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women infected with HIV or at risk of becoming infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, appear more likely to develop lung cancer than women in the general population, possibly because they are much more likely to smoke cigarettes, study findings hint ... Still, it is unclear whether HIV infection plays a role in the development of lung cancer, Dr. Alexandra M. Levine, at City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, California, and colleagues note in the... (MEDLINEplus)
Ozone levels to worsen over next 15 years Mar 9, 2010
Air with high doses of ozone causes eye, nose and throat irritations, along with respiratory symptoms and decreases in lung function. The decrease in emissions is predicted to be offset by the increase in population-related emissions'', noted the report, which projected Sydney's air quality to 2026. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Late Cyprus Leader's Stolen Remains Found Mar 9, 2010
Papadopoulos' corpse was stolen from a graveyard in suburban Nicosia on Dec. 11 - the eve of the first anniversary of his death from lung cancer ... Police said the robbers who took the corpse had removed a heavy marble plaque from on top of the grave, digging down to the coffin and removing the body of Papadopoulos, who died of lung cancer on Dec. 12, 2008, at age 74. (CBS News -- Politics)
Program could help teens control asthma Mar 9, 2010
1 million in funding from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Drs ... 1 million in funding from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, Drs ... The disease, which affects more than 300 million people worldwide, is a chronic inflammation that causes a temporary narrowing of the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs. (EurekAlert!)
