Child Immunizations Aug 13, 2008
The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that giving children immunizations like these prevents 14 million infections, saves 33,000 lives and saves $10 billion in medical costs. Not to mention wipes out diseases that dominated life and medicine for generations. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Newly discovered molecular switch helps decide cell type in early embryo development Aug 12, 2008
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of America's top three children's hospitals for general pediatrics and is highly ranked for its expertise in digestive diseases, respiratory diseases, cancer, neonatal care, heart care and neurosurgery, according to the annual ranking of best children's hospitals by U.S. News Report. One of the three largest children's hospitals in the U.S., Cincinnati Children's is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is one of... (EurekAlert!)
Australians are ready to seize the moment Aug 7, 2008
Most Australian athletes prepared outside China and arrived late to minimise their exposure to respiratory diseases. Australia's best medal hopes will emerge from swimming, yachting, diving, triathlon, women's basketball, women's water polo, hockey, equestrian and rowing. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Beijing pollution hits residents not athletes: WHO chief Aug 7, 2008
Troedsson says exposure to Beijing's often turgid air over many years would result in increased chances of respiratory diseases such as asthma, infections, heart disease and lung cancer. The doctor was drawn into the row over air quality when the International Olympic Committee's medical commission chairman Arne Ljungqvist said Troedsson had told him in a meeting he felt "extreme dissatisfaction" with the media for overstating the problem. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
What is the BFHI, why do we need it? Aug 7, 2008
According to a comprehensive analysis conducted by the Tuft-New England Medical Center Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC), exclusively breastfeeding infants for at least 4 months reduces the risk of hospitalization for respiratory diseases by as much as 72 percent (Ip, Chung, Raman, Chew, Magula, DeVine, et al, 2007). Breastfeeding also reduces the incidence of SIDS, asthma, obesity, leukemia, diabetes, and necrotizing enterocolitis (Gartner, Morton, Lawrence, Naylor, O'Haire, Schanler, et al,... (Nogales International, AZ)
Chest Journal: August news briefs Aug 5, 2008
Cough is a symptom of many respiratory diseases; however, a new study shows that chronic cough may affect quality of life differently, based on a patient's disease. Researchers from Ireland administered three health-related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaires to 147 outpatients (chronic cough, n=83; COPD, n=18; asthma, n=20; and bronchiectasis, n=26). (EurekAlert!)
Air quality: Latest BBC reading Aug 5, 2008
High levels of air pollutants are known to cause respiratory diseases ... WHO figures for 2004 show 110 people out of every 100,000 die from chronic respiratory diseases in China, compared to a level of 72 per 100,000 in the UK.. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
PLAN AFOOT TO GET S.F. WORKERS OUT OF CARS Aug 1, 2008
In this case, city officials say encouraging commuters to use public transit would reduce health threats caused by auto emissions, such as asthma and other respiratory diseases, and reduce congestion on the city's roadways caused by solo drivers. The idea dovetails with the city's "Transit First" policy that makes it City Hall's business to discourage the use of the private automobile. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia Aug 1, 2008
"We give the flu shot primarily to prevent elderly deaths. The effectiveness of the flu vaccine varies year to year, however, depending on how good a match it is for the circulating strains of influence. "In the best years, the flu vaccine is really only 40 to 60 percent effective," Siegel added. In addition, Siegel thinks that the flu vaccine protects against other complication including respiratory diseases, which can also be fatal. "There are plenty of flu-related complications that are... (Health-Finder)
Framework convention on alcohol control mooted Jul 30, 2008
The increased pace of socio-economic development of our countries, now acclaimed globally, has brought along with it the rapidly increasing burden of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, cardio-vascular diseases, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases. Together with tobacco and alcohol, physical inactivity and unhealthy diets [universally called junk food] are the common risk factors associated with these diseases, he explained. (Hindu)
Air board takes a strong stand against polluting bunker fuel Jul 29, 2008
Emissions from bunker fuel are a major source of the soot-like particles that aggravate respiratory diseases and cause cancer. An estimated 600 Californians die prematurely every year from breathing pollution emitted by dirty ships. (Fresno Bee)
Hospitalizations for Heart Failure Skyrocketing Jul 29, 2008
Heart failure was listed as the primary cause in no more than 35 percent of cases, with respiratory diseases and other conditions given as the reason for hospital admission in all other cases. "Most are due to pneumonia or another disease that makes heart failure worse," Fang said. (U.S. News & World Report)
Across the area Jul 22, 2008
It is a good idea to limit outside exertion, particularly for those with respiratory diseases such as asthma, DHEC cautioned in a news release. Higher concentrations of ground-level ozone are formed when volatile organic compounds in the air, many from vehicle emissions, react with sunlight. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Resor backs biofuels bill Jul 22, 2008
The changes will also result in fewer air pollutants that contribute to such conditions as asthma, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. The legislation also establishes a low-carbon fuel standard that sets limits on greenhouse gas emissions without requiring the use of specific fuels or technology. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Madagascar: Unicef Provides Health Services to Cyclone-Hit Areas Jul 20, 2008
As part of its ongoing relief efforts UNICEF has helped give vaccinations to children and worked to treat the emergence of malaria, diarrhoea and acute respiratory diseases. AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over , plus more than , who are responsible for their own reporting and views. (allAfrica.com)
Assembly poised to keep I/M tests Jul 16, 2008
He said he's talked to people who treat respiratory diseases and they've convinced him of the imperatives of controlling vehicle emissions. Claman became Assembly chairman after a new majority swept into office during April's election and swung the balance of power on the panel to the left. (Anchorage Daily News)
A focus on health and the air Jul 15, 2008
People with heart disease or respiratory diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. TAYLOR: Is there a level of exertion that would elevate the bodies response to ozone. (Lake Houston Sun, TX)
CombiMatrix Receives New Contract From U.S. Department of Defense Jul 14, 2008
Domestic and international agencies have purchased and are using such technologies for evaluation of agents that could be used in warfare or in a terrorist attack, as well as for civilian applications including the evaluation of natural infectious diseases such as Avian Influenza and other respiratory diseases. This funding will allow us to continue to expand our technical capabilities and improve features that are of interest to our military,'' stated Dr. David Danley, Director of Homeland... (Primezone Releases)
Air-quality concerns Jul 13, 2008
-People with asthma and other respiratory diseases -People with heart disease and high blood pressure. -Elderly people. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
G8 to hear sanitation cash plea Jul 7, 2008
Lack of toilets and bad habits by people with few choices are primary causes of diarrhoea and respiratory diseases, the two biggest killers of children in poor countries. Water Aid says world leaders, at the G8 Summit and in the Third World, should focus on the issue of toilets and sanitation and not respond to other issues that get the most press attention or the most celebrity endorsements. (BBC News -- Africa)
Pollution is fireworks' dirty little secret Jul 4, 2008
Public-health officials warn that people with heart problems or respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should avoid the smoky celebrations, staying upwind or indoors. "I enjoy a fireworks display as much as anyone else but we do have concerns about exposure to high levels of smoke and particles," said Jean Ospital, health effects officer for the South Coast Air Quality Management District. (AZCentral -- News)
Report details trailer woes Jul 3, 2008
An earlier CDC study showed the average level of formaldehyde in trailers and mobile homes was about 77 parts per billion, a level high enough to increase the odds of cancer and respiratory diseases. The Manufactured Housing Institute said gypsum board was now used in 95 percent of walls and ceilings in manufactured housing. (Boston Globe)
Pearl Therapeutics raises $18 million Jul 3, 2008
The Redwood City company, which seeks treatments for respiratory diseases, has raised $36. 4 million total. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Pressed Wood Released Formaldehyde in Trailers - CDC Jul 3, 2008
Subscribe to daily environment news. WASHINGTON - Pressed wood products such as particle board are the main source of irritating formaldehyde fumes in trailers used to house disaster victims, according to a US government report to be released on Wednesday. (Planet Ark, United States)
Homes Near Santa Clarita Saved From Brush Fire Jul 2, 2008
Even before the fire, air quality was expected to be unhealthy Tuesday in the Santa Clarita, East San Gabriel and Pomona/Walnut valleys and the San Gabriel Mountains for individuals with heart disease, asthma or other chronic respiratory diseases, according to county public health officials. The Department of Public Health suggested that sensitive individuals stay indoors as much as possible, and any schools in session were urged to excuse children who suffer from such conditions from physical... (NBC4.tv, CA)
Aussie scientists in allergy breakthrough Jul 1, 2008
It's one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases in childhood but also affects adults. The global affects of asthma, morbidity, mortality and economic burden associated with it have increased sharply over the past 40 years. (ABC Online)
The birth of the NHS Jun 28, 2008
6 per cent; by bronchitis and other respiratory diseases have fallen from 10. 4 to 4. (Independent)
PETA investigates county shelter Jun 27, 2008
"Obviously these are upper respiratory diseases that are very contagious. Animals may be suffering or dying.". Shelter director Judy Bonaventura said animals have not died at the facility and many were brought in already sick. (Munster Times, IN)
New Vaccine May Account for Less Severe Rotavirus Season Jun 27, 2008
"The changes appear to be greater than expected based on the protective effects of the vaccine alone," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC. "It is also possible the current levels of vaccination may be helping to decrease the spread of rotavirus to unvaccinated individuals in the community.". HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of Tolvaptan, an Investigational Treatment for Hyponatremia Jun 26, 2008
The Company is dedicated to the improvement of the quality of human life and health of patients around the world with a strong commitment to research and development in the areas of cardiovascular, neuroscience, renal and respiratory diseases, as well as cancer and ophthalmic disorders. The Company is part of the Otsuka Pharmaceutical Group, which is comprised of 104 companies and approximately 33,000 people around the world. (PR Newswire)
Rotavirus vaccine proves highly effective Jun 26, 2008
The decline in new cases appears "greater than expected based on the protective effects of the vaccine alone," Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said in a statement. She speculated that vaccination was helping to reduce the spread of the virus to unvaccinated individuals. (Los Angeles Times)
Charles \'Roy\' Curtis Jun 25, 2008
The VA lists prostate cancer, respiratory diseases, and type II diabetes as side effects of exposure. Curtis says he was diagnosed with diabetes in 1996 and has had breathing difficulties for years, yet never realized it could be connected to his military service. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Villagers learn to fight forest fires Jun 24, 2008
During the peak of these forest fires, the media reported that in several cities in Sumatra and Kalimantan many local people suffered from respiratory diseases, forcing the local governments to distribute masks and ban people from going outside their houses. "It is to help prevent such occurrences that we organize the training," said Sanjay Upasena, the director of sustainability at Argo Group subsidiary Agro Indomas. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Infant Play Drives Chimpanzee Respiratory Disease Cycles Jun 24, 2008
ScienceDaily (June 23, 2008) The signature boom-bust cycling of childhood respiratory diseases was long attributed to environmental cycling. However, the effect of school holidays on rates of social contact amongst children is increasingly seen as another major driver. (Science Daily)
The Great Barbecue Debate Jun 24, 2008
6 million premature deaths each year, primarily from respiratory diseases. If those fires ran off sustainably created charcoal or gas instead, millions of lives would be saved. (Slate)
Cameroon: Men Should Encourage Breastfeeding - Waba Coordinator Jun 23, 2008
While highlighting men's role in encouraging their wives to breast feed their babies, he said breast milk has a rich natural nutritional value, which is essential for the healthy upbringing of a child". Achanyi-Fontem quoted a study which shows that breast feeding in the 1st hour, saves one million lives a year. He asserted that breast milk enables children to grow up strong and intelligent.The WABA official noted that the World Health Organisation, WHO, recommends exclusive breastfeeding for... (allAfrica.com)
Some heart attacks give little warning Jun 21, 2008
Deaths from cardiovascular disease in general have dropped dramatically in recent years, but it is still the number one killer of men and women in the United States claiming more lives than cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, accidents and diabetes combined. That s in part because, for all the advances doctors have made in understanding risk factors, lowering cholesterol with statins and propping open narrowed arteries with stents, most heart attacks are caused when bits of plaque break loose... (Providence Journal)
Environmental group seeks permanent ban on field burning Jun 21, 2008
Once the trials are over, there are thousands who still could be affected by smoke, especially those with asthma or other respiratory diseases, the June 16 letter said. The governor says he wants to end field burning but not immediately. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Browned off with pollution but China is trying hard Jun 19, 2008
Beijing traffic police die young and the city's hospitals are filled with respiratory diseases that were not common in China until the 1990s. Then, miraculously, on August 9 last year, 364 days out from the start of the Beijing Olympics, rain and wind transformed the air from hazardous to merely bad. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
UN plans massive anti-dengue operation in cyclone-hit Myanmar Jun 16, 2008
No outbreaks of any disease have been reported since the cyclone hit, but there have been about 685 cases of pneumonia or other severe respiratory diseases reported along with more than 115 cases of bloody diarrhea, he said. A few measles cases have been found, but Laroche said a massive immunization campaign should help to prevent outbreaks. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
CT Lung Cancer Screening No Cure-all For Smokers Jun 14, 2008
Smoking is also related to deaths from several other types of cancer, as well as heart and respiratory diseases. For the study, researchers at Harvard and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. (Science Daily)
Pollution kills 10,000 a year in HK, China Jun 12, 2008
Respiratory diseases caused by the worsening smog is estimated to be costing 440,000 hospital bed days and 11 million doctor visits and costing the region's economy 6. 7 billion yuan ($964 million) a year. (India Times)
Big Pharma's R&D Booster Shot Jun 12, 2008
Eli Lilly (), GlaxoSmithKline (), Johnson & Johnson (), Forest Laboratories (), Wyeth (), and Bristol Myers Squibb () also have recruited Indian partners to help develop new treatments for cancer, respiratory diseases, and heart conditions. In most cases, the multinationals are sharing technologies and biological insights that would have remained under lock and key a decade ago. (BusinessWeek)
US enjoys lower infant mortality, decreasing death rate since 2006 Jun 12, 2008
Chronic lower respiratory diseases (6. 5 percent). (WorldNetDaily)
Record life expectancy still lags Jun 12, 2008
Deaths from stroke and lower respiratory diseases fell more than 6%, nearly matched by declines of 5% or more in heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. It's too soon to say whether the drop in diabetes deaths is a statistical fluke or marks the start of a trend, but it was big enough to allow Alzheimer's disease to become the sixth-leading cause of death. (USA Today -- News)
Teen Obesity Tied to Death Risks in Middle-Age Jun 12, 2008
Similarly, their risks of death from colon cancer or respiratory diseases, such as asthma and emphysema, were two to three times that of adults who had been thinner as teenagers. They were also more likely to have died suddenly. (MEDLINEplus)
U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High Jun 12, 2008
Other declines were observed for chronic lower respiratory diseases (6. 5 percent), stroke (6. (ABC News)
Ready, Set... Sneeze! Jun 10, 2008
According to Environment Canada, air pollution is linked to a number of health concerns including: respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disease, neurological effects and allergies. In fact, poor air quality can make allergy symptoms even worse(5). (Canada Newswire)
Patients resting more comfortably Jun 9, 2008
The multi-disciplinary team there included medics, dentists, podiatrists, dieticians and physiotherapists all devoted to treating patients suffering from diabetes and respiratory diseases. Hygiene, and the prevention of superbugs, such as MRSA, was also pivotal to the design process. (Hexham Courant)
New Insights Into Role Of Breastfeeding In Preventing Infant Death, HIV Infection Jun 7, 2008
Causes of death were predominantly diarrheal and respiratory diseases, but also included malaria, malnutrition, measles, and injury. The researchers were surprised to find that the proportion of new HIV infections between 4 and 24 months were not significantly different between the two groups despite differences in the time breastfeeding was stopped: 6. (Science Daily)
Longevity gap closes for men Jun 7, 2008
The impact of diseases which tend to hit men more - heart attacks, stroke, cancers and chronic respiratory diseases - is likely to decline, says a report commissioned by the Australian Society for Medical Research. Conversely, the rise in diabetes and mental illness is expected to afflict women more, the forecast of years of healthy life lost shows. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Even Low Levels Of Air Pollution May Pose Stroke Risk Jun 3, 2008
8, 2006) Being exposed to fine particle matter air pollution increases a person's risk for hospital admission for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, according to a study in the March 8 issue of. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Passive smoking hazards Jun 2, 2008
"India has the highest incidence of oral cancer and smoking increases risk of heart diseases, high blood pressure, lung problems, including smokers' cough, COPD and other respiratory diseases," it said. The study said India's annual tobacco-related death was approximately 10 lakhs, 2,200 per day, 91 per hour and three every two minutes. (Hindu)
Employer to pay if you smoke at work Jun 1, 2008
Passive smoking is particularly dangerous to women and children, who may suffer from chronic chest infections, respiratory diseases and asthma. Indias annual tobacco-related deaths are nearly 1 million, or around 2200 a day. (India Times, India)
The Hyperion project: Voters get their say Tuesday Jun 1, 2008
Local residents living near the site also fear skin rashes and an increase in or worsening of respiratory diseases, especially asthma. In addition, they worry chemicals produced in the refining process could leak into their well water or contaminate the aquifers from which they draw their water and the water to irrigate their crops. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Discovery Labs and FDA to Meet On June 18, 2008 to Clarify Limited Items in SURFAXIN Approvable Letter May 29, 2008
Discovery Laboratories, Inc. is a biotechnology company developing Surfactant Replacement Therapies (SRT) for respiratory diseases ... Discovery Labs believes that, with its proprietary technology, SRT has the potential, for the first time, to advance respiratory medicine and address a variety of respiratory diseases affecting neonatal, pediatric and adult patients. (Primezone Releases)
New Treatments For Viral And Other Diseases By Blocking Genes May 28, 2008
RNAi treatments are not just for the future - some are close to reality, particularly against respiratory diseases, since it is easier to deliver the drugs into the lung. "Two clinical trials to use RNAi against viruses are ongoing," said Kurreck. (Science Daily)
Overweight In Adolescence Gives Increased Mortality Rate, Study Shows May 22, 2008
ScienceDaily (May 21, 2008) People who were already overweight in adolescence (14-19 years old) have an increased mortality rate from a range of chronic diseases as adults; endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, colon cancer and respiratory diseases ... Those who were overweight in adolescence, both men and women, had an increased mortality rate from endocrine (hormone system) and nutritional/metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases (especially ischaemic heart... (Science Daily)
How Safe Are Vaccines? May 22, 2008
Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), says, "We are seeing more outbreaks that look different, concentrated among intentionally unimmunized people. I hope they are not the beginning of a worse trend.". If they are, it's possible that once rampant diseases such as measles, mumps and whooping cough will storm back, even in developed nations with robust public-health programs. (Time.com)
Health fair Saturday May 18, 2008
There also will be health organizations on hand to distribute education material on heart disease, diabetes, respiratory diseases and others. Free blood pressure, blood sugar and electro cardiograms will be available from the participating agencies. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Exposure To Coarse Air Pollution Not Associated With Hospital Admission For Respiratory Diseases May 16, 2008
The study found no evidence of an association between daily changes in coarse particles and the number of hospital admissions for respiratory diseases ... Roger D. Peng, PhD; Howard H. Chang, BS; Michelle L. Bell, PhD; Aidan McDermott, PhD; Scott L. Zeger, PhD; Jonathan M. Samet, MD; and Francesca Dominici, PhD. Coarse Particulate Matter Air Pollution and Hospital Admission for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases Among Medicare Patients ... 8, 2006) Being exposed to fine particle matter air... (Science Daily)
Asthma Linked To Higher Suicidal Thoughts With Attempts May 14, 2008
There is growing evidence of relationships between respiratory diseases and suicidal behaviors, but investigators say this is the first study to examine the association between asthma and suicidal thinking with and without attempts using a nationally representative sample of adults. They also note it is the first study to investigate the potential role of cigarette use and nicotine dependence in the association of asthma and suicidal behavior. (Science Daily)
Biochips Can Detect Cancers Before Symptoms May 14, 2008
"What makes this technique unique is that scientists can use the actual expression of the patient's disease as a means of obtaining new and better diagnostic information that doctors could use to understand and fight cancer better. "We're starting to see a way of developing tests and therapies for cancer by bringing the bedside to the laboratory, rather than the other way around," he added. Biochips have already shown promise in diagnostic medicine, according to Argonne biologist Daniel... (Science Daily)
4th health review meeting of NE state kicks off in Imphal May 13, 2008
Head of the department, chest and respiratory diseases, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, RIMS who presided over the function talked on the grievances faced by the fruitful implementation of the national TB control programme. He said that patients residing in the far remote areas of the state could not come to TB Centre in Imphal to complete course of using drugs due to the bad road communication and urged the Central authority to make a provision for transport facilities to this patients. (KanglaOnline)
Work to blame for asthma May 8, 2008
It notes that records on the extent of occupational asthma remain incomplete and probably unrepresentative, despite a 2006 Senate inquiry that recommended national and compulsory collection of data on respiratory diseases in the workplace. Only three states - Victoria, Tasmania, and NSW - have a notification system for workplace respiratory diseases, it says, but these rely on voluntary and anonymous reporting by medical specialists. (NEWS.com.au)
