Five-step check for nano safety Nov 21, 2009
Small particles of inhaled quartz can lead to lung damage, with the potential for progressive lung disease ... Long, thin fibres of asbestos can also lead to lung disease if inhaled, but grinding the fibres down to shorter particles reduces their harmfulness. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Genetic analysis helps dissect molecular basis of cardiovascular disease Nov 21, 2009
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: This work was funded by the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation (Las Vegas, NV), the Fondation LeDucq (Paris, France), the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI; HL043851) and the National Cancer Institute (CA047988). J.O. was supported by the NHLBI (HL54776) and by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (under agreement no. 58-1950-9-001). (EurekAlert!)
Effect of real-time CPR feedback reported at resuscitation science symposium Nov 21, 2009
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute is the lead federal sponsor of the ROC studies. Additional funding is provided by the NIH's National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, US Army Medical Research iel Command, American Heart Association, Defence Research and Development Canada, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. (EurekAlert!)
John Crofton, 97, pioneer in the cure for tuberculosis Nov 21, 2009
He was a giant, said Dr. Jacques Grosset, a professor at the Center for Tuberculosis Research at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore who lost a portion of his lung to tuberculosis. John Crofton understood that using three drugs at the same time would increase their potency, something lab researchers like me did not understand. (Boston Globe)
Asthma Combo Seems Less Influenced By Genes Nov 21, 2009
They found that lung function did not differ overall in the groups, although there was some difference in blacks. The results are reported online Nov. 19 in The Lancet. (MEDLINEplus)
Dad charged in girl's slapping death Nov 21, 2009
The injured child was flown by helicopter to Anchorage, where doctors found blood around her brain, a bruised lung and two dislocated vertebrae. The girl died that night. (Anchorage Daily News)
P&G recalls Vicks nasal spray after bacteria found Nov 21, 2009
He says the bacteria could harm people with chronic lung problems or weakened immune systems. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Mammogram debate and a false economy Nov 21, 2009
It kills more women than any other cancer except lung cancer. Last year, more than 182,000 American women were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and 40,000 died of it. (Juneau Empire)
Opening the Screening Door Nov 21, 2009
Spiral CT scans for smokers were supposed to be the way to find lung cancer tumors early, before they became deadly. It turns out when you do mass screening for lung cancer, you find lots more tumors, but given the actual incidence of lung cancer deaths, it turns out the technology picks up tumors that would never progress. (Slate)
Inflammation Critical in Aortic Dissection, Researchers Find Nov 21, 2009
The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the James W. McLaughlin Fellowship Fund supported this research. Email or share this story. (Science Daily)
Vicks nasal spray recalled Nov 21, 2009
There have been no reports of illness from the bacteria, but it could cause serious infections for people with weakened immune systems or those with chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis, Procter & Gamble said late Thursday. The bacteria poses little risk to healthy people, the company said. (CNN)
LETTER: 'Health care, insurance are basic human rights' Nov 21, 2009
Do you think someone who has never smoked, should pay the same as the person who smoked for years and now has lung cancer. How about the guy who has drunk his liver away, should he get the same as the person who took care of themselves. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
COLUMN: Task force puts boobs front and center for public conversation Nov 21, 2009
I know someone whose doctor recommended she be put on a lung transplant list due to the poor condition of her lungs from lifelong asthma and other ailments. She s almost 70, and she said no.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Braking News: Particles from Car Brakes Harm Lung Cells Nov 21, 2009
20, 2009) Real-life particles released by car brake pads can harm lung cells in vitro ... Barbara Rothen-Rutishauser and Peter Gehr from the University of Bern, Switzerland, and Michael Riediker from the Institute for Work and Health, Lausanne, Switzerland, worked with a team of researchers to study the effects of brake particles on cultured lung cells placed in a chamber close to the axle of a car ... Toxic effects of brake wear particles on epithelial lung cells in vitro. (Science Daily)
Solving the 50-Year-Old Puzzle of Thalidomide Nov 21, 2009
(July 20, 2009) Treating patients with thalidomide in combination with chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer did not improve their survival but did increase their risk of blood clots, according to a new. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Indigenous intervention Nov 21, 2009
The worm enters the body through intact skin before engulfing organs, including lungs and intestines ... Paul Bauert, president of the Territory branch of the Australian Medical Association, says that while the intervention documented serious lung problems in thousands of indigenous children not enough resources have been provided for the full-scale follow-up of cases ... "If this isn't recognised, if permanent structural damage to the lungs isn't recognised and managed properly, then almost... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Antioxidant Found in Vegetables Has Implications for Treating Cystic Fibrosis Nov 21, 2009
Through cell-culture studies and a synthesis of known antioxidant biochemistry, Zhe Lu, MD, PhD , Professor of Physiology, Yanping Xu , MD, PhD , Senior Research Investigator, and Szilvia Sz;p , PhD, postdoctoral researcher, showed that the antioxidant thiocyanate normally existing in the body protects lung cells from injuries caused by accumulations of hydrogen peroxide and hypochlorite, the active ingredient in household bleach ... "Dr. Lu's work throws new light on how the genetic defect... (Science Daily)
Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests Nov 21, 2009
The research was funded by the National Heart Lung Blood Institute. Other Hopkins researchers involved in the study included Michelle Eakin, Ph. (Science Daily)
Prolonging life Nov 21, 2009
BBC News - Lung damage is a creeping killer ... Lung damage is a creeping killer ... COPD is an umbrella term for a group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis, emphysema and small airways disease. (BBC News -- UK)
Latest health news » Nov 21, 2009
Babies squirmed and wailed as needles plunged into their chubby thighs at a public health clinic on the outskirts of Hanoi on Friday ... The Food and Drug Administration's panel of lung specialists voted 11-1 in favor of new labeling about the benefits of Boehringer Ingelheim's Spiriva Handihaler, which is approved to treat lung disease. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Poniard cancer drug misses goal in lung cancer Nov 21, 2009
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday its cancer drug candidate picoplatin did not help lung cancer patients live longer, sending its shares plunging in early trading. Poniard was running a late-stage trial of picoplatin as a secondary treatment for non-small cell lung cancer, meaning the drug was given to patients who had previously been treated for the disease and had a relapse. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Poniard rebounds on picoplatin colon cancer data Nov 21, 2009
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO A day after Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its drug candidate picoplatin failed to improve survival for patients with lung cancer, the company reported positive data on the drug as a treatment for colorectal cancer ... On Monday, Poniard said picoplatin did not significantly improve survival for lung cancer patients in a late-stage trial ... Its shares plunged tumbled 75. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Thousands of Vicks spray recalled Nov 20, 2009
The firm said no illnesses had been reported, but the bacteria can affect people with lung problems ... The consumer products giant stressed the recall was just a precautionary measure, but added that "the bacteria could cause serious infections for individuals with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Smokeout day today Nov 20, 2009
Research has also shown that within two weeks to three months, the body s circulation improves and lung function increases. One to nine months after quitting, coughing and shortness of breath decrease. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Smoking rates in isles decrease significantly Nov 20, 2009
30 percent of cancer deaths can be attributed to tobacco, including 87 percent of lung cancer fatalities ... The lung cancer death rate 10 years after someone quits smoking is about half that of an ongoing smoker, it said ... Participants include hospitals, the American Lung Association, Colleges Against Cancer, Maui Community College, the Maui Tobacco-Free Partnership, Hilo High and Intermediate Schools and Waiakea Intermediate School, REAL and Tobacco-Free Kauai. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
UGA baseball player paralyzed from waist down Nov 20, 2009
Veazey also fractured several ribs and injured his left lung in the accident. Leslie described Veazey as an "amazing young man" who is becoming more independent daily. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Poniard cancer drug misses goal in lung cancer Nov 20, 2009
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday its cancer drug candidate picoplatin did not help lung cancer patients live longer, sending its shares plunging in early trading. Poniard was running a late-stage trial of picoplatin as a secondary treatment for non-small cell lung cancer, meaning the drug was given to patients who had previously been treated for the disease and had a relapse. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Poniard plunges on failure of picoplatin study Nov 20, 2009
The company said patients who took picoplatin as a treatment for relapsed lung cancer did not survive significantly longer than those who received only the best available care. In afternoon trading, Poniard shares dropped $5. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Causative gene of a rare disorder discovered by sequencing only protein-coding regions of genome Nov 20, 2009
Dr. James Kiley, director of the Division of Lung Diseases at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, part of the National Institutes of Healths in Bethesda, Md ... The research was funded by grants from the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Health and Human Development, the National Human Genome Research Institute, and the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, all at the National Institutes of Health; the state of Washington Life Sciences Discovery Fund and the... (EurekAlert!)
At Least 114 U.S. Kids Dead From Swine Flu Nov 20, 2009
"One of the things we have been surprised to see," Frieden added, "is that even among people who have an underlying condition, such as asthma or heart disease or lung disease, only half sought care for influenza-like illness. People with underlying conditions with fever and cough should see their [health-care] provider promptly.". While vaccine shortages persist, there are 26. (MEDLINEplus)
COLUMN: Task force puts boobs front and center for public conversation Nov 20, 2009
I know someone whose doctor recommended she be put on a lung transplant list due to the poor condition of her lungs from lifelong asthma and other ailments. She s almost 70, and she said no.. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer Patients Nov 20, 2009
The papers, scheduled to be presented Wednesday at an international cancer conference in Boston, also demonstrate how preventing opiates from reaching lung cancer cells reduces cancer cell proliferation, invasion and migration ... Singleton and colleagues found that mice without the mu opiate receptor didn't develop tumors when injected with lung cancer cells, while normal mice did develop cancer. (MEDLINEplus)
Portland officer on leave for using beanbag gun on 12-year-old Nov 20, 2009
A federal civil rights lawsuit filed by the Chasse family is still pending, accusing Portland police officers of excessive force and denying Chasse appropriate medical attention after he suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung. A separate lawsuit against Multnomah County was settled for 925,000. (Longview Daily News, WA)
When a good night's rest is just a dream Nov 20, 2009
The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reports that nearly 12 million adult Americans have sleep apnea, but most are not diagnosed or treated. Dr. Saqib Rashid, a Hanford physician specializing in sleep disorders, said he thinks the reason many go undiagnosed is because both patients and doctors don't understand how sleep apnea affects long-term health. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Kidney Stones, Malaria, Lyme Disease Linked to Changing Climate in Study Nov 20, 2009
We expect an increase in hospital admissions for things like pneumonia, chronic lung disease, asthma and other respiratory diseases, , president-elect of the , said yesterday in an interview ... Fires release air pollutants and cancer-causing chemicals, raising the risk of respiratory illness and lung disease. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Slamming on car breaks may harm lungs Nov 20, 2009
Slamming on car brakes could cause lung damage to motorists and pedestrians, says a new study. The study, which involved lab tests, found that particles released by brake pads harm lung cells through a chemical process known as oxidative stress ... To reach the conclusion, boffins studied the effects of brake wear particles on cultured lung cells placed in a chamber close to a car axle, reports The Daily Express. (India Times, India)
Families mark anniversary of fatal Ala. bus crash Nov 20, 2009
Laura Collier's daughter Felicia suffered a broken jaw, punctured lung, head trauma and other injuries in the crash and was hospitalized for 11 days. Collier said Felicia, who's now 21 and is a cosmetologist, can't bear to watch news reports this time of year because she doesn't want to revisit that day. (WSJA.com, AL)
School H1N1 clinics set to begin Nov 20, 2009
Children with the following conditions should not get the nasal mist vaccine: ; Severe, life-threatening allergies to eggs or allergies to any other substance in the vaccine ; Weakened immune system ; Long-term health problems o Heart disease o Lung disease o Asthma o Kidney or liver disease o Diabetes or other metabolic disease o Anemia and other blood disorders ; Muscle or nerve disorders (such as cerebral palsy) that can lead to breathing or swallowing problems. Children on long-term aspirin... (WSJA.com, AL)
Former tax commissioner loses battle with cancer Nov 20, 2009
""She was good to people," Jarrard echoed.Hamilton was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001, and doctors told her she would have died if she would have undergone one more chemotherapy treatment, Cantrell said. She fought through the pain and continued to work. In 2007, she had part of her lung removed due to cancer.County Administrator Jim Bleckley said Hamilton's health had taken its toll on her during her last term. He also expressed sadness that she died so soon after retiring."Icie will be... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Kids on the Block Nov 20, 2009
When we got to the hospital they told us that Hector had taken a bullet to the lung. I never thought that choices we d made when we were 11 or 12 would effect us, but the choices you make today effect where you ll be tomorrow, the puppet Sanchez said. (Odessa American, TX)
Moffitt wins $19 million in stimulus grants Nov 20, 2009
1 million to Srikumar Chellappan to examine the role of the human gene ID1 in the progression of non-small-cell lung cancer. $2 million to David Fenstermacher to establish a health information system. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Pain Drug May Speed Cancer Growth Nov 20, 2009
They said the Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc drug Relistor, which is used to treat constipation caused by pain drugs like morphine, appeared to reverse some of the tumor-causing effects in mice and in lung cancer cells ... "This drug might actually inhibit the progression of lung cancer," Singleton said in a telephone interview ... Methylnaltrexone prevented lung tumor cells from spreading in lab dishes. (Newsmax)
Strength Training Can Help People With Lung Disease Nov 20, 2009
People with chronic lung disease like emphysema or bronchitis can strengthen their arms and legs with resistance training, and this strength may help them perform everyday tasks more easily, a new review of 18 studies confirms. Rehabilitation programs are intended to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), who often experience loss of muscle strength and fatigue, learn to exercise safely, Dr. Simone D. O'Shea of Charles Sturt University in Albury, New South Wales,... (Newsmax)
They restrict tobacco but loosen up on pot? Nov 20, 2009
to Quadra Fire wrote on Nov 19, 2009 10:55 PM:" There are thousands of people that die every year from lung cancer.... How many of them were caused by marijuana? Do you know? I personally know a person that has emphysema from toking and he never smoked cigarettes and he carries one of those little oxygen tanks with him and will eventually die from the emphysema. Does that count? ". Luke wrote on Nov 19, 2009 10:41 PM:" ANTI-PHARMACEUTICAL......The smoke is what is dangerous. If you use marijuana... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
H1N1 Flu Shot Clinic Open to All Nov 20, 2009
g., parents, siblings and daycare providers), persons 25-64 years who have medical conditions that put them at higher risk for influenza-related complications such as diabetes, asthma and other chronic lung disease, chronic heart disease, cancer, and other conditions that suppress the immune system. Since Sept. 1, 890 Oklahomans have been hospitalized due to complications from influenza and 27 have died. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
New Mechanism Identified for Beneficial Effects of Aspirin in Cardiovascular Disease Nov 20, 2009
23, 2007) Use of nitric oxide in patients with acute lung injury does not improve survival and may cause harm, warn. (May 16, 2009) For many years, it has been known that aspirin is beneficial to patients suffering heart attacks and near-heart attacks. (Science Daily)
Cigarettes Harbor Many Pathogenic Bacteria Nov 20, 2009
Bacteria of medical significance to humans were identified in all of the tested cigarettes and included Acinetobacter (associated with lung and blood infections); Bacillus (some varieties associated with food borne illnesses and anthrax); Burkholderia (some forms responsible for respiratory infections); Clostridium(associated with foodborne illnesses and lung infections); Klebsiella (associated with a variety of lung, blood and other infections); and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (an organism that... (Science Daily)
Instant Editorial: Its never too late to quit smoking Nov 20, 2009
The reality is that its a dangerous addiction, which could lead to lung and heart disease, not to mention the implications it has on others exposed to second-hand smoke. All hospital campuses in Lee and Collier counties have banned smoking in every corner of their properties as of today, and they are offering incentives so employees who smoke will quit. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Nutrigenomics Researchers Replicate Gene Interaction With Saturated Fat Nov 20, 2009
This work was funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institute on Aging, the USDA Agriculture Research Service (ARS), the Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovacion, the Instituto de Salud Carlos III and the CIBER Fisiopatolog;a de la Obesidad y Nutrici;n, Madrid, Spain. Corella D, Peloso G, Arnett DK, Demissie S, Cupples LA, Tucker K, Lai C, Parnell LD, Coltell O, Lee Y and Ordovas JM. Arch Intern Med. (Science Daily)
Common Pain Relief Medication May Encourage Cancer Growth Nov 20, 2009
Two new studies advance that argument and demonstrate how shielding lung cancer cells from opiates reduces cell proliferation, invasion and migration in both cell-culture and mouse models ... The researchers found that opiates also promote angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels, and decrease barrier function--effects that may exacerbate diseases involving vascular leakiness including acute lung injury in experimental models ... Using two different models of non-small cell lung cancer, the... (Science Daily)
Protecting the public Nov 20, 2009
Examples of underlying health conditions include asthma, diabetes, heart disease, cancer or chronic lung disease. Clark said this past Friday's clinic was opened to the older adults with underlying conditions, but the health unit didn't receive word in that regard until late that morning. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Ex-smoker wins $300m in damages Nov 20, 2009
The 62-year-old, Cindy Naugle, is wheelchair bound because of the lung disease emphysema. Philip Morris, maker of Marlboro cigarettes, said it the will challenge the verdict because of "numerous erroneous rulings by the trial judge". (BBC News -- Americas)
Study raises concerns about outdoor second-hand smoke Nov 19, 2009
" Studies that measured health outcomes following indoor smoking bans have credited the bans with lowering rates of heart attacks and respiratory illness, but Naeher said that the health impacts of outdoor second-hand smoke are still unknown. In Naeher's study, cotinine levels in the volunteers at the bar setting saw their levels increase from an average pre-exposure level of 0.069 ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter) to an average post-exposure level of 0.182 ng/ml. The maximum value observed,... (EurekAlert!)
Secondhand Smoke Exposure Worse for Toddlers, Obese Children Nov 19, 2009
30, 2008) Researchers have discovered the first genetic evidence that secondhand smoke can worsen lung disease. The report describes one gene variation that can weaken lung function as well as shorten the. (Science Daily)
Adverse Symptom Reporting by Patients Vs. Clinicians Nov 19, 2009
of the Health Outcomes Group, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, and colleagues gathered data from more than 160 lung cancer patients and their clinicians for six common symptoms reported via the standard adverse event reporting lexicon in oncology trials, the National Cancer institute's Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE). Patients generally reported adverse symptoms earlier, more frequently, and with greater severity than their clinicians. (Science Daily)
Vaccines on horizon for AIDS, Alzheimer's, herpes Nov 19, 2009
For flu shot makers, the risk of having to throw out millions of unused doses here come spring has plunged as U.S. guidelines have steadily widened to include 83 percent of Americans ... About nine percent of the lung cancers in men. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Three area hospitals receive Fine Awards Nov 19, 2009
UPMC St. Margaret in Aspinwall, east of Pittsburgh, received the Silver Award for reducing readmissions for patients suffering from a group of lung problems, which cause difficulty breathing. The team reduced the readmission rate by 16 percent and the team will receive $15,000. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Line of Scrimmage: Week 11 - Big Bill's bad gamble Nov 19, 2009
Seahawks running back Julius Jones (bruised lung) not expected to play on Sunday, and second- year-pro Justin Forsett will get his first career start after running for a career-high 123 yards in last week's loss at Arizona. Vikings quarterback Brett Favre leads the NFL in passer rating (107. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Treatment With Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Associated With Increased Risk of Cancer, Death Nov 19, 2009
"Results were mainly driven by increased lung cancer incidence in participants who received folic acid plus vitamin B12. Vitamin B6 treatment was not associated with any significant effects," the authors write. "Our results need confirmation in other populations and underline the call for safety monitoring following the widespread consumption of folic acid from dietary supplements and fortified foods.". (Science Daily)
Cancers' Sweet Tooth May Be Weakness Nov 19, 2009
Chen's team showed that tyrosine kinases turn off PKM2 in lung, breast, prostate and blood cancers. Introducing a form of PKM2 that is not sensitive to tyrosine kinases into cancer cells forces them to grow slower and be more dependent on oxygen, they found. (Science Daily)
Poniard rebounds on picoplatin colon cancer data Nov 19, 2009
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO A day after Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its drug candidate picoplatin failed to improve survival for patients with lung cancer, the company reported positive data on the drug as a treatment for colorectal cancer ... On Monday, Poniard said picoplatin did not significantly improve survival for lung cancer patients in a late-stage trial ... Its shares plunged tumbled 75. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Seahawks RB Jones ruled out for Sunday Nov 19, 2009
(Sports Network) - The Seattle Seahawks announced Wednesday that running back Julius Jones will miss Sunday's game at Minnesota because of a bruised lung ... Seattle head coach Jim Mora clarified the injury as a bruised lung on Monday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Flu vaccine clinics limited to risk groups Nov 19, 2009
The health conditions covered include asthma, lung disease, heart disease, neurological and neuro-developmental conditions, diseases or medicines that weaken the immune system, and a variety of other disorders. Those seeking the vaccine should bring identification and be ready to discuss their immunization history, city officials say. (Anchorage Daily News)
Poniard plunges on failure of picoplatin study Nov 19, 2009
The company said patients who took picoplatin as a treatment for relapsed lung cancer did not survive significantly longer than those who received only the best available care. In afternoon trading, Poniard shares dropped $5. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Poniard cancer drug misses goal in lung cancer Nov 19, 2009
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Poniard Pharmaceuticals Inc. said Monday its cancer drug candidate picoplatin did not help lung cancer patients live longer, sending its shares plunging in early trading. Poniard was running a late-stage trial of picoplatin as a secondary treatment for non-small cell lung cancer, meaning the drug was given to patients who had previously been treated for the disease and had a relapse. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
