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    Measles deaths drop by 74 percent worldwide  Dec 5, 2008
    "It's ironic," said Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Measles deaths are rare in the United States. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby  Dec 4, 2008
    There's been no comprehensive research into the impact of methylation on the immune system and respiratory diseases. However, recent evidence suggests that methylation may play an important role in the development of certain immune T-cells and could influence the development of airway inflammation in early childhood, the Norwegian team suggested. (MEDLINEplus)

    Five Things You Should Know About the Flu Vaccine  Dec 3, 2008
    Anyone who has regular contact with very young or elderly people, or people with weakened immune systems, should be vaccinated to ensure they don t get sick and spread the flu virus to those who may not be able to fight off its deadly effects, said Dr. Anthony Fiore, a medical epidemiologist with the Influenza Division of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. You should get it just because you don t want to get sick, he... (Fox News)

    Why Are So Many Infectious Diseases Jumping From Animals To Humans?  Dec 2, 2008
    Recent studies have also shown that potential pathogens are passing from people and domestic animals to primates, bolstering suspicions that primate epidemics of polio, measles and respiratory diseases came from humans. "The close genetic relationship between wild primates and people, coupled with growing human activity in forests, is increasing the opportunities for the exchange of pathogens," Gillespie says. (Science Daily)

    Health officials warn of bad air from fireplaces  Dec 2, 2008
    Wood smoke can also aggravate asthma and other respiratory diseases, Gorman said. The smoke from wood contains hundreds of chemical compounds, including some that can cause health problems for children, pregnant women and those with respiratory impairments, she said. (AZCentral -- News)

    HIV protection: Could pills work wonders against HIV? (Feature)  Nov 28, 2008
    Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 130,933. Accidents (unintentional injuries): 117,809. (Monsters and Critics.com)

    Managing COPD - Are You in Control of Your Oxygen Therapy?  Nov 28, 2008
    Doctors often prescribe pulse oximetry for patients with respiratory diseases such as COPD and conditions such as heart failure. In the past, such patients would often be required to visit a clinic, sometimes daily, to have their oxygen levels monitored. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)

    Police and Pollution  Nov 26, 2008
    If something is not done to ensure the safety of these courageous custodians of the law, the cost of health services required to treat their respiratory diseases, not to mention pay for their funerals, will soar to levels that will seriously impact police funds. Perhaps the Police's Commanding Officers could consider the following initiatives to ensure the safety of Jakarta's police force. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)

    Climate Change May Boost Exposures To Harmful Pollutants  Nov 25, 2008
    Exposure to elevated concentrations of ozone is associated with increased hospital admissions for pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, allergic rhinitis, and other respiratory diseases, and with premature mortality. Projections suggest that climate change will increase concentrations of tropospheric ozone, at least in high-income countries when precursor emissions are held constant, which would increase morbidity and mortality, wrote authors Kristie L. Ebi and Glenn... (Science Daily)

    Respiratory disorders still on rise: doctors  Nov 25, 2008
    New Delhi: Although a Central Pollution Control Board study states that only 2 out of 5 pollutants have increased between the years 2000 and 2008, vehicular pollution continues to be a significant cause of respiratory diseases. One in 10 children between the ages of 5 and 14 years suffers from asthma, says another study conducted by the Vallabh Bhai Patel Chest Institute. (Livemint)

    Scientists show gene mutation may cause immature lungs in newborns  Nov 25, 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!)

    Release audit - NUM  Nov 22, 2008
    "The NEC noted with serious concern the escalating number of workers who perish in the line of duty. Over 180 mineworkers have died so far and thousands others have been injured while thousands more suffer from respiratory diseases," Baleni said. He also called on the department of labour to "beef up its inspectors to ensure that building sites adhered to proper safety measures". (iAfrica.com)

    Study: County's health about average  Nov 21, 2008
    The state s five leading causes of death are cancer, heart disease and stroke, respiratory diseases, unintentional motor vehicle accidents and suicide, according to the study. COMMENTS. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Puff, puff, cough, cough  Nov 21, 2008
    Statesman News Service KOLKATA, Nov. 20: More young women in the country have recently fallen prey to severe respiratory diseases, particularly Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), as a result of smoking, according to city doctors ... City-based pulmonologists today emphasised the need to become physically active and stop smoking to control chronic respiratory diseases ... According to the Journal of the Association of Physicians more than 65 million Indians suffer from various chronic... (The Statesman)

    The Flu Vaccine: Will It Work This Year?  Nov 20, 2008
    The truth is, last year s flu shot was 44 percent effective in preventing the flu in the general population and about 54 percent effective in preventing the flu in healthy people, according to Dr. Anthony Fiore, a medical epidemiologist with the Influenza Division of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. I don t think it was a failure. (Fox News)

    Study: Ozaukee is Wisconsin's healthiest county  Nov 20, 2008
    The state's five leading causes of death are cancer, heart disease and stroke, respiratory diseases, unintentional motor vehicle accidents and suicide, according to the study. On the Net. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Asia's huge brown cloud poses threat  Nov 14, 2008
    The report also noted that health problems associated with particulate pollution, which include cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, are linked to nearly 350,000 premature deaths in China and India every year, said Henning Rohde, a University of Stockholm scientist who worked on the study. The value of the study is that scientists looked at the effect of the brown clouds on multiple levels, said Ankur Desai, assistant professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of... (MSNBC -- International)

    Report sees new pollution threat  Nov 14, 2008
    Henning Rodhe, a professor of chemical meteorology at Stockholm University, estimates that 340,000 people in China and India die each year from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases that can be traced to the emissions from coal-burning factories, diesel trucks and kitchen stoves fueled by firewood. 1. (International Herald Tribune)

    Plumes of pollution stain vast swaths of sky  Nov 14, 2008
    Health problems associated with particulate pollution, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, are linked to nearly 350,000 premature deaths in China and India every year, said Henning Rohde, a University of Stockholm scientist who worked on the study. Soot levels in the air were reported to have risen alarmingly in 13 large cities, including Bangkok, Beijing and Cairo. (News & Observer)

    Large Waist Doubles Death Risk  Nov 13, 2008
    Participants with a low BMI tended to die more frequently from respiratory diseases. . (Newsmax)

    Somerset doctor offers recommendations for fighting the flu  Nov 12, 2008
    Every year the virus is a little bit different, she said. It takes two weeks to be immunized after you receive the shot. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    'Superbugs' On The Rise In Canadian Hospitals, New Study Shows  Nov 12, 2008
    16, 2007) The 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in China has lessons to teach hospitals on how to prevent the spread of other respiratory diseases, according to new. (Apr. (Science Daily)

    Vaccines: Separating fact from fiction  Nov 8, 2008
    "We have to take this seriously," says Anne Schuchat, M.D., director of the CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. "I do not want to see the day where thousands of kids get this disease and die when we have the tools to prevent it.". (CNN -- Health)

    RPT-FEATURE-Greece a "prison" for migrants amid EU policy mess  Nov 7, 2008
    Skin and respiratory diseases are rife, but going to a hospital risks arrest. One man has an arm in plaster, another has a bandaged leg: injuries from police beatings, they say. (AlertNet)

    Ecotourism for the common good  Nov 4, 2008
    An important measuring tool is now referred to as our "carbon footprint", a computation of human activities on the environment -- including what a hotel spends in fuel costs to keep its tourists happy -- measured in carbon dioxide, a nasty pollutant which contributes to, among others, respiratory diseases. Those dedicated to ecotourism want to shrink that footprint down to toddler size -- they find creative ways to be energy efficient, and not just because it impacts their financial profit. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    VACCINES:  Study backs up flu shot advice for kids  Nov 3, 2008
    By Liz Szabo, USA TODAY New research confirms the benefits of vaccinating children against respiratory diseases. In a study in today's Pediatrics, doctors found that flu shots can keep kids out of the doctor's office, even when that season's vaccines aren't a perfect match for viruses in the community. (USA Today)

    Hanoi suffers as Vietnam flood toll rises to 55  Nov 3, 2008
    " Among the latest fatalities were eight deaths in Nghe An province, where five children and an old man drowned in floods and two men were electrocuted when they tried to repair the electric system in their flooded home. In Hanoi, prices for meat and other food have multiplied since the disaster closed many farms, roads and markets. Petrol prices and repair costs for water-damaged motorcycles have also shot up, raising anger over price-gouging. Television reports have shown people catching fish... (Yahoo! Asia News)

    Top 5 Things That Kill Men  Oct 30, 2008
    "Cut your salt consumption and you can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by 25 percent, he said. Little changes with moving can also make a big difference. The American Heart Association found that people, who moved for 30 minutes a day, even if they only exercised in 10-minute increments, reduced their risk for heart disease. 2. Cancer. Like most diseases, cancers are both genetic and environmental. Lung cancer, prostate and colon cancer are the deadliest for men. You can t change... (Fox News)

    NASA-enhanced dust storm predictions to aid health community  Oct 29, 2008
    Dust and the pathogens it carries have been blamed for exacerbating some cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, including asthma. Dust also obscures visibility on roads, which can contribute to closures and traffic accidents. (EurekAlert!)

    Economic miracle, environmental disaster  Oct 28, 2008
    The end result: 750,000 Chinese die prematurely every year from air pollution-related respiratory diseases. For all their wealth, China's cities have yet to conquer the challenge of clean water. (CNN -- Tech)

    WHO's top killers: Heart problems, infectious diseases, cancer  Oct 28, 2008
    2%; respiratory diseases, including , 6. 9%; accidental injuries and drownings, 6. (USA Today)

    Apples are the Perfect Food  Oct 27, 2008
    Apples also have been linked to aid in respiratory health, suggesting the apples abundant flavonoids help improve lung function and lower the risk for respiratory diseases such as asthma. A 2007 study published in Thorax takes respiratory health and apples even further, showing that children born from mothers who ate four or more apples a week while pregnant were 53 percent less likely to have asthma. (Suite101.com)

    Finding a Flu Shot Just Got Easier  Oct 26, 2008
    The flu is a serious and potentially deadly viral infection that spreads easily and is a major concern, especially for people with other chronic respiratory diseases. Each year, the flu causes approximately 20,000 hospitalizations and nearly 100 deaths in American children under age 5. (PR Newswire)

    Madagascar:Government's Ambitious Healthcare Project  Oct 25, 2008
    Madagascar has embarked on a major campaign to reduce maternal and infant mortality, but malaria, respiratory diseases and diarrhoea, a consequence of the lack of access to clean water and poor sanitation, remain among the biggest causes of child deaths ... Dr Hajaharifidy Rasolofo, head of the Sabotsy Namehana health clinic, a town about 17km from the capital, Antananarivo, told IRIN: "Respiratory diseases and diarrhoea are the main causes of death here. Poor sanitation is a huge problem and so... (allAfrica.com)

    • Flu-fighting efforts focus on immunizing children  Oct 20, 2008
    "There is a higher rate of infection with influenza in school-age children - what we call the highest attack rate," says Dr. Jeanne Santoli, deputy director of the Immunization Services Division of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases at the CDC. "We know the vaccine is effective in this age group, and we know it's safe. So the recommendation is based on the direct benefit to these children. But there's another reason too. What does it mean to the community if we... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)

    Obesity, smoking timebombs in China  Oct 20, 2008
    HONG KONG: Chronic illnesses such as cancer and heart and respiratory diseases are ticking timebombs in China, and Chinese must cut their intake of fatty foods and salt, stop smoking and start exercising, health experts said. Increasingly affluent Chinese in urban and rural areas consumed between 25 and 100 percent more fat each day in 2002 compared with 1982, sharply raising the risk of heart disease and cancer, the experts wrote in The Lancet medical journal. (India Times, India)

    Steroid Treatment Offers No Benefit In Preemies, Study Suggests  Oct 19, 2008
    While hydrocortisone had no adverse effects on a baby s health, it also did nothing to prevent or reduce respiratory diseases, infections, hemorrhages or retinopathy. We were intrigued and somewhat surprised, but contrary to what we expected, low cortisol levels do not appear to be dangerous and may actually be the norm in premature babies, said study lead investigator Susan Aucott, M.D., a neonatologist at Hopkins Children s. What this means is we should really think twice before rushing to... (Science Daily)

    RNA-based computers could check on cells  Oct 18, 2008
    The scientists built their machine, injected it into yeast cells and then exposed the cells to different concentrations of theophylline, which treats certain respiratory diseases, and tetracycline, an antibiotic. The presence or absence of those chemicals was the input. (MSNBC -- Health)

    In A Last 'Stronghold' For Endangered Chimpanzees, Survey Finds Drastic Decline  Oct 16, 2008
    (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. (Science Daily)

    DHSS: Area tumor count lower than state and US levels  Oct 14, 2008
    Hope wrote on Oct 13, 2008 5:49 PM:" It is time the citizens of Cameron stand up for ourselves. We can not depend on government officials and other outsiders to conduct a full investigation because they are not going to. A full investigation has to start from the beginning (beginning being when company opened) to the present. A full thorough investigation must include former and present citizens of Cameron, frequent patrons, out of town employees and frequents visitors. Adding neighboring... (Cameron Observer, MO)

    Senegal: Going Solar Could Help Poor  Oct 8, 2008
    There are environmental and health benefits to solar energy, according to German aid agency GTZ. On top of reducing global greenhouse gas emissions it would make rural Senegalese, almost all of whom use firewood or charcoal for cooking, less dependent on these "dirty fuels" which can lead to respiratory diseases, a cause of infant mortality. Moreover, the carbon emissions market makes investing in solar power a draw for wider sustainable development projects. (allAfrica.com)

    NVA237 Phase II Results Presented at the European Respiratory Society Annual Meeting Show Promising Efficacy and Tolerability With Potentially Faster Onset Than Tiotropium  Oct 7, 2008
    For further information about Sosei, please visit About Vectura Vectura Group plc is a product development company focused on the development of a range of inhaled therapies principally for the treatment of respiratory diseases. Vectura develops products to treat respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis, a market which is forecast to double over the next ten years from $23 billion in 2007 to $46 billion by 2017 ... Vectura also... (PR Newswire)

    Rain forest tribe's charge of neglect is shrouded by religion and politics  Oct 7, 2008
    They remain susceptible to ailments for which they have weak defenses, including respiratory diseases and drug-resistant strains of malaria. In Puerto Ayacucho, they can be seen wandering through the traffic-clogged streets, clad in the modern uniform of T-shirts and baggy pants, toting cellphones. (International Herald Tribune)

    Fireworks under fire (10)  Oct 5, 2008
    Wednesday, July 09, 2008 Edition. " Hospital Admissions said deaths increase whenever particulate levels rise.Did you realize that fireworks are made of poisonous metals, oxidizers, fuels, barium and perchlorate and other toxins? That they are a severe source of pollution and with five barges off of Malibu can you imagine how this also affects the life in our ocean when the poisons trickle down?Of course when I mentioned my concerns to my sister, she said, "Oh Valerie, fireworks are America. (Malibu Times, CA)

    China:Indoor pollution to kill 80mn  Oct 5, 2008
    Respiratory diseases are among the 10 leading causes of deaths in China ... "There are proven ways to reduce tobacco smoking and to provide homes with clean-burning energy alternatives. China can save millions of premature deaths from respiratory diseases in the next few decades if it leverages its effective policy system to implement these interventions," said Majid Ezzati, senior author of the study. (India Times, India)

    SPCA cites eastern Pa. kennel owner with cruelty  Oct 3, 2008
    SPCA cites eastern Pa. kennel owner with cruelty. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Almost Heaven Kennel more like hell, group says  Oct 3, 2008
    The animals suffered from skin and eye ailments, upper respiratory diseases and lameness, officials said. Eckhart, who faces a maximum fine of $750 for each count, disputed the allegations, noting that an August inspection by the state Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement turned up no violations of kennel regulations. (CNN)

    Athens closing in on air-quality violations  Sep 24, 2008
    Smog develops when pollutants from cars, electric plants and other sources heat up in sunshine, turning into ozone, a compound that can cause or worsen respiratory diseases like asthma, as well as contribute to heart attacks and strokes. Half of Athens' ozone comes from vehicles, so officials could deal with the problem by requiring emissions inspections on older cars and trucks. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Discovery Labs Reports Technical Achievements Towards Gaining FDA Approval of Surfaxin  Sep 24, 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 address a variety of respiratory diseases affecting neonatal, pediatric and adult patients. (Primezone Releases)

    Doctor accused of negligence  Sep 23, 2008
    Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)

    Klamath County could be healthier (15)  Sep 21, 2008
    The top causes of mortality in Klamath County are heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke and diabetes, according to the study. Health problems are accentuated by the tendency of Klamath County residents to be overweight. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Aradigm names new CFO  Sep 20, 2008
    Aradigm, , a specialty pharmaceutical company with its headquarters in Hayward, is developing a portfolio of drugs delivered by inhalation for the treatment of severe respiratory diseases. Reader Comments. (East Bay Business Times, CA)

    Excerpta Medica Helps Pharma Companies Fulfill 2009 Pharma Guidelines with Elsevier's Physician and Patient Educational Content  Sep 19, 2008
    "By delivering the right information to the right physician at the right time, these products will help physicians change patients' attitudes, beliefs and behaviors." Excerpta Medica's educational products cover a wide variety of timely health and medical topics and therapeutic areas -- from primary care and cardiology to oncology, rheumatology and respiratory diseases to name a few. Educational media include handheld pocket educators, 3-D models, flash cards, flip and wall charts, patient... (PR Newswire)

    Letter: Technology won't help to fix problems related to smoke  Sep 19, 2008
    Contrary to what Mr. Laprade stated, secondhand smoke does have many detrimental health effects including 3,000 lung cancer deaths a year, a variety of respiratory diseases including asthma, premature births, SIDS, and other diseases. According to the American Lung Association, "secondhand smoke contains hundreds of chemicals known to be toxic or carcinogenic, including formaldehyde, benzene, vinyl chloride, arsenic ammonia and hydrogen cyanide.". (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Ingen Technologies Expands Distribution in Canada  Sep 18, 2008
    According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, over 3 million Canadians cope with one of five serious respiratory diseases -- asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, tuberculosis (TB), and cystic fibrosis. These and other respiratory diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, bronchiolitis, respiratory distress syndrome and sleep apnea affect individuals of all ages, cultures and backgrounds -- from children to parents to grandparents. (Primezone Releases)

    Older Emphysema Drug Linked to Heart Deaths  Sep 18, 2008
    COPD is an umbrella term for respiratory diseases including emphysema and chronic bronchitis and is mostly caused by smoking. An estimated 12 million people in the United States have COPD, the fourth-leading cause of death. (MEDLINEplus)

    8-40 installation of new officers  Sep 18, 2008
    The members work to assist in the prevention and control of tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, and other lung and respiratory diseases in children. Lebanon Express Reader Comments. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Coping with flooding and preparing for the future  Sep 17, 2008
    Mold in the home could lead to a number of health problems, including asthma, allergies and other upper respiratory diseases, Lanius said, and certain toxic varieties of mold may also cause neurological problems. Top Dog Inspection Services, a division of Mold Blasters, uses Ebony, a 4-year-old Schnauzer, to identify 18 different types of mold in people's homes. (Pekin Times, IL)

    Environmentalism protects our most basic human rights  Sep 16, 2008
    Respiratory diseases as a consequence of traffic pollution are rising at an alarming rate in Jakarta and other major metropolises. The plundering of the nation's natural resources, particularly through deforestation, is damaging the health of those living in rural areas. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    Common bronchodilator linked to increased deaths  Sep 16, 2008
    COPD is an umbrella term for respiratory diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The primary cause is smoking. (EurekAlert!)

    Managing COPD - Are You in Control of Your Oxygen Therapy? (7)  Sep 14, 2008
    Doctors often prescribe pulse oximetry for patients with respiratory diseases such as COPD and conditions such as heart failure. In the past, such patients would often be required to visit a clinic, sometimes daily, to have their oxygen levels monitored. (Elizabethtown Bladen Journal, NC)

    Legion should let this smoking issue fade away  Sep 14, 2008
    Exposure to secondhand smoke can lead to heart disease, breast cancer and premature births, as well as lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. Federal health officials have estimated that each year secondhand smoke kills about 3,400 nonsmoking Americans from lung cancer, 46,000 from heart disease and 430 from sudden infant syndrome. (Longview Daily News, WA)

    News Scan Briefs: Eyes on the Tops of Their Heads; Play Dates for Germ Sharing; Another Gene for Alzheimer's  Sep 12, 2008
    Germ-Spreading Playdates As parents have long known, children in day care centers and schools readily spread respiratory diseases among one another. Chimpanzee communities seem to suffer in a similar way: playdates drive the dissemination of respiratory infections among the primates, according to a new study. (Scientific American)

    State names new chief disease tracker  Sep 12, 2008
    She previously was an epidemic intelligence service officer assigned to the Respiratory Diseases Branch in the National Center for Infectious Diseases at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "We are very proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Park as the new leader for Hawaii's disease surveillance and investigation activities," said state Health Director Chiyome Fukino in a news release. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Wilfred Turner, MIA in WWII, to be laid to rest after more than 60 years  Sep 11, 2008
    The battle claimed 24,000 Americans; killed, missing, captured and wounded, plus another 9,000 who later died of trench foot, respiratory diseases and combat fatigue. A not-so well known battle, the Battle of Hurtgen Forest was overshadowed by the American victory in the Battle of the Bulge. (Altus Times, OK)

    PARI Respiratory Equipment Featured on Oxygen Network  Sep 6, 2008
    "Our vision is to improve the lives of those affected by respiratory diseases and those who care for them. This is an excellent opportunity for patients and family members to learn more about current respiratory delivery devices that help treat diseases such as COPD and asthma," said Geoff A. Hunziker, President of PARI Respiratory Equipment, Inc. ... PARI's worldwide vision is to improve the lives of those affected by respiratory diseases and those who care for them. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Hooked on hookah  Sep 5, 2008
    " "We don't know much about long-term consequences," Dr. Primack said. "Some studies from the Middle East have them associated with various cancers and respiratory diseases, but there's been nothing really substantial [yet. " But such studies might be done if Dr. Primack's prediction for the future use of water pipes comes true. "These days cigarette smoking is not very socially acceptable in many college-aged social circles. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Spare the Air Day declared for Thursday  Sep 5, 2008
    Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should take it easy outdoors, the district says. During Spare the Air days, residents are asked to take transit, minimize driving, turn up the thermostat on their air conditioners and avoid using aerosol sprays or gas-powered lawn mowers. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Havoc in Aravalis; SC norms ignored  Sep 4, 2008
    We were told about scant medical facilities, common respiratory diseases. We also saw boulder-laden trucks - 3,200 of them carry away 1,000 tonnes of stones every day, according to the manager of the Khori Jamalpur mines - using the Ballabhgarh-Pali-Sohna state highway, reducing it to a cratered mess, when they are supposed to take another road, specially built for the trucks by cutting through the Aravalis. (India Times, India)

    Environment: There Goes The Sun  Sep 3, 2008
    Cold weather is lethal because it increases blood clots, which can lead to heart attacks and strokes, and promotes the transmission of respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia and influenza, that are among the top causes of death in the U.S. and other developed nations. Thomas Gale Moore of the Hoover Institution figures that a temperature increase of 2. (Investors Business Daily)

    Chickenpox vaccine does a number on the number of cases  Sep 2, 2008
    The vaccine has reduced infections in every age group, including among babies under 1 year old, who are too young to be vaccinated, says study author Jane Seward of the CDC's National Center for Immunizations and Respiratory Diseases. These babies are being protected by "herd immunity," which results when vaccines reduce the opportunities for infection in a community. (USA Today -- News)

    Chickenpox cases fall with new vaccine  Sep 2, 2008
    Infections have even declined in babies too young to be vaccinated, who are being protected by "herd immunity" in which vaccines reduce infection in a community, says study author Jane Seward of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Doctors encourage the vaccine because they can't tell which children might develop pneumonia or encephalitis, says William Schaffner, a board member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America who was not involved in the new study. (AZCentral -- News)

    Flu Shot Does Not Reduce Risk Of Death, Research Shows  Sep 1, 2008
    For patients: People with chronic diseases such as chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, immuno-compromised patients, healthcare workers, family members or friends who take care of elderly patients and others with greater exposure or susceptibility to the influenza virus should still be vaccinated. "But you also need to take care of yourself. Everyone can reduce their risk by taking simple precautions," says Dr. Majumdar. (Science Daily)

    Measles on Rise as Parents Question Vaccine  Aug 31, 2008
    Of the 131 cases reported to CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases between Jan. 1 and July 31, most were school-aged children whose parents had. At least 15 patients were hospitalized; no deaths were reported. (Washington Post)

    CDC Urges Pre-Teen Vaccination With New Public Service Announcements  Aug 29, 2008
    Campaign encourages parents to protect their 11- and 12-year-olds from meningitis, whooping cough, and the virus that causes cervical cancer ATLANTA, Aug 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases today announced that new public service announcements (PSAs) targeting the parents of pre-teens are now available to broadcast organizations. The television and radio spots, part of CDC's Pre-Teen... (PR Newswire)

    Nature Reviews Immunology  Aug 29, 2008
    Millions of people worldwide suffer from respiratory diseases such as allergies, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and these diseases constitute a major public health burden. This Focus issue highlights the latest advances in our understanding of the immune bases of these diseases and outlines how this knowledge can be translated into more effective treatment strategies. (Nature News Service)

    One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones  Aug 26, 2008
    Previous research has shown that proximity to major highways and pollutants spewed by vehicles can increase school children's susceptibility to respiratory diseases later in life. In this new study, the researchers examined data on more than 8,000 schools with 6 million students in Atlanta, Boston, Cincinnati, Denver, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Memphis, Minneapolis and San Antonio. (MEDLINEplus)

    Chad Floods Force 10,000 From Homes, Kill 3 - UN  Aug 25, 2008
    "The spread of malaria, diarrhoeal and respiratory diseases, could affect up to 30,000 people," World Health Organisation doctor Dah ould-Cheik said in the UN statement. Water-borne diseases are a threat during seasonal rains, which have been particularly heavy in some parts of West Africa this year. (Planet Ark, United States)

    Chad floods force 10,000 from homes, kill 3 - U.N.  Aug 24, 2008
    "The spread of malaria, diarrhoeal and respiratory diseases, could affect up to 30,000 people," World Health Organisation doctor Dah ould-Cheik said in the U.N. statement. Water-borne diseases are a threat during seasonal rains, which have been particularly heavy in some parts of West Africa this year. (AlertNet)

    Male infertility related to gum infections  Aug 23, 2008
    Periodontic infection has already been found to contribute to heart disease, stroke, pre-term birth and low-birth weight babies, and to pose a serious threat to patients with respiratory diseases, osteoporosis and diabetes, according to the reports. Editor: Mu Xuequan. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Passive smoking kills 7 people per day in Brazil  Aug 23, 2008
    The study did not take into consideration several other diseases usually associated to secondhand smoke, such as the sudden infant death syndrome and chronic respiratory diseases. Furthermore, people who live with smokers can suffer from burning eyes, cough, headaches, asthma, and an escalation of allergies and cardiac problems. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Measles Cases Highest Since 1996  Aug 23, 2008
    "Every year, we experience importation of measles from other countries and from those going abroad, but this year is different. Once measles is imported here, we're seeing it spread to many more people," Dr. Anne Schuchat, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said during a Thursday teleconference ... Some 20 million cases still occur globally, said Dr. Jane Seward, deputy director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases'... (MEDLINEplus)

    Many US Public Schools In 'Air Pollution Danger Zone'  Aug 20, 2008
    Research has shown that proximity to major highways and thus environmental pollutants, such as aerosolizing diesel exhaust particles can leave school-age children more susceptible to respiratory diseases later in life. This is a major public health concern that should be given serious consideration in future urban development, transportation planning and environmental policies, says Sergey Grinshpun, PhD, principal investigator of the study and professor of environmental health at UC.. (Science Daily)

    TWO VIEWS: We need hallmarks of Britain's system -- low costs, universal coverage  Aug 17, 2008
    In another study of why health costs in the United States are so much higher than in eight other countries of the OECD (the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) -- Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands and New Zealand -- it was found that, even though the U.S. spends the most on publicly and privately financed health insurance, its citizens had the most potential years of life lost due to circulatory and respiratory diseases, as well as diabetes.... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Brazil Extends Paid Maternity Leave, Making It More Generous Than Europe  Aug 14, 2008
    She estimates the cost to the government of the extended leave is 29 percent less than current spending on respiratory diseases alone in babies less than a year old, who in most cases, she said, weren't breastfed. A nationwide opinion poll commissioned by the Senate in November showed 80 percent of 805 people surveyed favor the extended leave, while 13 percent oppose it. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)

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