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)
