Best Herbs for CFS/ME Aug 10, 2009
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Herbal Treatment. Many medications can effectively treat CFS/ME, but there are also many useful herbs for symptoms like fatigue, cognitive problems and sleep disturbances. (Suite101.com)
Psychiatrist brings himself back from the brink of suicide Aug 2, 2009
By - Independent Record - 08/02/09. Eliza Wiley Independent Record - Nathan Munn has fought back from some very low places. (Helena Independent Record)
'American Adulterer' offers compelling, clinical look at JFK Jul 30, 2009
Central to the book's premise is that this great man has been saddled with a laundry list of debilitating afflictions, including Addison's disease, thyroid deficiency, gastric reflux, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis, prostatitis, urethritis, mysterious fevers, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis and asthma. Racked with pain, relentless intestinal distress, his movements stiffly hogtied by a back brace, Kennedy is medicated, probed and punctured by a team of doctors in... (USA Today -- Life)
Endoscopic Surgery As Effective Open Surgery For Nasal Cancer Jul 30, 2009
19, 2007) Head and neck surgeons at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital are using a minimally-invasive means of treating chronic sinusitis and clearing blocked sinus. (May 8, 2009) Endoscopic sinus surgery can significantly relieve symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis -- inflammation of the sinus cavities -- according to researchers who conducted the first large-scale analysis of ... 2, 2004) A review of published medical literature shows that a common sinus surgery can help people suffering from... (Science Daily)
Sinus blockage Jul 27, 2009
Sinusitis now can be treated with balloon procedure - USATODAY.com ... Sinusitis now can be treated with balloon procedure ... I, along with about 14% of the U.S. population, or 37 million Americans, had chronic sinusitis, inflammation of the linings of the sinuses bad enough to block the drainage of mucus into the nose. (USA Today)
A Boy with Headache, Nausea, Seizures, and Hypertension Jul 23, 2009
A test for streptococcal pharyngitis was reportedly negative; amoxicillin was prescribed for presumed sinusitis. He continued to feel unwell and was not as energetic as. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Newsweek: The next blockbuster drugs Jul 23, 2009
1 percent of children have asthma, the most common respiratory disease other than sinusitis. In 2004, the most recent CDC data available, some 4. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study May Cough Up New Treatment For A Tickly Throat Jul 9, 2009
3, 2005) In a new Mayo Clinic study, researchers found that more than one-third of chronic cough patients given a CT scan had sinusitis, inflammation of the. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Preventive Care Is a Sick Idea Jun 25, 2009
I got rid of severe heart arrhythmia, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, sinusitis, etc. by changing my diet, supplementing missing nutrients and some exercise. (Townhall.com)
Howard returns to lineup as DH vs. Rays Jun 24, 2009
Howard had two hospital visits over the weekend in Philadelphia, which included a CT scan Sunday that determined he had acute sinusitis. He did not fly with the team to Florida on Monday to give him more time to rest, coming on Tuesday instead. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Howard improving, could return soon Jun 23, 2009
Ryan Howard, hospitalized twice over the weekend with flu symptoms, has been diagnosed with acute sinusitis, and could rejoin the Phillies lineup as early as tomorrow night. According to a statement by the club, the first baseman's fever -- reportedly as high as 104 degrees at the time of his first hospitalization on Friday night -- is gone, and he will spend the day Monday resting at home. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Howard could return to Phillies' lineup Tuesday Jun 23, 2009
Howard diagnosed with acute sinusitis ... The team said on Monday that he has acute sinusitis. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Study May Redefine How A Chronic Auto-immune Disease Is Diagnosed Jun 19, 2009
3, 2005) In a new Mayo Clinic study, researchers found that more than one-third of chronic cough patients given a CT scan had sinusitis, inflammation of the. (May 19, 2008) Researchers have defined a new type of immune response that is activated in patients with severe asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). (Science Daily)
What is Scarlet Fever? Jun 18, 2009
Without intervention a person can develop rheumatic fever, heart and kidney damage, meningitis, cellulitis, sinusitis, otitis media (middle ear infection), serious skin infections and several other disorders. How is Scarlet Fever Treated. (Suite101.com)
Sinus Infections May Be A Factor In Toxic Shock Syndrome In Children Jun 17, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 16, 2009) Rhinosinusitis (infection and inflammation in the sinus passages surrounding the nose) appears to be a primary factor in about one-fifth of toxic shock syndrome cases in children, according to a new article ... Of these, 23 were also diagnosed as having either acute or chronic rhinosinusitis ... "Correlation of the data revealed four patients who met the criteria for proven toxic shock syndrome and proven rhinosinusitis, two patients who met the criteria for probable... (Science Daily)
Sinus Infection Treatment Jun 16, 2009
A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is a condition characterized by the swelling of the nasal passages and sinuses. The sinuses provide protection from bacteria and viruses. (Suite101.com)
Many Overweight Kids Not Getting a Good Night's Sleep Jun 5, 2009
Sleep-disordered breathing can range from mild to severe, according to information from the AASM. Mild cases might be marked by persistent snoring due to nasal anatomic features such as chronic sinusitis, rhinitis and nasal drain. Severe cases may include obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition in which breathing repeatedly starts and stops throughout the night. (MEDLINEplus)
New NanoVibronix Device Decreases Pain and Discomfort From Nasogastric Tube Use Jun 3, 2009
Further trials are planned to investigate its efficacy in preventing NG tube related sinusitis, nasal and pharyngeal trauma. A recent patient perception survey of hospital care underscored the need for better pain management in U.S. hospitals; almost one-third of patients gave hospitals poor ratings on pain control(2). (Primezone Releases)
Waist size and body mass index are risk factors for sleep disordered breathing in children Jun 1, 2009
Results indicate that BMI and waist circumference, but not neck circumference, were significant and strong predictors of SDB at all severity levels primary snoring, mild SDB and moderate SDB. Nasal anatomic factors such as chronic sinusitis, rhinitis and nasal drain were significant predictors of mild SDB; minority status was associated with primary snoring and mild SDB. Tonsil size, assessed by visual inspection, was not a significant risk factor for any level of SDB. Overall, 1. 2 percent of... (EurekAlert!)
Beauty Boutique: An Affordable, Therapeutic Getaway at Home May 27, 2009
Seemingly, whatever service a customer can envision, they can find at the Beauty Boutique including permanent makeup or the ancient ear candling treatments that relieve chronic headaches, sinusitis, vertigo and allergies. We ve got it all, Watson said, from our services and products that make our customers feel special to our staff that delivers the best service and it s all right here in Dublin. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Blood Tests And Better Communication Skills Could Cut Over-prescribing Of Antibiotics May 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2009) Improving communications skills and the use of a simple blood test could help cut the growing number of inappropriate prescriptions of antibiotics, a joint Cardiff University trial has discovered. In a major new clinical trial, published in the British Medical Journal, a team of researchers from Cardiff University's School of Medicine together with researchers from the Maastricht University Medical Centre in the Netherlands found those GPs in primary care who... (Science Daily)
• Barometric pressure changes cause sleepless nights May 23, 2009
There are a number of possibilities for the condition, including infection such as sinusitis, polyps and a problem with airflow through the nostrils. Make an appointment with an ear-nose-and-throat specialist if you haven't already done so and sort out the possibilities. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sinus Surgery Relieves Stubborn Sinusitis May 19, 2009
When standard medication treatment fails, sinus surgery can significantly relieve all major symptoms typically associated with chronic rhinosinusitis, including nasal obstruction, facial pain, postnasal discharge, headache and smell disturbances. That's according to a meta-analysis of 21 relevant studies involving a total of 2070 patients with chronic rhinosinusitis who were followed for an average of 13. (Newsmax)
Abby: Internet is not confidential May 17, 2009
Headaches, bathroom issues, rashes, aches, sinusitis, strange diseases, you name it. Still, she rarely exhibits any obvious symptoms and almost never misses an entire day of work. (Florida Today)
'Got Milk?' tour to stop in Lincoln, Omaha May 12, 2009
" Robert M.Kradjian M.DThe casein in cow's milk can clog and irritate the body's entire respiratory system. Dairy products are implicated in almost all respiratory problems. Hay fever, asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, colds, runny noses and ear infections can all be caused by the consumption of dairy products. Dairy products are also the leading cause of allergies....and on and on and on... ". 5-11-2009 10:25 PM. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Relieves Chronic Inflammation May 9, 2009
An examination of 21 past investigations involving 2,070 people with chronic rhinosinusitis, or inflammation of the sinus cavities, found that a majority of patients experienced less facial pain and nasal stuffiness and fewer headaches following endoscopic surgery to improve drainage of the nasal cavities ... Whether endoscopic surgery is more effective than the use of medications to alleviate sinusitis, though, is not examined in the study, which is published in the May issue of Otolaryngology... (MEDLINEplus)
New York Times parenting blog May 9, 2009
So he has what he always has this time of year: allergies that morph into sinusitis. But the trip to the pediatrician today felt different. (Slate)
Acclarent, Inc. Granted Key Patent Covering Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) Technologies May 4, 2009
May 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Acclarent, Inc., the pioneer of Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) technologies for use in the treatment of chronic sinusitis, announced today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office awarded U.S. Patent Number 7,500,971, entitled "Devices, Systems and Methods for Treating Disorders of the Ear, Nose and Throat," to the company ... "Acclarent's innovative Balloon Sinuplasty(TM) technology has been used by physicians throughout the world to improve the quality of life for thousands of... (PR Newswire)
Endoscopic surgery effectively relieves sinusitis symptoms; large pooled study May 1, 2009
Washington, DC Endoscopic sinus surgery can significantly relieve symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis inflammation of the sinus cavities according to a research team, led by a Georgetown physician, which conducted the first large-scale analysis of surgical outcomes from the procedure. In the May issue of Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery, researchers found that symptoms usually associated with the chronic condition, including nasal obstruction, facial pain, postnasal discharge, headaches, and... (EurekAlert!)
Trouble Sleeping Leads To Increased Ratings Of Pain In Cancer Patients, Study Suggests Apr 20, 2009
14, 2003) A new study published in the August 11 issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine demonstrates a possible link between unexplained chronic fatigue and sinusitis, two conditions previously not. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Rhinoviruses and the Common Cold Apr 19, 2009
Also, the cold may predispose one to bacterial infections such as sinusitis and middle ear infections (otitis media). Cold Treatments. (Suite101.com)
Silent Acid Reflux and Asthma Control Apr 9, 2009
Guidelines for the treatment of asthma recommend that patients who have asthma that is difficult to control be evaluated for the presence of coexisting conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux, obesity, obstructive sleep apnea, rhinitis or sinusitis, and chronic stress or depression, since these conditions could be contributing to the lack of response to therapy. Previously published controlled trials have suggested that treatment with a proton-pump inhibitor alleviates asthma that. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Loss of smell is nothing to sniff at Mar 30, 2009
A cold -- or more serious conditions like nasal polyps or chronic sinusitis -- can damage olfactory nerve cells, said Dr. Cowart. Sometimes the loss of smell is permanent and sometimes the nerves regenerate over a period of months or years. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steroid Nasal Wash Appears To Improve Health Of Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis Mar 24, 2009
23, 2009) A nasal wash containing the corticosteroid budesonide appears to reduce symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis without suppressing the function of the adrenal glands, a known complication of this type of drug that would indicate absorption throughout the whole body, according to a new report ... Chronic rhinosinusitis a persistent inflammation of the nose and sinuses behind the nose affects up to 14 percent of the U.S. population, according to background information in the article ... An... (Science Daily)
COLUMN: Dont be so sensitive Mar 20, 2009
Once the dentist determines that the pain the patient feels in their teeth is due to sinusitis, the dentist will refer the patient to their medical doctor for treatment. Facial muscle pain may feel so much like a tooth ache that a suffering patient might convince their dentist that they need root canal treatment or a filling. (Malden Observer, MA)
Honey may relieve sinusitis Mar 19, 2009
BEIJING, March 19 -- USC University Hospital reports that honey could help reduce chronic sinusitis. An in-vitro lab study conducted at the University of Ottawa found that the "natural germ fighters" in honey can kill off bacteria that cause sinusitis ... Researchers tested honey on biofilm substances that contain the sinusitis bacteria, and found that honey was actually more effective at killing the bacteria than traditionally-used antibiotics. (Xinhuanet, China)
Novel Antibiotics Don't Trigger Resistance Mar 15, 2009
15, 2008) Four out of five patients who are seen in primary care with simple sinusitis improved within two weeks even if they had not been given antibiotics. When antibiotics were given they speeded up. (Science Daily)
Signs you're too sick to work out Mar 13, 2009
"Studies have shown that people suffering from the common cold who get up and get moving actually feel better. If you go too far, however -- either with extreme short-term activity or long-term overtraining -- the immune system weakens. A viral cold that is allowed to linger for longer than normal could create sinus conditions that are ripe for a bacterial sinusitis to take over.". There are some other precautions to keep in mind. (CNN)
Better targeting of bacteria underway Mar 10, 2009
Acinetobacter baumannii infections, which plague wounded soldiers, are also probably caused by biofilms, as are more mundane afflictions such as sinusitis and ear infections. A successful means of dispersing biofilms, Davies said, would be a medical breakthrough akin to the discovery of penicillin in 1928. (Boston Globe)
Should there be a requirement to get a prescription for pseudoephedrine? Mar 7, 2009
In the end sinusitis costs a vast majority of people money in lost wages/hours, co-pays, and possible babysitting arrangements just because a small percentage abuse a system they'll find another loophole around anyway. A few bad apples spoil the bunch. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Acute and Chronic Sinusitis Feb 15, 2009
How does a physician evaluate and treat sinusitis. Sinusitis is a common ailment that occurs in millions of individuals ... Sinusitis may be acute or chronic depending on whether the condition lasts for shorter than or longer than three months, respectively. (Suite101.com)
Researchers unravel genetic code of common cold Feb 13, 2009
Rhinoviruses can trigger asthma attacks and play a role in sinusitis, certain ear infections, and pneumonia. Yet these viruses are remarkably mysterious for such a common bug. (Boston Globe)
Code Of The Common Cold Cracked Feb 13, 2009
Human rhinovirus infection is responsible for half of all asthma attacks and is a factor in bronchitis, sinusitis, middle ear infections and pneumonia. The coughs, sneezes and sniffles of colds impose a major health care burden in the United States including visits to health care providers, cost of over-the-counter drugs for symptom relief, often-inappropriate antibiotic prescriptions and missed work days with direct and indirect costs of about 60 billion annually. (Science Daily)
Unexplained Chest Pain Can Be Due To Stress Feb 11, 2009
10, 2009) Each year, many people seek emergency treatment for unexplained chest pains. A thesis from the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, indicates several common factors among those affected, including stress at work, anxiety, depression and a sedentary lifestyle. (Science Daily)
Respiratory Health Feb 7, 2009
Sinusitis affects 39 million people each year, making it one of the most common health problems in the United States. Makers of a noninvasive procedure called balloon sinuplasty say this treatment provides instant results and a quick recovery time. (CNN -- Health)
Vajpayee continues to be serious Feb 7, 2009
They include the common cold, tonsillitis, sore throat, sinusitis and laryngitis. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Cold & Flu Feb 7, 2009
In adults or children, a common cold that doesn't resolve may lead to sinusitis inflammation and infection of the sinuses ... Sinusitis affects 39 million people each year, making it one of the most common health problems in the United States. (CNN -- Health)
