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Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 : North County Times - Californian 07-02-2009. Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. (North County Times)
The Parenting Place Jul 2, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Jul 1, 2009 12:03 PM:" The dog story has an unfortunate ending --- no, Ella didn't repeat the mistake made by her father when he was 2 years old and accidentally sit on the puppy (my accident was with the guinea pig).But upon bringing the new pooch home, we quickly realized that despite the fact that this particular mixed breed is generally considered good for people with allergies, one of us quickly began to have a strong allergic reaction to the doggie's presence. We... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Food and Dining Briefs for July 2 Jul 2, 2009
Casa de Bandini reopens: Casa de Bandini, the Mexican restaurant that Diane Powers operated in Old Town San Diego for 25 years until she lost her lease four years ago and was forced to close, reopens Thursday in The Forum shopping center in Carlsbad. Like the old Casa de Bandini (which operated in a historical 1829 adobe in Old Town), the new restaurant features the same colorful decor: Mexican folk art on the walls, festive umbrellas, Zapotec weavings, antiques and a hand-carved stone fountain. (North County Times)
The Young Pro Jul 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Good for man, and man's best friend Jul 2, 2009
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LVCVA "What happens in..." Jul 2, 2009
TV viewers seemed more immune to pitches for allergy medications this spring when compared to the year before, according to a new study from Nielsen IAG, which surveyed consumers on advertising recall. 1. (AdWeek)
Construction begins on new Allergy Associates site in Onalaska Jul 1, 2009
Allergy Associates of La Crosse broke ground Tuesday on its new 10,000-square-foot patient care facility in Onalaska. The 2 million project will include 18 physician offices and exam rooms, a reference laboratory, allergy testing areas, and business offices ... Allergy Associates of. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
FDA panel backs Ista drug for eye allergies Jul 1, 2009
Ista is asking the FDA to approve its formula Bepreve to relieve itchiness caused by seasonal allergies ... Learn about the signs, symptoms, causes ment for eye allergies. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
FDA Rules: Lower Doses Of Acetaminophen Jul 1, 2009
Allerest No Drowsiness containing Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Axocet containing Acetaminophen and Butalbital Benadryl Severe Allergy and Sinus Headache Maximum Strength Caplets containing Acetaminophen, Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Bupap containing Acetaminophen and Butalbital Dristan Cold No Drowsiness Formula Maximum Strength Caplets containing Acetaminophen and Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride Duradrin containing Acetaminophen,... (W-USA News, DC)
Board of Education winds up fiscal year Jul 1, 2009
Also, one parent had complained about a student's possible allergy to latex. The cost of the pea gravel to replace the rubber could be around $10,000. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Easy and Affordable Summer Centerpi... Jul 1, 2009
Using fruit as a centerpiece will also help ward off any nasty allergies your guests may suffer from, and you can reuse the fruits of your labour later as a snack or in a recipe. When in Doubt, Sweeten the Center. (Suite101.com)
Common antibacterial treatment linked to sensorineural hearing loss in cystic fibrosis patients Jul 1, 2009
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is the official scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy (AAOA). The study's authors are Alan G. Cheng, MD; Patrick R. Johnston, MMath; Jeniffer Luz, BS; Ahmet Uluer, DO; Brian Fligor, ScD; Greg R. Licameli, MD, MHCM; Margaret A. Kenna, MD, MPH; and Dwight T. Jones, MD.. (EurekAlert!)
JEREMY MAYFIELD: NASCAR submits findings from 2nd lab test Jul 1, 2009
Mayfield has previously blamed his positive test result on the combination of Adderall for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Claritin-D for allergies, but that explanation was debunked by NASCAR's program administrator. In Monday's filing, NASCAR claimed Mayfield provided a prescription for Adderall that he received from the "Vitality Anti-Aging Center & Medical Spa" in Hickory, and not his personal physician. (USA Today -- Sports)
Local clinics put priority on sharing test results Jul 1, 2009
MyCare provides immunization history, appointment requests, allergy and medication lists, medical test results and letters from physicians, prescription refills and other health and disease information, she said. Olson said Franciscan Skemp has plans for a similar online service. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
VEGGING OUT: Vegetarian cooking, minus the crunchy persona Jul 1, 2009
But the sweet payoff -- muffins, cakes, brownies, and of course, cupcakes -- will benefit vegans and people who struggle with food allergies. Capri lemon pasta with peas, fava beans and asparagus. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Teenager's peanut death should be probed, judge Jul 1, 2009
A written warning by Nathan's mother about the boy's allergy was ignored by Scotch College, which told parents not to send their own food as "great care" had been taken with camp meals ... Nathan's parents told the court they felt betrayed by the school, which had no peanut allergy policy and seemed "utterly ignorant" ... The Scotch College principal, I. Tom Batty, said the school, which would continue to fully co-operate with the coroner, now had peanut allergy guidelines. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A Lurid Tell-All About Tech Entrepreneurs? Jul 1, 2009
And much ado is made of Sean Parker's bad-boy reputation while Mezrich's narrative simultaneously refutes it (he's portrayed as a skinny high school dropout with severe food allergies who happens to wind up at the wrong parties on a regular basis), as when the book implies that his arrest for cocaine possession was not only "," as Parker has claimed, but goes through Parker's thought process as he considers that Zuckerberg may have set the whole thing up in order to oust him from his post as... (CBS News)
Advanced Sepsis Detection And Management System Created Jul 1, 2009
Martin, who is a fellow in allergy, pulmonary and critical care medicine, is part of an interdisciplinary team at Vanderbilt University that has come up with a high-tech approach to combat this deadly illness, which is one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States and kills more than half a million people worldwide every year ... In consultation with Gordon Bernard, the associate vice chancellor for research at VUMC, and with Associate Professor Arthur Wheeler and Assistant Professor... (Science Daily)
U.S. Group Questions AstraZeneca's Crestor Patent Jul 1, 2009
A similar discovery by Article One, launched by CEO Cheryl Milone last year, led to a patent office decision last month to reexamine a patent for Merck and Co Inc's blockbuster Singulair asthma and allergy drug. Article One encourages researchers and experts in various fields to identify evidence related to patent validity. (ABC News -- Wire)
Study: Acetaminophen May Cause Allergies Jul 1, 2009
Acetaminophen Linked to Allergies ... Acetaminophen Linked to Allergies ... New Research Links Drug to Childhood Allergies; Doctors Urge Parental Restraint. (ABC News)
From the H&N newsroom Jul 1, 2009
Allergy season is upon many of us. What is out there right now that is making eyes itch and noses sneeze, and what can we look forward to. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Recurrent Mouth Ulcers Suggest Celiac Disease Jul 1, 2009
They tend to reappear in times of stress and are associated with viral infections, food allergies and other conditions. The researchers studied 247 aphthous stomatitis patients (average age 33 years) who had at least three aphthous attacks during the year. (MEDLINEplus)
Younger People Appear More at Risk from New Swine Flu Jul 1, 2009
"The 1918-1919 influenza pandemic was a defining event in the history of public health," co-author Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in a prepared statement. "The legacy of that pandemic lives on in many ways, including the fact that the descendants of the 1918 virus have continued to circulate for nine decades.". (MEDLINEplus)
Histamine Affects Alcohol-related Behavior Jun 30, 2009
In addition to the well-known dopamine and serotonin, neurotransmitters that are important to the functioning of the brain also include histamine, which is better known for the regulation of allergies and stomach functioning. The histamine system of the brain is important in the regulation of the sleep-waking rhythm. (Science Daily)
Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots Jun 30, 2009
Many factors might contribute to the low vaccination rates, said Dr. Clifford Bassett, medical director of Allergy and Asthma Care of New York and a clinical instructor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine ... SOURCES: Clifford Bassett, M.D., medical director, Allergy and Asthma Care of New York, and clinical instructor, medicine, New York University School of Medicine, New York City; Peng-jun Lu, M.D., Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Mayfield faces last chance for resolution Jun 30, 2009
He immediately denied drug use, and has blamed his positive result on a mix of Adderall for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Claritin-D for allergies. His explanation, debunked by the program administrator, confused NASCARs competitors and forced chairman Brian France to address the drug policy in a rare town hall meeting. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR: Mayfield may lose it all Jun 30, 2009
He immediately denied drug use, blaming his positive result on a mix of Adderall for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Claritin-D for allergies. His explanation, debunked by the program administrator, confused NASCAR's competitors and forced Chairman Brian France to address the drug policy in a rare town hall meeting. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jackson's death raises drug interactions questions Jun 30, 2009
Antihistamines, used to ease symptoms of allergies, may increase the sedative effect of a medicine that already has sleepiness as a side effect, and may impair a person's concentration, making driving or operating machinery potentially hazardous, the FDA warns. With blood pressure medication, antihistamines may speed up a person's heart rate and elevate blood pressure. (CNN -- Health)
Families invited to host exchange students Jun 30, 2009
I don t have any allergies and I am an A student at school. I can t wait to meet you and your family on my exchange program in the USA.. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
BusinessWoman of the Year finalists named Jun 30, 2009
Entrepreneur: Rose Averill, CEO of St. Francis Sleep Allergy & Lung Institute; Cate Baierlein, president of Change of Course; Cindy Dervech, owner/president, Breezin Entertainment; Charlene Ierna, VP (owner/operator) of Ierna s Heating & Cooling Inc.; Melissa Stockman, owner/operator of Complete Care Placement Inc.; and Jane Strong, CEO of Happy Feet Plus. Financial Services: Edna V. Broyles, VP-Investments for UBS Financial Services Inc.; Cherise Candlish, president of Foundations Mortage... (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
'Rice' designed to fight allergies Jun 30, 2009
Rice' designed to fight allergies - Science - Health & Science - The Times of India ... Rice' designed to fight allergies ... WASHINGTON: Scientists in Japan have achieved a breakthrough in advancing towards the next generation of genetically modified rice, which will fight allergies instead of causing them. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
NASCAR Driver Carl Edwards Educates Motorists on the Importance of Being Clear to Drive Jun 30, 2009
"As an allergy sufferer who races cars for a living, it's important for me to avoid taking medicines that might make me drowsy. It's just as important for everyday motorists to stay alert behind the wheel, so they should look for an allergy medicine, like Claritin, that relieves symptoms without making them drowsy." ... Check the labels of any medicines, including allergy medicines, for warnings about drowsiness before getting behind the wheel. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Healthy Babies Dont Need Expensive Formulas Jun 30, 2009
Hydrolyzed formulas commonly are recommended for infants who aren't breastfed and have heightened risk of allergies, such as those with a strong family history of allergic conditions. The new study included 335 healthy full-term infants without a family history of milk allergies ... The latter may be reserved best for babies at increased risk of allergies. (Newsmax)
Elsevier announces 2008 journal impact factor highlights Jun 30, 2009
Other Elsevier journals continue their long-running trend of increased IFs, in particular Biomaterials () (increasing yearly since 2003) and The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology () which has shown consistent growth over the past five years. Glen Campbell, Senior Vice President of U.S. Health Sciences Journals said, "Each annual announcement of impact factors confirms the depth and excellence of our health sciences journal publishing program. The superior performance of so many of our... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
C-section Births Cause Genetic Changes That May Increase Odds For Developing Diseases In Later Life Jun 30, 2009
Delivery by C-section has been associated with increased allergy, diabetes and leukaemia risks says Professor Mikael Norman, who specialises in paediatrics at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. Although the underlying cause is unknown, our theory is that altered birth conditions could cause a genetic imprint in the immune cells that could play a role later in life. (Science Daily)
Eczema Patients Most At Risk For Dangerous Viral Infections Jun 30, 2009
The findings, published June 22 in the online version of The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, could help identify people at risk for serious complications of smallpox vaccinations, and point to defects in the skin barrier and antimicrobial-protein production as possible causes for the increased susceptibility. "Previous studies have suggested that eczema is not only becoming more prevalent, but that patients have increased susceptibility to disseminated viral infections," said senior... (Science Daily)
Exploring how the body adapts to exercise at altitudehypoxia affects muscle and nerve responses Jun 30, 2009
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. () is a privately held, fully integrated media company known for establishing authoritative peer-reviewed journals in many promising areas of science and biomedical research, including Journal of Aerosol Medicine and Pulmonary Drug Delivery and Pediatric Asthma, Allergy ology. Its biotechnology trade magazine, Genetic Engineering chnology News (GEN), was the first in its field and is today the industry's most widely read publication worldwide. (EurekAlert!)
Army fined over teen's peanut allergy death Jun 30, 2009
The Australian Army has been fined more than $200,000 over the death of a teenager from a peanut allergy at a cadets' school camp in May 2007 ... Regardless of his mother writing to the camp organisers that Nathan suffered from a severe peanut allergy he was given a lunch of beef satay on the first day of the camp and died shortly after. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Flu Dynasty: Influenza Virus In 1918 And Today Jun 30, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 30, 2009) The influenza virus that wreaked worldwide havoc in 1918-1919 founded a viral dynasty that persists to this day, according to scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health. See also. (Science Daily)
Dr. Jeff Hersh: Pertussis is on the rise Jun 30, 2009
In fact, the most common cause of a persistent cough in adults not due to allergies or other identifiable causes is pertussis. If the diagnosis of pertussis is considered, a special direct fluorescent antibody test of mucous swabbed from the nose can be done to confirm the diagnosis. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Ringleader of allergy fraud operation gets 9 years Jun 30, 2009
6 million dollars for allergy shots has been sentenced to nine years ... Prosecutors say the group administered allergy shots to 800 individuals in unsanitary conditions without proper medical supervision and then billed the insurance companies. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Novo Nordisk Insulin Analogs Have Proven Safety Profiles Jun 29, 2009
Less common but more serious area severe cases of generalized allergy, including anaphylactic reaction, which may be life threatening. Other adverse events commonly associated with insulin therapy may include injection site reactions such as lipodystrophy, redness, pain, itching, hives, swelling and inflammation. (PR Newswire)
Infant colic Jun 29, 2009
Some infants cry because of painful gut contractions caused by gas or allergies, but the source of others' crying remains a mystery, to doctors and exhausted parents alike, says Mijke van den Berg, a child psychiatrist at Erasmus Medical Center in the Netherlands. NEW 'DADITUDE. (USA Today -- News)
Sars patients can provide therapy Jun 28, 2009
A team from the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases then tested the most effective of these antibodies in mice and found they prevented the virus from multiplying in the respiratory system. Dr Lanzavecchia said: "At present there is no immunological treatment for Sars, and a vaccine may take several years to produce. "Our approach produces protective antibodies that would provide immediate protection against the Sars virus. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Did toxic chemical in Iraq sicken GIs? Jun 28, 2009
For now, dozens of National Guard veterans have sued KBR and two subsidiaries, accusing them of minimizing and concealing the chemical's dangers, then downplaying nosebleeds and breathing problems as nothing more than sand allergies or a reaction to desert air. KBR denies any wrongdoing. (USA Today -- News)
Poor air quality adds to respiratory and heat-related illnesses Jun 28, 2009
The air pollution, the particulate, you know particles in the air get a lot heavier and so people s allergies bother them a lot more. said Ross. (KHOU.com, TX)
Allergies and asthma Jun 28, 2009
Interactives and quizzes. Tools for surviving the sneezing season. (MSNBC -- Health)
California's Fiscal Crisis: The Legacy of Proposition 13 Jun 28, 2009
When he rode the wave of anger over skyrocketing property-tax assessments to pass Proposition 13 in 1978, he included a two-thirds vote requirement for the passage of any new taxes in California an insurmountable obstacle built on populist allergy to any kind of new levy. Beholden to a tax-averse electorate, the state's liberals and moderates have attempted to live with Proposition 13 while continuing to provide the state services Californians expect freeways, higher education, locking up... (Time.com)
McKeithan Column Jun 28, 2009
I have prepared a complete family medical history dating back to 1865, listed my drug allergies and copied my insurance card and my college transcripts. You have all you need. (Washington Daily News, NC)
STAT3 Protein Found To Play A Key Role In Cancer Jun 28, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 27, 2009) A protein called STAT3 has been found to play a fundamental role in converting normal cells to cancerous cells, according to a new study led by David E. Levy, Ph. D., professor of pathology and microbiology at NYU Langone Medical Center. (Science Daily)
The Parenting Place Jun 28, 2009
She's been to the doctor a couple times in the past few weeks, and we've gone from treating a sinus infection to now focusing on the likelihood that she has some allergies (which makes sense given the medical history of her parents). At the same time, she's definitely struggling to sit still at meal time lately (by that I mean, she won't stay in her chair -- she gets urges to get out play with the dining room curtains), and we're working hard to get her back into a better habit. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Young Pro Jun 28, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The Border Terrier, One of Britain'... Jun 28, 2009
Their coats shed little or no hair when groomed consistently and are good for allergy sufferers. The coarse coat and dense undercoat help protect them against the cold and damp. (Suite101.com)
Atlas highlights HIV/AIDS burden in Southeast Jun 27, 2009
"Not knowing one's HIV status endangers one's health and the health of one's sexual partners. By getting tested for the virus and learning one's HIV status soon after infection, treatment can begin early, substantially delaying the development of HIV-related illness and prolonging life," said Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. The National HIV/AIDS Atlas allows users to explore the prevalence of in any... (CNN -- Health)
Unique Portion Of Enzyme Fights Lung Infection Jun 27, 2009
Lead author A. McGarry Houghton, M.D., assistant professor, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Pitt School of Medicine, said that prior to this discovery scientists thought that the enzyme, called macrophage elastase, matrix metalloproteinase-12 or MMP-12, which is produced in excess in smokers, didn't do anything but degrade the lung's elastic fibers, thereby contributing to the tissue destruction of emphysema ... D., postdoctoral fellow, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy... (Science Daily)
Paid to drink Jack Daniel's Jun 27, 2009
Arnett, who has no special training as a whiskey taster, takes two over-the-counter allergy tablets regularly because "some days you don't taste right. They help me stay clear.". Like the company's ads suggest, there is no rush to get Jack in eager hands and thirsty throats. (MSNBC -- Business)
New Online Pest Control Store Offers Lentek Mosquito Repellent Products, Traps, Vacuums, Non-toxic Mosquito Wristbands at Low Cost and Much More, Grea Jun 27, 2009
As well, products can be used for allergy sufferers. The wristbands are great to protect against the blood feeding insects and there's no need to apply chemical sprays or lotions. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Glory for Girls Announces Partnership With Target.com Jun 27, 2009
The 100% vegan formulas are clinically and allergy tested, biodegradable, and the packaging is made of recyclable plastics. All are made in the USA.. (PR Newswire)
Kroger Chicken Recall Jun 27, 2009
CINCINNATI (AP) - Kroger Co. has recalled some store-brand chicken wings because of incorrect package labeling that could endanger people with certain allergies. The Cincinnati-based grocer says the 32-ounce bags of Kroger fully cooked Buffalo-style chicken wings may contain undeclared allergens such as wheat, soy and dairy. (WTVR.com, VA)
Recalls: City Baking brand Apple Crumb Cakes Jun 27, 2009
Those who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to walnuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening illness if they eat the products. No illnesses have been reported to date, according to the New York company. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Banned Smell-Loss Drug, Zicam, Escaped FDA Review, Violates Homeopath Rule Jun 27, 2009
I also use an allergy drop that is a homeopathic medicine and now Im wondering if that is safe, McDaniel said. To contact the reporters on this story: in New York at. (Bloomberg)
FDA panel backs Ista drug for eye allergies Jun 27, 2009
Ista is asking the FDA to approve its formula Bepreve to relieve itchiness caused by seasonal allergies. A final decision on the drug is expected by September. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Heavy kids at higher risk for asthma Jun 27, 2009
MORE FROM ALLERGIES AND ASTHMA ... Allergies and asthma Section Front ... Add Allergies and asthma headlines to your news reader. (MSNBC -- Health)
Dr. Jean Dausset, Nobel laureate, 92 Jun 27, 2009
Dr. Dausset s findings transformed understanding of the immune system, Anthony S. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in a telephone interview Monday. Dr. Dausset s main achievement was demonstrating that molecules on the surface of cells, now called HLA antigens, determine an individual s immune response. (Boston Globe)
FDA says Ista eye drug has no serious side effects Jun 26, 2009
Ista is asking the Food and Drug Administration to approve its formula Bepreve to relieve itchiness caused by seasonal allergies. In documents posted online, the FDA said no patients tested with the drug experienced a dangerous side effect. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
