New test quickly ID's active TB in smear-negative patients Sep 23, 2009
"Because bronchoalveolar lavage is routinely performed in this situation for other diagnostic purposes, the ELISpot does not result in an extra procedure for the patient," explained Dr. Lange ... Their blood was drawn and bronchoaveolar lavage (BAL) was performed for use in ELISpot testing. (EurekAlert!)
Tuberculosis Patients Can Reduce Transmissability By Inhaling Interferon Through A Nebulizer Sep 16, 2009
Scientists also found that this group also had fewer inflammatory cytokines in lung cells recovered by bronchoalveolar lavage after four months. This study was performed, in part, at Bellevue Hospital Center, affiliated with NYU School of Medicine. (Science Daily)
Researchers Seek Safer Cystic Fibrosis Test Sep 12, 2009
Eric Snyder, PhD, assistant professor at the UA College of Pharmacy, is the principal investigator on the study, Quantification of Exhaled Condensate Using Bronchoalveolar Lavage in Cystic Fibrosis ... Today, measuring what is on lung cells requires an invasive test called bronchoalveolar lavage ... Although bronchoalveolar lavage typically is used to determine the level of disease severity by exploring inflammatory markers, Dr. Snyder notes that it also could be used to collect signs of... (Science Daily)
Health briefs July 29 Jul 30, 2009
AT EXPRESSCARE: Palomar Pomerado Health expresscare now includes these treatments: ear lavage (wax removal); mononucleosis; motion sickness prevention; shingles treatment; wound care; wart removal. PPH expresscare centers also offer treatment for many common medical conditions including cold and flu, strep throat, allergies, ear infections, bladder infections, pink eye, skin conditions, minor injuries and health screenings and physical exams. (North County Times)
Detecting and Treating Breast Cance... Jul 25, 2009
A technique called ductal lavage is being investigated, where cells are collected from breast ducts. A pathologist checks the cells for cancer or changes that may suggest an increased risk of cancer. (Suite101.com)
News briefs from the July issue of CHEST Jul 7, 2009
However, in a metaanalysis of 32 studies (n=1,105 patients), researchers from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, found that LABA therapy had no effect on sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), or mucosal inflammatory cell findings in adults or children. LABAs did decrease exhaled nitric oxide levels and BAL albumin levels in adults, suggesting a possible benefit. (EurekAlert!)
Sinus Infections May Be A Factor In Toxic Shock Syndrome In Children Jun 17, 2009
"Prompt imaging studies of the sinuses is mandatory when no apparent cause of toxic shock syndrome is found. Once rhinosinusitis is diagnosed, timely otolaryngology referral should be obtained, and sinus culture and lavage should be considered if the clinical condition warrants it.". Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Editorial: Fighting snails? Please be careful May 18, 2009
It included a late-night call from a vet who, seeing that Nikki's condition was deteriorating even after he had exhausting almost all medicinal remedies, recommended gastric lavage to pump the toxic bait out of her. A reassuring call the following morning put our minds at ease. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Quest Diagnostics Introduces First Commercial Laboratory Test for Identifying the H1N1 Swine Flu Virus May 12, 2009
Depending on the laboratory, the company can perform testing on different types of collected specimens, such as nasopharyngeal swabs, nasal secretions, nasal wash (lavage) and aspirations. Public health guidelines are governed at the federal, state and county level, and vary across the U.S. While state and county public health guidelines initially required private clinical laboratories to provide positive Influenza virus type A positive specimens to public health authorities for confirmatory... (PR Newswire)
Patients with mild to moderate OSA may benefit from exercise May 7, 2009
The 15 individuals in the control group underwent a sham treatment regimen involving deep breathing and nasal lavage with a saline solution. After three months, there were no significant changes to OSA symptoms in the control group. (EurekAlert!)
Sujathas samples kept on going missing, inquest told May 6, 2009
Dr Vengkata Prathab said he ordered samples of blood, urine and gastric lavage to be taken from the actress on the first day she was warded at the hospital s emergency ward on June 19, 2007. I had ordered these samples to be taken immediately after she arrived at the emergency ward. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
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True, Stoudemire's and Arenas' situations are different: Amar'e underwent dreaded microfracture surgery while Arenas had a simpler arthroscopic lavage procedure, during which a moderate amount of debris was removed after saline solution was washed through the knee. But that was Stoudemire's first surgery; Arenas had an invasive procedure to repair his torn MCL in April 2007 and a form of microfracture surgery to repair further damage just seven months later. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
