Interactions With Aerosols Boost Warming Potential Of Some Gases Nov 1, 2009
They are also related to the formation of acid rain and can cause respiratory distress and other health problems for those who breathe them. Human activity is a major source of sulfate aerosols, but smokestacks don't emit sulfate particles directly. (Science Daily)
USU scientists report major advance in human antibody therapy against deadly Nipah virus Oct 31, 2009
Recent outbreaks have resulted in acute respiratory distress syndrome and encephalitis, person-to-person transmission, and up to 75 percent case fatality rates among humans. Additionally, these properties could allow the viruses to be used as bioterror weapons. (EurekAlert!)
PAINT THE TOWN PINK: Hospice a team behind you Oct 30, 2009
Many patients who are dying suffer from respiratory distress, she added, and this can be alleviated through medications like morphine and the administration of oxygen. Hospice nurses work with the patient s doctor and are trained to manage these types of symptoms and bring them under control so the patient is comfortable and calm. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Chehalis woman with H1N1 flu dies Oct 29, 2009
In this particular case, in addition to pneumonia and suspected acute respiratory distress syndrome, the woman had other health issues including obesity. Wood noted the Centers for Disease Control are looking into the role of obesity in swine flu cases. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Preventing preemies: New rules limit induced labor Oct 27, 2009
So Oshiro pulled the medical charts and found those near-term babies had more than double the risk of ending up in neonatal ICU, suffering respiratory distress, even needing a ventilator. It took several years of policing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
H1N1: 'pushing hospitals to their limit' Oct 27, 2009
Brower, of Hopkins, says doctors are still divided on whether the technique provides an extra benefit to patients with adult respiratory distress syndrome. But, he says, it represents one illustration of how far medicine has come since the 1918 epidemic, which occurred long before researchers discovered that flu was caused by a virus. (USA Today)
Pune: One more succumbs to H1N1 in city; toll 91 Oct 26, 2009
"Her condition was critical at the time of admission. She was immediately put on a ventilator. She had developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), following which she died at 6 am on Sunday," said Mehta. Rajshekhar Iyer, medical director of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation said, "The swine flu ward at the YCM hospital was fully occupied the day Manju was brought to the hospital. Therefore, we asked her relatives to go to Naidu hospital which in turn sent them to the Sassoon.... (India Times, India)
H1N1 in the schools Oct 24, 2009
H1N1 can have many different symptoms, including respiratory distress, but they may also have some nausea and vomiting. The best preventive measures to avoid the flu, of any type, is frequent and thorough hand washing, staying away from people who are sick as much as possible, and practicing general good health habits. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Fire log Oct. 8 to Oct. 14 Oct 23, 2009
3:45 a.m. EMTs responded to Foster Street for an 83-year-old male with respiratory distress. He was transported to Emerson Hospital. (Littleton Independent, MA)
POLICE FIRE LOG: Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 2009 Oct 19, 2009
911 caller reports mother with respiratory distress ... Staff reports resident with respiratory distress. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Vietnam confirms one more death of A/H1N1 influenza Oct 19, 2009
The patient was then taken to the provincial general hospital with respiratory distress and higher fever. She died on Oct. 15. (Xinhuanet, China)
Ghana: The Pandemic Called Swine Flu Oct 18, 2009
In addition, those who develop complications like Pneumonia or Respiratory distress will need additional treatment or sometimes, hospitalization. It appears that in contrast to the seasonal flu, Swine flu affects younger people and those who are hospitalized are more likely to need Intensive care treatment. (allAfrica.com)
Swine flu can leave a young victim fighting for life Oct 18, 2009
" By the time he arrived at Good Samaritan, Justin had developed pneumonia, an inflammatory infection of the lungs. Public-health officials say both seasonal and H1N1 flu can lead to secondary pneumonia infections; that's what usually lands patients in the hospital. With seasonal flu, the infection often results from separate bacteria. The body's immune system is so wiped out from fighting the flu that it can't fend off the new germ. When that happens, patients feel like they are getting better... (AZCentral -- News)
Swine flu can cause viral pneumonia, WHO warns Oct 17, 2009
Such a condition can cause severe lung damage and a life-threatening condition known as acute respiratory distress syndrome. Remarkably different is this small subset of patients that presents very severe viral pneumonia, Shindo said. (Boston Globe)
UT Southwestern wins database contract Oct 17, 2009
The database is designed to help scientists combat viruses that cause hepatitis, encephalitis, smallpox, acute respiratory distress and dengue fever, as well as newly emerging pathogenic viruses, UT Southwestern officials said. UT Southwestern s role will be to lead the project by designing the database to meet the needs of the scientific community. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
H1N1 Critical Illness Can Occur Rapidly; Predominantly Affects Young Patients Oct 14, 2009
14, 2009) Critical illness from 2009 influenza A(H1N1) in Mexico occurred among young patients, was associated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, and had a fatality rate of about 40. (Oct. (Science Daily)
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They may cough and show respiratory distress. "Temperatures are usually over 104 degrees," Schoenian says. (Agri-View, WI)
Critical illness from 2009 H1N1 in Mexico associated with high fatality rate Oct 13, 2009
Critical illness from 2009 influenza A(H1N1) in Mexico occurred among young patients, was associated with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, and had a fatality rate of about 40 percent, according to a study to appear in the November 4 issue of JAMA. This study is being published early online to coincide with its presentation at a meeting of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine. Novel 2009 influenza A(H1N1) was first reported in the southwestern United States and... (EurekAlert!)
Most H1N1 patients with respiratory failure treated with oxygenating system survive illness Oct 13, 2009
Some patients developed severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and were treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), according to background information in the article. ARDS is a lung condition that leads to respiratory failure due to the rapid accumulation of fluid in the lungs. (EurekAlert!)
Study provides clue to surviving influenza A/H1N1 Oct 13, 2009
The study focused on 68 patients with severe influenza A associated acute respiratory distress, who received ECMO in 15 intensive care units across New Zealand and Australia ... "By doing this we have established the importance of ECMO as a treatment option for patients with severe influenza A H1N1 (swine flu) associated acute respiratory distress. "Despite the severity of their illness and the lengthy period of time on ECMO life-support most of these patients survived," McGuinness said.... (Xinhuanet, China)
Two more H1N1 deaths in Pune, toll 78 Oct 10, 2009
"She was admitted to Sassoon hospital at 11.50 am on October 5. She was critical at the time and had developed acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Her throat swab report, which came in on Thursday, confirmed the presence of the H1N1 virus," Mehta said. Another victim, Vaishali Chorage (29) of Winjar village in Velhe taluka, Pune district, passed away at 9. (India Times, India)
Hospital bungle leaves family seething Oct 10, 2009
Up to six staff tended to Francis, who was born partially blind, deaf and with limited voluntary movement, over several shifts before the error was discovered, despite repeated calls from his mother, Sarah Wilks, that he was in respiratory distress. A chest drain was then inserted for 17 days to remove the fluid in his lungs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Discovery Laboratories shares soar on FDA meeting news Oct 1, 2009
Discovery Labs is seeking approval for Surfaxin to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in infants born prematurely ... W. Thomas Amick, chairman and CEO of Discovery, said the FDA guidance Tuesday provides a viable option for Surfaxin and meaningfully supports advancing our pipeline initiatives to potentially address a broad range of respiratory diseases such as respiratory distress syndrome, acute respiratory failure, acute lung injury and cystic fibrosis. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
New Target To Prevent Fatal Flu Lung Complication Identified Sep 30, 2009
29, 2009) Research led by Dr. Jay Kolls, Professor and Chairman of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, has identified a therapeutic target for acute lung injury resulting in acute respiratory distress syndrome, a highly fatal complication of influenza infection ... (June 30, 2008) Researchers have identified a novel function for an enzyme that plays a role in the tissue injury in acute respiratory distress syndrome, also known as. (Science Daily)
Nanoparticle-based Battlefield Pain Treatment Moves A Step Closer Sep 26, 2009
When respiratory distress is too severe, that will trigger release of Naloxone, the antagonist (morphine-suppressing) drug. When the oxygen blood levels go up, that will stop the action of the antagonist drug and more morphine will be available, says Baohua Huang, Ph. (Science Daily)
Wilmington family joins special care reunion Sep 25, 2009
It is one of only a few Level II hospitals in the state that offers continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to assist infants with respiratory distress. Whether the babies have spent days, weeks or months in the unit, each family has a unique and special story. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Mild Exercise While In The ICU Reduces Bad Effects Of Prolonged Bed Rest Sep 22, 2009
He says many more people are now surviving after being admitted with acute respiratory distress syndrome, one of the most severe medical conditions in need of critical care support. "Bed rest often only compounds the problem and makes it worse," says Fan, who has had one patient lose as much as 60 pounds during an ICU stay of several weeks. (Science Daily)
How To Make A Lung Sep 22, 2009
23, 2006) Many premature babies suffer from the potentially life threatening respiratory distress syndrome because their lungs have not completed the final stages of development when they are born. A new study. (Science Daily)
H1N1 scare: Eight deaths in Pune takes toll to 52 Sep 18, 2009
He succumbed to broncho-pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), joint director of state health services Ashok Mehta said. Bandhi was admitted to a private hospital on September 5 after complaining of cough and breathlessness. (India Times, India)
Swine Flu Deaths Show This Flu Is Different Sep 17, 2009
This in turn caused what is known as acute respiratory distress syndrome -- an often fatal development that leaves patients gasping for breath. The World Health Organization has confirmed 3,205 deaths globally from swine flu but experts agree all estimates of the extent of the pandemic are grossly understated because so few patients are ever actually tested. (MEDLINEplus)
* US autopsies reveal H1N1 differences Sep 17, 2009
This in turn caused what is known as acute respiratory distress syndrome X an often fatal development that leaves patients gasping for breath. The WHO has confirmed 3,205 deaths globally from swine flu, but experts agree all estimates of the extent of the pandemic are grossly understated because so few patients are tested. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Canadian scientists uncover a new mechanism regulating fetal growth and neonatal survival Sep 17, 2009
The recent findings, published in the online early edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, reveal that the loss of Erk3 function in the mouse leads to fetal growth restriction and early neonatal lethality caused by respiratory distress. Respiratory distress syndrome is a serious complication of premature and intrauterine growth-restricted infants and represents the primary contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality. (EurekAlert!)
Swine flu deaths show this flu is different: experts Sep 16, 2009
This in turn caused what is known as acute respiratory distress syndrome an often fatal development that leaves patients gasping for breath. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Woman dies of swine flu in Pune, toll 44 Sep 16, 2009
Sharda Fulpati had developed Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and died at the ICU of the Sahyadri-Munot hospital at 9. 45 am, said Ashok Mehta, joint director of health services. (India Times, India)
Doctor Answers Swine Flu Questions Sep 15, 2009
"What we worry about the most are the following things: If the child develops what we call real respiratory distress where the child is clearly having trouble breathing, having a hard time getting air in, using muscles. Certainly we worry if there's any color change in association with breathing. Also, we're concerned anytime there's a change in the child's mental status. The child is not fully alert or awake. That's a big warning sign. And then, any child that is more vulnerable to... (Click2Houston, TX)
A hymn of hope Sep 14, 2009
Though Jerry says the H1N1 strain has left her body, his wife is now struggling with pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome, which makes it difficult for Lori to breathe. Noah and Jerry are told they have to wear masks and gowns now when they visit her. (The Palm Beach Post)
Discovery Labs-FDA meeting set Sep 11, 2009
-based Discovery (NASDAQ:DSCO) is seeking to market Surfaxin, a synthetic surfactant therapy, for the prevention of respiratory distress syndrome in premature infants. In April the FDA raised questions that focus primarily on a Surfaxin biological activity test a quality control stability and release test that must be addressed before the Surfaxin application can be OK d.. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Discovery Labs and FDA to Meet On September 29, 2009 to Discuss Potential Path for SURFAXIN Approval Sep 11, 2009
The objective of this meeting is to define the options available to Discovery Labs to resolve the remaining primary issue that Discovery Labs must address to gain U.S. marketing approval of Surfaxin(r) (lucinactant) for the prevention of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
Feline Asthma Sep 9, 2009
Treating Coughing and Wheezing Cats Safely and Affordably. Many people are familiar with inhaled medicine for the treatment of asthma. (Suite101.com)
Chalmette man gets 5 years after he leaves OD victim to die in parked car Sep 5, 2009
Timothy Johnson, 48, Chalmette, was charged after he allegedly put Ryan Eisler, 31, Madisonville, in the back seat of a car after he began having respiratory distress involving heroin and drove Eisler to a nearby street and parked by vacant lot, walking home and allegedly leaving the Eisler to die, according to police ... When he went into respiratory distress, instead of getting medical help, Johnson, who is grandfather to Eisler s child, put Eisler in his car, drove around the corner and... (WWLTV.com, LA)
Isolagen irons out wrinkles Sep 5, 2009
Last month, Robert Capetola stepped down as CEO of in Warrington four months after the Warrington company failed for a third time to get final Food and Drug Administration approval for its Surfaxin product, an experimental therapy to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in infants born prematurely. When Isolagen filed for bankruptcy in June, it listed assets of less than $50,000 and debts of more than $88 million. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
HINGHAM POLICE/FIRE LOG: Aug. 17-23, 2009 Sep 4, 2009
Report of respiratory distress. 6:18 p.m. Recreation Park Drive, parking complaint. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Click to read: How H1N1 Can Kill Sep 3, 2009
Dr. Jennifer Ashton offers a detailed explanation to Harry Smith of acute respiratory distress syndrome in the most extreme H1N1 cases where patients are already immune compromised ... Animation shows how acute respiratory distress syndrome could cause death in the most extreme H1N1 cases ... An animation was shown that demonstrated the affects of ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome). (CBS News -- Early Show)
Town prepares for flu season Sep 2, 2009
The dangers of flu are all of these symptoms, which can cause respiratory distress from bronchitis or pneumonia, especially in a patient who has a pre-existing heart or lung condition, has an immune-deficiency problem or other chronic medical condition such as diabetes, said Goldfarb. For more information, visit or call 781-270-1955. (Burlington Union, MA)
Pune: 20-yr-old succumbs to swine flu Aug 30, 2009
Pawar said the patient developed Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and breathed his last at 5. 45 pm. (India Times, India)
Swine flu toll rises to 26 in Pune Aug 29, 2009
She had slipped into acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Chandakkar added. District collector Chandrakant Dalvi said three people tested positive for the H1N1 virus in the city. (India Times, India)
Child, 2, left in bathtub stops breathing Aug 27, 2009
Police and Trenton EMS were called to the 300 block of Centre Street around 11:30 a.m. yesterday on a report of a baby in respiratory distress, police said. The toddler was inside the house with one other person, a "male relative" who police say is a teenager and also resides at the address. (NJ.com -- Times)
A (H1N1): 24-year-old woman is the latest victim Aug 26, 2009
Dr Ismail said on Aug 17, laboratory test came back positive for A (H1N1) but the patient, whose condition became worse died on Aug 19 and the cause of death was due to H1N1 with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). He said the accumulative figure of those being treated for ILI nationwide was 1,446 adding that the actual number of patients being treated for A (H1N1) totalled 217. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Encephalitis claims 3 more in UP, 180 dead since Jan Aug 25, 2009
It affects the brain and causes high fever and respiratory distress. Japanese Encephalitis claims many lives in Uttar Pradesh each year. (India Times, India -- Community News)
H1N1 claims four more; toll 58 Aug 24, 2009
Deshmukh said the toddler girl, who was referred to Command Hospital by a medical college on Saturday, was critical, suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome. Major General A C Anand, Commandant, Command Hospital, said, "After admission to our hospital, she started showing symptoms of respiratory infection. She succumbed to H1N1 on Sunday. The report confirming she was H1N1 positive came after her death.". (India Times, India -- Community News)
Chandigarh: Woman dies of suspected swine flu Aug 23, 2009
Sheela, who was suffering from cough, high fever and respiratory distress, was admitted to the hospital on August 18 and died yesterday ... "She had been suffering from high fever, cough and respiratory distress," the State's Director, Health Services, O P Mittal said. (India Times, India)
Swine flu claims two more lives in Karnataka Aug 20, 2009
Both the patients have died of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Karnataka accounts for the second highest swine flu related deaths in the country after Maharashtra which has reported 18 deaths, including 13 in Pune alone. (India Times, India -- Community News)
H1N1: First Gauteng death Aug 20, 2009
Spokesperson Nombuso Shabalala said Annique Pretorius died in a Pretoria hospital on Monday after going into respiratory distress ... "She was then put in the intensive care unit where she went into severe respiratory distress and then she unfortunately after two days passed away," said Shabalala. (iAfrica.com)
Ex-SKorean President Kim Dae-jung dies at 85 Aug 19, 2009
He said Kim suffered respiratory distress, a pulmonary embolism and multiple organ failure. South Korean leaders, from friends to former foes, had been paying their respects for days at the hospital to a man whose epic career spanned South Korea's evolution from a brutal military dictatorship to a full-fledged democracy and global economic leader. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Bike run to support Wahpeton infant Aug 18, 2009
After she arrived at the hospital she went into respiratory distress. Once the respirator was corrected she went into cardiac distress. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
HINGHAM POLICE/FIRE LOG: July 27-Aug. 2, 2009 Aug 17, 2009
Staff reports resident with respiratory distress. 12:36 p.m. Hancock Road and Patriots Way, suspicious activity. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Discovery Labs CEO resigns Aug 15, 2009
Discovery Labs (NASDAQ:DSCO) received three approvable letters for the drug, a synthetic surfactant being developed initially to prevent respiratory distress syndrome in infants born prematurely. Surfactants are substance found in the lining of the lungs that facilitate breathing. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
India's swine flu toll goes down, not up! Aug 15, 2009
The health authorities had earlier included these three in the H1N1 death toll reported from Pune on the grounds that they were suffering either from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) or severe breathlessness, symptoms often associated with an H1N1 infection ... Hence, as per the new testing protocol, any patient suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome or severe breathlessness is administered Tamilfu without waiting for the throat swab report. (India Times, India)
New Method For Neonatal ICUs Reduces Infection And Lung Distress In Premature Infants Aug 13, 2009
12, 2009) A new method for improving quality of care can reduce hospital-acquired infections and chronic respiratory distress with oxygen dependency in premature infants in neonatal ICUs, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) ... Respiratory distress (bronchopulmonary dysplasia) in the pulmonary group decreased 15% and there was a 12% decrease in death from this condition. (Science Daily)
Swine flu: Stay cool, follow these000004ED 7 steps Aug 11, 2009
In case you feel respiratory distress or your nails turn blue, immediately report back to the government hospital. After seven days, in hospital or at home, you will de declared fit and discharged if you show no more symptoms. (India Times, India)
Life claimed by hospital infection Aug 10, 2009
Three days later, Norine Zazzara was in respiratory distress with a 104 degrees fever. "They started testing her, and the first thing that came back was MRSA," said Betsy Zazzara. (Albany Times Union)
State has draft EIR on LBAM Aug 7, 2009
Although CDFA said the product was not harmful, there were more than 600 cases of respiratory distress reported to medical authorities. In addition, the deaths of hundreds of birds and some terrestrial animals were blamed on the aerial spray. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
KZN death not due to H1N1? Aug 6, 2009
He developed respiratory distress and died in Mount Edgecombe Hospital last Thursday. KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo said: "He got sick on the 16 July 2009 with flu-like symptoms like cough, diarrhoea, tight chest, body pain and sore throat.". (iAfrica.com)
Hundreds Sickened at Mass. Trash Facility Aug 4, 2009
Their symptoms included nausea, respiratory distress and dizziness. Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River treated and released 51 patients. (CBS News)
Noxious Fumes Send Dozens to Hospitals in Mass. Aug 4, 2009
The hospital said symptoms included nausea, respiratory distress and dizziness. Twenty-two more victims were taken to Charlton Memorial Hospital in nearby Fall River and they were all listed in good condition. (Newsmax)
