Govt to consider baby formula ad ban Aug 9, 2007
Studies have shown breastfeeding helps protect babies against gastrointestinal and respiratory tract diseases, and it potentially reduces asthma, allergies and childhood obesity. While most Australian women start breastfeeding, about half give up within the first six months, and very few follow recommendations to give only breast milk for the first six months. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
China city traffic cops given 43 years to live Aug 7, 2007
The incidence of lung, heart and respiratory tract diseases and arthritis was also higher among traffic police than the public as a whole, the newspaper added. "Vehicle emissions and excessive heat were the major contributors to the condition," Liu Yimin, vice-president of the hospital, was quoted by a newspaper as saying. (Scientific American)
Is Exercise Really Good For Heart Failure Patients? Jan 21, 2007
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Low Impact Aerobic Exercise Reduces Fatigue In Auto-immune Conditions Says Multi-study Review Dec 7, 2006
Low impact aerobic exercise, such as walking and cycling, can effectively reduce fatigue in adults with chronic auto-immune conditions, according to a research review in the latest issue of the UK-based Journal of Advanced Nursing. A team led by nurse researcher Dr Jane Neill from Flinders University in Adelaide, examined 162 research studies published between 1987 and 2006, analysing 36 in detail. (Science Daily)
Halving Daily Cigarette Quota Has No Health Benefit Nov 30, 2006
-- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory tract diseases that are characterized by airflow obstruction or limitation. The most common cause is. (Science Daily)
Every dog has its worst day Oct 19, 2006
Air pollution, much like it does in humans, aggravates respiratory tract diseases in animals; the fumes make them susceptible to eye allergies and skin rashes. And, there is always the danger of pets ingesting left-over patakhas or wax from candles and suffering a bout of food poisoning that, as doctors point out, can snowball into quite a bit of an emergency. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Heartburn Drug May Help To Slow Progression Of Chronic Heart Failure Sep 28, 2006
An over-the-counter medication used to treat heartburn and acid reflux also appears to help decrease the debilitating effects of chronic heart failure, preliminary research shows. But more testing must be done before the drug is recommended for use by heart failure patients, doctors say. (Science Daily)
Chronic Form Of Depression Runs In Families, Study Finds Sep 12, 2006
The odds are more than two to one that people whose close relatives developed chronic severe unipolar depression when they were young will have it, too, according to results of a multicenter analysis of more than 600 people and their families. Results of the study, published in the September issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry, with Johns Hopkins psychiatrist James B. Potash, M.D., as senior author, show that siblings, parents or children of people diagnosed with chronic major depression... (Science Daily)
Blood Clots Can Be Treated By Injections At Home Aug 26, 2006
Treatment of blood clots in the deep veins of the legs or the lungs with an older, less expensive form of the anticoagulant medication heparin can be just as safe and effective as similar treatment with a newer and more expensive heparin, according to a study led by Clive Kearon, professor of medicine at McMaster University, published in the August 23 issue of JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association). When injected subcutaneously (beneath the skin), unfractionated (regular) heparin... (Science Daily)
Frequent detection of Bocavirus DNA in German children with respiratory tract infections Jul 12, 2006
In a substantial proportion of respiratory tract diseases of suspected infectious origin, the etiology is unknown ... We tested 835 nasopharyngeal aspirates (NPA) obtained between 2002 and 2005 from pediatric in-patients with acute respiratory tract diseases at the University of Wurzburg, Germany, for the presence of hBoV DNA. The specificity of positive PCR reactions was confirmed by sequencing ... HBoV is frequently found in NPAs of hospitalized infants and children with acute respiratory... (BioMed Central)
* Most flu cases don't need hospital treatment Jul 6, 2006
19 million) on treating influenza and upper respiratory tract diseases last year. Taiwanese visited hospitals an average of 14. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Smokers With Heavily Lined Faces Run Five Times The Risk Of Progressive Lung Disease (COPD) Jun 15, 2006
Posted: June 14, 2006. Middle aged smokers, who are heavily lined with wrinkles, are five times as likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD for short, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax. (Science Daily)
New Drug Poised To Radically Change The Treatment Of Severe Anemias Apr 22, 2006
Blood, the official journal of the American Society of Hematology (Science Daily)
Anti-inflammatory Drug's Potentially Deadly Side Effect Found To Be Rare Mar 4, 2006
-- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term for a group of respiratory tract diseases that are characterised by airflow obstruction or limitation. It is usually caused by tobacco. (Science Daily)
Why is it Hard to Quit Smoking Feb 16, 2006
The disease mainly strikes the cardiovascular system, resulting to heart attack, respiratory tract diseases, and even cancer. Regardless of the risks of smoking cigarettes, to quit smoking is not an easy task, yet it is possible. (DailyIndia.com)
