Ohio toughens state laws for pharmacy technicians Dec 17, 2008
Emily Jerry, undergoing treatment for a grapefruit-sized tumor, died in March 2006 after a pharmacy technician at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland mixed a chemotherapy drug with a saline solution that contained 26 times more salt than the normal amount. The hospital pharmacist failed to detect the error. (USA Today -- Money)
A low dose of caffeine when pregnant may damage the heart of offspring for a lifetime Dec 17, 2008
The first two groups were studied in "room air," with one group having been injected with caffeine and another injected with saline solution. The second two groups were studied under conditions where ambient oxygen levels were halved, with one group receiving caffeine and the other receiving saline solution. (EurekAlert!)
A Patient Guide to Injectable Botox Dec 14, 2008
A sterile saline solution is added in order to make the product liquid. Typically, 1ml (1/5 tsp. (Suite101.com)
News of the Weird Dec 14, 2008
A temperature-regulated saline spa is available for relaxing dips before turning in for the night on sheepskin-lined dog beds. The continuing crisis. (North County Times)
Woman fights use of male name Dec 14, 2008
She worked three jobs, saved up about 15,000 to castrate Daniel and get saline breast implants for Catherine. She took estrogen until it became too expensive. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
What's the difference between cold and flu? Dec 13, 2008
For any of these things, if it affects the nose or sinus, just rinsing with saline that gets the mucus and virus out is a first-line defense. It's not the most pleasant thing to do, but it works very well. (Scientific American)
RNA Interference Can Facilitate Vaccine Development Dec 13, 2008
The researchers treated mice with the siRNA drug, and, for control groups, treated mice with a non-specific siRNA or saline. In prophylactic treatments in which the mice were given the drug 12 hours before RSV infection, the siRNA drug reduced the viral load by up to 80 percent compared to both controls. (Science Daily)
Varicose Veins: Causes, Symptoms an... Dec 12, 2008
Sclerotherapy: Injection of superficial veins with substances that collapse vessels (hypertonic saline, detergent solutions, glycerin). Works well on veins up to 5mm in diameter; deep venous thrombosis and recurrence of varicosities are concerns. (Suite101.com)
Controlled Burns At Ford Ord To Start Wednesday Dec 10, 2008
Seek medical care if breathing becomes difficult, and consider using an over-the-counter nasal moisturizing spray (saline). Copyright 2008 by. (KSBW 8, CA)
Cold & Flu Dec 10, 2008
Use saline nasal drops. To help relieve nasal congestion, try saline nasal drops. (CNN -- Health)
Intervention In Infants With Cystic Fibrosis Key To Slowing Progression Dec 9, 2008
23, 2006) New research suggests that inhaling hypertonic saline, a water-based concentrated salt solution, could provide long-term benefits for lung health in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Researchers. (Science Daily)
Heart patients get 'big chill' treatment Dec 6, 2008
Doctors pumped frigid saline into his veins to reduce inflammation and give things a chance to heal. Half a dozen companies sell tools to do this tubes that go into veins or the belly cavity, fancy ice bags and gel packs, blankets with cold saline inside, fans blowing cold air over patients, even a skullcap to cool the head ... The only big study of cooling for heart attacks 392 patients given cold saline through a big vein failed to show benefit, said its leader, Dr. William... (MSNBC -- Health)
Ailing Thai king fails to give speech Dec 5, 2008
"He could eat what we served him, but today he had a throat infection so he could barely eat. Therefore, the doctors prescribed him medicine and put him on a saline drip.". The king, whose moral influence overrides the temporal power of politicians and generals, has intervened in the past at critical moments to avert bloodshed. (International Herald Tribune)
Column: Seminar set on personal care and health Dec 5, 2008
Add to that number such items as aftershave, nail polish and saline solution. Then add the chemicals inherent in cosmetics, and add to that any number of hair-altering products (coloring, straightening, permanents), and the number of chemicals we put into our system through personal care products alone becomes rather alarming. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
"Slightly ill" Thai king misses annual speech Dec 4, 2008
"Therefore, the doctors prescribed him medicine and put him on a saline drip," she said. Thailand's caretaker government canceled next Monday's special parliamentary session to choose a successor to Somchai Wongsawat, banned from politics for five years for voter fraud. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Gardasil given all-clear on reactions Dec 3, 2008
"One study estimated that if 80 per cent of eligible US adolescent females were to receive a saline (sterile saltwater) injection ... three per 100,000 adolescents would require emergency care for asthma or allergy within 24 hours of vaccination.". Story Tools. (The Australian)
Nuclear science for food security Dec 2, 2008
Already more than 3000 crop varieties of some 170 different plant species have been released through the direct intervention of the IAEA: they include barley that grows at 5000 meters (16,400 ft) and rice that thrives in saline soil. These varieties provide much needed food as well as millions of dollars in economic benefits for farmers and consumers, especially in developing countries. (EurekAlert!)
BETTER LIFE: News on surgical breakthroughs and risks Dec 1, 2008
Until the FDA and Health Canada approved silicone gel implants, women who wanted larger breasts had to go with saline implants, which are filled with salt water. Silicone implants are thought to feel and look more natural than saline implants. (USA Today -- Money)
PLAN WAS TO KILL 5,000 Nov 30, 2008
Please put me on saline. And as Indian commandos ended the bloody 59-hour siege at the Taj yesterday by killing the last three Islamic gunmen, baby-faced Kasab was dispassionately detailing the background to the mayhem. (The Drudge Report)
Nontoxic Nanoparticle Can Deliver And Track Drugs, According To New Research Nov 27, 2008
With this method, his group was able to measure the size of the particles and their dispersion in solution, in this case a phosphate-buffered saline that is used as a simple model for blood. "What we did in this study was to change the original neutral pH of the solution, which is similar to blood, to a more acidic environment, such as around solid tumors and in the parts of the cell that collect the nanoparticles-containing fluid immediately outside the cell membrane and bring it into the cell.... (Science Daily)
Bon Secours St. Mary's Is First Hospital in U.S. to Perform New Gastric Banding Procedure Nov 25, 2008
The REALIZE Band includes a soft balloon of sterile saline, which wraps around the stomach to create two chambers. Surgeons attach the REALIZE Injection Port to the abdominal wall underneath the skin, whereby doctors can inject or remove saline to tighten or loosen the band. (PR Newswire)
Hope For Treating Relapse To Methamphetamine Abuse Nov 24, 2008
In the current study, rats were first put through a series of conditioning tests that taught them to expect methamphetamine in one chamber of a three-chamber apparatus and saline solution in another chamber ... Once this preference was established, the researchers extinguished it by giving the rats saline injections in both chambers, again allowing the animals to have free access to all chambers until the rats had no preference for the previously methamphetamine-associated chamber for at least... (Science Daily)
* ANALYSIS: Hunger strikes can raise ethics issues for doctors Nov 24, 2008
When a serious risk is posed to a hunger strikers health, methods of stabilizing blood pressure and blood sugar levels include feeding nutrients through a nasogastric tube and intravenous infusion of glucose and saline, he said. A nasogastric tube is a clear plastic tube that is inserted through the nose, down the back of the throat, through the esophagus and into the stomach. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Ex-nurse indicted in narcotics case Nov 20, 2008
Ashton Paul Daigle is accused of substituting saline solution for the narcotic painkiller Fentanyl, which was to have been administered to patients facing surgery ... Daigle allegedly substituted a saline solution for the narcotic. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Nurse arrested in drug thefts Nov 20, 2008
During a news conference, Eid and FDA agent Stephen Holt said that between Sept. 24 and Oct. 24, Daigle allegedly opened a Pyxis machine to obtain Fentanyl, a strong narcotic prescription medication, and replaced it with saline solution ... He also faces 67 counts of creating a counterfeit controlled substance, specifically the saline solution he allegedly substituted for the Fentanyl. (Denver Post)
* Chen transferred to Banciao hospital Nov 18, 2008
The hospital had intravenously infused the former president with saline and glucose to stabilize his condition. Tsai said Chen Shui-bians test results yesterday came out better than the previous day. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Simple solutions for itchy scalp Nov 18, 2008
I also rinse my nasal passages with a homemade saline solution and find it very helpful. Your recipe sounds delicious. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Cardium Reports on Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Revised Business Strategies for Operating Units Nov 11, 2008
Preclinical and preliminary clinical data suggest that rapid patient cooling using intravenous cold saline in combination with endovascular hypothermia can be initiated without causing delay of reperfusion therapy and may have the potential to enable interventional cardiologists to dramatically reduce heart tissue damage following a heart attack. The Company expects to announce results of the RAPID MI-ICE clinical study in mid-2009. (PR Newswire)
Brett Lee on drip after stomach bug hits Nov 9, 2008
STRUGGLING fast bowler Brett Lee was yesterday placed on a saline drip after suffering from waves of nausea as Australia fought to stay in the series. Lee was struck down with the stomach illness two days before the Test, was passed fit to play, but suffered a relapse that restricted him to 16 lacklustre overs and forced him from the field. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
How to Cope with a Sinus Infection Nov 8, 2008
A saline nasal spray can be effective in reducing nasal discharge or opening stuffy passages. Decongestant sprays can be very effective, but can be habit forming and overuse can cause a rebound (worsening) effect. (Suite101.com)
How To Stay Healthy This Winter Nov 7, 2008
For these times, consider the following two products: black elderberry syrup and saline nasal spray ... g. Nature's Way Sambucol) can help to reduce a cold's duration and Ocean brand saline spray helps dry, irritated nasal passages become more comfortable and clear. (Suite101.com)
Safer Ways to Keep Little Ones Healthy This Winter Nov 6, 2008
For a stuffy nose, a simple saline flush can help relieve congestion. Offer plenty of fluids to help loosen congestion and prevent dehydration. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Coping and copulation behavior may help calculate diabetes risk Nov 6, 2008
During their tests, they discovered that merely handling the male mice and subjecting them to a placebo test where glucose was replaced with saline resulted in significant differences in blood sugar levels. Males of a calmer, more monogamous species had a higher level of stress hormones and a superior ability to regulate blood sugar, in comparison to males of a less calm, less monogamous species, or females of either species. (EurekAlert!)
TWO KILLED IN WEEKEND ACCIDENTS Nov 5, 2008
Also Saturday, Margaret P. Robinson, 85, of Hensley was killed in a two vehicle accident on U.S. 167 at Woodson Lateral Road in Saline County. Cpl. Dale Donham reported that Robinson was westbound on Woodson Lateral Road in a 2003 Buick when she failed to yield at a stop sign and was struck by a 2002 Hyundai driven by James M. Allen, 22, of Prattsville, that was northbound on U.S. 167. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
GSU study first to confirm long-term benefits of morphine treatment in infants Nov 4, 2008
"Our previous studies have shown that, just as in humans, neonatal inflammation in rodents (that did not receive preemptive pain medication) results in an increase in sensitivity to pain, stress, and decreased reaction to morphine as adults. While evidence exists that morphine is efficacious in neonatal rodents, this is the first study to confirm the long-term behavioral benefits. In this study, published online in Pediatric Research, a group of rat pups received an injection of morphine sulfate... (EurekAlert!)
Six months after Cyclone Nargis, a second emergency threatens the Delta Nov 2, 2008
s myriad waterways, measuring the saline content of the water to determine where the sea water meets the freshwater. With this knowledge, Merlin will be able to place more water treatment units in areas where the water is saline, while using less costly methods in areas where fresh water is available. (AlertNet)
Refreshing cleanse Nov 2, 2008
In one end and out the other: A saline solution makes nostril irrigation a comfortable experience ... While sniffing and blowing will normally clear out the gross particles, a complete clean out can be done more effectively with saline water, explained Dhilip who irrigates his nose as often as he brushes his teeth. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Interview With A Cyborg Oct 31, 2008
Gordon's brain consists of fetal rat neurons in a small dish of nutrient-rich, oxygenated saline on an array of 60 electrodes that pick up the electrical signals emitted by the neurons. The neurons begin forming connections within 20 minutes and establish an elaborate active network within a week while kept in an incubator at 98. (Forbes -- Technology)
Leave Your Ear Wax Alone, Experts Say Oct 31, 2008
A note in the Harvard Health Letter also said that dripping a few drops of water, saline solution or hydrogen peroxide in should soften the wax enough for it to fall out. A cotton swab should not be used, because it can push wax deeper into the ear. (Click2Houston, TX)
Trip to Africa inspires new music from young composer Oct 30, 2008
One day, Runestad grabbed some gauze and saline and helped clean them up. A little boy ran around in a Spiderman costume. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Tuesday's Scores Oct 29, 2008
Gibsland-Coleman 82, Saline 79 ... Saline 64, Gibsland-Coleman 27. (Nola.com -- Sports)
What's a placebo? A clarification Oct 28, 2008
To begin with, only 5 percent of doctors are giving sugar pills or saline injections to patients. Instead, most doctors are advising that patients take over-the-counter painkillers (41 percent of physicians recommend), vitamins (38 percent), sedatives (13 percent) or antibiotics (13 percent). (Chicago Tribune)
Placebos and the doctor-patient relationship Oct 27, 2008
It's not what they're made of: the salt in saline injections, the sugar in dummy pills, or the nutrients in multi-vitamins. It's their ability to inspire the placebo effect. (Chicago Tribune)
Saturday's Scores Oct 26, 2008
Saline 54, Athens 42. Hathaway Tournament. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Why Binge Drinking Is Bad For Your Bones Oct 26, 2008
Control groups received injections of saline. Researchers focused on genes responsible for bone health. (Science Daily)
Binge drinking 'bad for bones' Oct 26, 2008
Control groups received injections of saline, the 'ScienceDaily' reported. The researchers focused on genes responsible for bone health -- they found that alcohol affected the amounts of RNA, which serves as the template for making proteins, the building blocks of bones and tissue, associated with these genes. (Times of India)
First comprehensive genomic study of common cold reveals new treatment targets Oct 26, 2008
In the randomized, placebo-controlled study, researchers infected 17 volunteers with rhinovirus-16 and an additional 18 volunteers (who served as the study control group) were given a sham inoculation in the form of a nasal saline spray. The volunteers were all healthy college students who signed informed consent forms. (EurekAlert!)
Feed a cold ... Oct 25, 2008
Instead of treating children's colds with candy-flavored cough suppressants, antihistamines and decongestants, those experts recommend honey, saline drops and humidifiers ... Honey and saline drops. (Montana Standard, MT)
Friday's Scores Oct 25, 2008
Athens 80, Saline 53 ... Saline 58, Doyline 56. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Doctors often put their trust in placebos, study finds Oct 25, 2008
The classic examples are sugar pills, saline injections and other treatments that seem to inspire confidence even though they are inert. But the physicians surveyed were far more likely to use active agents as placebos, including over-the-counter painkillers, vitamins, sedatives and antibiotics. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Thursday's Scores Oct 24, 2008
Saline 62, Bienville 38. Hathaway Tournament. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Little Elm previvor has preventative surgery for cancer Oct 24, 2008
It s more natural than saline. I think it s good for the patients. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
US doctors use placebo treatments Oct 24, 2008
Most doctors used actual medicines as a placebo treatment: 41% used painkillers, 38% used vitamins, 13% used antibiotics, 13% used sedatives, 3% used saline injections, and 2% used sugar pills. In the survey, doctors were asked if they would recommend a sugar pill for patients with chronic pain if it had been shown to be more effective than no treatment. (India Times, India)
Beating Breast Cancer Oct 23, 2008
From there, I traveled a half hour every week from my house at SUNY Cortland to the doctor s to get saline injected into the expanders until they were the size of my "old ones.". Editor s Note: Tissue expanders are used in cosmetic and restorative surgery to help the body grow additional skin and other tissue. (Fox News)
DEATHS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 (879) Oct 23, 2008
He was born July 5, 1924, in Saline County, a son of the late Robert and Pearl Styles. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Styles of Conway and Gary Styles of Lubbock, Texas; one daughter, Barbara Gail Steel of Little Rock; one brother, Herman Styles of Popular Bluff, Mo. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Curbing cough syrup: Do cough and cold medicines work for children? Should we be giving them to our kids? Oct 22, 2008
Use saline nose drops to thin nasal discharge. Place a few drops of the saline into each nostril followed by gentle bulb suction. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Wellness in Germany, Bad Drkheim Oct 21, 2008
"Saline" Graduation Wall ... The locals call it "saline". (Suite101.com)
Trashing Joe the Plumber Oct 21, 2008
I looked at an itemized statement from my last hospital visit, and was boggled Saline Solution Salt and Distilled water, something I used to make by the gallon for chem labs, $40 ... I looked at an itemized statement from my last hospital visit, and was boggled Saline Solution Salt and Distilled water, something I used to make by the gallon for chem labs, $40. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Allergies and Asthma in the Aging Oct 19, 2008
The "neti pot" uses saline solution which is poured into one side of the nose and comes out the other side. This mechanically washes out the mucus inside the nose and removes the irritant. (Suite101.com)
White released after 18 years Oct 18, 2008
Minutes after becoming the first Nebraska inmate to have a conviction overturned by DNA evidence, he simply walked out of the Saline County Courthouse in Wilber ... A Saline County judge ruled Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, that Joseph White should get a new trial in the rape and murder of 68-year-old Helen Wilson. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Junk Science: Candidates Don't Come Clean on Coal Oct 17, 2008
Underground geological repositories, like saline formations and depleted oil and gas fields are being considered. But it s not at all clear that these potential repositories could reliably hold vast and ever-increasing amounts of CO2 forever without leaking and without polluting surrounding groundwater. (Fox News)
• Prevention is still the best medicine for a common cold Oct 17, 2008
A gargle of warm salt water and the use of saline nasal drops are your best bet. DEAR DR. GOTT: I have an unsightly nail fungus. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Woman recommends mammogram before 40 Oct 17, 2008
" She knew what she might be getting into surgically since she had had breast reduction surgery in 2003. After she had her kids, she said her breasts' size had enlarged to size triple D. Murray was having shoulder and neck pain. So breast reduction was suggested. She went to Dr. Eleanor Pitts, a plastic surgeon at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. She liked her a lot, and went back to her when she was diagnosed with cancer. So on Aug. 11, Murray went through five hours of surgery at MGH, helmed by Dr.... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Cold medicines and children: a dangerous mix? Oct 15, 2008
Instead, Weselman suggests saline drops, warm apple juice and gargling with salt water ... Rothman said she turns to several natural remedies to ways to combat colds including liquid vitamin C, vitamin-rich kiwi fruit, extra rest and saline drops ... Saline nose spray can help alleviate stuffy noses. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cold medications and kids don't mix Oct 15, 2008
Rinse stuffy noses with saline drops or a neti pot. You can clear younger children's noses with suction bulbs. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
