Archive for 2007/02


Using Magnets To Correct ‘Sunken Chest’

Researchers at UCSF Children's Hospital in San Francisco have launched a groundbreaking study to determine whether a new procedure using magnets can correct sunken chest, the most common congenital chest deformity, in the same way that orthodontic braces gradually realign teeth.Sunken chest, which is known medically as pectus excavatum, is a deformity of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the breastbone. [click link for full article]
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02/19/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Nicotine Mouth Spray Is Preferred Replacement Therapy For Smoking Cessation

This pilot study recently published in the journal "Respiration" shows that nicotine mouth spray is a preferred replacement therapy despite a higher rate of local adverse effects compared to oral inhalers and gum.Various formulations of nicotine replacement therapy are commercially available. It was the aim of this study to test preference, safety and efficacy of a new nicotine mouth spray (1 mg/actuation; NicoNovum). [click link for full article]
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02/18/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

New Drugs Trials Could Slash Treatment Times

The current incidence and prevalence of tuberculosis are severely straining the capacity of some National Tuberculosis Control Programmes to successfully administer the WHO recommended standard six-month regimen.Trials of a new drug combination to treat tuberculosis could cut the length of time patients have to take their medicine by a third. [click link for full article]
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02/18/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Breath Test Detects Lung Cancer In Early Stages

A new breath test has been reported to detect lung cancer in its early stage. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and doctors believe that early detection could offer sufferers their best chance for early survival. Dr. [click link for full article]
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02/17/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Treatment Of Health Problems Related To World Trade Center Collapse Costs $393M Annually, Report Finds

Treatment of health problems experienced by the 43,000 individuals exposed to toxic dust and smoke during the World Trade Center collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, has cost the U.S. health care system $393 million annually since 2001, according to a report issued on Tuesday by a panel established by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in 2006, the [click link for full article]
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02/16/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Take Care When Using Garlic To Treat Childhood Ailments

Parents and practitioners should know more about garlic before using it to treat children, according to a review of data conducted in part by the University of Alberta.While using garlic to treat children for various ailments appears to be generally safe, more research needs to be done on its specific effects, and garlic is not recommended in at least one treatment, researchers found after reviewing several studies that used the plant to treat several childhood ailments. [click link for full article]
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02/16/2007 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine | Trackback | Comments Off

Newsbriefs From The Journal Chest, February 2007

Waist-to-Hip Ratio Affects Breathing in the Morbidly ObeseAccording to a new study, large waist-to-hip (W/H) ratios in the morbidly obese are associated with impaired pulmonary gas exchange. Canadian researchers from McGill University gathered arterial blood samples from 25 morbidly obese patients who were scheduled for bariatric surgery. Age, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, waist circumference, and W/H ratio were recorded. [click link for full article]
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02/15/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

EPA Rule Slashes Toxics From Gasoline, Vehicles, And Portable Fuel Containers - USA

Toxic fumes from gasoline, vehicles and fuel containers will decrease significantly, further reducing health risks under tough new standards signed today by EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson. By 2030, EPA's new Mobile Source Air Toxic (MSAT) regulations and fuel and vehicle standards already in place will reduce toxic emissions from cars to 80 percent below 1999 emissions. "Americans love their cars. [click link for full article]
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02/15/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Respiratory Research About To Experience Influx Of Talented Young Scientists, UK

The field of respiratory research is about to experience an influx of talented young scientists. Twenty-one PhD students will soon begin research projects that address the role of factors as diverse as fungi, viral infection, immune system reactions and the influence of maternal diet on the serious respiratory disorders asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions. [click link for full article]
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02/15/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Asthma UK Cymru Calls For Greater Government

Asthma UK Cymru has welcomed the consultation on the respiratory strategy published by the Welsh Assembly Government, stating this is a significant step towards improving services for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions in Wales. However, Asthma UK Cymru is disappointed that the consultation fails to address in detail many key issues affecting people with asthma. [click link for full article]
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02/15/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

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