Archive for 2007/12


Comment Issued To BBC Online Regarding The Effect Of The Menopause On Lung Function

Dr Victoria King, Research Development Manager at Asthma UK, says: 'Research is beginning to show a link between menopause and asthma however it is too early to say exactly how menopause affects asthma symptoms and who is likely to be affected. 'What is interesting about this study is that it supports previous findings which show that the effect the menopause may have on lung function is greater in lean women that have a lower body mass index. [click link for full article]
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12/21/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Statement By Bernadette Toomey, President And CEO Of The American Lung Association, On The Untimely Passing Of Congresswoman Julia Carson

The American Lung Association's volunteers and staff wish to express our deepest condolences to the family of U.S. Congresswoman Julia Carson, who died Saturday after a courageous battle with lung cancer. A long-time champion for the disadvantaged and a tireless advocate for her Indianapolis constituents, Congresswoman Carson also was a strong supporter of lung health. [click link for full article]
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12/21/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Natural Products Association To Host 71st Annual Natural Products Convention And Trade Show, Natural MarketPlace 2008, USA

Natural products retailers and suppliers from across the country will gather to exchange trade information, learn about the industry, and peruse booths showcasing industry's best products at the Natural Products Association's 71st annual trade show and convention - Natural MarketPlace 2008 - July 17 - 19, in Las Vegas, Nevada. [click link for full article]
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12/21/2007 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine | Trackback | Comments Off

Swedish Rhodiola Rosea Extract Effective In Treating Mild To Moderate Depression In New Clinical Trial

A new clinical trial has found that an extract of Rhodiola rosea roots and rhizomes demonstrated anti-depressive activity in patients with mild to moderate depression. This is the first double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of Rhodiola rosea in patients diagnosed with depression. Patients given the Swedish-made Rhodiola rosea extract showed significant improvements in depression compared to those given placebo. [click link for full article]
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12/21/2007 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine | Trackback | Comments Off

Pulmonary Heart Disease Hospitalizations Increase By More Than Half

Hospital admissions for people with chronic pulmonary heart disease rose from 301,400 to 456,500 stays between 1997 and 2005 - an increase of more than 50 percent - according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Pulmonary heart disease is a serious, often deadly lung blood vessel disorder that can cause shortness of breath, fatigue, chest pain, dizzy spells and fainting. Most patients have an underlying heart or lung disorder. [click link for full article]
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12/20/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Menopausal Women May Have An Increased Asthma Risk, From The Journal Of Allergy And Clinical Immunology

Menopause is associated with lower lung function and more respiratory symptoms, especially among lean women, according to a new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI). The study, "Lung function, respiratory symptoms, and the menopausal transition," can be found in the articles in press section of the JACI Web site, http://www.jacionline.org. [click link for full article]
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12/20/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Dolphin ‘Therapy’ A Dangerous Fad, Emory Researchers Warn

People suffering from chronic mental or physical disabilities should not resort to a dolphin "healing" experience, warn two researchers from Emory University. Lori Marino, senior lecturer in the Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Program, has teamed with Scott Lilienfeld, professor in the Department of Psychology, to launch an educational campaign countering claims made by purveyors of what is known as dolphin-assisted therapy (DAT). [click link for full article]
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12/19/2007 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine | Trackback | Comments Off

Vitamin B12 Function May Be Diminished By Excessive Folate

In a study of adults aged 20 and over, researchers at Tufts University showed that homocysteine and methylmalonic acid are at much higher levels in individuals who have a combination of vitamin B12 deficiency and high blood folate levels than in individuals who are also vitamin B12 deficient but have normal folate levels.Homocysteine and methylmalonic acid, compounds used by enzymes that contain vitamin B12, accumulate in the blood in patients who are vitamin B12 deficient. [click link for full article]
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12/19/2007 | Complememntary & Alternative Medicine | Trackback | Comments Off

Improved Outcome Of Experimental Lung Transplantation

Lung transplantation is the only life-saving therapy for an increasing number of patients suffering from end-stage lung disease. However, in comparison to kidneys, the outcome of lung transplantation is poor. This is mainly due to the very delicate structure of the lung, whose function critically depends on a very thin barrier between air and blood. A healthy barrier promotes gas exchange and prevents oedema formation due to leakage of plasma from the blood. [click link for full article]
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12/19/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

Anthera’s A-001 Receives Orphan Drug Status For The Prevention Of Acute Chest Syndrome In Patients With Sickle Cell Disease

Anthera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing anti-inflammatory drugs, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Orphan Product Development has granted A-001 orphan drug status for the prevention of acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell disease. [click link for full article]
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12/19/2007 | Respiratory & Asthma | Trackback | Comments Off

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