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7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm The diagnosis of asthma in a young child may well be more challenging to pediatricians than previously appreciated, as per a review of research and clinical experience literature by Howard Eigen, M.D., of the Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children appearing in the October 2008 issue of Clinical Pediatrics.......7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  Everyday exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, allergens, and air pollution may be the root of chronic cases of laryngitis, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL. Laryngitis symptoms include hoarseness of the voice, cough, and chronic clearing of the throat. Scientists and physicians generally attribute laryngitis to a viral infection and overuse of the voice. Other factors, including consistent exposure to second-hand smoke, have also been cited as a trigger........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  In the first in-depth study of its kind ever done in the Southeastern United States, scientists at the University of Georgia and Emory University have discovered a link between thunderstorms and asthma attacks in the metro Atlanta area that could have a "significant public health impact". While a relationship between thunderstorms and increased hospital visits for asthma attacks has been known and studied worldwide for years, this is the first time a team of climatologists and epidemiologists has ever conducted a detailed study of the phenomenon in the American South........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  Babies born by Caesarean section have a 50 % increased risk of developing asthma in comparison to babies born naturally. Emergency Caesarean sections increase the risk even further. This is shown in a new study based on data from 1.7 million births registered at the Medical Birth Registry at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  AstraZeneca today announced that it submitted a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approval of a new indication for SYMBICORTandreg; (budesonide/formoterol fumarate dihydrate) Inhalation Aerosol for the long-term maintenance therapy of asthma in pediatric patients ages 6 to 11 years old. SYMBICORT is currently approved for the long-term maintenance therapy of asthma in patients 12 years and older........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  significant number of adverse effects and several deaths, leading the FDA to recommend against their use for children less than two years old. Despite these concerns about safety and efficacy, there has been little research on patterns of cough and cold medicine use in very young children. Now, a new study from the Emergency Medicine Network (www.emnet-usa.org) led by Katherine O'Donnell, M.D. of Children's Hospital Boston reveals important new statistics about medicine use in children under the age of two........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  A new 12-week study2examined safety and efficacy measures of the maintenance combination asthma treatment, SYMBICORT (budesonide/formoterol fumarate dehydrate) Inhalation Aerosol,2 in treating mild to moderate persistent asthma in children ages 6 to 15 years old2 who were previously treated with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).2 Of note, the study included efficacy assessments of nighttime symptoms, nighttime rescue medicine use and rescue medication-free days in patients taking SYMBICORT in comparison to those taking formoterol dry powder inhaler (DPI) or budesonide pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI). Results were presented today at the International Conference of the American Thoracic Society held in Toronto, Canada, May 16-21, 2008........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have defined a new type of immune response that is activated in patients with severe asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Their discovery could dramatically improve diagnosis and therapy of patients with chronic inflammatory lung disease........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  Scientists from Boston Universitys Slone Epidemiology Center have observed that approximately one in ten U.S. children uses one or more cough and cold medications during a given week. These findings will be presented today at the 2008 Pediatric Academic Societies and Asian Society for Pediatric Research Joint Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  Children exposed to high levels of air pollution during their first year of life run a greater risk of developing asthma, pollen allergies, and impaired respiratory function. However, genetic factors are also at play. These are the results of a new study conducted under the BAMSE project. The BAMSE project has monitored 4,000 children in Stockholm county from birth in order to assess whether exposure to traffic pollution during their first year of life affects the risk of developing asthma and allergies. Levels of traffic exhaust were measured at the site of the home. The results show that the children who were exposed to high concentrations of pollutants ran a 60 per cent higher risk of suffering of persistent asthma symptoms. Respiratory function was also adversely affected, and the children were much more likely to be allergic to airborne allergens, especially pollen........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  One month of tough breathing may help asthma sufferers breathe easier in the long run, as per research from one University of Houston professor. In a move that challenges one of the most basic tenets of the Hippocratic Oath first do no harm Richard Bond, associate professor of pharmacology at UH, is relying on a long-standing medical taboo to treat asthma. Eventhough counterintuitive, Bonds studies are reminiscent of hair-of-the-dog folk wisdom to treat like with like, in this case using beta blockers (or antagonists) instead of stimulants (or agonists) in asthmatics........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  Dry airways may not only play a central role in the development of the in-herited lung disease cystic fibrosis, but also in much more common ac-quired chronic lung diseases such as asthma and smoker's lung, the ciga-rette smoke-induced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This is the conclusion reached by researchers at Heidelberg University Hospital under the direction of Assistant Professor Dr. Marcus Mall from the Department of Pediatrics at Heidelberg University Hospital and Professor Dr. Richard Boucher of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In ani-mal studies, they observed that insufficient hydration of the airway surfaces leads to pathologies typical of chronic obstructive lung diseases in humans........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  A team of Penn State University scientists is the first to demonstrate that lipid molecules in cell membranes participate in mammals' reactions to allergens in a living cell. The finding will help researchers better understand how allergy symptoms are triggered, and could contribute to the creation of improved drugs to treat them. The work would be published in the 14 recent issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  Results from a new national survey demonstrate that elevated allergen levels in the home are linked to asthma symptoms in allergic individuals. The study suggests that asthmatics that have allergies may alleviate symptoms by reducing allergen exposures inside their homes. The work was carried out by scientists at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the University of Iowa, Rho Inc., and the Constella Group. The teams findings may help millions of Americans who suffer from asthma........7 Oct 2008 at 11:38pm  An enzyme released by mast cells in the lungs appears to play a key role in the tightening of airways that is a hallmark of asthma - pointing to a potential new target for therapy against the illness. Reporting in the online edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a team at Weill Cornell Medical College explains that during an immune response, mast cells release the enzyme - called renin - which in turn produces angiotensin, a potent constrictor of the smooth muscle that lines airways........ |
8 Oct 2008 at 12:00pm For the 3 million children with food allergies, Halloween spooks and scares are not limited to vampires and witches. Candies containing peanuts or chocolate can be just as frightening. To replace the fear with fun, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) has developed a checklist of safety tips for food-allergic children. 6 Oct 2008 at 12:00pm Allergic reactions to latex happen commonly in medical settings, where rubber gloves are in abundant supply. But less-visible elements in other environments can also pose danger, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). "Consider that restaurant meals are frequently prepared by cooks wearing latex gloves. In schools, the cafeteria may be a threat, but there is also potential exposure to latex in school supplies," said Donald H. 6 Oct 2008 at 5:00am Community pharmacies in Wales will, from February 2009, be able to offer an allergy screening service to members of the public. The initiative from Allergy UK in association with the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) will train pharmacists to provide advice and support for allergy sufferers in the principality. 3 Oct 2008 at 2:00am Circassia Ltd, a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on the fields of allergy and critical care, today announced the start of a further phase II clinical study of its ToleroMune(R) technology in the field of cat allergy. The trial builds on positive results achieved in an earlier phase II study, which demonstrated the potential clinical benefits of the ToleroMune approach to allergy desensitization. 1 Oct 2008 at 1:00pm Hay fever, the often seasonal allergy that affects between 10 and 20 percent of the American population, is best controlled through a course of patient-adjusted dosing, according to new research published in the September 2008 edition of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. 1 Oct 2008 at 5:00am The level of knowledge and understanding of children with food allergies varies significantly across three key groups: pediatricians and family physicians, the general public and families who have a child with food allergies. The article describing the new findings was published in the September issue of BioMed Central Pediatrics. 1 Oct 2008 at 2:00am Asthma that manifests in early adulthood has its origins in early childhood, according to an article released on September 19, 2008 in The Lancet. To investigate the origins of adult-onset asthma, Dr Debra Stern and Professor Fernando D Martinez, Arizona Respiratory Center, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and colleagues examined the Tucson Children's Respiratory Study, a cohort beginning in the early 1980s. 30 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Adult-onset asthma can be predicted by the presence of rhinitis, both allergic and non-allergic, according to an article released on September 19, 2008 in The Lancet. To investigate the potential implications of both allergic and non-allergic rhinitis on adult-onset asthma, Rafea Shaaban, Mahmoud Zureik, and Benedicte Leynaert, of the INSERM Epidemiology Team, Paris, France, and colleagues, examined data from the European Community Health Survey. 24 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Sanofi-aventis announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray (triamcinolone acetonide) for children aged 2 - 5 years old for the treatment of nasal symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis. 23 Sep 2008 at 12:00pm Everyday exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, allergens, and air pollution may be the root of chronic cases of laryngitis, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL. Laryngitis symptoms include hoarseness of the voice, cough, and chronic clearing of the throat. 23 Sep 2008 at 10:00am Entellus Medical, a Minnesota-based medical technology company, today announced the launch of its FinESS Sinus Treatment, a less-invasive and effective treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), during the American Academy of Otolaryngology Annual Meeting in Chicago September 21-24. Results of the BREATHE I clinical study validating the FinESS treatment were presented to members of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) during its annual meeting in Chicago on September 20. 23 Sep 2008 at 5:00am Children who suffer from bouts of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) are also more likely to suffer from headaches, facial pain, and ear aches than children without these allergies, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL. Allergic rhinitis is a collection of symptoms predominantly in the nose and eyes, caused by airborne particles of dust, dander, or plant pollens. 17 Sep 2008 at 4:00am Adults who take paracetamol weekly were nearly three times more likely to have asthma than those taking paracetamol less often, according to a study organised by GA²LEN, the Global Allergy and Asthma European Network. Use of other painkillers was not significantly related to asthma. In the GA²LEN-SARI study, published in the European Respiratory Journal, researchers across Europe compared the frequency of analgesic use in over 500 adults with asthma and over 500 controls. 11 Sep 2008 at 5:00am ImVisioN Therapeutics AG., a biopharmaceutical company pioneering intralymphatic immunotherapy (ILIT™), announced that it has enrolled the first patient for a Phase I clinical study of its lead product IVN201, an immunotherapeutic product for cat dander allergy. The Company also announced the closing of a Series A Financing round of CHF 4.6 M, allowing the clinical development of IVN201. 11 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Circassia Ltd, a specialty biopharmaceutical company focused on controlling immune system responses, announced positive results from a phase II clinical study of its anti-allergy technology, ToleroMune(R), in the field of cat allergy. The trial showed that ToleroMune treatment can substantially reduce allergic reactions to the allergen that causes most cat allergies, and importantly was well tolerated by all patients. |
9 Oct 2008 at 2:00am Title: Family Income Impacts Children's Health Category: Health News Created: 10/9/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2008 9 Oct 2008 at 2:00am Title: New Vaccine May Help Type 1 Diabetics in Future Category: Health News Created: 10/9/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/9/2008 8 Oct 2008 at 2:00am Title: Health Tip: Symptoms of a Drug Allergy Category: Health News Created: 10/8/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/8/2008 3 Oct 2008 at 2:00am Title: Kids Who Wheeze With Rhinovirus at Higher Asthma Risk Category: Health News Created: 10/3/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 10/3/2008 30 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Title: Headache Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 5/31/2002 Last Editorial Review: 9/30/2008 30 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Title: Health Tip: Eating Out With Food Allergies Category: Health News Created: 9/30/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/30/2008 29 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Title: Studies Ignite Hope for Long-Acting Allergy Vaccines Category: Health News Created: 9/29/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/29/2008 26 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Title: Food Allergy Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 8/26/1999 10:29:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/26/2008 25 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Title: Flu Vaccine Should Be More Effective: CDC Category: Health News Created: 9/25/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/25/2008 25 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Title: Eating Fish in Infancy Lowers Eczema Risk Category: Health News Created: 9/25/2008 Last Editorial Review: 9/25/2008 22 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Title: Indoor Allergens Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 4/15/2000 5:35:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 9/22/2008 19 Sep 2008 at 2:00am Title: Mom's Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies' Asthma Risk Category: Health News Created: 9/19/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 9/19/2008 |
by SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) 13 Oct 2008 at 5:21am The rates of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance (suicide risk factors) are greater in patients with allergic rhinitis than in the general population. The rate of allergy is also greater in patients with depression. Preliminary data suggest that pat... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated)) MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed. by BMJ 12 Oct 2008 at 10:00pm (Source: BMJ) by HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News 12 Oct 2008 at 6:21pm Half of GPs believe the key to improving allergy services is to increase access to testing facilities in primary care, a survey has found. (Source: HealthcareRepublic Pharmacist News) by Health News from Medical News Today 12 Oct 2008 at 5:00am The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will award five-year contracts estimated to be up to $68.7 million to establish programs in Systems Biology for Infectious Disease Research at four research institutions. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) by Reuters: Health 10 Oct 2008 at 3:07pm NEW YORK (Reuter Health) - Inadvertent exposure to latex poses a "serious health risk to millions of Americans," Dr. Donald H. Beezhold, chair of the Latex Allergy Committee of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) warns in a statement issued this month. (Source: Reuters: Health) MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed. by NurseZone.com Nursing News 10 Oct 2008 at 2:54pm In an effort to improve patient safety, the American Hospital Association (AHA) is recommending that all member hospitals standardize colors of their alert wristbands: red for allergy, yellow for fall risk and purple for do not resuscitate. (Source: NurseZone.com Nursing News) by Health News From Pueblo 10 Oct 2008 at 1:59pm Arnold Foods Company, Inc. is recalling BROWNBERRY brand Whole Grains BREAD 100% WHOLE WHEAT (1 LB 8 OZ) because it may contain undeclared almonds, walnuts and hazelnuts. (Source: Health News From Pueblo) by MedlinePlus Health News 10 Oct 2008 at 11:31am Source: National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (Source: MedlinePlus Health News) by Health News from Medical News Today 10 Oct 2008 at 10:00am The University of Buffalo's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on Tuesday announced that it has received a seven-year, $7.6 million grant from NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for HIV/AIDS research worldwide, Business First of Buffalo reports. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today) by Medscape Allergy Headlines 10 Oct 2008 at 9:29am Breastfeeding reduces risk of childhood wheeze, whether related to viral infections or multiple triggers, for the first 3 years of life, investigators announced here at the 18th Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines) MedWorm Sponsored Message: Find out how you can get your message across here by sponsoring this MedWorm news feed. by Medscape Allergy Headlines 10 Oct 2008 at 8:39am Asthma control in over one in three children with asthma is not as good as it could be, and in many cases the suboptimal control relates to potentially modifiable parental beliefs. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines) by Food and Drug Administration 10 Oct 2008 at 6:40am The recalled product was distributed in the following states and cities: Texas, California, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee; Southaven, Mississippi; Billings, Montana; Sparks, Nevada; and Madison Heights, Michigan. An investigation determined 29 boxes of this candy may have been purchased by consumers, and up to another 188 boxes may have reached retail store locations. All the retail stores have been contacted to have the suspected product removed from the shelves. (Source: Food and Drug Administration) by Medscape Nurses Headlines 10 Oct 2008 at 6:21am New research shows fewer than 10% of patients with pharmacy records listing an allergy to antipsychotics actually had a true allergy, a finding that suggests drug-treatment options might be needlessly limited by this false assessment. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Nurses Headlines) by Tropical Diseases News From Medical News Today 10 Oct 2008 at 3:00am The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded two five-year contracts to establish Clinical Proteomics Centers for Infectious Diseases and Biodefense. The contracts were awarded to the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), Galveston, and to the Canadian firm Caprion Proteomics, Montreal. (Source: Tropical Diseases News From Medical News Today) by MedPage Today Allergy 9 Oct 2008 at 11:15am LONDON (MedPage Today) -- For chronic asthma, the regular use of formoterol is associated with a significant increase in non-fatal serious adverse events, according to a systematic review of the literature. (Source: MedPage Today Allergy) |
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