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Obese moms, asthmatic kids
Babies born to obese mothers may have an increased risk of asthma, according to data from a new study to be presented on May 19 at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego. view more (2009-05-20)
Antibiotic treatment targets difficult asthma
Hunter researchers have shown that a commonly available antibiotic can improve the quality of life of patients with difficult asthma, and may also generate significant health care savings. view more (2007-12-18)
Study finds 'rescue course' of antenatal steroids improves outcome in premature babies
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, researchers will unveil findings that show that premature babies born before 34 weeks have a 31 percent reduction in serious complications when given a "rescue course" of Antenatal Corticosteroids (ACS) steroids with no adverse side... view more... (2009-01-29)
Identification of chemokines and cytokines offers new hope for inflammatory myopathy patients
The inflammatory myopathies comprise three different entities: polymyositis, inclusion body myositis and dermatomyositis. People in all age groups can be affected by major muscle weakness and pain, and show evidence of muscle fiber breakdown in the serum. Autoimmune pathogenetic mechanisms have been identified in each inflammatory myopathy, but... view more... (2002-09-10)
Penn State research shows withdrawal drug offers relief for Crohn's sufferers
A Penn State College of Medicine pilot study suggests that a drug used to ease symptoms of alcohol and drug addiction may also bring relief to people with Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the intestine that affects an estimated 500,000 Americans. view more (2006-05-30)
Some antidepressants associated with gastrointestinal bleeding
A class of antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) appear to be associated with bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract. view more (2008-07-08)
Lancet Study Supports New, Highly Effective Treatment for Blood Disorder
Patients suffering from a blood disorder that prevents proper clotting have the option of a new medication that may dramatically improve their health. view more (2009-03-23)
Infliximab scheduled treatment has proven to be an effective strategy in IBD patients
Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are chronic-relapsing diseases, the clinical courses of which are characterized by periods of remission and periods of acute flare up, determining clinical symptoms which have a strong impact on the quality of life for patients. view more (2007-10-25)
Highlights of leading allergy and immunology research presented for first time at BSI/BSACI congress
Today marks the opening of the Annual Meeting of British Society for Immunology (BSI) and the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology (BSACI) congress - hot new research covers future therapeutic possibilities for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, research that aspirin may lead to life-threatening reactions in certain types of asthma, cats... view more... (2002-12-19)
Obese people with asthma have nearly 5 times greater risk of hospitalization for asthma
Obese people who have asthma are nearly five times more likely to be hospitalized for the condition than non-obese people with asthma, according to a Kaiser Permanente study published in the September issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. view more (2008-09-04)
BUSM researchers identify better laser for treating facial spider veins
Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have concluded that the 940nm wavelength laser is superior for treating facial spider veins (telangiectasias) as compared to the 532nm wavelength laser. view more (2009-10-07)
Acute serious hormone deficiency associated with high doses of inhaled asthma drug
High doses of the inhaled corticosteroid fluticasone, prescribed as Flixotide or Seretide, to treat asthma, have been linked to acute adrenal gland malfunction, resulting in coma and convulsions. Most of those affected were children. view more (2002-11-25)
Allergic-like reactions to iodinated contrast material treated safely with commonly used medications
Patients who have had acute allergic-like reactions to nonionic iodinated contrast material rarely develop any serious long-term problems and can be treated safely with commonly used medications according to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor. view more (2008-08-04)
Septic survival
While survival rates for sepsis have increased over the past two decades, children under four and those in adolescence remain highly susceptible to the condition. view more (2007-10-18)
Girls and children exposed to tobacco smoke benefit more from montelukast (singulair)
Girls and children exposed to tobacco smoke respond particularly well to montelukast (Singulair) according to researchers at National Jewish Medical and Research Center. view more (2008-05-14)
Researchers mobilizing global resources to test new treatments for severe H1N1 infection
An important, ground-breaking initiative is unfolding in the global critical care community in response to the H1N1 pandemic. view more (2009-11-11)
A candidate gene for familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis identified
ELMOD2-gene is a prime candidate gene for familial idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, suggests the recent study published by the researchers at the University and University Hospital of Helsinki, Finland. view more (2006-06-29)
The Cochrane Library - Update of the latest developments of key health care conclusions and their implications for practice
This alert service highlights some of the key health care conclusions and their implications for practice published this week in The Cochrane Library, 2005 Issue 1. view more (2005-01-18)
Research suggests beta agonists may alter the immune system
New research at Wake Forest University School of Medicine suggests that certain inhaled asthma medications - as well as similar chemicals our bodies produce during times of high stress - may worsen diseases such as asthma, heart failure and lupus that involve inflammation. view more (2006-11-17)
New therapy substitutes missing protein in those with muscular dystrophy
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have discovered a new therapy that shows potential to treat people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal disease and the most common form of muscular dystrophy in children. view more (2009-05-27)
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