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Scientists find predisposition to bronchiolitis in some babies
Scientists have found that a large proportion of infants who suffer from bronchiolitis have an inherent pre-disposition to the disease. view more (2007-10-22)
Cystic fibrosis clinical study patients show less lung function decline
Although cystic fibrosis patients in clinical trials had more severe illness, worse lung function, a lower weight level and more respiratory infection than non-participants, their involvement in research studies resulted in less lung function decline over a 7-year period. view more (2006-01-03)
HATS off to combat asthma
Two University of Nottingham studies exploring the causes and treatment of asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) could lead to the development of drugs to battle these debilitating conditions. view more (2007-12-05)
Hand sanitizer gel works
Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel significantly reduces the spread of gastrointestinal infections in the home, according to a study in the September issue of Pediatrics. view more (2005-09-07)
Preventing colds: Washing your hands is more effective than taking vitamins
The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and the cold and flu season is beginning. Many people have started taking vitamin C tablets as a precautionary measure. But research has shown that vitamin supplements do not provide nearly as much protection as other measures, like frequently washing your hands - and that high doses can... view more... (2008-10-09)
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Spread of Respiratory Infections in Hospitals
The 2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in China has lessons to teach hospitals on how to prevent the spread of other respiratory diseases, according to new research appearing in the April 15 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, currently available online. view more (2007-03-16)
Antibiotics help combat dangerous tropical disease
The disease is triggered off by the bite of an infected mosquito: together with its anticoagulant the mosquito pumps threadworm larvae into its host's body. These gravitate towards the lymph nodes, where they grow into threadworms which may be up to ten centimetres long. view more (2005-06-27)
Shorter colds, milder flu may follow from newly revealed immune mechanism
Enlisted to help fight viral infections, immune cells called macrophages consume virus-infected cells to stop the spread of the disease in the body. view more (2005-10-10)
New Vaccine Developed for Preventing 'Uncommon Cold' Virus
Common colds typically cause a week of sneezing, aches and pains and then fade away leaving only a sore nose and a few used sick days behind. But what if that cold turned out to be something more? view more (2009-02-03)
Illicit cosmetic silicone injections carry lethal consequences
Liquid silicone, which is often used for breast augmentation and other cosmetic procedures, can cause respiratory failure if not injected properly by a licensed physician. view more (2006-11-30)
South African Geraniums Effective in Treatment of Adults with Acute Bronchitis
A recent clinical trial in Europe showed that EPs® 7630, a remedy made from the roots of Pelargonium sidoides-a species of geranium unique to South Africa, is an effective alternative treatment of acute bronchitis. view more (2005-12-14)
Calcineurin helps newborns breathe easy
It is only very late in pregnancy that the lungs of the fetus complete their development so that the fetus will be able to breathe air when it is born. view more (2006-09-22)
Intensive-care patients with alcohol problems are more likely to require mechanical ventilation
More than 300,000 patients receive mechanical ventilation during intensive care per year in the United States, even though the hospital mortality rate for ventilated patients can approach 50 percent. view more (2007-06-26)
Urologic diseases cost Americans $11B a year
Bladder, prostate and other urinary tract diseases cost Americans nearly $11 billion a year, according to a new report from the National Institutes of Health. Medicare's share exceeded $5.4 billion. view more (2007-05-01)
Capsule Endoscopy Diagnoses More Crohn's Disease Recurrence After Surgery Than Colonoscopy
Research from La Fe University Hospital in Valencia, Spain shows that capsule endoscopy diagnoses more Crohn's disease recurrence after surgery than colonoscopy. Capsule endoscopy led to changes in therapy for more than half of the patients studied. view more (2007-09-27)
Experts reach consensus on diagnosis and treatment of bleeding disorders in women
Because bleeding from the reproductive tract is a naturally occurring event during menstruation and childbirth, women who exhibit menorrhagia, or excessive bleeding after their menstrual cycle, may have underlying diseases that are underdiagnosed. view more (2009-06-02)
No benefit for suctioning of meconium-stained babies at delivery (pp 560, 597)
The widely practised procedure of suctioning babies to prevent a potentially fatal respiratory disease is probably ineffective, conclude authors of a study in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Around 10% of babies are delivered with meconium (babies first faeces) staining of the amniotic fluid (MSAF). These babies are at risk of MSAF inhalation... view more... (2004-08-11)
Can fruit flies help treat stroke and transplant patients?
Reperfusion injury takes place when an animal or an organ is starved of oxygen, then exposed to oxygen again. This occurs in strokes and organ transplants and causes many deaths per year. view more (2007-12-05)
Playing a high resistance wind instrument may reduce risk for sleep apnea in musicians
The naturalistic respiratory muscle training with high resistance wind instruments may potentially reduce musicians' risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). view more (2009-06-09)
Steroid medications don't work in treating lower respiratory infections in children
The use of steroid medication to treat bronchiolitis - a common viral lower respiratory infection in infants - does not prevent hospitalization or improve their respiratory symptoms. view more (2007-07-26)
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