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Someday, I'll Eat Peanut Butter
in Allergies, on June 30, 2009
...I was browsing the Food Allergy Initiative 's website, when one of the rotating images on its main page tugged at my heart:
Someday I'll eat peanut butter. My hopes too, sometimes. Our ...
Product Alert: Solena Tortilla Chips
in Allergies, on June 25, 2009
© stu_spivack La Mexicana, Inc. , is recalling "Solena Tortilla Chips" due to undeclared milk .
The product was distributed to retail stores and food service outlets in Oregon and Washington. The product is in a 16-oz. bag with code date of JUN 03 09 .
Consumers may return the ...
Role of Genetics in Allergies and Asthma
in Allergies, on June 24, 2009
...9; specific allergies to ragweed or pollen, but will have an increased likelihood of developing an allergy in general, particularly when both parents have one.
One study of 344 families , for exampl...
Philippines Announces 10-Year Nanotech Roadmap
in Nanotechbuzz, on June 21, 2009
... six industrial sectors, including the semiconductor, information technology, energy, agriculture, medicine and environment protection. The roadmap indicates that funding will be provided to several n...
Secret Allergy Triggers Revealed
in Allergies, on June 20, 2009
...rning sensation in the nose, as well as skin irritations.
Surprised? Here are other lesser known allergy triggers that may be in your household: stuffed toys/pillows/mattresses, candles, perfumes, ...
Product Alert: Smith's Tea with Lemon
in Allergies, on June 19, 2009
Smith Dairy Products Company is recalling "Smith's Tea with Lemon" gallon size due to undeclared milk .
The lot affected in this recall is in gallon-size containers with UPC 70424 00560 and lot
number 07/07/09 . If you have purchased this product and would like to return i...
Securing pharma supply chain: Is now the right time?
in Supplychainer, on June 18, 2009
...e has recently published a piece covering this area highlighting the fact that preventive plans in medicine supply chain management is still important. The author's prediction is that,
one year ...
Look After YOur Man This Fathers' Day
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 18, 2009
...attention as much as women," says M. Hassan Murad, an internist who specializes in preventive medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. "Women tend to see the doctor two or three times...
Peanut Free Planet
in Allergies, on June 12, 2009
Looking for peanut and tree-nut free snacks? Look no further than the Peanut Free Planet ! Cookies, chocolates, pasta, granola bars, trail mixes and many more... and all nut-free!
Now you can order most if not all the nut-free brands of snacks such as Cherrybrook, Divvies, Enjoy Life and many...
Swine flu and crime
in Sox First, on June 10, 2009
...ed crime syndicates could cash in on the pandemic with fraud, robbery and a black market in bootleg medicine. The Commission warned: "Criminal groups may also seek to infiltrate legitimate market...
Food Allergy Support Groups
in Allergies, on June 5, 2009
... © lumaxart Lookign for an allergy support group in your vicinity? Check out the list compiled by the Food Allergy Initiative . It includes most allergy support groups in the US, listed alphabe...
Product Alert: Publix Brand 100% Whole Wheat Sliced Bagels
in Allergies, on May 27, 2009
© Egan Snow Western Bagel Baking Corporation is recalling " Publix Brand 100% Whole
Wheat Sliced Bagels " due to undeclared egg . The product was distributed to Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
The 12-oz. products have lot codes 10491 and ...
Fenofibrate and Risk of Amputation in Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on May 25, 2009
...
"I would call that a substantial reduction in risk," says James Best, MD, professor of medicine at the University of Melbourne in Australia and a co-author of the study.
The reduction in...
Cigarette Smoke Can Prevent Allergies
in Allergies, on May 22, 2009
...ons.
The mast cells used in the study were derived from mice, but it is likely that the same anti-allergy effect will hold true in humans. While taking up smoking to cure allergies is unwise, Thomson...
Tasty Alternatives to Milk
in Allergies, on May 21, 2009
...tgrown his dairy allergies.
5. Goat Milk - a viable option to few individuals with cow's milk allergy. Didn't work for us, though.
Of course, for very young infants or toddlers with milk all...
Anti-Inflammatory Constituents of Ginseng Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 16, 2009
... immunologically active components in ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine.
Allan Lau led a team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong who identified seven ...
Enjoy Life Foods on 20% Discount at Amazon
in Allergies, on May 16, 2009
... Enjoy Life food allergy friendly snacks are now available through Amazon ! And if you purchase from now until the end of the month, you can enjoy a 20% discount on these allergy safe good...
OTC Prevacid®, Heartburn Medicine Now FDA-Approved
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 15, 2009
More than 50 million Americans suffer from frequent heartburn, and nearly half-more than 21 million patients-utilize prescription-only Prevacid® to treat acid-related disorders.
The US FDA recently announced its approval of Prevacid® 24HR, the first over-the-counter (OTC) Proton Pump Inhibit...
Integrated Pest Management More Effective in Reducing Conckroach Allergens in Schools
in Allergies, on May 13, 2009
© Sarah Camp According to a study comparing different schools, integrated pest management is a much better strategy in controlling cockroach infestations and reducing the levels of cockroach allergens in the area. Here's an excerpt from the abstract of the study published in the Journal of...
Downturn easing without recovery
in Sox First, on May 12, 2009
... weak. And a weak economy means, more likely than not, more bank losses." Stiglitz says harsh medicine in the form of a debt for equity swap, where bond holders basically cancel their debt in ex...
Vitamin D and Turmeric Supplements Against Allergies
in Allergies, on May 10, 2009
...ents the release of histamine from mast cells. If it works similarly in humans, this would prevent allergy symptoms from developing.
Vitamin D has anti-inflammatory effects on smooth muscle cells in ...
Amazon 推出新款 9.7-inch 显示屏的 Kindle DX
in Wangtam, on May 7, 2009
如传言所预告,Amazon 今天推出了新款的 9.7 英寸大显示屏的 Kindle DX 电子阅读器 ,内置 PDF 阅读器,具有自动旋转功能,最多可存储 3500 本图书,售价仅为 489 美元。目前 Kindle 网店共有 27.5 万本图书,其中包括当下 112 部《纽约时报》畅销书中的 107 部,该类图书及新推出的图书以每本 9.99 美元的价格出售。
主要配置参数:
• Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines
• Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than...
Product Alert: Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars
in Allergies, on May 6, 2009
© smoorenburg LeClerc Foods is recalling a single lot of " Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars " due to undeclared peanut .
The product was distributed to Target stores nationwide. The 15.2-oz. boxes have a "best by" date of 18JAN2010 with UPC 85239 20124 .
...
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
in Allergies, on May 5, 2009
... The month of May has been designated by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to be the " National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month ".
I would like to take this opportunity t...
Mothers' Day Treat from Divvies
in Allergies, on May 5, 2009
For all Mothers out there, but especially those Moms to children with food allergies, here's a Mother's Day treat from Divvies:
If you don't see the fine print, it says that from now until Mothers' day, you get a free box of Divvies Dozen Cookies with every order. So go and get ...
Folic Acid May Help Against Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
...r indication that folic acid may indeed help regulate immune response to allergens, and may reduce allergy and asthma symptoms," says lead investigator Elizabeth Matsui, M.D. M.H.S., pediatri...
Indoor Air Pollution
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
© michael gallacher When you hear the words "air pollution", do you think also in context of indoor air pollution? If you are less concerned about indoor air quality, you belong to the majority. Unfortunately, the fact is that the indoor levels of some pollutants may be two to five ...
Product Alert: Lawry’s Fajitas Spices & Seasonings
in Allergies, on April 28, 2009
McCormick & Company Inc. is recalling Lawry's Fajitas Spices & Seasonings due to undeclared milk .
The 1.27-oz. pouches are marked with a "best if used by" date of OCT0110PX62 and UPC 2150022500 .
If you have questions or would like to request a full refund or repla...
Walnuts May Help Fight Breast Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 27, 2009
...er in mice .
Researchers led by Elaine Hardman, a cell biologist at Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia, compared breast cancer incidence in mice eating a diet that in...
Breasfeeding is Good for Moms Too
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 26, 2009
...attacks, strokes or heart disease," said Dr. Eleanor Bimla Schwarz, an assistant professor of medicine, epidemiology, obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Pittsbu...
Visine-A for Eye Allergy Relief
in Allergies, on April 25, 2009
...ns pheniramine maleate , an antihistamine, so it's supposed to work much faster in alleviating allergy symptoms in the eye that oral antihistamines would. It's indicated for adults and childr...
Georgia Tech Opens Marcus Nanotechnology Building
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 24, 2009
...e isn't anything that nanotechnology will not touch or influence in the future. It will enhance medicine, high-technology and consumer products. I hope that nanotechnology will do for Georgia Tech...
NutriSystem D: New Weight Loss Hope for People with Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on April 23, 2009
...tein, fats and of course blood sugar.
Dramatic results from a recent Temple University School of Medicine clinical study show that NutriSystem D (a new weight loss program formulated for the uniq...
Louisiana Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Board Certified Interventional Pain Physicians -- Ensuring Patient Safety
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 22, 2009
...n Physicians (LSIPP) believe interventional pain management procedures are considered a practice of medicine and should be performed by trained, board certified physicians. Subsequently ASIPP and LSIP...
Increasing Rates of Oral Allergy Syndrome
in Allergies, on April 20, 2009
...od-related allergies.
While these foods may cause the same symptoms, this is technically not food allergy, however, but what is actually termed as oral allergy syndrome , which is a cross-reaction t...
Asthma Free School Zone
in Allergies, on April 17, 2009
I was searching for images I can use for an entirely different post when I came across this on Flickr :
© TheTruthAbout...
This is the first time I've seen such a sign and think that it's brilliant, not only in behalf of asthma sufferers, but also as a reminder to be a little bit more...
Using mobile technology to improve medicine supply chain in Africa
in Supplychainer, on April 16, 2009
...recently published the overview of an ongoing research about the use of mobile devices to improve medicine SCM in Africa.
One of the many challenges in delivering medicines and health supplies in ...
Food Allergy Friendly Treats from HomeFree
in Allergies, on April 14, 2009
...gan (oatmeal cookies, and coffee cakes)
· Certified kosher pareve
So not only are they allergy-friendly, they are healthy and organic, too! I haven't tried them myself but if you're keen to t...
UB Researchers Develop Nanotech Addiction Treatment
in Nanotechbuzz, on April 11, 2009
...ientists in UB's Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics and UB's Department of Medicine have developed a stable nanoparticle that delivers short RNA molecules in the brain to ...
Is Easter Egg Painting Safe for Egg Allergics?
in Allergies, on April 9, 2009
© Care_SMC Easter egg painting has become an annual activity for us since my boy, who had egg allergies as a baby, was about 2 and a half. Before that, he was too young to do any painting anyway, so we didn't even consider doing it with him.
While we were painting the first of this year...
Top Asthma Capitals for 2009
in Allergies, on April 6, 2009
... The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released the list of the 100 worst cities to live in if you have asthma. This year, St. Louis, MO, has been named the top "Asthma Capital"...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
© peasap The report does sound a bit technical, but two recently published studies relate allergies to a malfunction of the epithelial cells lining the respiratory tract particularly the nose and eyes. Apparently birch pollen binds to, enters and travels through conjunctival and nasal epithel...
Breathless Bethany Buttercup: Book for Children with Asthma
in Allergies, on March 31, 2009
...nd symptom management?
Schering-Plough, manufacturers of Asmanex Twisthalers, partnered with the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) to develop Breathless Bethany Buttercup...
More People Allergic to Fragrance Ingredient in Soaps
in Allergies, on March 29, 2009
...d other plants. It's when it comes into contact with oxygen that it becomes oxidized and cause allergy. Since most products would contain this product, the trick is to minimize its oxidation. The ...
Marker that Predicts Breast Cancer Metastasis
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 28, 2009
...build on previous research by co-author Dr. John S. Condeelis of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Working in animal models, he identified a link between blood-borne or systemic metastasis ...
St. Louis Institute of Nanomedicine Working Group Formed
in Nanotechbuzz, on March 28, 2009
...
Four St. louis area schools have announced the founding of the St. Louis Institute of Nanomedicine Working Group.
"By bringing together skills and expertise from several area instituti...
New Storybook Helps Parents Teach Their Children About Asthma
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 27, 2009
...nt plan. Therefore, to help facilitate those conversations, Schering-Plough has partnered with the Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) to develop Breathless Bethany Buttercup...
Rite Aid for Allergies
in Allergies, on March 27, 2009
...If you prefer shopping for your allergy medications online, take advantage of Rite Aid 's offerings for allergy sufferers. Rite Aid has teamed up with the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, &am...
Insomnia a Growing Problem for Many: Conventional Cures Are Not Always Enough
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 26, 2009
...irst resort-managing sleep medication."
Greene is a member of the American Academy of Sleep medicine (AASM), a professional medical society for researchers and clinicians, and is the patient re...
VIdeo: Protect Yourself During the Spring Allergy Season
in Allergies, on March 24, 2009
...ck of the woods? Here's a video courtesy of CNN featuring ways to avoid the worst of the spring allergy season:
Embedded video from CNN Video
Spring is a wonderful tim...
Ideas for social entrepreneurship in crisis times
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on March 22, 2009
...as a seed fund for African entrepreneurs or poor people.
3) Improving supply chain processes for medicine: Though this one is less common, there is tremendous value in it. Right now 30 people are ...
Vermont Nut Free Granola Bars
in Allergies, on March 19, 2009
Vermont Nut Free Chocolates has something new on its range of tree- and peanut-free goodies: an all-natural nut free granola bar . It's the perfect snack for kids and adults with nut allergies! They contain wheat and soy, though.
It is available in boxes of 12 bars each, and costs $27 pe...
Experimental Therapy Builds Tolerance to Peanut Allergies
in Allergies, on March 18, 2009
... study, which began five years ago, Burks and his colleagues gave children with a history of peanut allergy gradually larger daily doses of peanut protein, while other allergic children were given a p...
Product Alert: Brighton Beach Candy
in Allergies, on March 18, 2009
Golden Chocolate International, Inc., is recalling " Brighton Beach Candy " due to undeclared walnuts .
The product was distributed in retail stores, delis, and restaurants in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Canada.
The product is...
Peanut Butter Bullying Among Adults
in Allergies, on March 13, 2009
...he most nutty (pun intended) I've ever encountered: Ex-Fiance Accused Of Using Woman's Nut Allergy As Weapon To Harm Her .
It started on January 12th when a 49-year-old Burlington woman went...
Powder-Free Latex Gloves Reduce Latex Allergy Related Illness
in Allergies, on March 12, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 4791586 In one of the first entries I've written on latex allergies, I mentioned that the use of powdered gloves makes it worse for someone who has latex allergies. The rubber proteins adhere to the powder, which may become airborne and inhaled, thus pr...
Broccoli Sprouts Against Asthma
in Allergies, on March 12, 2009
...tioxidant response in humans," said lead researcher Marc Riedl from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.
The active plant CHEMICALS glucosinolates are found in the tissue of crucife...
Gene Therapy for Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
...ight to be reached," she says.
The findings have been published online in the journal Nature Medicine , and human trials are being planned.
...
Are we headed for a Depression?
in Sox First, on March 5, 2009
...e's next to no hope of things getting better in the next few months. That suggests the economic medicine now being handed out is being overwhelmed by the disease. The Beige Book says there could ...
Warnings from Buffett
in Sox First, on March 2, 2009
...ost inflation. "In poker terms, the Treasury and the Fed have gone 'all in.' Economic medicine that was previously meted out by the cupful has recently been dispensed by the barrel. Thes...
有钱有动力 戒烟也积极
in Wangtam, on February 28, 2009
...neral Electric Co.)分布在美国各地的878名员工进行了此项研究。这些研究对象平均每天吸一包烟,他们被分成人数相当的两个小组。所有人都被告知了这个戒烟项目的有关信息。
其中一个小组的研究对象可以拿到总计750美元的现金;这笔钱分步发放,以鼓励研究对象更长期的远离烟瘾。这些研究对象完成一个戒烟项目后就可以拿到100美元,登记参加研究之后六个月内不再复吸还可以得到250美元,再坚持六...
Pollution-Related Asthma May Start in the Womb
in Allergies, on February 27, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 3423245 More and more studies link a child's risk of developing allergies and asthma to the conditions far back to when it was still in its mother's womb. According to a study published in PLoS ONE, children born in areas with increased traffic-rel...
How Capsaicin Interacts with Pain Receptors
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 27, 2009
...ensitization," study leader Feng Qin, an associate professor at the university's School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, said in a news release issued by the institution.
The flood of ca...
Vitamin D, Protection For Cold and Flu
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 25, 2009
... infections such as cold and flu.
The findings, published in this week's Archives of Internal Medicine, indicated that increased intakes of the sunshine vitamin may be an important way to prime ...
B Vitamins Against Female Blindness
in Well Woman Blog, on February 24, 2009
...vitamin supplements in AMD prevention."
Findings were published in the Archives of Internal Medicine . The study results proved to be really promising.
...
Grazax Immunotherapy Tablets Now Approved for Children Aged 5-17
in Allergies, on February 22, 2009
... Grazax , an immunotherapy allergy tablet launched
in the UK more than 2 years ago has been launched for treatment of severe hay fever among children and adolescents aged 5 to 17 .
Immunothe...
Fasten? Besser gesund abnehmen
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on February 19, 2009
...litätssiegel der Swiss Society for Anti-Aging Medicine and Prevention (SSAAMP)
Weitere Infos: www.amapur.de/diaetprodukte.html .
Text und Bild: openPR...
Having Pets Can Help Fight Allergies
in Allergies, on February 18, 2009
...o show evidence of pet allergies - 19% vs. 33%. They also were less likely to have eczema, a common allergy skin condition that causes red patches and itching. In addition, they had higher levels of s...
Multivitamins Don't Protect Women From Cancers and Heart Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 11, 2009
...lated to cardiovascular disease, and a range of cancers.
Published in in the Archives of Internal Medicine, the said study concludes that, while nutrition should remain a principle focus for the pre...




