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Powder-Free Latex Gloves Reduce Latex Allergy Related Illness
in Allergies, on March 12, 2009
...ne who has latex allergies. The rubber proteins adhere to the powder, which may become airborne and inhaled, thus providing additional contact route.
In the Geisinger Medical Center, the transition ...
Diabetes Linked to Air Pollution
in Daily Diabetic, on January 19, 2009
...f us breathe every day.
"Every mouse that we exposed to high fat diet, along with exposure to inhaled particulates had marked worsening of diabetes," says Dr. Rajagopalan.
Why is this dis...
Dental Treatment with Anesthetics, Safe For Pregnant Women
in Next Nine Months, on June 18, 2008
...howed that pregnant women safely undergo essential dental treatment and receive topical and local anesthetics at 13 to 21 weeks gestation.
The researchers randomly assigned 823 pregnant women wit...
Smoking Boosts Child's Allergy Risk
in Allergies, on December 23, 2007
...dren exposed to secondhand smoke during early infancy were almost twice as likely to be allergic to inhaled allergens, such as pet dander, and about 50 percent more likely to have food allergies.
Int...
On Other Forms of Insulin
in Daily Diabetic, on October 29, 2007
...Tested in Clinical Trials
There is Hope for Oral Insulin
And who can forget the popularity of inhaled insulin ? Pfizer's Exubera being the most popular of them all.
But there is bad news,...
Vectura's QDose Inhaled Insulin Showing Promise in Clinical Trials
in Daily Diabetic, on August 4, 2007
... Inhaled insulin has become popular for a while now, what with the introduction of Pfizer 's E xubera® (insulin human [rDNA origin]) Inhalation Powder in the market - the first diabetes trea...
COPD Patients on Inhaled Steroids, Have Higher Risk of Severe Pneumonia
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 16, 2007
...t treatments are administered to make the patients more comfortable.
These days, prescription of inhaled corticosteroids to COPD patinents has greatly increased to manage the disease.
However, a...
Mild-persistent Asthma Patients May Switch to Once-daily Flucitasone/Salmeterol
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 24, 2007
... prevent the symptoms of mild-persistent asthma , the standard treatment is twice-daily use of an inhaled steroid and sometimes an additional drug such as inhaler albuterol .
[Asthma is considere...
Salt Aire Saline Nasal Wash
in Allergies, on May 23, 2007
...ss the nation, SaltAire Sinus Relief gently washes away dust, mold and pollens as well as the other inhaled allergens and pollutants that can cause Nasal congestion , allergies and sinus infecti...
How to wash your clothes (yes, I'm serious!)
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 7, 2007
...narcotic that causes central nervous system disorders
* Pentane: A chemical known to be harmful if inhaled Source Article at SixWise
That article at SixWise goes on to state "In reality, nea...
Cethromycin Found Effective Against Anthrax
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 3, 2007
...rimate study where a 30-day course of oral Cethromycin was 100% protective against a lethal dose of inhaled anthrax as compared to the standard of care, Cipro® (ciprofloxacin) , which demonstrated 90...
MedImmune Considers Sale
in The Biotech Weblog, on April 13, 2007
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MedImmune , the makers of the inhaled influenza vaccine FluMist, is considering acquisition offers from third parties . It has hired Goldman Sachs & Co. and the law firm Dewey Ballant...
Antibiotics May be Over-prescribed for Sinus Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 25, 2007
...on antibiotic drugs are being used far more than bacterial causes studies would indicate. Nasal and inhaled corticosteroids are prescribed more frequently to treat acute rhinosinusitis than published ...
Methods of Testing for Allergies
in Allergies, on March 8, 2007
... or "prick" test will probably be your best choice. This is very effective in diagnosing inhaled allergens as well as allergies to penicillin and insect bites.
If you have a skin ...
Minimize Molds in Your Home
in Allergies, on February 13, 2007
... Molds trigger allergic reaction when its spores are inhaled, resulting to sneezing, itching, nasal discharge, congestion and dry, scaling skin. And though molds and mold spores are everywhere, it...
Inhaled Steroids Preferred Initial Treatment for Children's Asthma
in Allergies, on January 26, 2007
...isks associated with the use of nasal corticosteroids , a long-term study on its use indicated that inhaled corticosteroids are nevertheless the most effective initial daily therapy for children with ...
Understanding Latex Allergies
in Allergies, on January 25, 2007
..., normally cornstarch, with the Latex proteins attached, can easily become airborne and may then be inhaled, thus worsening the allergic reaction.
Now rubber accelerators are new to me.
Rubber acce...
Asthma Capitals 2007
in Allergies, on January 23, 2007
...d air, dry air, and other non-allergen related issues. In contrast, allergic asthma is triggered by inhaled allergens such as dust mite allergen, pet dander, pollen, mold, etc.
Do you live in one of...
Videos on Asthma from EverydayKidz
in Allergies, on January 23, 2007
...bout asthma.
EverydayKidz is sposored by Astra Zeneca , manufacturer of Pulmicort Respules, an inhaled corticosteroid.
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Inhaled Insulin Rises In Popularity
in Daily Diabetic, on January 18, 2007
... Now available for nearly a year, Exubera , an inhaled variety of insulin, has been a saving grace for many diabetics, many of whom would rather risk illness than inject themselves with needle...
The Case of the SUV Driver
in IfEnergy, on October 31, 2006
...reserve of the country. His conclusion is as funny and as real as the carbon monoxide you have just inhaled. Great down to Earth writing!
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The ultimate lashes - surgery needed
in Are you a beauty?, on October 27, 2006
...s which are carefully sewn one by one onto the patient's eyelids. Only light sedation and local anesthetics are used and the cost is around $3,000 an eye."
So in fact, if you have the guts t...
Inhaled Insulin Invention Earns Major Award
in Daily Diabetic, on October 24, 2006
... Perhaps the days of painful injections are over. inhaled insulin , which allows diabetics to absorb life-crucial insulin through breathing rather than injection, has gained popularity for goo...
SK-II poisonous?
in Are you a beauty?, on October 2, 2006
...Chromium can cause eczema, while neodymium irritates the skin and can damage the lungs and liver if inhaled."
And we were wondering what the heck was the mysterious pitera, a secret ingredient ...
Guerlain Insolence perfume
in Busy with Style, on September 16, 2006
...there were an upper layer of violet that was soft and slightly powdery and dreamy but that when you inhaled more deeply it revealed a foundation, a bottom layer that was more like an assertive chypre,...
Nitric Oxide Test: Effective Diagnostic Test To Determine Chronic Cough Treatment
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 13, 2006
...gnostic test - the exhaled nitric oxide test - as an inexpensive and easy way to determine whether inhaled corticosteroids will relieve a patient's chronic cough .
According to Peter Hahn, M.D...
The Best Time to Take Allergy Medicines
in Allergies, on August 31, 2006
... action. For asthma patients, oral steroids are best taken at 3 pm to reduce nighttime symptoms. Inhaled steroids , on the other hand are most effective when taken between 3 and 5 pm .
Watch and ...
Exubera Effective In Spite of Respiratory Illnesses
in Daily Diabetic, on August 31, 2006
... Researchers have concluded that the inhaled insulin drug Exubera is effective even when patients are suffering from respiratory distress or inhaling second-hand smoke.
Pfizer Inc said new data...
Latest Version Of Inhaled Insulin Performs Well In Study
in Daily Diabetic, on August 31, 2006
... For diabetics who hate needles, inhaled insulin is nothing short of a miracle. Fueled by consumer appreciation, manufacturers are pumping out more versions. The latest, developed by MannKind...
Indoor Swimming Pools Contribute to Asthma Risk
in Allergies, on August 4, 2006
...ot; chlorine smell" - is to blame. Water-insoluble, it goes straight into the lungs when inhaled and damages the tissue there.
Of course, you can go natural, and go to the lakes instead. ...
Pfizer's Smoking Cessation Therapy Now Available
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 2, 2006
...s.
Chantix (varenicline) works by binding to nicotine -receptors in the brain, thus blocking inhaled nicotine. The drug, at 1 mg twice a day, is available with prescription, and may not be cove...
Inhaled Steroids May Cause Eye Problems
in Allergies, on August 1, 2006
... Are you using inhalers to control your asthma and allergy symptoms? According to studies, orally inhaled steroids may increase the risks for contracting eye diseases such as cataracts and glaucoma ...
How Singers Cope With Allergic Asthma
in Allergies, on July 7, 2006
...hn advises (I've highlighted the important points):
For singers, I generally prefer to avoid inhaled steroids , if possible. Inhaling cortisone can have negative effects on the vocal folds . T...
Drug Companies Cashing In On Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on June 30, 2006
... companies looking to cash in on people's misery.
Pfizer Inc. plans to debut Exubra, its new inhaled insulin treatment, in July, and Merck & Co., Novartis AG and Eli Lilly and Co. are await...
Not all CF Patients Need Inhaled Corticosteroid
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 21, 2006
...the pancreatic ducts , preventing normal digestion and causing patient malnutrition.
Oral or inhaled corticosteroid ( fluticasone ) slows the progression of this disorder but at levels of 1,000...
Skin Allergies? Maybe Your Dentist's To Blame
in Allergies, on June 18, 2006
...ou? Did your dentist ask about your allergies, apart maybe regarding allergy to drugs (anitbiotics, anesthetics, etc)?
...
Helium-Based MRI, Probes Deeper into Smoker's Lung
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 12, 2006
...volves tracking the movement in the respiratory organs of a harmless gas, helium . This gas can be inhaled and visually detected via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that then produces high-contrast ...
Will Inhalable Corticosteroids Prevent Intermittent Wheezing From Developing Into Asthma?
in Allergies, on May 12, 2006
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Your preschooler is having intermittent , sporadic fits of wheezing. Do you give inhaled corticosteroids in the hope that it will not develop into a full blown chronic asthma later on?
Accordi...
FDA Approves Pfizer's Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix™
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 11, 2006
...it work?
Varenicline latches on to the same receptors in the brain that nicotine binds to when inhaled in cigarette smoke, an action that leads to the release of dopamine in the pleasure centers ...
Managing Asthma During Pregnancy
in Allergies, on May 2, 2006
...t.
Studies and observations of thousands of pregnant women with asthma have demonstrated that most inhaled asthma medications are appropriate for patients to use while pregnant. The risks of uncontro...
Spring Allergies and Hay Fever in Pets
in Allergies, on April 26, 2006
...s, says conditions like otitis externa, an ear infection, and atopic dermatitis, a skin rash due to inhaled allergens, are relatively common in dogs. VPI based its report on an analysis of claims data...
Lung's Unique Innate Immune System, Now Revealed
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2006
...of Medicine at UCSD School of Medicine.
The body's respiratory tract is constantly exposed to inhaled particles or microorganisms. The alveola - tiny air sacs in the lung where exchanges of gase...
Asthma Drug Advair, Deadly?
in Allergies, on April 11, 2006
...recently, you might have been one of the many who got alarmed upon hearing that Advair , a popular inhaled steroid for treating asthma , was potentially deadly.
Late last year, the US FDA alr...
Croup
in The Parenting Weblog, on April 3, 2006
...ound that high humidity did not improve symptoms for children with croup. In fact, they warned that inhaled moisture can aggravate coughing in children who are wheezing and that a home humidifier can ...
Exubera May Eliminate Need For Insulin Injections
in Daily Diabetic, on February 12, 2006
...here may be good news: the FDA has recently released news concerning the world's first approved inhaled insulin. Taken directly into the mouth, much like using an asthma inhaler, this delivery of ...
Grand Rounds Vol. 2. No.20
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 7, 2006
... Treatments : Brain activation differences in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
From Diabetes Mine : Inhaled Insulin Approved by the FDA: Speaking for the OC?
And more! Hop over to the Science and Po...
Inhalable Insulin Exubera Approved By FDA
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 27, 2006
...he FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "It is our hope that the availability of inhaled insulin will offer patients more options to better control their blood sugars."
There...
Targeting Anesthetics And A New Post-Operative Anti-Emetic Drug
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 28, 2005
...rried out studies in C. elegans worms to determine genes that influence patients' response to anesthetics. Out of 637 genes, they were able to identify 10 genes -nine that are hypersensitive and...
Links From Around The Web
in Philoneist, on October 24, 2005
Here's a list of news articles from around the web that I would have written about if the process of moving to this new address didn't make updating impractical for a few days. Click continue to see if there's anything that interests you.
A new class of diabetes medication
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 10, 2005
... FDA panel endorses a new class of oral diabetes medication :
A day after recommending the first inhaled form of insulin to treat diabetes, a Food and drug Administration advisory panel on F...
The FDA advisory panel endorses inhaled insulin
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 9, 2005
... The FDA advisory panel endorses inhaled insulin . The FDA usually follows the recommendations of its advisory committees, but is not required to:
Millions of people with diabetes may have an altern...
Inhaled insulin
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 8, 2005
...The FDA is going to be taking a close look at inhaled insulin :
A US government advisory committee is scrutinising an inhaled form of insulin.
The new drug is designed to help millions of pe...
A new patch for pain is available
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 26, 2005
...ed with an oxygen-activated heating element. The heating element enhances the delivery of the local anesthetics into the skin. When removed from its storage pouch, the patch begins to heat, warming th...
Inhaled Anesthetics May Accelerate Onset of Alzheimer's Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 13, 2007
... In laboratory animals, common inhaled anesthetics increase the number of amyloid plaques in the brains - suggesting acceleration of the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's... ... In laboratory animals, common inhaled anesthetics increase the number of amyloid plaques in the brains - suggesting acceleration of the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's...