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Littman Bluetooth Stethoscope is the Tech I Expect my Doctor to Have
in The Gadgets Weblog, on August 28, 2009
... piece of equipment that seems long overdue. When my doctor is listening to my heart or looking for pneumonia, I want them to have super-powers, but this high-tech stethoscope will do in a pinch.
Des...
Genetic Sequencing of Cold Virus
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 19, 2009
...pper and lower respiratory tract illnesses such as bronchitis, sinusitis, middle-ear infections and pneumonia. The genomes of all 99 serotypes have been examined.
Superimposition of capsid crystal st...
Giveaway winner: Webkinz lil'cow pet code
in WebKinzBlog, on September 14, 2008
...Our apologies for this taking so long. My bronchitis and walking pneumonia are finally departing it appears. I'm feeling stronger every day.
Hayley is snowed under with school work - most nights...
Parenting while sick
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 5, 2008
...er breathing tests and chest xrays, your doctor tells you that you have bronchitis and walking pneumonia. They caught the walking pneumonia early thank goodness so I'm on antibiotics and an in...
Note & a new sandwich recipe: Bluchetta Grillon
in WebKinzBlog, on September 4, 2008
... A quick note... Michelle is sick with bronchitis and walking pneumonia so bear with us while she gets back on her feet. She's just very tired at this point but is still online some. She's...
Genetically Modified Salmonella Delivers Vaccine
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 17, 2008
...ccessfully genetically engineered Salmonella enterica to deliver an antigen that protects against pneumonia. The method apparently effectively delivers the antigen in the body, does not infect the b...
Antibiotic Minocycline May Help Reduce Stroke Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 27, 2008
...Researchers found that minocycline , an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, acne, and infections of skin, genital, and urina...
Heath Ledger, Died of Prescription Drug Overdose?
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 28, 2008
...ills overdose and possibly depression are a bad combination. Reports are also saying that Heath had pneumonia when he died.
I guess for some people - especially famous celebrities - being alo...
Prevnar and The 19A Strain
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 20, 2007
...tors are still advising parents to have their toddlers vaccinated since it prevents illness such as pneumonia, meningitis , and serious blood stream infections. Also, parents should be careful o...
COPD Patients on Inhaled Steroids, Have Higher Risk of Severe Pneumonia
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 16, 2007
...cording to a new cohort study , COPD patients on inhaled steroids are at a greater risk of severe pneumonia .
As reported in the second issue of the July issue of American Journal of Respiratory a...
Stingley represented NFL's good side
in End Zone Buzz, on April 11, 2007
...ignity, Darryl Stingly has died. He was only 55.
Stingley, who lost a battle with bronchial pneumonia and quadriplegia appeared at many Patriots games, after the devastating injury, which took...
Immunodeficiency can be the Cause of Frequent Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2007
...munology (AAAAI) , children who are frequently prone to infections (ear infections, sinusitis and pneumonia ) may actually be suffering from immunodeficiency .
Immunodeficient patients often...
Trip to the Beach on a Budget
in The Flyaway Weblog, on March 20, 2007
...r the sporadic updates. As I started my winter getaway, my 6-month old son and I developed bronco- pneumonia . We are better now and are in the process of recovering from our vacation hangover.
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Trip to the Beach
in Wandalust, on March 20, 2007
...r the sporadic updates. As I started my winter getaway, my 6-month old son and I developed bronco- pneumonia . We are better now and are in the process of recovering from our vacation hangover.
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Zinc Supplementation Reduce Mortality in Young Children
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 20, 2007
... to reduce the risk of death in children aged 12-48 months by 18 %, on top of reduction in cases of pneumonia, diarrhea and malaria.
But in children 1- 11 months of age, zinc supplements did not resu...
Organ Transplant and Oral Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 19, 2007
...teria that causes Gingivitis , gum disease and cavities can lead to an increased incidence of pneumonia in transplant recipients and those with compromised immune systems. The dental hygienist i...
Meropenem: Possible Alternative for the Penicillin Allergic
in Allergies, on February 21, 2007
...illin is a common antibiotic used to treat many different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, strep throat, bronchitis, and infections of the skin. However, allergic reactions to peni...
Lab-on-a-Chip Detects Pneumonia Bacteria in Hours
in The Biotech Weblog, on November 27, 2006
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A novel lab-on-a-chip has been developed to identify pneumonia-causing bacteria from bronchoalveolar lavage samples within hours, instead of days.
Inside the chip, the bacteria flow into severa...
New CDC Guideline Urges Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities to Increase Efforts in Reducing Drug-Resistant Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 20, 2006
...ve weakened immune systems, and often result in bloodstream infections, surgical site infections or pneumonia.
In order to prevent and control antibiotic-resistant infection, the new guidelines illu...
Flu Season
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 20, 2006
...e, muscle pains, fatigue , runny nose, sore throat and cough. Its most common complication is pneumonia.
Parents, note that children aged 6-59 months SHOULD get a vaccine. As reported , "...
Annual Flu Shot May Protect Cardiovascular Disease Patients, Urges American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Scientific Advisory
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 20, 2006
...lu can directly worsen heart disease symptoms that may lead to conditions like viral or bacterial pneumonia , thereby flaring up the cardiovascular condition.
Influenza tends to make people wit...
The Verdict Is In : It's Time for Americans to "butt out" in Public Places
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 28, 2006
...fective. Those children face higher risks of developing sudden Infant death syndrome (SIDS), pneumonia or other lung infections, ear infections, and asthma.
Fourteen states have already pas...
Get An Illegal Tattoo and You Might End Up With More Than You Bargained For...
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 26, 2006
...ed surfaces. MRSA infections are usually mild, but they can lead to more serious illnesses, such as pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or even necrotizing fasciitis.
Although Ohio, Kentucky, and V...
PET Scan: Noninvasive Method to Monitor Lung Inflammation
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 17, 2006
...hould accelerate efforts to develop drugs for inflammatory lung conditions like cystic fibrosis and pneumonia.
These scientists have used positron emission tomography (PET) scans to monitor artifi...
Plectasin: Novel Antimicrobial Peptide
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 12, 2005
... broad-spectrum activity Gram-positive bacteria, particularly against the microorganism that causes pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumoniae , including clinical strains now known to be resistant to conve...
Used hearts
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 27, 2005
..."People gave me up for lost," he said, "including some of the doctors, because I had pneumonia and it was very serious. And I knew I would survive. And my wife knew I would survive. She...
Aerosurf: Novel Therapy Against Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 12, 2005
...atory disorders including Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) , BPD, bronchiolitis, acute hypoxia, pneumonia, and transient tachypnea. RDS is a condition that is prevalent in premature infants, which...
Unnecessary antibiotics
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 30, 2005
...sed after chemotherapy, cut open by a car accident or surgery or especially vulnerable to bacterial pneumonia after a bad flu, those resistant strains of bacteria living inside you increase the odds t...
Hospitals still falling short in heart and pneumonia care
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 20, 2005
...ded for:
* 11% of heart attack patients.
* 19% of patients with congestive heart failure.
* 29% of pneumonia patients.
Treatment can be as simple as giving a heart attack patient an aspirin , ...