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Cigarettes Harbor Pathogenic Bacteria
in Well Woman Blog, on November 28, 2009
...ers also suspect that smoking weakens a person's natural immunity, which may be why the respiratory tract of smokers are characterized by higher levels of bacterial pathogens....
Seen that? - Colorful suits
in Busy with Style, on October 2, 2009
...lls us that: Blue and purple foods like blueberries, raisins, plums, and eggplant help with urinary tract health, [...] Read More Say Hello to the Colorful Q-Bean at The Wir...
Improving Indoor Air Quality
in Allergies, on April 30, 2009
... products with ammonia and chlorine -Some household chemicals may be irritants to the respiratory tract in people who are sensitive to these chemicals. They can cause watery eyes and sore throats and...
What's the State of Your Air?
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 30, 2009
...ng products with ammonia and chlorine -Some household chemicals may be irritants to the respiratory tract in people who are sensitive to these chemicals. They can cause watery eyes and sore throats an...
Broccoli Sprouts, Good For Your Gut
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 6, 2009
...ancer effects. The compound appears to work by triggering the body, especially the gastrointestinal tract, to produce enzymes that protect against damage-causing CHEMICALS and inflammation.
Broc...
Allergy Results from Malfunction of Respiratory Epithelium
in Allergies, on April 4, 2009
...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 co...
How Cranberry Prevents Urinary Tract Infections
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 12, 2009
...ckphoto , Image# 5466776 Cranberries and cranberry juice have been documented to help fight urinary tract infections. An earlier study revealed that tannins found in cranberries prevent bacteria from...
Prebiotic in Baby Formula May Reduce Infant Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 2, 2009
...f antibiotics in infants.
The number of infants who experienced more than three upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) was 17 per cent less amongst those receiving formula containing a mixture o...
Vitamin D, Protection For Cold and Flu
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 25, 2009
...study to evaluate and demonstrate an association between serum 25(OH)D level and [upper respiratory tract infections]," wrote lead author of the study Adit Ginde, MD from the University of Colora...
Genetic Sequencing of Cold Virus
in The Biotech Weblog, on February 19, 2009
...responsible for about half of all asthma cases and is a factor in other upper and lower respiratory tract illnesses such as bronchitis, sinusitis, middle-ear infections and pneumonia. The genomes of a...
Bone Growth Is Controlled In The Gut!
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 27, 2008
...ave known that 95 percent of the body's serotonin is produced by a part of the gastrointestinal tract known as the duodenum, where it was presumed to be involved in digestion. The brain is where t...
LEV Pharma's Cinryze™ Got FDA Marketing Approval For HAE
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 13, 2008
... with the disease. Attacks can produce rapid swelling of the hands, feet, limbs, face, intestinal tract or airway. Swelling of the larynx can lead to asphyxiation.
Cinryze is a C1-esterase inhibitor...
NanoRobotic Capsule
in Nanotechbuzz, on August 6, 2008
... in-place in the gut. Essentially, these arms open to get this capsule stuck. Then, when the arms retract and close, the capsule is free to continue its course through the GI tract. Photo source: na...
Antibiotic Minocycline May Help Reduce Stroke Damage
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 27, 2008
... an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia and other respiratory tract infections, acne, and infections of skin, genital, and urinary systems, may also be used to r edu...
Entereg® (Alvimopan): FDA-Approved for Post-Surgery Bowel Function
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 23, 2008
...tor (PAM-OR) antagonist designed to block the adverse side effects of opioid analgesics on the GI tract without blocking their beneficial analgesic effects.
Entereg® (Alvimopan) is a product ...
Staying Healthy Through the Weather Changes
in Latina Viva, on May 14, 2008
© MShades
Spring is one of my favorite seasons, but the weather changes in my corner of the world make it tricky to stay healthy sometimes. I love curling up in my bed, but I would rather it not be with a box of tissues.
I can either hide from the world, or boost my immune system and feel fr...
UCB's Cimzia: FDA-Approved for Chron's Disease
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 24, 2008
...isease can cause diarrhea, fever, rectal bleeding, malnutrition , narrowing of the intestinal tract, obstructions, abscesses, cramping, and abdominal pain.
Now, the US FDA has approved Cimz...
Relief for Urinary Tract Infections
in Latina Viva, on April 12, 2008
...silk. They're the little yellow strings in corn husks.
If you've ever had a UTI (urinary tract infection), then you know that tinkling quickly becomes torture . Take cornsilk and mak...
Bromelain and Allergies
in Allergies, on April 11, 2008
...also potentiates QRC through another route. By itself, QRC is somewhat poorly absorbed from the GI tract. Bromelain is well known for its enhancement of absorption of various compounds, including pent...
Cranberry Juice Against UTI in Women
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 16, 2008
...olk remedy any longer. There has come scientific evidence that cranberry juice can relieve urinary tract infections (UTI) in women.
Well, only women get UTI, so the men will not benefit from cr...
xTAG Respiratory Viral Panel, FDA-Cleared for Marketing
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 7, 2008
...aterial found in secretions taken from the back of the throat in patients with possible respiratory tract infections. In the test, specific beads, or microspheres, bind to the amplified viral genetic ...
Caesarian Section Increase Risk of Allergies in Children
in Allergies, on November 21, 2007
...gy, scientists are also looking at the beneficial intestinal microbes found in the maternal vaginal tract. These good bugs are more likely to be transferred to the baby during vaginal births than duri...
Oral Insulin For Prevention or Delay of Type 1 Diabetes, In Clinical Trials
in Daily Diabetic, on November 12, 2007
...uch as heart disease and vision loss."
The belief is that insulin introduced via the digestive tract may induce tolerance, quieting the immune system's attack on itself."
If all clinic...
My Baby's Triple Whammy
in The Parenting Weblog, on October 26, 2007
...well, and we were allowed to go home without an operation.
If you still remember, he had a urinary tract infection that was undetected, which eventually went up to his kidneys. While in the hospital,...
Doribax (doripenem injection), FDA-Approved for Complicated Urinary Tract and Intra-abdominal Infections
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 18, 2007
...Currently, the prescribed medication for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections is levofloxacin while meropenem for complicated intra-abdominal infections .
Found to have a...
The Gut has Glucose Receptors Too
in Daily Diabetic, on September 4, 2007
...on of new non-caloric sweeteners to better control weight.
Sensing glucose in the gastrointestinal tract is the first step in regulating blood sugar levels. Having discovered the identity of the gut&...
Area 51
in Wandalust, on August 20, 2007
...ned by the United States Department of Defense and the United States Air Force. It lies in a remote tract of land in Lincoln County in Nevada, at the southern edge of a dry salt flat called Groom Lake...
Antibiotic Tequin, Linked to Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on August 6, 2007
...lones and is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the lungs, sinuses, skin, urinary tract and certain sexually transmitted diseases.
In February 2006, BMS revised the label of Tequin i...
Towards the Development of an Orlistat-like Cancer Drug
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 9, 2007
...kill cancer cells in the laboratory, in humans, the drug is designed to act only in the digestive tract.
Therefore, the next goal will be the development of an orlistat-like drug that can get into th...
Bleeding During Pregnancy
in Well Woman Blog, on June 30, 2007
...enign causes of bleeding in the first half of pregnancy, including:
Some infections in the urinary tract may cause blood in the urine that stains underwear, and is confused with vaginal bleeding. ...
Remicade for Ulcerative Colitis
in Well Woman Blog, on June 12, 2007
...atment of pediatric CD, a debilitating condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract , typically resulting in symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, abdominal pain, weight loss and...
WiMax Showdown in New Zealand
in The Wireless Weblog, on May 27, 2007
...;Communications Minister David Cunliffe announced earlier this month that the auction of a prized tract of radio spectrum that is suited for the delivery of high-speed WiMax broadband services would...
Felines Urologisches Syndrom
in pfotenundfell, on 22.05.07
... "Felines Urologisches Syndrom" auch FUS abgekürzt. In englisch: Feline Lower Urinary Tract Desease (FLUTD).
Dann bilden sich in der Harnblase Ablagerungen, je nach Größe auch Grieß genannt...
The Oral Sex-Throat Cancer Link
in Straightfromthedoc, on May 11, 2007
...dy.
HPVs also can be transmitted by skin contact and are found in the mucus of the genital tract, and in saliva, urine, and semen. Both men and women contract the ubiquitous virus in equal nu...
How to wash your clothes (yes, I'm serious!)
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on May 7, 2007
...s are made of:
* Benzyl Acetate: Linked to pancreatic cancer
* Benzyl Alcohol: Upper respiratory tract irritant
* Ethanol: On the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Hazardous Waste list a...
MGM BUYS UP MORE OF THE LAS VEGAS STRIP
in Play Las Vegas, on April 29, 2007
...nster Gaming Moguls" these days.
The company has just completed the purchase of an additional tract of land adjacent to their current project, and will erect who knows what on it. One thi...
What Are UTIs?
in Well Woman Blog, on April 24, 2007
... Anyone who has suffered the burning and painful urination of a urinary tract infection (UTI) knows how to recognize them. But do you know what is occurring and what the possible cause is?
Accordin...
Forskolin and UTIs
in Well Woman Blog, on April 9, 2007
... Ever heard of forskolin? It's an extract of the Indian Coleus plant, a herbal remedy available ay most health food stores. Research reveals that forskolin may be beneficial in the treatment of ...
Junk Food and Cancer
in Well Woman Blog, on March 24, 2007
... of blood sugar are also significantly more likely to develop cancer of the skin, pancreas, urinary tract, and the womb. In another study, it was found that older women with high-fat diets were 15% mo...
The Morning After Birth Control Pill
in Well Woman Blog, on March 24, 2007
...rgency Contraception reduces the risk of pregnancy by 75%. EC does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS.
Now here's where the controversy comes in. If you're ...
Constipation
in Well Woman Blog, on March 18, 2007
...s are disrupting the quality of your life or if you are constantly aware of your gastrointestinal tract -- when you last went to the bathroom, if you had to strain, when you might go again -- y...
Risk of Post-Operative Complications, Higher in Obese Patients
in Straightfromthedoc, on March 17, 2007
...cations following surgery , including heart attack, wound infection, nerve injury and urinary tract infection.
Such were the findings of a new study of a research team at the University of Mic...
Cleanliness and Sexual Health
in Well Woman Blog, on March 11, 2007
...emicals.
I sometimes wonder if things like yeast infections, vaginal itch and even urinary tract infections might be caused by things we put in our bath water. The chemicals in those products...
Probiotics
in Well Woman Blog, on March 9, 2007
...probiotics because he was concerned about the number of antibiotics I'd been taking for urinary tract infections.
What are probitoics? Wikpedia explains it this way:
Probiotics are dietary s...
Five Foods Women Should eat
in Well Woman Blog, on March 6, 2007
...women. Number one is cranberries, and I've mentioned this one before when talking about urinary tract infection or UTI. Others on the list include walnuts, beans, fish and tomatoes.
We are what ...
What Color Was Your Lunch?
in Well Woman Blog, on February 27, 2007
...at:
Blue and purple foods like blueberries, raisins, plums, and eggplant help with urinary tract health, memory function, and healthy aging.
So it goes for every color. The website 5 a Day ...
Urinary Tract Infection
in Well Woman Blog, on February 27, 2007
... Do you suffer from urinary tract infection? Perhaps it's a recurring complaint. True, men suffer from UTIs as well as women, but as Dr. Weil tells us:
Bladder infection (cystitis) is a commo...
Possible Help For Urinary Tract Infection
in Well Woman Blog, on February 17, 2007
...u can find one that works. For instance, cranberry juice has long been touted as a cure for urinary tract infection. But does it have to be cranberry juice?
According to an article in the Fond du La...
Digestible tags from Kodak to ensure proper diagnosis
in The RFID Weblog, on February 13, 2007
...it all the patient needs to do is sit near a radio source and receiver for monitoring the digestive tract.
When exposed to gastric acid the tag stops functioning for a period of time ensuring that t...
Drinking Water for Urinary Tract Infection
in Well Woman Blog, on February 12, 2007
...tially even reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Water is also beneficial if you suffer from urinary tract infections (UTIs.) For years I've suffered from recurring UTIs and I've discovered, ju...
Dr. Zick's Savory Tips to Spice up Your Health
in Straightfromthedoc, on January 8, 2007
...mmy with ginger.
[Ginger contains gingerols, which decrease oxidative products in the digestive tract that cause nausea. The key is to eat real ginger and not things flavored artificially like man...
Second Life Meets Third World
in Philoneist, on January 5, 2007
...es.
Carr made headlines in May 2003 when the Harvard Business Review published his provocative tract, "IT Doesn't Matter."...
Compounds in Cranberry Juice, Potential Antibacterial Agents: Alternative to UTI Treatment
in Straightfromthedoc, on September 17, 2006
... Each year, UTI (urinary tract infection), affects eight million people (mostly women, elderly and infants) resulting to $1.6bn (€1.3bn) in health care costs.
A new study by scientists at Worce...
Cranberry Juice: Potentials as Alternative to Antibiotics
in The Biotech Weblog, on September 11, 2006
...s speculate that compounds in the juice prevent bacteria from adhering to the lining of the urinary tract.
New findings confirms this theory and shows that compounds called tannins (proanthocyanidins...
Other Voices: Links for 8/23/06
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on August 23, 2006
...ting their neighbors' children to birthday parties because some want to convert their one story tract homes into two-story mcmansions." ...
Yoga For Seasonal or Pollen Allergies
in Allergies, on August 14, 2006
...a and Wellness Center in Cleveland, Ohio, says that inversions can help clear the upper respiratory tract and drain secretions from the nose, allowing freshly oxygenated blood to flow into the oral ca...
CD23: Protein Explaining the Food Allergy Mechanism
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 31, 2006
...(New York) showed for the first time that a protein normally expressed in a person's intestinal tract called CD23, acts as a receptor for IgE, and enables it to participate in food-allergic reacti...
Condom Catheters Lower Risk of UTI in Hospital Patients
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 13, 2006
...ual "indwelling" catheter showed that there was an 80% reduction in the risk of urinary tract infection (UTI) or death when condom catheters were used.
Condom catheters were also seen as...
Anti-Cholesterol Proteins in Milk
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 4, 2006
... isolated a naturally occuring protein in milk which can bind to cholesterol in the human digestive tract and prevent its absorption into the blood stream. The developers are looking at introducing th...
To cut or not to cut...
in Straightfromthedoc, on June 15, 2006
...issued a statement that male circumcision may offer potential health benefits by preventing urinary tract infections. However, the Academy added that the existing data do not support routinely circumc...
Proteus mobilis Genomics Yield Potential Therapeutic Targets
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 26, 2006
... Proteus mirabilis is a microbe often associated with urinary tract infections in patients with kidney stones or in-dwelling catheters. An analysis of the P.mirabilis genome led to the di...
St John's Wort As Herbal Remedy for Bladder Disease
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 25, 2006
...n and anxiety can be controlled by the same compounds that control the neurons of the lower urinary tract, antidepressants are then often used to treat bladder and urinary tract disorders. Scientists ...
Cysteine Chewing Gum Against Cancer
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 23, 2006
... . According to previously published studies, the acetaldehyde accumulation in the upper digestive tract seems to be a cumulative result of the conversion of ethanol to acetaldehyde by the gut flora,...
Hitliste der Erkältungserreger
in Das Gesundheits-Weblog, on 09.05.06
...er.
Die Abkürzung bedeutet "Pediatric Infectious Diseases Network on Acute Respiratory Tract Infections" - es ist also ein Netzwerk speziell für die Atemwegserkrankungen bei Kindern, ein Zu...
Vegetables Reduce Asthma Risks
in Allergies, on April 26, 2006
... This vitamin, in turn, helps regulate the immune system and maintain the lining of the respiratory tract.
On the other hand, like the researchers say, this could also just mean that those people who...
SmartPill Poised for International Distribution
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 22, 2006
...for your doctor to make a definitive diagnosis, he needs to know what's going on inside your GI tract. He may perform an endoscopy , which often requires sedation, or soon, he may have the option...
Lung's Unique Innate Immune System, Now Revealed
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 20, 2006
...said Eyal Raz, M.D., Professor 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 t...
Ginger Infusion
in Do you like to cook?, on April 19, 2006
...sia, it now grows the world over.
Ginger has known antibacterial properties to calm the digestive tract which both settles the stomach and prevents vomitting. It also helps against the formation ...
Dietary Fiber Reduces Risks of Diabetes and CVD
in Straightfromthedoc, on April 13, 2006
... addition, soluble fiber acts as prebiotics by boosting conditions for bacteria in the intestinal tract, improving gut health, and subsequently preventing inflammation.
Source: Nutra Ingredients ...
Is it Simple Cough? Or Allergic Rhinitis?
in Allergies, on April 4, 2006
... There are many causes of cough: from inhaling foreign bodies to upper respiratory tract infections. However, allergic rhintis or hay fever, which may be seasonal or year-round, may also give rise t...
