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Researchers to explore effects of air pollution on health of children with chronic respiratory complaints

Starting in 2017, researchers will commence their study in Eindhoven on the effects of days with high air pollution on respiratory complaints, medication use and lung function of children suffering from chronic respiratory complaints such as wheezing or asthma.

6 Feb 2017

New article highlights prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use among young people

Balancing a country's need to make prescription drugs available to those in need while simultaneously curbing nonmedical use is one of our greatest challenges, according to a perspective article just published by Silvia Martins, MD, PhD, associate professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and a colleague at American University of Beirut.

6 Feb 2017

Preterm babies given monoclonal antibody appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze

Preterm babies given the monoclonal antibody palivizumab to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) also appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze, at least until the age of six, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Medicine.

6 Feb 2017

Penn scientists find cytokine as key to fighting and treating viral infection in the lungs

Viral infections that occur in a patient's lungs are a significant cause of hospitalization and death among children and the elderly.

3 Feb 2017

Belgian scientists discover key role of Taok3 protein in triggering splenic B cell differentiation

Belgian scientists have discovered the key role of protein Taok3 in the development of type B immune cells known as MZB cells, which are responsible for making antibodies to fight diseases.

3 Feb 2017

High concentration peroxide ingestions can lead to life-threatening ailments and death

High-concentration peroxide, sometimes promoted in alternative medicine circles for cleanses or as a so-called "natural cure," can lead to numerous life-threatening ailments and death itself, according to a paper published online yesterday in Annals of Emergency Medicine.

3 Feb 2017

Parents can take eight steps to boost child's immunity, says family medicine specialist

No magic elixir can prevent children from developing occasional colds and viruses, but takings steps to boost their immune system can minimize their chances of catching every bug that winds its way through the daycare center or school.

3 Feb 2017

Researcher proposes simple, cost-effective tools for monitoring aerobic fitness

Although this system is already being used by professional sportspeople and teams, it cannot always be extended to amateur sportspeople or patients with limited economic resources because it requires supervision by qualified professionals.

2 Feb 2017

Study finds high rates of hospital-acquired infections among children in paediatric ICUs

A study has demonstrated 'unacceptably high' rates of hospital-acquired infections among children in the UK and Europe.

2 Feb 2017

Using common pain relievers during acute respiratory infection linked to increased heart attack risk

Widely used pain relievers may increase the risk of a heart attack when used during a cold or flu-like illness, according to a new study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

2 Feb 2017

Discovery of vital molecule could lead to better treatment of respiratory conditions

Respiratory conditions could be better targeted and treated, thanks to the discovery of the vital molecule which regulates breathing - according to research by the University of Warwick.

1 Feb 2017

Current reprocessing techniques of endoscopes not consistently effective, study suggests

Current techniques used to clean endoscopes for reuse are not consistently effective, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Infection Control, the official journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

1 Feb 2017

New review examines use of probiotics or prebiotics for prevention of atopic dermatitis

Evidence supporting a key role for an altered gut microbiome in the development of atopic dermatitis would suggest that the use of probiotics or prebiotics to correct microbial imbalances in the gut could help prevent or treat AD.

31 Jan 2017

Smoke-free policy reduces nicotine levels among Philadelphia's public housing residents, study shows

Philadelphia's public housing residents are breathing in less secondhand smoke since a 2015 comprehensive smoke-free policy went into place, a new study indicates.

31 Jan 2017

Johns Hopkins researchers uncover mechanism in chikungunya virus that controls disease severity

Researchers led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have identified a mechanism by which the chikungunya virus infects healthy cells and controls how severe the disease it causes will be, a mechanism they believe can be found in a number of other related viruses for which there are no treatments or licensed vaccines.

31 Jan 2017

Oral devices improve sleep in OSA patients but may not reduce key heart disease risk factors

In patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), oral appliances that treat the condition by moving the lower jaw forward appear to improve sleep but not reduce key risk factors for developing heart and other cardiovascular disease, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.

28 Jan 2017

Respiratory News and Research

Researchers to explore effects of air pollution on health of children with chronic respiratory complaints

New article highlights prevalence of nonmedical prescription drug use among young people

Preterm babies given monoclonal antibody appear less likely to develop recurrent wheeze

Penn scientists find cytokine as key to fighting and treating viral infection in the lungs

Belgian scientists discover key role of Taok3 protein in triggering splenic B cell differentiation

High concentration peroxide ingestions can lead to life-threatening ailments and death

Parents can take eight steps to boost child's immunity, says family medicine specialist

Researcher proposes simple, cost-effective tools for monitoring aerobic fitness

Study finds high rates of hospital-acquired infections among children in paediatric ICUs

Using common pain relievers during acute respiratory infection linked to increased heart attack risk

Discovery of vital molecule could lead to better treatment of respiratory conditions

Current reprocessing techniques of endoscopes not consistently effective, study suggests

New review examines use of probiotics or prebiotics for prevention of atopic dermatitis

Smoke-free policy reduces nicotine levels among Philadelphia's public housing residents, study shows

Johns Hopkins researchers uncover mechanism in chikungunya virus that controls disease severity

Oral devices improve sleep in OSA patients but may not reduce key heart disease risk factors

DCIS patients more likely to be alive ten years later than women in general population

New gene therapy for Pompe disease may replace currently available treatments

Scientists discover critical role of biological molecule in protecting against infection

Scientists aim to understand how mitochondrial defects lead to pathological states

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

Addressing Important Cardiac Biology Questions with Shotgun Top-Down Proteomics

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