Genetics play role in response to most common asthma drug
...gene. Albuterol is the most commonly used drug for relief of acute asthma symptoms, or "attacks." The Beta-Adrenergic Response by Genotype (BARGE) trial is the first study of an asthma drug in patients selected according to their genotype, or which forms of a specific gene they have. Published in the Octo...Purdue research offers hope for canine, human spinal injuries
...oates and Robert Bergman. These efforts could mean relief for many dogs that are prone to spinal injury. "Certain dog breeds can easily injure their backs simply by jumping off a couch," Borgens said. "Up to this point, little could be done for dogs or humans with such injuries - even with immed...NASA finds trees and insect outbreaks affect carbon dioxide levels
...he planting of trees to reduce erosion and provide relief from the biting winds that blew soil from farms and drove people west to California. Now, almost 75 years later, NASA scientists have found that planting trees also can significantly reduce carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Tree planting and insect ...Rush physicians using gene therapy for heart patients with moderate to severe chest pains
... to severe chest pains (angina) who have not found relief from medication may benefit from a new gene therapy approach being used by cardiologists at Rush University Medical Center to grow new blood vessels in the heart. The phase II clinical research study uses vascular endothelial growth factor-2 (VEGF-2...Children's taste sensitivity and food choices influenced by taste gene
...r-insensitive children. "This knowledge may bring relief to parents who learn that their children reject foods that they themselves like because of inborn differences in taste ability, rather than rebelliousness or defiance of authority," explains Reed. The research continues and extends Monell's long-term...Preparing for the inevitable: New book for nurses guides patient care during a disaster
...e they are. Nurses will play key roles in disaster relief whether they work full time, part time or at home in their communities." For example, St. Louis County has gathered a list of nurses willing to volunteer to give smallpox vaccinations should mass immunization become necessary. Driven by the Sept. 11 ...Biological clock may shut down long-term memory at night
...u be better able to find your glasses to providing relief from a debilitating illness. "At the end of the day, we can't make memory better or improve it unless we understand how memory works and is modulated," he said. "That's what this research is all about." He is currently completing the last year o...Climate change to bring a wave of new health risks
... conditioners, for example, will provide immediate relief and is an important protection during an acute heat event. But the fossil fuels burned to generate the electricity to drive those air conditioners, as well as over-dependence on electric power grid functioning could potentially exacerbate the problem...Kids with chronic illness face difficult transition to adult care
...are, such as difficulty in receiving adequate pain relief after making the transition into adult practice. Others were concerned about quality and comprehensiveness of care; some were the first patient their adult physician had ever seen with their particular health condition. Researchers also found that a ...New treatment for inflammatory bowel disease
... and their colleagues in Japan and Israel to offer relief in mouse models of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the two major forms of the painful, chronic condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects nearly 1 million Americans. Published in the March 2005 issue of the Journal of Clin...JCI table of contents March 1, 2005
..., explored how TLR9 eased inflammation and offered relief in colitis. In this study, researchers administered TLR9 activators to two different groups of mice that appear similar because both of them do not produce T or B immune cells, but are actually genetically different, because they come from different ...A new route for treatment of IBD
..., explored how TLR9 eased inflammation and offered relief in colitis. In this study, researchers administered TLR9 activators to two different groups of mice that appear similar because both of them do not produce T or B immune cells, but are actually genetically different, because they come from different ...Insects, viruses could hold key for better human teamwork in disasters
...ays to improve human collaboration during disaster relief efforts. At the center of the scientists' sights a... civil engineers should be key players in disaster relief operations involving critical physical infrastructures -- a fourth group of "first-responders," alon...Desert plant may help treat insidious tropical diseases
...tive to the Mojave Desert may one day help provide relief to millions of people who suffer from two prominent tropical diseases. Scientists at Ohio State University found that extracts of the dotted dalea (Psorothamnus polydenius) and the Mojave dalea (Psorothamnus arborescens) can kill the parasites, which...NIH holds conference to assess evidence on management of menopauserelated symptoms
...efits and harms of commonly used interventions for relief of menopause-related symptoms? What are the important considerations in managing menopause-related symptoms in women with clinical characteristics or circumstances that may complicate decision-making? What are the future research directions for tre...Salk polio vaccine celebrates 50th anniversary
...olio now could be prevented. A huge outpouring of relief and joy greeted the news, and Dr. Salk became a national hero overnight. Significance of the Anniversary Many other medical advances were made possible by the wide net that was cast in funding the quest for a polio vaccine. "Most of the beginnings...JCI table of contents April 1, 2005
...6 PULMONOLOGY A1 lets lungs breathe a sigh of relief Patients with lung and heart disease are commonly given supplemental oxygen, however very high concentrations of oxygen administered for extended periods of time can trigger lung injury. The mechanism underlying this lung injury has not been chara...Statins, other cholesterol depletors, may disrupt hypertension development: UCSD study
...a novel therapy that not merely provides temporary relief of disease symptoms, but helps alleviate the underlying cause of IPAH," Patel explained. Lovostatin, MBCD significantly reduce calcium entry, cut cell proliferation In their research, the team saw that "smooth muscle cells isolated from pulmonary a...NSAIDs cut risk of oral cancer among smokers
.... Acetaminophen (paracetamol), a non-aspirin pain relief medication, was ineffective at reducing the risk of developing oral cancer among smokers....Clincal trials indicate NEXIUM can reduce upper GI symptoms in patients using NSAIDS
...cebo. In one trial, 7 consecutive days of symptom relief occurred within an average of 11 and 10 days for p... In the other trial, 7 consecutive days of symptom relief occurred within an average of 10 and 11 days for patients treated with NEXIUM 20 mg and 40 mg, respe...