Saturday, March 18, 2006

Lung cancer - Future doctors meet their match a hospital residency


Future doctors meet their match a hospital residency
The Journal News.com, NY - 21 hours ago she said, as she clasped the paper that said Montefiore to her chest and broke Brzana, 27, who grew up near Seattle and matched with Oregon Health & Science

Former Burch coach had to make time for the pain
Daily Mail - Charleston, WV - 16 hours ago time and energy into teaching and coaching because of health issues, Smith ranges from mild to severe with defined tender points (buttocks, chest, elbows, knees

Remembering a strong voice for women in medicine
The Spokesman Review, WA - Mar 14, 2006 Women often were misdiagnosed and sent home after being told their chest pain was It wasn't until 1990 that the National Institutes of Health established the

Proudly hosted by IGN FAQs
IGN, CA - 7 hours ago in the corner if you haven't already used it when you are almost out of health. When you see her overlap the sticks over her chest don't even bother to attack

Menopause and heart disease
Washington Times, DC - Mar 14, 2006 as seemingly less serious symptoms -- discomfort, a vague chest pressure, breathlessness and In 1996, the National Institutes of Health initiated a study called

Unlocking the Federal Treasure Chest
Homeland Response, OH - Mar 13, 2006 The priorities of DHS's 22 agencies have proven a treasure chest for private such as the Department of Energy and the National Institutes of Health, do more

OPC: Fasehun slumps in court
Vanguard, Nigeria - Mar 16, 2006 okayed his request for an adjournment in the case on the grounds of ill-health to enable He was holding his chest even as he tried to breathe with difficulty.

Bad Bugs Need New Drugs
Voice of America - 9 hours ago But his doctor John Bradley says even the slightest chest cold could set him back can be addressed in part by re-authorizing the 2002 Public Health Security and

Patient View Of Asthma As A Temporary Health Problem Negatively
Medical News Today (press release), UK - Mar 15, 2006 during asymptomatic periods, according to a study in the March issue of Chest. we need to find better ways to uncover patients underlying health beliefs as a

School to hold forum on TB
Bradenton Herald, United States - Mar 16, 2006 For more information, call the Manatee County Health Department 748-0747, ext. productive cough that lasts longer than three weeks, pain in the chest, blood in

Friday, March 17, 2006

Lung cancer - Hatch PE teacher wins top honor


Hatch PE teacher wins top honor
Pioneer Press Online, IL - 14 hours ago She put a hand to her chest and said, "Oh my.". Noel said she is considering taking classes in public health, but also heard she could travel to study.

Novel Diagnostic Tool Aimed At Cutting The Time And Costs Needed
Medical News Today (press release), UK - 7 hours ago rapidly and definitively exclude CAD as the cause for acute chest pain," said and application of standards and guidelines- and to influence health care policy.

Understanding secondhand smoke (1st of 2 parts)
The Mindanao Daily Mirror, Philippines - 6 hours ago chest tightness at night and feelings of breathlessness after physical activity. On the other hand, secondhand smoke has also a marked effect on the health of

Brookfield woman, 78, charged with homicide in crash
Greater Milwaukee Today, USA - 18 hours ago An autopsy determined Graves died as a result of extensive chest trauma caused by the crash, the complaint alleged. He described her health as "very delicate.".

Thursday, March 16, 2006

Chest health - Lung cancer etiquette: Thanks for not asking if I smoked


Lung cancer etiquette: Thanks for not asking if I smoked
U.S. News & World Report - Mar 8, 2006 The death of Dana Reeve, Christopher Reeve's widow, from lung cancer has focused attention on the disease she was diagnosed with less than a year ago.

Superman's widow Dana Reeve gives in to lung cancer
Earthtimes.org - Mar 8, 2006 On Monday, Dana Reeve, wife of late actor Christopher Reeve, succumbed to lung cancer at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan the age of 44.

Genes May Help Guide Lung Cancer Care
Forbes - 18 hours ago WEDNESDAY, March 15 (HealthDay News) -- Specific genetic patterns may predict the course of lung cancer, researchers report. The

Lung cancer without smoking
WVLT, TN - Mar 8, 2006 Knoxville (WVLT) - Dana Reeve, wife of the late actor Christopher Reeve, died of lung cancer at age 44. In august of 2005, she announced

USA Today Examines 'Tragic Truth' That Lung Cancer Affects
Kaiser network.org, DC - Mar 9, 2006 USA Today on Wednesday examined the "tragic truth" that lung cancer can affect individuals who never smoked. About 85% of non-smokers

Dana Reeve dies of lung cancer - US media reports
Reuters - Mar 7, 2006 NEW YORK (Reuters) - Dana Reeve, the widow of Christopher Reeve who nursed the paralyzed "Superman" for nine years, has died of lung cancer, media reports said

DEPLETED URANIUM AND LUNG CANCER
Free Market News Network, FL - Mar 9, 2006 On average there are 175,000 new cases of lung cancer each year in the United States. For just the months of January and February

Lung cancer claims Dana Reeve
Orlando Sentinel, FL - Mar 9, 2006 It's only been seven months since Christopher Reeve's widow, Dana, announced to the world that she had been diagnosed with lung cancer.

Superman star's widow dies after fight with lung cancer
Scotsman, United Kingdom - Mar 7, 2006 paid tribute last night to the "grace and courage" of Dana Reeve after the widow of Superman actor Christopher Reeve lost a seven-month fight with lung cancer.

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Lung cancer - Heart attack victim a living lesson


Heart attack victim a living lesson
Greater Milwaukee Today - Mar 13 6:44 AM
BROOKFIELD - One night last November, Bil Zahn woke up from a strange dream hed been having - something about being in a car that had crashed into a house - and just as odd, he felt as if a pile of wood was pressing down on his chest.Save to My Web

Smoking is dangerous to your health
Manila Bulletin - Mar 14 8:50 AM
SMOKING is a leading preventable cause of death all over the world. If you are a regular smoker, you are probably losing about 5 minutes of life expectancy for each cigarette you smoke. Cigarette smoking is a major cause of lung cancer.Save to My Web

Medical Mailbox
RedNova - Mar 14 3:01 AM
By SerVaas, Cory "The weak can never forgive.Save to My Web

Dance/movement therapy helps patients express themselves
NorthJersey.com - Mar 14 5:36 AM
The dance therapy program at Barnert Hospital in Paterson is meant to go where words can't. "It's a lot of fun," says Blanca Marr, who is 59. "It makes me feel relaxed," says Jean Hook, 71, who, like Marr, lives in Paterson.Save to My Web

Using Radiation for Treatment
RedNova - Mar 12 8:14 PM
By Mary Chen WHEN do physics and medicine mix? In a field called medical physics which involves the use of physics and engineering in radiation medicine and health.Save to My Web

Fugett stymies Stillwater
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise - Mar 13 7:03 AM
Forget parting gifts for the Bartlesville High varsity baseball players as they head to Texas today. They gave themselves the perfect send-off Saturday with a chest-thumping 5-0 blanking of visiting Stillwater.Save to My Web

DR. DONOHUE: FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Alcohol not only cause of pancreatitis
Contra Costa Times - Mar 13 12:27 PM
Q: I was recently hospitalized for pancreatitis. Everything I can find about it says it's caused by drinking alcohol. The doctors kept asking me if I drank now or in the past. I might have had 12 to 15 alcoholic drinks in my 64 years. What else causes this problem?Save to My Web

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

Lung cancer - Inhaler shortage brewing


Inhaler shortage brewing
WBIR - Thousands of East Tennesseans with asthma may have a harder time finding inhalers and the money to pay for them. To help protect the ozone layer, the Food and Drug Administration ordered inhaler manufacturers to stop using C-F-C's to help dispense

Bonds downplays first HR of spring
Newsday - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Barry Bonds needed only four at-bats to find his home run stroke. Bonds connected for a two-run homer in the fourth inning of San Francisco's 10-6 Cactus League loss to the defending NL West champion San Diego Padres on Sunday

Monday, March 13, 2006

Asthma - Some asthma face masks don't work well for kids


Some asthma face masks don't work well for kids
Reuters.uk, UK - Feb 28, 2006 YORK (Reuters Health) - Face masks, used in combination with pressurized inhalers and holding chambers, are supposed to make it easier to treat asthma in young

Kids' Asthma Linked to Maternal Nutrition
HealthCentral.com - Mar 4, 2006 By Amanda Gardner. SATURDAY, March 4 (HealthDay News) -- The link between maternal health and childhood asthma is becoming clearer.

Charity focus on NI asthma care
BBC News, UK - Mar 5, 2006 Two out of every three schoolchildren in Northern Ireland suffer from asthma, according to a charity. Asthma UK has launched its

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Lung cancer - Can spicy foods cause an ulcer?


Can spicy foods cause an ulcer?
Seattle Times - 35 minutes ago
Q: My husband loves hot chili peppers. He puts hot sauce on just about everything but ice cream eggs, burgers, vegetables, you name...Save to My Web

New Health Book Highlights Celebrity Stories While Educating Women
Newswise - Mar 11 5:24 AM
A new book, "The Savvy Woman Patient," shows just how vulnerable we all are to health problems and uses several celebrity stories for illustration. From patients failing to recognize symptoms to misdiagnoses by doctors, many diseases go without proper treatment, often with tragic consequences.Save to My Web

Lindsey's habit
Miami Herald - 21 minutes ago
burns mom up Lindsay Lohan's mother, Dina, fears her teen queen daughter may die if she continues smoking, as she suffers from asthma, reports IMDB.com.Save to My Web

Smoky Lohan drives mum to tears
Irish Examiner - Mar 10 2:55 AM
Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina fears her teen queen daughter may die if she continues smoking, as she suffers from respiratory disorder asthma. The concerned matriarch begs Lohan to quit cigarettes, but the rebellious redhead refuses to listen, reports PageSix.com.Save to My Web

Asthma Drug Warning Issued
Local6.com Central Florida - Mar 07 8:08 AM
Two of the most popular asthma drugs on the market are being slapped with a black box warning by the Food and Drug Administration, according to a Local 6 News medical report.Save to My Web

Weight May Influence Asthma Care
HealthDay via Yahoo! News - Mar 06 11:07 AM
MONDAY, March 6 (HealthDay News) -- Weight may have a bearing on asthma care: Researchers say beclomethasone, an inhaled steroid, may be better for normal-weight people asthmatics, while a pill steroid called montelukast sodium (brand named Singulair) may be better for the overweight and obese.Save to My Web

Program spots asthma in preschoolers
Reuters via Yahoo! Australia & NZ Health - Mar 10 7:36 AM
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A pilot program of The New York Academy of Medicine identifies 2-year-olds with probable asthma and facilitates treatment.Save to My Web

A Matter Of Black And White
The Tampa Tribune - Mar 11 9:32 PM
TAMPA - Sam Horton turned his back on death in October and returned to fight.Save to My Web

Reliever Brocail Undergoes Heart Surgery
AP via Yahoo! Asia News - Mar 11 4:38 PM
San Diego Padres reliever Doug Brocail underwent angioplasty Saturday morning.Save to My Web

Atlanta Hawks broadcaster keeps on talking through thick and thin
Slam! Sports - Mar 11 1:46 PM
ATLANTA (AP) - "Hello once again everyone. Good evening from Atlanta."Save to My Web