by Crystal Phend Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today 02.19.2014 Slowing down in exercise habits was associated with a subsequent increase in hospitalizations for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a prospective Spanish study showed. The odds of hospitalization for COPD exacerbation rose 2.49-fold in the 3 years after a shift from a daily walking […]
Neil Osterweil February 13, 2014 Clinicians may be missing the chance to diagnose early-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in the vast majority of cases, investigators suggest. A retrospective review of data on nearly 39,000 patients seen by general practitioners and specialists in the United Kingdom showed that in the 5 years immediately before a diagnosis of […]
Published: Feb 3, 2014 | Updated: Feb 4, 2014 By Crystal Phend, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story Action Points In a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, study, in patients with moderate-to-severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), long-term use of N-acetylcysteine reduced the incidence of acute exacerbations. In another study, colonization by bacterial pathogens in patients […]
Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2014 Jan 01;112(1)46-52, E Helaskoski, H Suojalehto, H Virtanen, L Airaksinen, O Kuuliala, K Aalto-Korte, M Pesonen Research · January 21, 2014 ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Oxidative hair dyes commonly contain paraphenylene diamine (PPD) and its derivatives, a well-known cause of delayed hypersensitivity among both consumers and hairdressers. They are also considered possible […]
by Mark Hyman, MD Full Story: http://drhyman.com/blog/2013/09/17/breathe-easy-addressing-root-causes-asthma/
Steven Fox January 15, 2014 Full Story (may require free registration): http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/819281 Clinicians in emergency rooms appear to be getting the message that antibiotics need to be used judiciously in pediatric patients. However, that same message, as it pertains to adults, may need reinforcement. “Inappropriate use of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) has decreased […]
A Thompson, N Sardana, TJ Craig Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2013 Dec 01;111(6)446-451 December 20, 2013 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This is a literature review that examined congestion and inflammation in patients with allergic rhinitis and the effect of congestion on disturbed sleep, quality of life, productivity, and performance. Therapies that alleviate sleep disturbance are discussed. ABSTRACT […]
A Literature Review Allison N. Abel, Lisa K. Lloyd, and James S. Williams. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. March 2013, 19(3): 185-190. doi:10.1089/acm.2011.0516. Overall, pulmonary function appears to improve with a minimum of 10 weeks of regular yoga practice, and the magnitude of this improvement is related to fitness level and/or the length […]
ELIZABETH PENNISI Science Now 16 December 2013 3:00 pm Full Story: http://news.sciencemag.org/biology/2013/12/want-fight-allergies-get-dirty-dog Journal Reference: http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2013/12/13/1310750111 A dog in the house is more than just good company. There’s increasing evidence that exposure to dogs and livestock early in life can lessen the chances of infants later developing allergies and asthma. Now, researchers have traced this beneficial […]
Pediatrics 2013 Nov 18;[EPub Ahead of Print], AL Hersh, MA Jackson, LA Hicks Consensus and Guidelines · November 28, 2013 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Judicious Prescription of Antibiotics for Pediatric UTI This review is focused on appropriate diagnosis and judicious antibiotic use for pediatric patients with UTI. The article provides a practical guide to reducing antibiotic use […]
Published: Nov 19, 2013 By Michael Smith Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Pulmonology/GeneralPulmonary/42997 Action Points Note that this small case-control study demonstrated that herpesvirus saimiri was present in tissue samples of all patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis but no control patients. Be aware that larger studies in broader populations will be necessary to confirm these findings. Idiopathic pulmonary […]
Laurie Barclay, MD December 12, 2013 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) was associated with increased odds of having mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and memory loss in a cross-sectional, population-based study. The study, published in the November issue of the Mayo Clinic Proceedings, also showed a dose–response relationship with COPD duration and increasing risk for cognitive […]
From gluten allergy and hypoallergenic pets, to avoiding the flu shot because of an egg allergy, there are a lot of common myths and misconceptions about allergies. Many might be shocking due to a great deal of false information in the media and on the Internet. And some of the misconceptions can be damaging to your health if vaccinations are skipped and extreme dietary avoidances are taken.
American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 2013 Nov 08 Some allergy suffers with hypertension may be at increased risk for severe reaction BALTIMORE, MD. (November 8, 2013) – Oral allergy syndrome sufferers that take high blood pressure medications may experience extreme facial swelling and difficulty breathing the next time they bite into a juicy […]
Our current government guidelines recommend drinking three glasses of milk a day for every American over five. For kids under five, Uncle Sam recommends chugging two glasses a day. But is milk a health food? Should we really be eating dairy? Is there any real science behind this, or is this just the result of the powerful Dairy Council lobby?
Personal Experience and Narrative Review A Carroccio, P Mansueto, A D’Alcamo, G Iacono Am. J. Gastroenterol 2013 Oct 29;[EPub Ahead of Print] TAKE-HOME MESSAGE What is the pathogenesis of non-celiac wheat sensitivity (NCWS)? A review was conducted of 276 diagnosed patients. Patients might be suffering from non–IgE mediated food allergy, but other pathogenic mechanisms need to […]
IMNG Medical Media, 2013 Oct 17, JO Ebbert Full Story: http://www.practiceupdate.com/news/3596 ’Tis the season to be coughing. The most common condition we are seeing and will be seeing in the coming months is bronchitis. Bronchitis is a self-limited inflammation of the bronchi due to upper airway infection (i.e., cough without pneumonia), which is most commonly […]
Published: Oct 28, 2013 | Updated: Oct 28, 2013 By Kristina Fiore, Staff Writer, MedPage Today Full Story: http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/CHEST/42512 Action Points This study was published as an abstract and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. CHICAGO — With its focus on […]
Chest 2013 Oct 01;144(4)1340-1345, AMWJ Schols Commentary By David Rakel, MD, FAAFP Nutrition Treatment for COPD: Practical Suggestions It is a relatively unexpected finding that nutrition can play a role in improving function and reducing the progression of COPD. Although this review discusses a rather complicated interplay between nutrients and lung function, the following take-home […]