Kamada (TASE:KMDA), a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of specialty life-saving therapeutics, announced today positive data from its Phase II study evaluating inhaled Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) delivered via an Investigational eFlow® Nebulizer System (PARI Pharma GmbH), in the treatment of cystic fibrosis.

The 1918 flu pandemic killed more than 40 million people worldwide and affected persons of all age groups. While it is difficult to predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur or how severe it will be, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed models to help organizations like the American Red Cross and Georgia Department of Education prepare emergency response plans.

MedImmune has announced that it will present four abstracts at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2008 National Conference & Exhibition that add to the company's growing body of research into the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a leading cause of viral respiratory infection among preterm infants. "As we gain data that further demonstrate the burden of RSV disease on preterm babies, the benefits of preventive care become more evident," said Jessie R.

Wildfires can boost ozone pollution to levels that violate U.S. health standards, a new study concludes. The research, by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), focused on California wildfires in 2007, finding that they repeatedly caused ground-level ozone to spike to unhealthy levels across a broad area, including much of rural California as well as neighboring Nevada. The study was published in Geophysical Research Letters.

Is your family prepared for school closures, empty food shelves and no available medical care? Could your business still function with 40% of workers staying home? Will police, fire and critical utility services be available if workers are ill or caring for ill family members? These are things which could easily occur during an influenza pandemic, and the driving force behind a new website that was launched by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare,

New data have emerged regarding three risk factors which may help pediatricians better identify which preterm infants are at high risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease and may thus benefit from palivizumab (Synagis®) prophylaxis, investigators reported at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2008 National Conference and Exhibition. The risk factors include cigarette smoking, crowded living conditions, and young chronologic age.

The Lung Association today congratulated the Conservative Party of Canada for being the first federal party to publicly pledge funding towards Canada's first national action plan on lung health - the National Lung Health Framework.

Results of the UPLIFT® trial, presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Annual Congress, demonstrated that tiotropium (Spiriva®) administered to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients, showed sustained improvements in lung function for up to 4 years (p

Spiration, Inc., a developer of novel medical devices designed to benefit patients with acute and chronic conditions of the lung, today announced that Olympus has initiated the European launch of the company's IBV® Valve System. The IBV Valve System is a minimally invasive treatment that has diverse applications for both acute and chronic conditions of the lung.

Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Gold Medalist and most recent winner of Dancing With the Stars, has been named chairperson for the 2008 American Lung Association Christmas Seals Campaign in an effort to help raise funds in support of the organization's mission: to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. The American Lung Association Christmas Seals tradition began in 1907 to conquer Tuberculosis.

As health authorities across Europe start their annual campaigns to immunise people against seasonal influenza, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has highlighted the benefits of older people getting vaccinated - but refused to make predictions on the severity of this year's influenza season. ECDC stated that there is no reason to believe the influenza season this winter will be any more, or any less, severe than last winter.

Home remedies often can reduce problematic sinus symptoms, according to the October issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. Symptoms, including nasal congestion, facial pain, headache and fatigue, are common. Annually, doctors report about 32 million cases of chronic sinusitis -- when patients' symptoms last 12 consecutive weeks. Evidence shows that home remedies are an inexpensive, effective first course of treatment.

Asthma sufferers who regularly take the beta2-agonist formoterol are more likely to suffer non-fatal serious adverse events than those given placebos. A review carried out by Cochrane Researchers showed a significantly increased risk for people who took the drug once or twice daily for at least 12 weeks. Long-acting beta2-agonists are inhaled to help open the airways and last for 12 hours or more, but their long-term use is controversial.

The Lung Association today released the responses from federal political parties to the lung health questionnaire sent to party leaders on September 10, 2008.

Genetics are likely a contributing factor behind generally higher asthma severity and poorer treatment response among blacks, according to a study in the September issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, Reuters reports. For the research, Tmirah Haselkorn of

Walgreens (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG) will inform its customers about new dosing directions for certain children's over-the-counter cough and cold medicines through in-store shelf signage and consultations with pharmacists. The Consumer Health Products Association (CHPA) today said manufacturers are voluntarily implementing new children's dosing directions to indicate these products should not be taken by children under age 4.

New data from the CHAMPION studies presented today at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) congress confirms that Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol) Turbuhaler Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (Symbicort Turbuhaler SMART) patients experience fewer asthma exacerbations and improved asthma control compared to local guideline-based conventional best practice (CBP).

Alex A. Adjei, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President of Clinical Research and the Katherine Anne Gioia Chair in Cancer Medicine at Roswell Park Cancer Institute is the chair of a newly-launched national clinical trial: the first ever to determine if biomarkers can help guide therapies for lung cancer.

Aerovance Inc. reported pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety data from a Phase I trial of its Aerovant inhalation powder that demonstrate good tolerability with no evidence of local irritancy following asthma patients' inhalation of a single 10 mg dose. This 10 mg dose will be the highest of three doses investigated in Aerovance's Phase IIb dose-ranging study, which is scheduled to begin early next year.

The Lilly TB Drug Discovery Initiative announced its first acquisition of compounds for further development into tuberculosis (TB) drug candidates. Agreements were reached with Summit plc (LSE: SUMM) of Oxfordshire, UK, and the Microbial Chemistry Research Foundation (MCRF) of Tokyo for two compounds that have shown potential in initial testing.

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) doctors seeking to balance the complex needs of their patients and the patients' families may make an imperfect compromise, withdrawing life support systems over a prolonged period of time. This practice is much more common than previously believed, and is also surprisingly associated with higher satisfaction with care-at least among surviving family members.

The diagnosis of asthma in a young child may well be more challenging to pediatricians than previously appreciated, according to a review of research and clinical experience literature by Howard Eigen, M.D., of the Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children appearing in the October 2008 issue of Clinical Pediatrics. "Wheezing can be serious," said Dr.

A new review of the long acting beta2-agonist (LABA) formoterol presented today at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) congress, shows that formoterol use in children and adolescents (4-17 years) with asthma, who are predominantly prescribed concomitant inhaled corticosteroids (ICS), is not associated with any increased risk of asthma-related hospitalisations.

Pregnant women who are stressed, particularly late in pregnancy, have an increased risk of their child going on to develop asthma. So finds a British study conducted on a cohort of over 5,800 families and presented in Berlin at the Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS). Very anxious pregnant women are 65% more likely to have a child who later develops asthma than mothers with a lower level of anxiety.

When a pregnant woman breathes polluted air, the foetus suffers too. So concludes a Swiss study, presented in Berlin at the Annual Congress of the European Respiratory Society (ERS), which shows for the first time that, when a mother to-be is exposed to pollution, her baby is also affected, and the newborn's breathing will reflect this impact. Exposing children to air pollution was known to impair their lung development at school age.

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Australian researchers have suggested a simple and natural remedy for reducing the intensity of asthma attacks or even p

Indian pharmaceutical major Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited Friday announced the launch of a branded once-a-day inhaler for

According to new research, asthma is also caused by hereditary predisposition. Atopy is a determining factor in new case

A new study unveils the possible link between widely used childhood medicines and the risk of developing allergies and e

Colour is always pleasurable to the eye and so are coloured veggies for the body. According to a study led

Leptin is a hormone and is already been shown to be associated with asthma in children. It is also seen from reports tha

A new study has said that infants who are exposed to antibiotics in the first year of their life face the risk of develo

The prevalence of asthma in Australian society has steadily increased over the last 10 years, a survey has found. The si

Daphne Koinis Mitchell, PhD, with the Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center (BHCRC) and Brown Medical School studied

Australian scientists are of the opinion that older adults with asthma are highly prone to developing cancer and heart d

A study conducted by researchers at Washington University has highlighted a new combination drug treatment for asthma an

Pregnant women who suffer from asthmatic symptoms, carrying a girl foetus are more likely to go through severe asthma sy

According to a report by North America's environmental watchdog agency there is an increase in the rates of childhood as

A measure of how fast a person can exhale can now be used to predict the possibility of an asthma attack before a month

According to study a mathematical model has been devised that can predict the potential attack of asthma. Th

A strong genetic link has been discovered by the University of Washington researchers between obesity and asthma. The re

Besides strengthening the bones Vitamin D has been found to be effective in treatment of resistant asthma. Pati

Asthma can be triggered by exposure to endotoxins in the house, according to the American Journal of Respiratory and Cri

An international team of researchers has revealed that the inhalers which asthmatics use for symptomatic relief will inc

New research shows that asthma patients who are under the care of an allergist report fewer asthma control problems and

The drive against fast foods catches on with yet another research study which says that eating junk food may raise the r

Xolair (omalizumab) drug is found to be useful in treating patients with severe asthma and the new drug is approved by t

Professor Ashley Woodcock and his team from the University of Manchester have found 16 types of potentially harmful fung

A study conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental interventions on asthma incidence has suggested that ho

Charges have been held against, a London based leading drug company, GlaxoSmithKline for having presented incorrect data

Asthma is one of the most common breathing problems encountered by many in day-to-day life. In the recent years, there h

It may be possible to treat severe asthma now by blocking a chemical in the immune system. This chemical is present in h

It has been reported that bacteria lurking in household dust is sufficient enough to produce chemicals called endotoxins

In a study done by researchers from University of Wisconsin-Madison had reported that specific brain circuits are respon

The mere mention of a stressful word like "wheeze" can activate two brain regions in asthmatics during an attack, and th

Researchers had said that short-acting Beta-agonist (SABA) prescriptions could be used as a surrogate marker for asthma

Increasing vitamin C intake could help people with severe asthma according to a recent study. This is in support of th

The teacher's knowledge of asthma and how to deal with an asthmatic attack in children can go a long way in making lif

Methylxanthines is no longer used to treat childhood asthma in Western countries, however it is still used in developi

Food and Drug Administration has given a "black box warning" to three asthma drugs, Foradil, Adavir and Serevent. The

Children, who are exposed to passive smoking when in the womb of the mother, may have asthma at a later age.

A 20-year prospective study published in Amercian Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has explored the r

Treatment of asthma with the help of anti fungal medication itraconazole can reduce the asthma attacks. Res

Researcher from Columbian University has been able to link the parental mental health with the childhood atopic disord

Swedish scientists have reported that asthmatic women have tendency of irregular menstruation. Irregular me

Cockroach allergens can increase asthma attacks in children much more than allergens from dust mites or pets.

It may not be good news for parents of children who live beside busy roads. Scientists of University of Southern Calif

Asthma may increase the risk of bacterial infection of the lungs, says a study published in the New England Journal of

Research done by Harvard School of Public Health suggests that obesity canincrease the risk of asthma, or aggravate th

For adults with the problem of asthma, it may help if they take corticosteroid medication when required, and not take

Scientists of University of Southern California, US had been able to make a connection between the pediatric asthma an

In a study that was published in American Journal of Public Health, researchers had been able to show that it is possi

FDA has approved a new inhaler therapy for children with asthma called Asmanex Twisthaler 220 mcg to be taken only once

Baking soda as it is commonly known may be a treatment for life-threatening asthma (LTA) in children, according to a stu

According to a recent study researchers say, Montelukast, a leukotriene-receptor antagonist (leukotrienes mediate inflam

Postmenopausal women who used hormone therapy are at increased risk for developing asthma, says a study in the Feb. 23 /

The amount of mouse allergen found in the air in many inner-city homes could be significant enough to trigger asthma sym

An inhaled corticosteroid (budesonide) coupled with a long-acting beta2-agonist (formoterol) can actually provide signif

Total Vitamin C intake during pregnancy may increase the likelihood of eczema and asthma in children by age 2, say resea

A recent study has shown that for those suffering form asthma, the key to their relief could be found in a lemon. br

A latest study reports that kids with asthma are more likely to experience worsening symptoms of asthma due to life even

People with uncontrolled asthma may be able to gain complete control of their condition, say researchers .

Latest research shows that a common class of drugs used for acute asthma attacks might be causing the very thing it aims

A new study shows sinusitis in asthma patients tends to be more severe and resistant to medical treatment. However, rese

An intervention program designed to educate parents about allergens and tobacco smoke could help reduce symptoms of asth

There has been little research about the physical activity of adults with asthma. Knowing if asthma patients are exercis

Latest research shows that a common class of drugs used for acute asthma attacks might be causing the very thing it aims

Exposure to the fumes emitted from solvents and cleaning products at home may increase the risk of childhood asthma, say

Asthma is found to be more common in developed countries and has increased over the past three decades in many countries

Biofeedback is the conscious control of body functions through the use of electronic monitoring devices. A new study fin

Researchers from Switzerland say they find no increase risk of bone fractures among kids who take inhaled steroids to co

COPD refers to a group of diseases that affect the lungs, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is characteri

Starting your kids on vitamins too early may result in asthma or food allergies say researchers. Vitamin supplementation

According to a recent study researchers say , moms-to-be who are carrying girls are more likely to experience a worsenin

Asthma is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children in the United States. A new study shows children

Researcher say recent findings may explain why some patients who use the inhalers actually get worse over time.The ingre

Researchers from the Coalition of Health for Asthmatics in Sports and Exercise and the Center for Asthma and Allergy Car

Aspirin-induced asthma is a severe reaction to aspirin or other painkillers that is characterized by the onset of asthma

The age a person develops asthma may help explain their disease more clearly. A new study finds people who are diagnosed

Government guidelines on the treatment of asthma have long recommended inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) therapy as the best

Children who snore may be much more likely to have asthma and a nighttime cough than children who do not snore, says a n

A new study finds the majority of those who suffer from asthma do not meet the right exercising goals. There has been l

Could a common class of drugs used for acute asthma attacks be causing the very thing it aims to treat? Perha

Different types of airborne pollens can trigger asthma problems. A new study finds two common European plant pollens tri

For the first time, food allergy -- especially to peanuts -- has been shown to be a major cause of life-threatening asth

Asthmatic children exposed to traffic pollution before getting a viral infection have more serious asthma attacks. In ch

Chlorine is one of the most widely used disinfectants for indoor swimming pools. It has been used for the past decades

Children who swim in chlorinated pools weekly or fortnightly have a higher risk of developing lung diseases including as

Scientists have discovered a gene that might be responsible for asthma. Scientists believe that this might lead to new u

In a recent survey conducted in the UK most people believe that asthma is a condition only associated with childhood. Ar

Researchers have found that mice lacking a specific immune cell are unable to develop asthma. Asthma is as a result of a

A new survey has suggested that, its a common belief that asthma is a condition only associated with childhood. Asthma i

Asthma is one of the most prevalent diseases in our society with more than five million people being affected with the d

Asmanex Twisthaler has been launched by Schering-Plough as therapy in the control and management of mild, moderate or se

COPD - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is characterized by breathing

A recent three-way crossover study over six weeks by clinicians at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Royal Brompton

Monitoring airway inflammation is better than conventional treatment for managing asthma attacks. Several weeks before a

mong the young. According to a new study out of Switzerland finds children who are exposed to greater levels of dust are

Asthmatic patients with reduced perception of dyspnoea (POD) may be at increased risk of experiencing a life-threatening

People who suffer from asthma, particularly women, may have an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Over a period o

A new study has found that children with some autoimmune diseases have an increased risk of asthma. In the study, Dr. Ju

According to a new study even after getting a shot of influenza vaccine, there is no difference in asthma exacerbation a

Children living in damp homes run greater asthma risks,say the researchers.Traditional student digs with mouldy and damp

A US study has suggested that the increase in childhood asthma may be explained by the rise in obesity, rates of both ha

Scientists have found that children who kept cats as pets had developed a better immune system against asthma.

Bronchial asthma, the disease which is never an easy combat for any practising physician, is now being avenged by a new

American Heart Association's 41st Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention in San Antonio

A new survey says nearly all deaths due to asthma can be prevented if the patients and their doctors had better understa

Allergy and asthma patients can now breathe easy. Literally. A new vaccine called grass pollen vaccine has been shown to

Allergy and asthma patients can now breathe easy. Literally. A new vaccine called grass pollen vaccine has been shown to

With many festivals round the corner its boom time for fireworks. We can never imagine diwali without fireworks. Pongal

One of the commonest and most troublesome disease affecting millions world wide is asthma. Asthmatics not only suffer fr

A 5-year, 8-center study by "Childhood Asthma Management Program" (CAMP) has indicated that inhaled steroids are safe an

National Jewish Medical and Research Center researchers in USA say that a little dust and dirt in the home may help prev

Well, we thought that we had antibodies for just about everything well, we have an anti-IgE antibody now for bronchial a

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution could be responsible for increase in cardiac and lung-related hospital admiss

A new study has found out that babies breastfed for six months have reduced respiratory illness that those breastfed for

Washington: A new study by researchers at the University of Southern California has found that children with a certain g

Health care sector officials fear that the explosion will cause severe respiratory dysfunction among asthmatic and elder

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), conducted a study that states that too much of meat, salt a

Controversial data has been obtained regarding the ideal sleeping position for toddlers with a new study stating that br

Individuals treated with antibiotics for acne for more than six weeks were more than twice as likely to develop an upper

"All substances are poisonous, there is none which is not a poison; the right dose differentiates a poison from a remedy

Researchers from National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) had found that second-hand exposure to smok

A new virus, named human bocavirus, that may be responsible for causing severe respiratory infections in children has be

A study done in Pakistan has shown that handwashing with soap prevents the two clinical syndromes which are diarrh

According to the article published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, no offer or delayed offer of anti

Respiratory illness often spreads from one family member to another. A new study has shown in homes were the use of al

Taking hormones after menopause could put a woman at increased risk of developing asthma, report researchers ,however

Hypoxic Respiratory Failure ( HRF ) develops when newborns' lungs cannot deliver enough oxygen to their body. It can h

WHO on 5th April reported a cumulative total of 2416 cases of SARS with 89 deaths from 18 countries. Recent deaths have

This respiratory diesease that can be fatal and threatens to become an epidemic. At present according to WHO 1485 cases

According to a Norwegian study of 1656 subjects over an eleven year period reveals how exposure to dust and fumes in the

Scientists have produced strong evidence that passive smoking has a lasting impact on the respiratory systems of childre

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Dynavax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:DVAX) today announced receipt of a $4.5 million milestone payment from its partner AstraZeneca AB for the nomination of candidate drug AZD1419 for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As part of this potential $136 million development and commercialization collaboration, AstraZeneca and Dynavax have initiated Investigational New Drug (IND) enabling studies with AZD1419 and plan to begin phase 1 clinical development in 2009. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008)

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