Respiratory in Medical News

Covidien receives FDA clearance for its Puritan Bennett 840 ventilator system

... innovator in mechanical ventilation and respiratory care devices, announced it has received 510(k) ... of mechanical ventilation to patients requiring respiratory support, regardless of the level of gas leakage ... S. Mecca, M.D., Vice President, Medical Affairs, respiratory and Monitoring Solutions, Covidien. "Covidien now ...

Cold, Flu or Pneumonia? Answer May Lie in Blood Test

... people who've been exposed to common upper respiratory viruses, such as the cold or flu, even before ... who were infected with either a live cold virus, respiratory syncytial virus or influenza A virus, the ... the way doctors care for people who develop upper respiratory infections. Cold, flu and pneumonia symptoms are ...

Health and Environmental Groups Announce Intent to Sue Illinois Coal Plant Owners for Violating Clean Air Act

... high amounts of particulate matter that leads to respiratory illnesses and premature deaths in nearby ... Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), The respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago and ... Director of Environmental Health Programs for respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. "If ...

'Safe' Ozone Levels May Not Be for Some

... that significant decreases in lung function and respiratory symptoms occurred at ozone concentrations of 70 ... in the August 1 issue of the American Journal of respiratory and Critical Care Medicine . More information ... and Prevention has more about air pollution and respiratory health . -- Robert ...

Lung volume reduction surgery shown to prolong and improve life for some emphysema patients

... in the August 1 issue of the American Journal of respiratory and Critical Care Medicine , published by the ... an 8-point or greater drop on the Saint George's respiratory Questionnaire, a widely used standardized measure of quality of life in patients with respiratory disease. In the total sample, the average time ...

PARI Granted US Patent for Vortex Holding Chamber

... Va., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PARI respiratory Equipment was granted a US Patent for its Vortex ... like the Vortex Holding Chamber truly enhance respiratory care by making therapies easier for patients. We ... added Geoff A. Hunziker, president of PARI respiratory Equipment. The Vortex Holding Chamber ...

Cornerstone Therapeutics' David Price Named 2009 Chief Financial Officer of the Year by the Triangle Business Journal

... and commercializing products primarily for the respiratory and related markets, announced today that David ... by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for respiratory Distress Syndrome in premature infants. ... significant products primarily for the respiratory and related markets. The Company currently ...

Swine Flu Vaccine on Track for Fall: CDC

... of the National Center for Immunization and respiratory Diseases at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ... United States, the H1N1 virus is causing severe respiratory problems in the Southern Hemisphere, a trend ... director, National Center for Immunization and respiratory Diseases, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and ...

New Five-Question Test Helps Assess Asthma Control In Children Under Five Years Of Age

... Test for respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids (TRACK™) is the ... funded a research project to create the Test for respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids, or TRACK, the first ... under five years of age. TRACK helps evaluate respiratory control based on guidelines-defined asthma ...

National Jewish Health Named Top Respiratory Hospital for 12th Consecutive Year

... National Jewish Health has been named the best respiratory hospital in the nation by U.S. News & World ... Jewish Health as the best place in the nation for respiratory care," said Michael Salem, MD, President and CEO ... any other hospital when asked to name the best respiratory hospitals in the nation. In addition to ...

Cornerstone Therapeutics Submits Regulatory Filing for Extended-Release Antitussive Product

... significant products primarily for the respiratory and related markets, today announced that it has ... significant products primarily for the respiratory and related markets. The Company currently ... to underpromoted, patent-protected, branded respiratory or related pharmaceutical products or late-stage ...

New Five-Question Test Helps Assess Asthma Control in Children Under Five Years of Age

... funded a research project to create the Test for respiratory and Asthma Control in Kids, or TRACK, the first ... under five years of age. TRACK helps evaluate respiratory control based on guidelines -- defined asthma ... This easy to use, caregiver-completed test for respiratory and asthma control is available at ...

Respiratory Issues Linger for Smallest Babies

... THURSDAY, July 9 (HealthDay News) -- respiratory problems experienced by low birth weight infants ... have an increased risk of hospitalization for respiratory illness, they found. "Our findings suggest ... weight] survivors at increased risk for long-term respiratory disorders, but that these disorders are ...

Low birth weight linked to long-term respiratory problems

... with a host of medical complications, including respiratory problems. New research shows that these respiratory problems may persist well beyond their infancy ... unrecognized excess risk of hospitalization for respiratory illnesses in young adults with a history of low ...

Upstate HomeCare Expands, Adds Pharmacies

... specializing in infusion, specialty medication, respiratory and DME services, is expanding. Two new ... specializing in infusion, specialty medication, respiratory and DME services, is expanding. Just this year ... Upstate HomeCare was founded in 1985 by two respiratory therapists who still own and manage the business. ...

Why Swine Flu Differs From Seasonal Flu

... flu virus replicated more extensively in the respiratory tract, going to the lungs, whereas the seasonal ... virus leads to increased morbidity and increased respiratory disease when compared to contemporary seasonal ... H1N1 influenza viruses exhibited less efficient respiratory droplet transmission in ferrets, in comparison to ...

Cornerstone Therapeutics Joins the Russell 3000(R) Index

... significant products primarily for the respiratory and related markets, today announced that it has ... strong indicator that the Company's focus on the respiratory market to generate profitable growth is beginning ... significant products primarily for the respiratory and related markets. The Company currently ...

Younger People Appear More at Risk From New Swine Flu

... most people, some have developed pneumonia and respiratory distress, which can be severe and even fatal. ... distribution of those who died or developed acute respiratory distress from the new H1N1 flu. Of the 18 people ... April with the flu at the National Institute of respiratory Diseases in Mexico City, more than half were 13 ...

MedImmune Expands Access for Eligible Premature Infants to Receive Synagis(R) at No Cost

... to high-risk infants to prevent serious lower respiratory tract infection caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a leading cause of viral respiratory infection among infants. Effective July 1, ...

Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots

... with the National Center of Immunization and respiratory Diseases at the CDC. The report appears in the ... at a higher rate than those who did not have the respiratory condition, but still fell short, the study shows. ... -- including bacterial infections of the respiratory tract, such as pneumonia -- among those with ...

Respiratory Rally a Promising Practice in the Fight Against Chronic Disease

... The American Lung Association's Indianapolis respiratory Rally is one such example that is making a ... awareness and funding for COPD and other similar respiratory disorders. By participating in the rally, ... economic output by the year 2050*. "The respiratory Rally is just one way we are striving to improve ...

New Vaccine from Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is First for Canine Influenza Virus

... ) "Canine influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection that has a significant impact on dogs ... can make dogs susceptible to a complex of canine respiratory pathogens, commonly known as kennel cough ... the disease. We are pleased that our expertise in respiratory disease and vaccines can help prevent costly ...

NUCYNTA(TM) (tapentadol) CII Immediate Release Tablets Now Available for Relief of Moderate to Severe Acute Pain

... is contraindicated in patients with significant respiratory depression, acute or severe bronchial asthma or ... may result in adverse cardiovascular events. respiratory depression is the primary risk of mu-opioid agonists. respiratory depression occurs more frequently in elderly or ...

The Phillies, Direct Relief International and Teva Respiratory Team to Promote Asthma Awareness

... from Direct Relief International and Teva respiratory will also announce a donation of inhaler products ... humanitarian medical relief organization. Teva respiratory has donated hundreds of thousands of product ... Center Representatives from Teva respiratory & Direct Relief International ...

Cornerstone Therapeutics Inc. Announces Record Date and Meeting Date for Special Meeting of Stockholders for Vote with Respect to Issuance and Sale of Stock

... and commercializing products primarily for the respiratory and related markets. Cornerstone currently ... to underpromoted, patent-protected, branded respiratory or related pharmaceutical products, or late-stage ... specialty sales force which is focused on the respiratory and related markets; and maintain and strengthen ...

Sarnova Names Hank Struik Chief Executive Officer

... products in the emergency medical services and respiratory markets, announced today that it has appointed ... to establish Cardinal Health as a leader in respiratory care. In addition to serving as president of Cardinal Health's $850 million respiratory and Neurocare division, Mr. Struik held executive ...

Photos: Philips Expands Home Healthcare Commitment With Portable Life-Support Ventilator; Offers Ease of Use, Portability and Versatility for Patient

... in home ventilation from a recognized leader in respiratory care. Respironics first introduced bi-level ... that are most important in delivering home respiratory care -- ease of use, versatility and ... Frank, vice president and general manager, Home respiratory Care, for Philips Home Healthcare Solutions. "The ...

Indiana U. research at the American College of Sports Medicine conference

... College of Sports Medicine conference during the respiratory Session on Friday morning. Co-authors include ... Airway Obstruction," was presented during the respiratory Session Friday morning. *The second study ... Airway Obstruction," was presented during the respiratory Session on Friday morning. Timothy ...

Advanced Life Sciences Announces Posting of Briefing Documents for FDA Advisory Committee Meeting on Restanza(TM) (cethromycin)

... against Gram-positive bacteria associated with respiratory tract infections, and, again in in vitro tests, ... of death in the United States. CAP and other respiratory tract infections are caused by pathogens such as ... are currently the front-line treatments for respiratory tract infections such as CAP. As macrolide and ...

First of its kind study identifies risk factors for LRTIs in Inuit children

... the highest rate of hospital admission for Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) globally, but new ... on children's health and mortality rates. respiratory infections are the leading cause for admission, ... an antibody approved for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) the most common cause of ...

Blood tests and better communication skills could cut over-prescribing of antibiotics

... blood test prescribed fewer antibiotics for lower respiratory tract infections, which generally do not respond ... bronchitis account for some 80% of all lower respiratory tract infections and despite evidence of little ... where 40 GPs managed 431 patients with lower respiratory tract infection. Dr Kerry Hood, Director of ...

Covidien announces milestone placement in remote respiratory monitoring

... bed connected to Nellcor OxiNet III remote respiratory monitoring system Covidien (NYSE: COV), a ... continued growth and use of the OxiNet III remote respiratory monitoring system in U.S. hospitals. With the ... Chief Medical Officer & Vice President, Covidien, respiratory & Monitoring Solutions. "Innovative technologies ...

Cornerstone Therapeutics Announces Management Change

... significant products primarily for the respiratory market, today announced the departure of Scott B. ... significant products primarily for the respiratory and related markets. The Company currently ... to underpromoted, patent-protected, branded respiratory or related pharmaceutical products, or late-stage ...

Perforomist(R) Inhalation Solution Data in Patients With Moderate to Severe COPD to Be Presented at the International Conference of the American Thoracic Society

... (TDI), rescue albuterol use and the St. George's respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). The primary efficacy ... exacerbations were acute bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections. "COPD patients in this ... prescription drug products for the treatment of respiratory diseases, respiratory-related allergies, and ...

New Spray Could Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Patients

... investigation as a new drug therapy to decrease respiratory infection and improve pulmonary function." In ... can't clear mucus, a key defense mechanism of the respiratory system, Hirsh said. This deficiency can cause cystic fibrosis patients to have chronic respiratory infection and impaired lung function, he ...

Sodium channel blocker shows promise as a potential treatment for cystic fibrosis

... which is a primary defense mechanism of the respiratory system," Dr. Hirsh said. "Diminished mucous clearance leads to chronic respiratory infection and impaired pulmonary function. ... investigation as a new drug therapy to decrease respiratory infection and improve pulmonary function." ...

COPD Foundation announces launch of Lung Health Check on WebMD

... diagnosed with a lung problem and those with respiratory symptoms as yet undiagnosed. The Lung Health ... said. "The Lung Health Check allows people with respiratory complaints to get a better idea of their lung ... both health care providersphysicians, nurses, respiratory therapistsand people concerned about their own ...

Important Data Presented on Independent Predictors of Mortality in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

... capacity (DLCO), baseline FVC, history of respiratory hospitalization, dyspnea score (as measured by ... and 24-week change in patient-reported respiratory symptoms, as measured by the St. George respiratory Questionnaire. The results were presented by ...

New Health Research Will Improve Life and Health for Cats Waiting to be Adopted - June is Adopt-a-Cat Month

... Animal Foundation (MAF), experts identified upper respiratory disease, diarrhea and ringworm as the top health ... Adopt-a-Cat Month in June. Learn more about upper respiratory disease and support MAF's shelter cat research at ... as the No. 1 concern for shelter cats, upper respiratory infection (URI) -- a highly contagious virus -- ...

Dey, L.P. Highlights Perforomist(R) Inhalation Solution Data to Be Presented at the International Conference of the American Thoracic Society

... prescription drug products for the treatment of respiratory diseases, respiratory-related allergies, and ... As the U.S. leader in sales of nebulized respiratory medication, Dey, L.P. puts patients first through ... and operates a specialty business focused on respiratory and allergy therapies. For more information ...