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Chew That Fat Away

...ndon. Bloom’s quest is to create a chewing gum or nasal spray to allay hunger pangs, which can be, used for life and thereby curb obesity. The scientist who had faced a dearth of funds for his project explains that the pancreas produces a chemical- a hormone pancreatic polypeptide (PP) that suppress...

Patients Dissatisfied Following Closed Reduction Of Nasal Fractures

... of the patients who underwent closed reduction of nasal fractures //reported dissatisfaction with the outc...ey would consider further surgery to correct their nasal deformities. Closed reduction, the standard procedure to repair a broken nose, involves reposition...

Antiviral Drugs Curb Influenza Virus

...ies inhaled zanamivir did not significantly reduce nasal symptoms. In the paper the authors discussed the possibility that infectious droplets inhaled and exhaled from the nose may be important in viral transmission, thus orally administered oseltamivir might have an advantage in limiting spread. In add...

Dental Researchers Test No-Needle Anesthesia, No-Drilling Cavity Care

...e school's Center for Dental Studies are testing a nasal spray that numbs the upper teeth. "If this stud... this country in about two years," he said. The nasal spray study is testing the effectiveness in dental procedures of a topical anesthetic normally used ...

ED Drugs - Safe and Effective for Diabetic Men

...ry tract complaints, back pain, flu-like symptoms, nasal symptoms, upset stomach and temporary vision disturbances but there were no deaths. Dr. Moshe Vardi said, "The results of our meta-analysis are not surprising, but give strength to the general notion that this class of drugs is efficient and safe f...

Warming Up to a Winter Cold

...shed," advises infection expert Jean Pfeiffer. The nasal linings become dry when the body is dehydrated, increasing the susceptibility to viruses. Finally keeping warm and taking vital Vitamin C, is good protection against common cold....

Strep, Psychiatric Symptoms Possibly Linked in Some Children

...y are passed through direct contact with saliva or nasal discharge from an infected person, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Depending on the season – strep peaks in December and January – more than one in three children will be infected. Not all of the children wi...

Toddlers Rejoice-Flu Jabs may Be a Thing of the Past

..., at least to the tiny tots- FluMist, a live viral nasal spray seems much more effective than jabs of the//...by doctors across the U.S. As of now, FluMist- a nasal spray that carries millions of live viruses that cause the flu, is not recommended by the FDA, in in...

CMV Vaccine Prototype Successfully Tested in Guinea Pigs

...ks in the skin. It can also be transmitted through nasal secretions, blood transfusions, and sexual contact. Most adults will become infected with CMV at some point during their lives. Dr. Schleiss added that pregnant women may not even know they have the infection. CMV Vaccine Prototype The experiment...

Sleep Apnea: Take It to Heart, Loyola Advises

...eople who have high blood pressure, large tonsils, nasal congestion or are overweight. It is more common in males over age 40. Women who have a neck circumference larger than 16 inches are at increased risk for OSA. In men, a neck circumference greater than 17 inches puts them at risk. Soure-Newswise SRM...

Weather Forecasts Spring Pollen Allergy Severity

...s, inhaled medications including anti-inflammatory nasal sprays and using eye drops to control and treat symptoms. ? Immunotherapy – receiving allergy shots to gradually decrease sensitivity to the things that cause allergy symptoms. Allergy shots often reduce and can eliminate the need to take medicatio...

Not Having a Good Night’s Sleep? -You Might Need a Check U

...e who have high blood pressure, large tonsils, and nasal congestion or are overweight. It is more common in males over age 40. Women who have a neck circumference larger than 16 inches are at an increased risk for OSA. Says Dr. Nidhi Undevia of Loyola University ‘s Center for Sleep Disorders, “Sleep apne...

Effect of Snoring on Partners

...e washable and aid people who suffer from dust and nasal congestion. According to the study conducted by the BSSAA, 15 million people in the UK live with people who snore resulting in their loss of sleep for almost 2 hours every night. People who participated in this study felt that snoring affected thei...

UK to Pull Pseudoephedrine

... on the proposed restrictions, which would see the nasal decongestants converted to prescription-only and a reduction in pack size by the end of 2007. The move comes in response to the growing illicit use of OTC ephedrine- and pseudoephedrine-based drugs for the production of the Class A controlled drug,...

NCPAP Decreases Cerebrovascular Risk in OSA Patients

...ined the effects of three months of treatment with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) on serum inflammatory marker levels in 24 male patients who had moderate to severe OSA. According to the authors, the occurrence of stroke in patients with OSA is likely preceded by subclinical cerebrovas...

Viral Enzyme Recruited in Fight Against Ear Infection

... day give their children a weekly treatment with a nasal spray of virus enzymes to prevent them from gettin...ake treatment developed the ear infection. “The nasal spray may eventually be used weekly during the flu season to keep the person free of Streptococcus p...

Spicy Pepper Remedy Equalizes Spring Pollen Allergies

... much higher levels. Over the past few years, a nasal spray made with natural hot pepper extract has bee...hysicians in the country to begin using hot pepper nasal spray, and today many of his patients swear by this spicy natural remedy. The manufacturer of Sin...

April Showers Bring May Flowers – And Plenty of Pollen, To

...million Americans, causing itching eyes, sneezing, nasal stuffiness, nasal congestion and drainage, and sometimes headache. This year, some areas are re porting record-high po...

BP and Prostate Problems Drug Effective in Treating PTSD Nightmares

... titration. Other occasional side effects included nasal congestion, headache, and dry mouth, but these were all minor, according to the authors. "This drug has been taken by many people for decades," said Raskind. "If there were serious long-term adverse side effects, it is likely we would know about ...

Massive Recall of Magnetic Toys in US

...tion of a loose magnet, and one perforation of the nasal wall from nose jewelry. At least 1,500 incidents of magnets separating from the building pieces have been reported. “CPSC is deeply concerned about the dangers that small, powerful magnets can pose to children if swallowed,” said CPSC Acting Chai...

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