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On World TB Day, doctors advise correct diagnosis before medication - 24 Mar 2008
Mumbai Newsline,...“Reviewing the clinical case it was seen that the patient had developed localized bronchiectasis which was the result of a foreign body’s presence.
China's SFDA accepts Pharmaxis's CTA for bronchiectasis drug - Mar 10, 2008
Pharmaceutical Business ReviewBronchitol is being developed as a daily therapy for people with the currently incurable lung condition bronchiectasis. Bronchitol is administered by
Pharmaxis Says China's SFDA Accepts Bronchitol Clinical Trial ... - Mar 6, 2008
RTT News,The company noted that preliminary market research specified that the number of Chinese who suffer from bronchiectasis is more than double that in rest of
Doctor Q&A: How do I boost my immune system to prevent respiratory ... - Mar 18, 2008
OCRegister,Q: I am a 61-year-old woman in good health but for the chronic respiratory condition of mild bronchiectasis, which was diagnosed about seven years ago.
Pharmaxis' First Steps into China - Mar 6, 2008
新�美通(新闻�布),Preliminary market research indicates that the number of Chinese who suffer from bronchiectasis is more than double that in the rest of the world.
Pharmaxis Seeks Study Approval in China - Mar 7, 2008
CNNMoney.comBronchitol is aimed at treating bronchiectasis, a rare condition that dilates and damages a person's airways. American Depository Shares of Pharmaxis were
Kamada and PARI Expand Collaboration - Feb 25, 2008
Business Wire (press release),One of these agreements is for the conjoint clinical development of aerosolized AAT for treating the indications of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and Bronchiectasis,
Medical terms can be confusing to patients - Mar 3, 2008
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com,For example, recently, an individual I know thought her friend had been diagnosed with bronchiectasis, when she probably just had bronchitis.
Smoking life out of Delhi - Mar 3, 2008
Delhi Newsline,But doctors at the institute say it’s not bronchiectasis, his ailment from infancy, which has left Kathuria gasping for life today.
Pharmaxis' Bronchitol Clinical Trial Application Accepted By ... - Mar 6, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),The inhalator drug is being studied for the treatment of bronchiectasis, a disease that develops mucus in the lungs. The company stated that the number of
Aradigm to Hold 2007 Fourth Quarter Financial Results Conference ... - Mar 18, 2008
WELT ONLINE,Current activities include partnered and self-initiated development programs addressing the treatment of cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis,
Webcast Alert: Lippert/Heilshorn Life Sciences Virtual Conference ... - Mar 17, 2008
WELT ONLINE,The Company has five programs in active development; disease targets include cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH),
Bronchial Thermoplasty Results Hold Up After 5 Years: Presented at ... - Mar 20, 2008
DG NewsComputed tomography scans taken at baseline and throughout the study showed no significant changes in the airways, including stenosis or bronchiectasis,
A new kind of breathalyser - Feb 28, 2008
Economist,Nitric oxide is a sign of asthma and other lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis (the abnormal
Breath may help in disease diagnosis - Feb 24, 2008
Times of India,...but it also appears in breath with many other lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
An Effort at Efficiency: SFDA to Become Part of Chinese Ministry ... - Mar 10, 2008
Seeking Alpha,The Australian biotech Pharmaxis (PXSL) is seeking to start a clinical trial in China of Bronchitol, a treatment for bronchiectasis (see story).
Cor Pulmonale-Diseases - Mar 4, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,In children, cor pulmonale may be a complication of cystic fibrosis, upper airway obstruction, scleroderma, extensive bronchiectasis, or other disorders.
Kamada and PARI extend treatment trials to cystic fibrosis - Feb 24, 2008
Globes,...flagship product, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT), using an eFlow electronic nebulizer made by PARI for the treatment of cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
UPI NewsTrack Health and Science News - 20 Feb 2008
United Press International...asthma but it also appears in breath with many other lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
A Shocker for Health Outcomes in Aotearoa - 20 Feb 2008
Scoop.co.nz,From 2000 to 2004, the rate of Maori dying from respiratory disease (COPD, pneumonia, asthma and bronchiectasis) was 33.8 per 100000 as compared to
Pharmaxis to Apply to Market Bronchitol in Australia - Feb 13, 2008
CNNMoney.com (press release)Bronchitol is being developed as a twice daily therapy for people with the incurable lung condition Bronchiectasis. The meeting with the TGA on 12 February
Cough and thick mucus are the hallmarks of bronchiectasis - Jan 21, 2008
DetNews.com,Dear Dr. Donohue: How do you cure bronchiectasis? I constantly bring up thick mucus. To bring it up, I have to make loud, guttural noises.
Quarterly Report to Shareholders - December 2007 - Feb 5, 2008
Sydney Morning Herald,Our therapeutic interests include lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and diseases of
Half Yearly Report and Accounts - Feb 10, 2008
Sydney Morning Herald,...group is developing Bronchitol for the management of chronic obstructive lung diseases including bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis and chronic bronchitis.
Kamada to Start Phase II Clinical Studies of the Aerosolized Form ... - Feb 11, 2008
Business Wire (press release),According to research on the subject, there are estimated 100000 Bronchiectasis patients in the US alone". "On behalf of the Alpha-1 Foundation as well as
Aradigm to Present at BIO CEO & Investor Conference 2008 on ... - Feb 4, 2008
FOXBusinessCurrent activities include partnered and self-initiated development programs addressing the treatment of cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis,
Kamada to begin Phase II AAT trial - Feb 10, 2008
Globes,Researchers report that there are more than 100000 cases of bronchiectasis every year in the US alone. Inhaleable AAT is intended to reduce the inflammation
NIST working on “Deathalyzer� - Feb 19, 2008
NetworkWorld.com,...but it also appears in breath with many other lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis.
Medical Mysteries A Most Exotic Cough - Feb 6, 2008
Washington Post,Testing revealed mild bronchiectasis, a condition that indicates destruction of the large airways and is caused by recurrent infection, inflammation or
Hypercom Executes Share Purchase Deal With Thales - Quick Facts [HYC] - Feb 13, 2008
RTT News,2/14/2008 12:35:19 AM Pharmaxis Ltd. (PXSL) announced that it would apply for Australian marketing approval of Bronchitol for patients with bronchiectasis,
Broken bones, hair loss and weight gain... but Rachel’s feeling great - Jan 31, 2008
ic Wales,...teenage years Rachel had struggled for breath as her lungs steadily deteriorated, ravaged by the progressive and incurable lung disease bronchiectasis.
Pneumonia-Diseases - Feb 9, 2008
American Chronicle,...chronic respiratory disease (such a, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, bronchiectasis, or cystic fibrosis), smoking, malnutrition, alcoholism,
Lhasa to Xining the Qinghai-Tibet Railway - Dec 28, 2007
Chiang Mai City Life,Chronicity respiratory system disease moderate above blocking lung disease including bronchia tube asthma, bronchiectasis, pulmonary emphysema,
David H. Shepard, 84, Dies; Optical Reader Inventor - Dec 10, 2007
New York Times,The cause was bronchiectasis, a disease of the bronchial tubes, his wife, Joyce, said. Mr. Shepard followed his reading machine, more formally known as an
Cystic Fibrosis therapies to be boosted by - Dec 21, 2007
Checkbiotech.org (press release),Chronic inflammation contributes to obstructive lung disease and tissue destruction leading to bronchiectasis and respiratory failure.
Pharmaxis Commences Operations in United States - Dec 4, 2007
CNNMoney.comIts development pipeline of products include, Aridol for the management of asthma, Bronchitol for cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive
2007 Form 20-F Filed with US SEC - 27 Nov 2007
Sydney Morning Herald,Our first Phase III study of Bronchitol for the treatment of people with bronchiectasis has recently been completed; 7 our expenses will increase as we
Child & Youth Research a wake up call - Nov 26, 2007
Scoop.co.nz,The estimated prevalence of Bronchiectasis for New Zealand children is 7 times higher than the only country (Finland) for which comparative incident figures
pharmaxis to expand manufacturing capacity - Nov 2, 2007
CNNMoney.com...year. pharmaxis is developing bronchitol for the treatment of diseases including cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and chronic bronchitis. construction of
WHAT'S UP DOC? Fungal infection takes many forms - Nov 26, 2007
MetroWest Daily News,...skin tests showing sensitivity (allergy) to aspergillus, as well as other findings (such as a chest X-ray showing bronchiectasis).
proven relief of respiratory ailments from salt caves-finally in ... - Nov 23, 2007
Market Wire (press release)...chronic obstructive and non-obstructive bronchitis, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis) in a placebo-controlled clinical trial. there were significant
tekmira provides update on partners clinical progress - Nov 21, 2007
Market Wire (press release)...and self-initiated development programs addressing the treatment of cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, asthma and bronchitis,
aradigm ceo igor gonda to be interviewed live on wallst.net - Oct 31, 2007
WELT ONLINE,...include partnered and self-initiated development programs addressing the treatment of cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, asthma,
guidelines issued for cystic fibrosis - Nov 15, 2007
Medscape (subscription)...resultant endobronchial infection, and an exaggerated inflammatory response leading to development of bronchiectasis and progressive obstructive airways
making sense of cilia and flagella - Nov 19, 2007
Journal of Cell Biology (subscription)57:622–623 (bronchiectasis in visceral situs inversus).[medline] kozminski, kg, ka johnson, p. forscher, and jl rosenbaum.
'wonderful' habitat for humanity volunteers help family build future - Nov 7, 2007
Green Bay Press Gazette,...he was diagnosed with burkitt's lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. after four months of chemotherapy, he was diagnosed with bronchiectasis,
boonmarket.com: boonmarket.com launches coverage of aradigm ... - Nov 2, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),...bronchiectasis, pulmonary hypertension, inhalation anthrax infections and smoking cessation. disclaimer: never invest in any stock featured on the
Gilead Sciences Announces Third Quarter 2007 Financial Results - 19 Oct 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),...to P-680 for the treatment of pulmonary diseases, including cystic fibrosis (CF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and non-CF bronchiectasis.
Adult Cystic Fibrosis - Oct 16, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Cystic fibrosis is a multisystem disease characterized primarily by chronic pulmonary infection and bronchiectasis, pancreatic exocrine impairment,
Noninvasive functional test diagnoses primary ciliary dyskinesia - Oct 5, 2007
Medicexchange,In five of seven patients who underwent high-resolution CT, focal retention of the pulmonary radioaerosol matched the localization of bronchiectasis.
Stargazing: Cowell’s advice is a lifesaver, Elizabeth Taylor ... - Sep 28, 2007
Kansas City Star,After Gray was cut, she went to a specialist who found she had bronchiectasis, a potentially fatal lung disease. Bono, accepting the Liberty Medal on
THE X DOCTOR - Sep 26, 2007
Mirror.co.uk,She went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who diagnosed the potentially fatal lung disease bronchiectasis. Last night Jacqui, who was told she could
The X Factor: "Simon Cowell saved my life" - Sep 26, 2007
Available For Panto,It turned out that Jacqui had bronchiectasis, a potentially lethal lung infection. "It was quite scary," she said. "In the X-ray it looked like a tree
Simon Cowell's mean remarks save 'X Factor' hopeful's life - Sep 26, 2007
DailyIndia.com,A scan showed a shadow on my lungs. "I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis and told if I had not got it seen to, it could have killed me."
Cowell helps to save contestant's life - Sep 26, 2007
Digital Spy,After having an appointment with an ear, nose and throat specialist, the 46-year-old was diagnosed with the potentially fatal lung disease bronchiectasis
THE X-RAY FACTOR - Sep 26, 2007
UK Express,Bronchiectasis can cause irreversible damage to the bronchial tubes and lead to infection, which in extreme cases can be fatal. An X Factor spokeswoman said
Health Alert For X Factor Wannabe - Sep 25, 2007
Glasgow Daily Record,She did so and an ear, nose and throat specialist diagnosed the lung infection bronchiectasis. She was told that if it had been left untreated,
'X-Factor's Simon Cowell spotted my deadly illness' - VIDEO - Sep 25, 2007
Sunderland Echo,Taking up their advice Jacqui, of Galashiels Road, Grindon, Sunderland, visited her GP and medics diagnosed her with bronchiectasis, an incurable
Simon Cowell 'saves girl's life' by diagnosing lung infection on X ... - Sep 25, 2007
Daily Mail,The 46-year-old took his advice and was diagnosed with bronchiectasis, an incurable potentially deadly lung infection. When the mother-of-two performed the
X Factor saved my life! - Sep 25, 2007
South Tyneside Today,And the mum-of-two was stunned when she was diagnosed with bronchiectasis, an incurable potentially deadly lung infection. Mrs Gray, of Galashields Road,
Jacqui pursues dream despite setback - Sep 28, 2007
Sunderland Echo,...to see her GP about her throat, and she was glad she did, because it turned out to be bronchiectasis – an incurable potentially-deadly lung infection.
SEE VIDEO Simon Cowell saves X Factor contestant's life - Sep 26, 2007
Now Magazine Online,Following the audition, the 46-year-old had a lung scan which showed she had bronchiectasis – a lung infection which could have killed her if left untreated
Simon Cowell Saves a Life - Sep 26, 2007
TMZ.com,She did, and was diagnosed with the potentially fatal lung disease, bronchiectasis. Gray credits Cowell and co-host Sharon Osbourne with saving her life.
Simon Cowell 'saves a life' - Sep 26, 2007
InTheNews.co.uk,Gray saw an ear, nose and throat specialist who diagnosed the potentially life-threatening disease bronchiectasis, which could have killed her,
Simon saves X Factor hopeful? - Sep 26, 2007
This is Nottingham,Jacqui Gray, 46, went to an ear, nose and throat specialist who diagnosed her with the lung disease bronchiectasis and said she could have died if she
'Simon Cowell Saved My Life' - Sep 26, 2007
Entertainmentwise,He and fellow judge Sharon then told her to go see a doctor, who then told her she had the potential deadly lung condition bronchiectasis.
X-Factor fight girl gets boot - Sep 25, 2007
The Sun,...her to see a doctor to get her throat checked. Her GP in Grindon, Derbys, diagnosed bronchiectasis, an incurable and potentially deadly lung infection.
MUM: SIMON SAVED MY LIFE - Sep 25, 2007
Daily Star,When the mum of two visited her GP she was warned she had the potential deadly lung condition bronchiectasis. Jacqui, from Sunderland, said: “I knew I had a
Paging Dr. Simon Cowell... - Sep 25, 2007
United Press InternationalJacqui Gray, a 46-year-old mother of two, took Cowell’s advice, went to a doctor and was diagnosed with bronchiectasis -- an incurable, potentially deadly
Britney court papers mention kid punishment - Sep 28, 2007
MSNBC...“I was diagnosed with bronchiectasis and told if I had not got it seen to, it could have killed me,� she said. The condition can be treated with
Bedside to bench and back - Oct 10, 2007
Washington University Record,As a result, the impaired clearance of airway secretions leads to chronic bronchitis, which progresses to bronchiectasis, the weakening and widening of the
Pharmaxis Announces Placement of $50 Million and Share Purchase Plan - Oct 10, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Its development pipeline of products include Aridol for the management of asthma, Bronchitol for cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive
St. Lucie County community connection: October 4 - Oct 3, 2007
Vero Beach Press-Journal (subscription),Wellness Program: Bronchiectasis and Lung Infections presented by the American Lung Association. Council on Aging Center, 2501 SW Bayshore Blvd.,
Simon Cowell saves X-Factor contestant's life - Sep 26, 2007
24dash.com,...she could have died had she not been diagnosed by an ear, nose and throat specialist, who discovered she had fatal lung disease bronchiectasis.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Sep 25, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),...conditions such as cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, obliterative bronchiolitis, and asthma, drawing comparisons and contrasts between the disorders.
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