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Effects of induction immunosuppression regimen on acute rejection ... - Mar 18, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryObjective: Effects of daclizumab and antithymocyte globulin induction on acute rejection, bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome, and survival after lung
Health Highlights: March 15, 2008 - Mar 15, 2008
Forbes,Mice exposed to diacetyl vapors for three months developed lymphocytic bronchiolitis, a precursor to obliterative bronchiolitis (popcorn lung).
Popcorn ingredient causes lung disease: US study - Mar 13, 2008
Reuters UK,Tests on mice show that diacetyl, a component of artificial butter flavoring, can cause a condition known as lymphocytic bronchiolitis, said the team at the
Pass the Popcorn But Beware the “Butter� - Mar 18, 2008
MedHeadlines,One ingredient in particular, diacetyl, has been linked to obliterative bronchiolitis (OB), a very rare but debilitating lung disease.
Popcorn flavor causes serious lung disease - Mar 14, 2008
Food Consumer,Diacetyl, key butter-flavor ingredient in popcorn, has been early linked to lymphocytic bronchiolitis, which can lead to obliterative bronchiolitis,
Margarine Lung - Mar 19, 2008
Popular Science,Diacetyl first gained attention when a handful of otherwise healthy workers in a microwave popcorn manufacturing plant contracted bronchiolitis obliterans—a
Kernel of Truth About Butter Flavoring - Mar 13, 2008
WebMDPrevious research has linked diacetyl fumes to a rare, life-threatening lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans in workers in the flavor industry.
Is Popcorn Dangerous for Our Lungs? - Mar 15, 2008
eFluxMediaThe tests involving mice showed that the mice exposed to diacetyl vapors for three months developed lymphocytic bronchiolitis, which usually leads to OB.
Popcorn khao, mast ho jao. Right? Wrong! - Mar 18, 2008
Mid-Day Mumbai,...can damage the lungs, and cause a condition known as Lymphocytic Bronchiolitis, which can lead to Obliterative Bronchiolitis or Popcorn Lung a rare,
New evidence for diacetyl, lung disease risk - Mar 17, 2008
ConfectioneryNews.com,...head of the Respiratory Toxicology Group at the NIEHS, said that mice subjected to inhalation of the chemical later developed lymphocytic bronchiolitis,
Study: Artificial butter flavor in popcorn can damage lungs - Mar 13, 2008
Consumer reportsThe tests showed that diacetyl, a component of artificial butter flavor, can cause a serious condition that can lead to obliterative bronchiolitis or
Protect children from common respiratory virus - Mar 19, 2008
Agoura Hills Acorn,According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, RSV is the leading cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia among children under two years old.
Dangerous virus hits kids - Mar 4, 2008
Chicago Sun-Times,The virus is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia among infants, and no vaccine for it exists. RSV is potentially dangerous for infants
What's Going Around, Third Week of March - Mar 19, 2008
13WHAM-TV,In Canandaigua, Dr. Peggy Hollister is treating bronchiolitis, viral illnesses, and a stomach bug. In Pittsford, Dr. David Topa is treating kids with
Compound in Microwave Popcorn May Cause Severe Lung Damage - Mar 17, 2008
Associated Content,Diacetyl, a component of artificial butter flavoring, has been postulated as a potential etiologic agent of obliterative bronchiolitis (OB),
A US Study Confirms Butter Flavor Chemical Can Damage Lungs - Mar 14, 2008
Daily GreenThe chemical, diacetyl, can cause a condition known as lymphocytic bronchiolitis, which can lead to obliterative bronchiolitis or "popcorn lung," a rare and
Lab mice contract precursor to 'popcorn lung,' scientists say - Mar 13, 2008
CBC News,The lab mice, which inhaled diacetyl vapours for three months, developed lymphocytic bronchiolitis, the team at the US National Institute of Environmental
Nibbles: Breast feeding and diabetes, plus exercise for post ... - Mar 14, 2008
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News,The chemical, diacetyl, causes a condition in mice known as lymphocytic bronchiolitis, which can eventually lead to obstructive bronchiolitis, also known as
Diacetyl Shown to Damage Lungs of Lab Mice - Mar 13, 2008
Newsinferno.com,Popcorn Workers Lung, also known as obliterative bronchiolitis, is a debilitating but rare lung disease, which has been detected recently in workers who
Study: Gene-block treatment fights viral infection - Feb 29, 2008
Boston Herald,RNAi’s effectiveness by infecting patients with RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, the most common cause of childhood bronchiolitis and pneumonia.
Robinson savours moment but may still have to leave in summer - Feb 25, 2008
Guardian Unlimited,...on and off the pitch with his four-week-old son, Jack, having spent time in hospital during the build-up to the game suffering from bronchiolitis.
Paul Robinson pledges long-term future to Tottenham Hotspur - Feb 25, 2008
Times Online,...“My little boy has been poorly, he’s four weeks old and has had bronchiolitis,� he added. “He’s been in hospital so it’s been a tough week for me off the
FDA clears real-time viruses test - Mar 5, 2008
Gulf Breeze News,These viruses can cause influenza, an infection of the airways called bronchiolitis, and pneumonia. All are among the leading causes of lower respiratory
What’s Going Around, First Week in March - Mar 5, 2008
13WHAM-TV,In Canandaigua, Dr. Peggy Hollister is seeing kids with influenza, strep throat, ear infections, and bronchiolitis. In Pittsford, Dr. David Topa is seeing
Passive but dangerous - Mar 22, 2008
Hindu,Passive smoking increases the risk of lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia and bronchiolitis in children; and is a risk factor
Artificial Butter Chemical Harmful To Lungs, Rodent Study Shows - Mar 13, 2008
Science Daily (press release)When laboratory mice inhaled diacetyl vapors for three months, they developed lymphocytic bronchiolitis - a potential precursor of OB. None of the mice,
First UK worker develops 'Popcorn Worker's Lung' - Mar 3, 2008
Workplace Law Network (subscription),Martin Muir, 38, issued court proceedings against his former employer Firmenich, based in Thirsk, after he developed bronchiolitis obliterans.
FDA Grants Waiver for RSV Test - Feb 29, 2008
FDA news (subscription),RSV is a leading cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in children 2 years of age and younger. The QuickVue test is intended to help diagnose acute RSV viral
Quidel Says FDA Grants CLIA Waiver For QuickVue RSV Test - Quick Facts - Feb 29, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),RSV is the leading cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis among children two years of age and younger. It is a common virus and the symptoms often resemble
Aston Villa star Gareth Barry issues warning to Arsenal - Feb 26, 2008
Mirror.co.uk,Robinson, whose son Jack spent four days in hospital last week suffering from bronchiolitis, made extra-time stops from Salomon Kalou and Joe Cole to
ROBBO'S READY TO BE SPURS NO.1 - Feb 25, 2008
Daily Star,...“He’s four weeks old and had bronchiolitis. He’s been in hospital so it has been a tough week for me off the field. “He’s going to be okay but it’s put
Largest organization for chefs calls for removed of FDA safety ... - Mar 20, 2008
Seattle Post Intelligencer...evidence can be obtained as to the hazardous effects, extent of exposure and association with the fatal lung disease, bronchiolitis obliterans.
Federal investigation launched into restaurant cooks and diacetyl - Mar 17, 2008
Seattle Post Intelligencer...surfaced of employees at Missouri popcorn plants whose lungs were damaged or destroyed by a rare respiratory disease called bronchiolitis obliterans.
Washington state officials ask physicians for help in locating ... - Mar 17, 2008
Seattle Post IntelligencerThey point our that before arriving at a final diagnosis of bronchiolitis obliterans, doctors of affected workers initially thought that the symptoms might
NZ kids' skin and lung infections 'a disgrace' - Mar 14, 2008
Stuff.co.nz,...and young people more than doubled in the 15 years to 2006, as did the potentially fatal lung infection bronchiolitis in babies under 12 months.
Taking Your Child's Breath Away — The Extension of Asthma's Global ... - Mar 19, 2008
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),Asthma in young children is therefore frequently misdiagnosed as bronchitis, repeated bronchiolitis, cough of unknown cause, viral respiratory infection,
Inhalation Injury Causes and Treatment - Mar 17, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,...corneal edema, rhinitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, and alveolitis. Systemic absorption of toxins also occurs.
Body and Soul - Mar 17, 2008
Times Colonist,They initiated the study because diacetyl is linked to obliterative bronchiolitis in humans, a rare lung disease detected in workers in microwave
Alnylam Achieves First Human Proof of Concept for an RNAi ... - Feb 29, 2008
FOXBusinessRSV infection typically results in cold-like symptoms but can lead to more serious respiratory illnesses such as croup, pneumonia, bronchiolitis,
Ledley King: Spurs can become ace of clubs - Feb 25, 2008
Telegraph.co.uk,It came at the end of a week in which his four-week-old son, Jack, had been in hospital with bronchiolitis. "It's put things into perspective,
Winning mentality returns to Spurs after first title in 9 years - Feb 25, 2008
The Canadian PressBut it was a tough week off the pitch as his four-week-old son Jack was hospitalized with bronchiolitis. "On the field it's put everything into perspective
Mother's Day pride - Mar 5, 2008
Littlehampton Gazette,...an operation for a heart murmur at just four weeks and Oliver was taken into a London hospital at Christmas with respiratory infection bronchiolitis.
Looking into the future - Mar 5, 2008
York Press,...breathing difficulties, viral chest infections, obstructions of the voice box, severe asthma, bronchiolitis, convulsions or coma and physical injury.
Virus looms for vulnerable babies - Mar 1, 2008
Waterbury Republican American,In the first 2 years of life, RSV is the leading cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis, or an inflammation in the small airways.
Communicating discharge plans helps families transition home - Feb 29, 2008
AAP News (subscription)Many pediatric programs have evidence-based clinical pathways and orders for common conditions that lead to hospitalization, such as asthma, bronchiolitis
Crossing Disciplines, Crossing Borders - Feb 29, 2008
Georgetown University News, Calendars & Events,According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia among infants and children under 1
3-year-old Midwest City girl dies from flu complications - Feb 28, 2008
Tulsa World,Many were there for respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, which often causes bronchiolitis in young children. But some also had the flu.
WGA: February 27, 2008 - Feb 27, 2008
NewsChannel 9 WSYR,They also check in with some flu and bronchiolitis. At the Manlius site of Internist Associates of CNY, Dr. Mark Erlebacher reports flu in adults.
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