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Accentia Biopharmaceuticals Announces Results on Primary Endpoint ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Business Wire (press release),...runny nose, loss of smell, and chronic inflammation leading to polyps, which are small growth in the nasal passages that hinder breathing.

Celiac disease and gluten intolerance: Diagnosis and treatment  -  25 Mar 2008
SheKnows.com,...these proteins triggers an autoimmune response within the body, causing the immune system to attack healthy tissue, resulting in chronic inflammation.

Watch Your Mouth: Michigan Association of Endodontists Offers Four ...  -  25 Mar 2008
PR Newswire (press release),..."Several studies link chronic inflammation from gum disease with the development of cardiovascular disease," he said. Researchers believe that this is due

Flavonoids may lower risk of inflammation-mediated chronic diseases  -  Mar 23, 2008
Food Consumer,Early studies have linked food intake to serum C-reactive protein, a biomarker for chronic inflammation and a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases.

Eyes, infected by virus, may end up needing costly treatment  -  Mar 13, 2008
TODAYonline,And while some are acute, erupting suddenly, many patients would have chronic inflammation of the eye for years. A Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC)

New Defense Mechanism Against Intestinal Inflammation Found  -  Mar 14, 2008
Science Daily (press release)Crohn's disease is the chronic inflammation of the digestive tract, and its specific causes are unknown. What is known, however, is that this pathology is

Therapeutic cloning used to treat brain disease  -  Mar 23, 2008
New Scientist (subscription),They showed little improvement, and autopsies conducted 11 weeks later revealed chronic inflammation in their brains. In three of them,

VBI, Mayo Clinic investigate link between fungal proteins, innate ...  -  Feb 27, 2008
EurekAlert (press release),This results in Th2 cells constantly recruiting eosinophils and chronic inflammation occurs because humans are continually exposed to common environmental

The Food Industry´s Greed: Misleading Omega-3 Labeling of Foods  -  Mar 20, 2008
American Chronicle,Smithers has spent many years studying health and Omega 3 EPA and DHA she credits with ending six disabling and painful years of chronic inflammation.

Vasogen to Webcast its Annual Meeting  -  Mar 18, 2008
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),TSX:VAS), a biotechnology Company focused on the research and commercial development of technologies targeting the chronic inflammation underlying

Mediterranean diet is a taste of sunshine  -  Mar 10, 2008
Edmonton Sun,In terms of cardiovascular disease prevention, this effect is extremely important since this chronic inflammation damages the blood vessels that irrigate

Getting a headstart on childhood allergies  -  Mar 3, 2008
Santa Cruz Sentinel,Inflammation has long been linked to arthritis, but now there's emerging research that also links chronic inflammation to allergies, asthma,

Getting the right kinds of healthy fat  -  Mar 1, 2008
DL-Online,...“Chronic inflammation is associated with many chronic degenerative conditions including cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, arthritis and dementia.

Pain in the foot is nothing to ignore  -  Mar 22, 2008
OCRegister,Chronic inflammation will cause scar tissue to form, which will create more compression and irritation of the nerve. • Minimize compression and irritation

Low Thyroid Function: A 7 Step Plan to Overcome This Hidden ...  -  Mar 20, 2008
Market Wire (press release)..."I like to look at all of the factors that could be causing chronic thyroid problems such as chronic inflammation from gluten intolerance or food allergies,

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack, Stroke Risk  -  Mar 6, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,Naranjo said doctors know that by controlling the chronic inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis, it's possible to reduce cardiovascular risk.

Excessive use of alcohol is major cause of pancreatitis  -  Feb 24, 2008
SouthCoastToday.com,Some, however, develop a chronic inflammation of the gland. If the pain of chronic inflammation cannot be controlled by medicine, then surgery is a possible

Mike Pirtle: Steps you can take to prevent colon cancer  -  Mar 23, 2008
Murfreesboro Post,Of particular concern are polyps, certain cancers, and chronic inflammation of the bowel - all of which can increase the risk of developing colon cancer.

Getting an earful  -  Mar 8, 2008
Malaysia Star,Chronic suppurative otitis media is a condition caused by chronic inflammation of the middle ear, giving rise to persistent ear discharge, pain and hearing

Kids' Allergies: One Mom and 7000 Physicians Look for Answers  -  Mar 18, 2008
InjuryBoard.com,Up to 40 percent of children have some form of allergic rhinitis which leads to sneezing, itching and chronic inflammation. One out of every 15 children

Don't Prescribe Antibiotics for Adult Sinus Woes  -  Mar 14, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,It would be great if we had better medications for this chronic inflammation." Another factor is what patients demand, Leopold said.

Access To Success: The Second Annual UCBeyond Scholarship Program  -  Feb 27, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),About Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive autoimmune disease which causes chronic inflammation of the joints.

Micromet, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Financial ...  -  Mar 13, 2008
MSN MoneyNycomed on the development of MT203, a human antibody that neutralizes GM-CSF, a key cytokine involved in autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation.

AVONTEC announce results of a multiple dose clinical proof of ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
Pressrelations (Pressemitteilung),AVONTEC develops these decoy ODNs as therapeutic agents to treat chronic inflammation. AVONTEC’s lead programs, AVT-01 in asthma and AVT-02 in inflammatory

Symptoms That May Trip Up Even Top Docs  -  Mar 4, 2008
RedOrbit,As a result, sufferers experience chronic inflammation, especially in the joints and surrounding tissues, which triggers an attack, called a "flare.

Shire Launches Patient Education Forums on Better Managing the ...  -  Mar 9, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),UC is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that produces chronic inflammation and sores or ulcers along the inside of the large intestine.

Dentists recognizing that oral wellness affects overall condition  -  Feb 26, 2008
Nashua Telegraph,Untreated gum disease doesn't cause heart disease overnight, Porzio continued, describing a process of "slow, chronic inflammation" that results over time.

Pelvic Pain? Solve the Mystery  -  Feb 26, 2008
TamilStar.com,Then there’s interstitial cystitis, a chronic inflammation in the bladder that can lead to pain, pressure, and tenderness. And remember: It’s fixable.

Dynavax and Merck & Co., Inc. Report Clinical Hold of ...  -  Mar 17, 2008
Business Wire (press release),...or ISS, which are short DNA sequences that enhance the ability of the immune system to fight disease and control chronic inflammation.

Ask the vet: Cat's stinky ear may be infection, polyp  -  Feb 28, 2008
Knoxville News Sentinel,Chronic inflammation can cause the eardrum to be compromised allowing the infection to migrate inward. The ear has three main components.

Why Calorie Restriction Works  -  Mar 18, 2008
Methuselah Foundation,Chronic inflammation and the generation of reactive oxygen species (or free radicals) are prominent in the present day view of how normal metabolic

The skin cancer you haven't heard about  -  Mar 18, 2008
Gather.com,Chronic inflammation is another risk factor. The squamous cell skin cancers sometimes emerge from chronically inflamed scars or sores.

Early Data On Cimzia® Shows Promise In Crohn's Patients Without ...  -  Mar 6, 2008
Medical News Today,Crohn's Disease (CD) is a gastrointestinal disorder which is indicated by chronic inflammation of the wall of the digestive tract, usually in the ileum or

Learning about health  -  Mar 5, 2008
Searcy Daily Citizen,This talk will also address chronic inflammation as an underlying basis for the diseases we see today. Metabolic syndrome (also called syndrome X) is a

Cassonya Carter Pugh overcomes stroke to find joy in music  -  Mar 2, 2008
MLive.com,She had ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the digestive tract. She was full of infection.

Painful menses  -  Feb 29, 2008
Chennai Online,...extreme case of dysmenorrhoea where patient can see the disintegrated membranes of uterus in bleeding which may be due to chronic inflammation.

HMC launches magnetic chair therapy for urological disorders  -  Mar 10, 2008
Gulf Times,...urinary and erectile dysfunctions, as well as chronic inflammation of the prostrate, chronic pelvic pain and over-active bladder syndrome.

What Ails You: Not all knee pain is arthritis  -  Feb 25, 2008
Desert Dispatch,On the other hand, the chronic inflammation in an arthritic knee along with muscle weakness and sometimes joint deformity contribute to the development of

Tysabri May Cause Liver Damage, Health Officials Say  -  Feb 27, 2008
Washington Post,In January, the US Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of Tysabri to treat Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.

ADVR Announces Research Collaboration with Northeastern University  -  Feb 26, 2008
FOXBusinessVarious degenerative conditions associated with body wasting (cachexia) such as cancer, HIV-AIDS and chronic inflammation are potential disease targets for

Commonly Used Drugs May Have Additional Benefits for Men with ...  -  Mar 14, 2008
EVLivingAlso, evidence is accruing that prostate cancer may develop in lesions associated with chronic inflammation. Anti-inflammatory drugs may be able to

Glass Is Half Full  -  Mar 14, 2008
Lee's Summit Journal,He was diagnosed with Bright's Disease, which is described as chronic inflammation of the blood vessels in the kidneys, according to www.medicinenet.com.

Eating blueberries may lower osteoporosis risk in postmenopausal women  -  Mar 13, 2008
Food Consumer,...the rats more vulnerable to senile osteoporosis, a bone-wasting condition that affects the elderly due to hormone deficiency and chronic inflammation.

Blueberries may cut osteoporosis link, for rats at least  -  Mar 12, 2008
NutraIngredients.com,...represent senile osteoporosis, or the bone-wasting condition that affects the elderly, as it combines both hormone deficiency with chronic inflammation.

Head and Neck Cancer Risk Factors Have Two Distinct Patterns  -  Mar 11, 2008
MedPage Today,And they rose for increasing number of lost teeth -- a marker for poor oral hygiene and chronic inflammation in the oral cavitiy -- where the trend was

Hope For Crohn's Patients With Fistulas Found In HUMIRA/Adalimumab  -  Mar 11, 2008
Medical News Today,Crohn's Disease (CD) is a gastrointestinal disorder which is indicated by chronic inflammation of the wall of the digestive tract.

Tests show half of Aklavik has H. pylori  -  Mar 10, 2008
Northern News Services (subscription),..."It causes chronic inflammation and that causes changes in the stomach lining. But the bacterium has to be in there a long, long time.

RA drugs cut cardiovascular events  -  Mar 8, 2008
PRESS TV,Scientists believe chronic inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis is a possible underlying cause for increasing the above-mentioned risks.

Recent Studies and Age Old Wisdom Point to the Health Benefits of ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
Natural News.com,It reduces chronic inflammation of the colon, and high fecal levels correlate with decreased colon cancer risk. In people with compromised immune systems,

Glycemic index and glycemic load in relation to food and nutrient ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
Am J Clin Nutr (subscription),...dairy and fruit but low in potatoes and cereals, is associated with improved insulin sensitivity and lipid metabolism and reduced chronic inflammation.

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