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Everest 2008: Mostafa Mahmoud Salameh  -  25 Mar 2008
Everest News,The longer a climber stays at this altitude, the more likely illness (HACE - high altitude cerebral edema - or HAPE - high altitude pulmonary edema) or

Toxic Trailers Redux: When Did FEMA Know?  -  25 Mar 2008
Mother Jones,...higher doses may cause severe mucous membrane irritation, burning, and lacrimation, and lower respiratory effects such as bronchitis, pulmonary edema,

Anesiva Commences Phase 3 Clinical Trial of Adlea(TM) for Reducing ...  -  25 Mar 2008
CNNMoney.com (press release)In clinical trials, the most common adverse reactions to Zingo were redness (erythema), red dots (petechiae) and swelling (edema).

Several suffer fatal fates on non-prescribed antibiotics  -  25 Mar 2008
Viet Nam News,Symptoms include erythema, hives, dermatitis, edema and bronchial asthma. Shock is the most likely cause of death. The World Health Organisation warns that

Pharming signs distribution agreement for Rhucin® in Turkey  -  25 Mar 2008
Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung),The disease is characterized byacute attacks of painful and in some cases fatal swelling of severalsoft tissues (edema), which may last up to five days when

Germany: Turkish youth dies in police custody  -  25 Mar 2008
World Socialist Web Site,A later effect can be a brain edema, as was also found in the case of Özdamar. Despite all the available indications that serious abuse on the part of the

In-Depth: Examining the Equine Eye  -  25 Mar 2008
TheHorse.com,An observant veterinarian can tell a lot from color changes within the cornea: white might indicate an abscess, blue discoloration is consistent with edema

Calf Management: Vaccinate For Clostridial Complex  -  25 Mar 2008
CattleNetwork.com,The Clostridial complex is a genus of bacteria responsible for several diseases including but not limited to Blackleg,E nterotoxemia, Malignant edema,

pSivida Release: DSMB Again Supports Continuation of the Phase III ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
WELT ONLINE,Over time, almost all diabetics will develop some form of diabetic retinopathy, of which diabetic macular edema is the primary cause of vision loss.

DSMB Again Supports Continuation of the Phase III Clinical Trial ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Over time, almost all diabetics will develop some form of diabetic retinopathy, of which diabetic macular edema is the primary cause of vision loss.

Safety monitoring board supports continuing phase 3 trial of DME ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
OSN SuperSite (subscription),The two trials are known collectively as the FAME study, or Fluocinolone Acetonide in Diabetic Macular Edema study. The trials are two duplicate,

Vitrectomy useful in diabetic macular edema, but realistic patient ...  -  Mar 14, 2008
OSN SuperSite (subscription),PUNTA DEL ESTE, Uruguay — Vitrectomy may help patients with diabetic macular edema when it is performed at an appropriate time and with new techniques,

Alimera increases stake in Medidur  -  Mar 18, 2008
Bizjournals.com,The company also will use some of the money raised to fund ongoing development of Medidur, an investigative treatment for diabetic macular edema,

Residents see pluses, minuses in hospital mergers  -  Mar 21, 2008
The Ann Arbor News - MLive.com,At Howell's hospital, St. Joes made a big difference in the services offered to residents locally, said Doug Edema, vice president and chief operating

Watery Pools In Bone Marrow Key To Psoriatic Arthritic Damage  -  Mar 6, 2008
Science Daily (press release)The current study confirmed their guess by capturing images of another factor closely tied with erosive arthritis: bone marrow edema.

LIer prepares to climb Mount Everest, other peaks  -  Mar 24, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),They risk high-altitude cerebral edema as more blood flows to the brain and it begins to swell, which can lead to coma or death.

PSivida could see $78M from Alimera deal changes  -  Mar 17, 2008
Bizjournals.com,Biotech firm pSivida Ltd. reports amending a license to its experimental treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME) with Alimera Sciences Inc. PSivida

Preop assessment, proper lens placement necessary in diabetic ...  -  Mar 14, 2008
OSN SuperSite (subscription),PUNTA DEL ESTE, Uruguay — Before performing cataract surgery on a diabetic patient, surgeons must assess the extent of macular edema and any present

Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod to market generic Demadex tablets  -  Feb 27, 2008
Economic Times,Torsemide is a diuretic, indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal disease, or hepatic disease, the company said

Alimera Sciences, pSivida Limited Amend Medidur™ FA Collaboration ...  -  Mar 17, 2008
Business Wire (press release),The technology underlying Medidur™ for diabetic macular edema is licensed to Alimera Sciences and is in Phase III clinical trials.

Alimera, pSivida modify development agreement for potential DME ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
OSN SuperSite (subscription),...the Medidur FA implant, which is in phase 3 development for treating diabetic macular edema, according to a joint press release from the companies.

Young woman presents with decreasing vision  -  Mar 4, 2008
OSN SuperSite (subscription),There was some cystoid macular edema evident on exam (not visible in color fundus photos, Figure 1). A fluorescein angiogram was obtained,

Fluid buildup normal when pregnant  -  Mar 7, 2008
Bradenton Herald,Swelling or edema (excessive amount of fluid in body tissue) is usually noticed in the pregnant woman's hands, ankles and feet.

BioElectronics Launches '1 Day Breast Augmentation Recovery Kit'  -  Mar 13, 2008
SunHerald.com,By BioElectronics Corporation BioElectronics Corporation (BIEL) announces the product launch of its Breast Recovery Kit, for the relief of edema and post

Alimera uses $30M in VC to position lead therapy  -  Mar 18, 2008
FierceBiotech,...and plans to use much of that money to grab a much bigger share of the future profits expected from its late-stage therapy for diabetic macular edema.

Growth Hormone May Enhance Lean Body Mass but Not Physical Performance  -  Mar 21, 2008
Medscape (subscription)Soft tissue edema and fatigue were more frequently reported in growth hormone–treated participants vs those not treated with growth hormone.

Loki expedition conquers highest mountain in the America's  -  Mar 17, 2008
KJCT8.com,The men and women (well, one woman) struggled through challenges including the flu and a dangerous high altitude condition known as Pulmonary Edema on their

Getting High Blood Pressure Under Control  -  Feb 25, 2008
North American Press Syndicate,The most common side effect with AZOR was edema. In the clinical study, only edema occurred in greater than or equal to 3% of patients treated with AZOR and

Case of burned girl may be closed  -  Mar 13, 2008
Yakima Herald-Republic,The Yakima County Coroner's Office lists Lobdell's cause of death as thermal burns and pulmonary edema, or fluid in the lungs. Although the coroner's report

India Sun Pharma gets FDA nod for torsemide tablets  -  Feb 27, 2008
ReutersThe drug, a generic version of Hoffman-La Roche's Demadex, is indicated in the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure and renal disease

iCo Therapeutics Announces Chief Medical Officer Invited to ...  -  Feb 27, 2008
Canada NewsWire (press release),About Diabetic Macular Edema There are currently no approved therapeutics for DME, the leading cause of blindness in working age adults.

Hemodynamic Management After Spinal Cord Injury  -  Mar 13, 2008
Ortho SuperSite,Fluids such as dextrose 5% in water and 0.45% sodium chloride should be avoided due to the risk of exacerbating intracellular edema.

DC, Baltimore Hospitals Treat Heart Failure with New Technology  -  Mar 24, 2008
Nurse.com,Right-sided failure causes fluid to back up into the veins, which can cause leg and ankle edema. Management typically includes medications, including ACE

Chemicals often used in meth labs pose great harm  -  Mar 2, 2008
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,Exposure to high levels has been found to cause problems including corneal irritation, difficulty breathing, bronchospasm, chest pain and pulmonary edema.

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support improves survival of ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryHCPS resulting from SNV infection is characterized by 4 clinical phases: prodrome, pulmonary edema and shock, diuretic phase, and convalescence.

MacuSight reports positive phase 1 results for sirolimus  -  Feb 25, 2008
OSN SuperSite (subscription),The preliminary results are similar to results from MacuSight’s phase 1 study of sirolimus in diabetic macular edema (DME) patients.

Alimera Sciences, pSivida Limited Amend Medidur(TM) FA ...  -  Mar 17, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),The technology underlying Medidur(TM) for diabetic macular edema is licensed to Alimera Sciences and is in Phase III clinical trials.

SUB-SONIC VIBRATING DEVICE FOR OPENING EUSTACHIAN TUBE IN MIDDLE ...  -  Mar 20, 2008
MediaSyndicate (press release)Prevailing medical treatment – until now, treatment has involved the use of steroids and pseudo-epinephrine to reduce edema, with antibiotic cover for

AMD Drug Improves Visual Acuity in Trial  -  Feb 26, 2008
FDA news (subscription),Data from a Phase I study of MacuSight’s sirolimus, a treatment for wet age-related macular edema (AMD), show the candidate is safe in all doses tested with

Eyes on the summit  -  Mar 18, 2008
Rapid City Journal,During a climb on Mount Aconcagua, a fellow climber suffered from a potentially fatal cerebral edema, an accumulation of fluid around the brain.

Early warning system for drug dangers sought  -  Mar 20, 2008
San Francisco Chronicle,The heart can also be strained by the buildup of fluids called edema, which may be related to kidney function, he said. Perlegen is looking for human

Chiropractic Therapy in Pets  -  Mar 18, 2008
EVLivingChiropractors believe that the nerve compression leads to ischemia (reduced blood supply) and edema (swelling caused by a build-up of fluid) of the

Alimera Sciences Closes $30 Million In Series C Financing ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
Lifescience-online,...as previously announced, acquire a majority stake in Medidur FA, the company's Phase III investigative treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME),

Sciatica big nerve that causes big trouble  -  Mar 18, 2008
Belleville Intelligencer,DONOHUE: We have a friend who says she has heart failure and edema. We would like to know what these are. - ER ANSWER: Heart failure (also called congestive

Class: Loop diuretic, sulfonamide (contains sulfa), antihypertensive  -  Mar 10, 2008
EMS1.com - Emergency Medical Service Resources,Treatment Uses – For treatment of edema, including edema associated with heart failure or renal failure. As an adjunct (for use with other medications) for

MacuSight(TM) Announces Positive Preliminary Results From Phase 1 ...  -  Feb 25, 2008
Earthtimes,Similar to its Phase 1 study in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), preliminary results from this prospective study of 30 patients demonstrated that

Lymphatic stimulation: Treatment helps relieve condition often ...  -  Mar 17, 2008
Maryville Daily Times,..."The treatment is a highly effective intervention in reducing the edema (swelling) and maintaining the lymph node drainage." Unlike typical massage, which

in death of infant son - 3/22/08  -  Mar 22, 2008
Roxboro Courier Times,...was performed on Oct. 5, 2006, were: multiple skull fractures, massive retinal hemorrhages, cerebral edema and diffuse alveolar damage of the lungs.

Intracameral fluoroquinolone safe for endophtalmitis prevention  -  Mar 6, 2008
OSN SuperSite (subscription),...“In order to assess safety, we measured visual acuity, endothelial cell density, corneal pachymetry, corneal clarity and edema, anterior chamber cells and

Variations in ENaC subunit composition may determine amiloride ...  -  Mar 7, 2008
AJP-Lung Physiology (subscription)REABSORPTION OF FETAL LUNG FLUID at birth and resolution of alveolar edema in the adult lung are driven by active sodium and chloride transport across the

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