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March 25, 2005
Peanut Allergy Petition
"Sanda Price's daughter's death seems senseless. The 14-year-old, who suffered from a severe peanut allergy, died after eating an egg roll in the food court of a local mall. Now, the Concord mother is speaking out."
Posted by news editor at 04:47 PM | Comments (0)
March 21, 2005
Stratagene Celiac Disease Test Approved
"Stratagene Corp., a maker of biotechnology research and testing tools, said Monday that the Food and Drug Administration cleared its test for a digestive disorder called celiac disease."
Posted by news editor at 04:56 PM | Comments (0)
March 19, 2005
Corticosteroids and Childhood Asthma
"New studies are confirming the benefit of treating young asthmatic children with inhaled corticosteroids ... A pharmacological corticosteroid is a hormone similar to those produced by the adrenal cortex, such as cortisol and aldosterone. These hormones have been shown to be effective in in combatting asthma."
Posted by news editor at 03:40 PM | Comments (0)
March 14, 2005
Peanut Allergy More Common in White Kids
"A U.S. doctor says he thinks differences in eating habits might explain why he's found white kids are more likely to have peanut allergies."
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March 13, 2005
Celiac Disease and Osteoporosis
"New research shows that celiac disease is common among adults with osteoporosis, affecting more than three in 100 (Archives of Internal Medicine, Feb. 28, 2005). The investigators conclude that anyone diagnosed with osteoporosis should be screened for celiac disease."
Posted by news editor at 05:54 PM | Comments (0)
March 09, 2005
Cockroaches and Asthma
"Cockroaches worsen asthma symptoms in children far more than furry pets or dust mites, U.S. researchers reported Tuesday ... Cockroaches produce allergic reactions from their saliva, fecal material, secretions and cast off skin."
Posted by news editor at 05:57 PM | Comments (0)
March 05, 2005
Mold and Asthma Risk
Household mold odor increased asthma risk about 2.5 times for kids. No connection was seen between asthma and visible mold, water damage, or the presence of moisture.
Posted by news editor at 09:36 AM | Comments (0)