Blood
20 Aug 2013
Kale chips
These crispy homemade chips are packed with flavour and nutrients. It’s amazing that just by drying kale, a delicious leafy green, you end up with…
Children's health
11 Jun 2013
Common childhood asthma not rooted in allergens, inflammation
Little is known about why asthma develops, how it constricts the airway, or why response to treatments varies among patients. Now a team of researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College, Columbia University Medical Center and SUNY Downstate Medical Center has revealed the roots of a common type of childhood asthma,…
Lungs
04 Jun 2013
Asthma Foundation NSW Sounds Winter Warming Warning
Asthma Foundation NSW has marked the official start to winter by urging consumers to choose their winter heating options carefully as they can dramatically impact on health. Winter is a traditionally tough time for the 1:10 adults and children who live with asthma in Australia. The change in temperature can…
Blood
27 Apr 2013
Lymphatic System
The lymphatic system the body's secondary circulatory system. Its functions are closely linked to the functions of the body's primary circulatory system, the blood circulation. Organs and cells of the lymphatic system play an integral role in supporting the immune system, which is a functional system consisting of cells (e.g. blood cells which fight infection) and molecules (e.g. antibodies which protect against particular diseases). Unlike other body systems the immune system has no organs.
Mental Health
25 Mar 2013
Don’t dwell on the past! Stressful events not good for inflammation in the body
Dwelling on negative events can increase levels of inflammation in the body, a new Ohio University study finds. Researchers discovered that when study participants were asked to ruminate on a stressful incident, their levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of tissue inflammation, rose. The study is the first time to…
Children's health
13 Mar 2013
Most parents believe vaccines are safe for children
New research from the University of Adelaide shows that 95% of parents believe vaccines are safe for their children despite the spread of misinformation about vaccine safety. The study, conducted by researchers in the University’s Robinson Institute and School of Population Health, sought to better understand parents’ attitudes to vaccines and the perceived…
Eye Care
04 Jan 2013
Eyes may provide a look into multiple sclerosis progression
New research suggests that thinning of a layer of the retina in the eyes may show how fast multiple sclerosis (MS) is progressing in people with the disease. The study is published in the January 1, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.
Lungs
01 Jan 2013
A Study of LY2127399 in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
The purpose of this SLE study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of two different doses of LY2127399 administered in addition to standard of care therapy in patients with active SLE. Official Title A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of…
Children's health
01 Jan 2013
Intermittent and Daily Dosing for Episodic (Periodic) Asthma
This is a year-long study evaluating the efficacy of both daily and intermittent treatment of asthma in children who experience symptoms episodically (i.e., seasonally, usually in the context of upper respiratory tract infection). Official Title A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, Parallel-Group Study Evaluating the Effects of 2 Different Regimens of…
