Children's health
06 Jul 2006
Scientists tame overactive Cystic Fibrosis protein
A team led by Johns Hopkins Children’s Centre scientists has identified and successfully tamed an overactive protein that plays a key role in cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that interferes with the body’s ability to transport chloride in and out of cells. Using a tool called RNA interference…
Children's health
05 Jul 2006
Airborne Mould Spores Increase Kids' Risk for Multiple Allergies
University of Cincinnati (UC) researchers say exposure to a certain group of fungal spores -abundant in the air that we breathe every day – can make young children more susceptible to developing multiple allergies later in life. The team found that infants who were exposed to basidiospores and other…
Anatomy
27 Jun 2006
Respiratory system (pulmonary system) anatomy
The respiratory system includes the nose, lungs and pipe-like organs which connect them enable breathing and removal of waste products like carbon dioxide.
Children's health
19 May 2006
Caffeine boosts breathing in premature infants
Many people rely on a caffeine kick from their morning coffee to boost their critical thinking. But for premature infants, a dose of caffeine may help with more vital functions, such as breathing. For decades doctors have prescribed caffeine to premature babies because it appears to protect against apnoea,…
Cancer
15 May 2006
Carcinogens from Parents' Tobacco Smoke Found in Their Babies' Urine
When mom or dad puffs on a cigarette, their infants may inhale the resulting second-hand smoke. Now, scientists have detected cancer-causing chemicals associated with tobacco smoke in the urine of nearly half the babies of smoking parents. “The take home message is, ‘Don’t smoke around your kids’,” said Stephen…
Blood
09 May 2006
Nutrition and women
A good diet is essential for growth, health and wellbeing. In women, nutritional requirements are affected by pregnancy and medical conditions.
Bone
30 Apr 2006
Opioids for Analgesia
Opioids for analgesia: Using Opioids for analgesia and information on different opioids.
Bone
12 Apr 2006
Chronic pain syndrome
Chronic pain syndrome refers to any pain that lasts longer than reasonable for the involved tissues to heal. It can develop after acute pain from…
Children's health
11 Apr 2006
Sensing Tool Helps Study of Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers are using an innovative, multi-functional sensing tool to investigate adenosine triphosphate (ATP) release and its role in cystic fibrosis. The ATP study marks the first application of a novel sensing system developed by a research team led by Christine Kranz at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This patented…
