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Neutrophil protease may increase bacterial susceptibility in COPD
Researchers have found that a protease released by neutrophils degrades a protective airway protein, which could lead to reduced airway defense to bacterial infection and increased risk for acute exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 16, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Early, Severe Flu Season Caused Big Rise in Child Deaths: CDC
Senior hospitalizations also up during 2012-13 onslaught, U.S. health officials say (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - June 16, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Infections, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Geriatrics, News, Source Type: news

Antifungal activity of Streptomyces sp. VITSTK7 and its synthesized Ag2O/Ag nanoparticles against medically important Aspergillus pathogens
Thenmozhi M, Kannabiran K, Kumar R, Gopiesh Khanna V (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 15, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction May Improve With Vitamin C
Vitamin C may substantially reduce bronchoconstriction caused by exercise, says Dr. Harri Hemila from the University of Helsinki, Finland. Hemila's meta-analysis "Vitamin C may alleviate exercise-induced bronchoconstriction" was published in BMJ Open. Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction means the transient narrowing of the airways that occurs during or after exercise. It can cause symptoms such as cough, wheezing and the shortness of breath. Formerly, this condition was called exercise-induced asthma... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 15, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Respiratory / Asthma Source Type: news

Update: Severe Respiratory Illness Associated with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) — Worldwide, 2012–2013
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - June 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Laurie Garrett’s Coronavirus
For those who attended the final MLA session with Laurie Garrett this year, you may be interested in the World Health Organization update on the cornavirus she talked about that emerged in the Middle East. The virus has been officially been named Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and is distantly related to the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) virus. The virus causes death in about 60% of patients. /ch (Source: Midcontinental Region News)
Source: Midcontinental Region News - June 14, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Source Type: news

Natural occurrence of buff and tan mutants of Aspergillus fumigatus in Indian alkaline soils
J. N. Rai, J. P. Tewari, S. C. Agarwal, K. Wadhwani (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 14, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Thermophilous fungi in certain grasslands
A. E. Apinis (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 14, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Thermophilic and thermotolerant fungi in the desert soils of Saudi Arabia
S. I. I. Abdel-Hafez (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 14, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Growth of Thermophilic and Thermotolerant Fungi in Soil in Situ and in Vitro
Michael R. Tansey and Michele A. Jack (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 14, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) - update
The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia has announced an additional three laboratory-confirmed cases, including one death with Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). (Source: WHO Disease Outbreaks)
Source: WHO Disease Outbreaks - June 14, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

CDC: U.S. doctors should report any suspect SARS-like illness
ATLANTA, June 14 (UPI) -- No cases of the SARS-like virus are reported in the United States, but any case of lower respiratory illness after Arabian Peninsula travel should be reported. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - June 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Update on the HACEK Group of Fastidious Gram-Negative Bacilli, Part II
This article describes the taxonomic status of the HACEK group, the types of infections and clinical specimens that may yield such organisms on culture, the phenotypic characteristics that are useful for species identification, and the susceptibility of these organisms to antimicrobial agents used for the treatment of HACEK group infections. Part I of this article addressed the clinical significance of the HACEK group and specifically addressed Haemophilus, Aggregatibacter, and Cardiobacterium. In Part II of this article, Eikenella, Suttonella, and Kingella are discussed as will the susceptibility patterns for all of these...
Source: Clinical Microbiology Newsletter - June 13, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: William M. Janda Source Type: news

New Topic Page: Coronavirus Infections
Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on Coronavirus Infections. The topic was recently updated to include information on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Coronaviruses are common viruses that most people get some time in their life. They are common throughout the world, and they can infect people and animals... (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)
Source: What's New on MedlinePlus - June 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: news

Intervention Results In Improved Adherence To Prescribing Guidelines For Bacterial Respiratory Tract Infections Of Children
An intervention consisting of clinician education coupled with personalized audit and feedback about antibiotic prescribing improved adherence to prescribing guidelines for common pediatric bacterial acute respiratory tract infections, although the intervention did not affect antibiotic prescribing for viral infections, according to a study in the June 12 issue of JAMA. "Antibiotics are the most common prescription drugs given to children... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

Certain Inflammatory Biomarkers Associated With Increased Risk Of COPD Exacerbations
Simultaneously elevated levels of the biomarkers C-reactive protein, fibrinogen and leukocyte count in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were associated with increased risk of having exacerbations, even in those with milder COPD and in those without previous exacerbations, according to a study in the June 12 issue of JAMA. "Exacerbations of respiratory symptoms in COPD are of major importance because of their profound and long-lasting adverse effects on patients... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: COPD Source Type: news

COPD bronchodilator reversibility clue to reduced exercise capacity
Research shows that patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a positive bronchodilator response test have decreased exercise capacity compared with other patients. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 12, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Noninvasive Ventilation in Acute Respiratory FailureNoninvasive Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure
Learn more on the incidence of noninvasive mechanical ventilation use for acute respiratory failure and the associated outcomes in this population-based study. BMC Emergency Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Emergency Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Statins as a Potential Therapeutic Drug for Asthma?Statins as a Potential Therapeutic Drug for Asthma?
Do statins reduce airway inflammation in patients with asthma? Respiratory Research (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Biomarker combo predicts COPD exacerbations
Researchers have found that inflammatory biomarkers can predict acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, even in patients who have mild disease or have never had an exacerbation before. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)
Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - June 12, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Small Community Hospitals Experience High Rate Of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most frequent healthcare-associated infections found in intensive-care units (ICUs). New research on the prevalence of VAP in community hospitals shows small hospitals (less than 30,000 patient-days/year) have a higher rate of VAP than their larger counterparts, despite less use of ventilators... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Respiratory / Asthma Source Type: news

CDC: Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
(Source: eMedicineHealth.com)
Source: eMedicineHealth.com - June 12, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder (Breo Ellipta)
Title: fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder (Breo Ellipta)Category: MedicationsCreated: 6/12/2013 2:48:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/12/2013 2:48:05 PM (Source: MedicineNet Lungs General)
Source: MedicineNet Lungs General - June 12, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups
Title: Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-UpsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 6/11/2013 4:36:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 6/12/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Lungs General)
Source: MedicineNet Lungs General - June 12, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Blood Tests May Predict COPD Flare-Ups
Signs of chronic inflammation in the blood linked to faster deterioration of lung function (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - June 12, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Hematology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, News, Source Type: news

9/11 survivors 50% more likely to have respiratory symptoms
Read the full story on MD Consult: 9/11 survivors 50% more likely to have respiratory symptoms (Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories)
Source: MD Consult: News: Top Stories - June 11, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news

Chronic Illness Afflicts Most Childhood-Cancer Survivors, Study Finds
Treatment-related lung and hearing problems common at age 45 (Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge)
Source: Pulmonary Medicine News - Doctors Lounge - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: webmaster at doctorslounge.com Tags: Oncology, ENT, Pediatrics, Pulmonology, Geriatrics, Fertility, News, Source Type: news

Intervention Improves Antibiotic Use by PediatriciansIntervention Improves Antibiotic Use by Pediatricians
An intervention involving clinician education, audit, and feedback improved adherence to prescribing guidelines for common pediatric bacterial, but not viral, acute respiratory tract infections. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Program Cuts Use of Antibiotics in Kids (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- An educational intervention combined with regular feedback to pediatricians reduced inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics for children with respiratory infections, a randomized trial showed. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - June 11, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

CDC Releases New H7N9 Testing RecommendationsCDC Releases New H7N9 Testing Recommendations
Only patients who meet specific exposure criteria and have respiratory illness severe enough to require hospitalization should be tested for H7N9 influenza, according to new CDC recommendations. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

MERS Not Spreading Widely In Saudi Arabia, Experts Believe
The MERS coronavirus does not appear to be spreading widely in Saudi Arabia, says an international team of experts who formed a Joint Mission of the World Health Organization and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that has just concluded a 6-day study. The experts met in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, to determine what the situation is regarding MERS-CoV (Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus). They explained that MERS-CoV is a new emerging virus that is related to the SARS coronavirus (SARS CoV). The first reported and confirmed case of MERS-CoV occurred in early 2012 in Jordan... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - June 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Flu / Cold / SARS Source Type: news

Weight drives caspofungin pharmacokinetic variability in overweight and obese people: fractal power signatures beyond two-thirds or three-fourths
Hall RG 2nd, Swancutt MA, Meek C, Leff R, Gumbo T (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

The crystal structure of acidic β-galactosidase from Aspergillus oryzae
Maksimainen MM, Lampio A, Mertanen M, Turunen O, Rouvinen J (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Comparative proteomic analyses reveal that FlbA down-regulates gliT expression and SOD activity in Aspergillus fumigatus
Shin KS, Park HS, Kim YH, Yu JH (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Molecular characterization of AfuFleA, an L-fucose-specific lectin from Aspergillus fumigatus
Kuboi S, Ishimaru T, Tamada S, Bernard EM, Perlin DS, Armstrong D (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Autophagy promotes survival in aging submerged cultures of the filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger
Nitsche BM, Burggraaf-van Welzen AM, Lamers G, Meyer V, Ram AF (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Alkaloids from the Deep-Sea-Derived Fungus Aspergillus westerdijkiae DFFSCS013
Peng J, Zhang XY, Tu ZC, Xu XY, Qi SH (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Marine-Derived Aspergillus Species as a Source of Bioactive Secondary Metabolites
Lee YM, Kim MJ, Li H, Zhang P, Bao B, Lee KJ, Jung JH (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Sexual reproduction in Aspergillus tubingensis from section Nigri
Horn B, Olarte R, Peterson SW, Carbone I (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Can Metabolomics Help Diagnose Pediatric Sepsis?
Metabolomics is a relatively new technology that involves the measurement of an organism's global metabolic response to some physiologic stress. The study of this technology is gaining momentum, as measurement of a person's metabolic profile in easily accessible biological fluids can help distinguish disease states from non-disease states earlier. Thus, patients could receive appropriate therapies earlier, which can improve outcomes in cases such as pneumonia and sepsis. In the May 2013 issue of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the authors used 1H proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to measure the concent...
Source: SCCM RSS News - June 11, 2013 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: news

Relationships between molds and asthma suggesting non-allergic mechanisms. A rural-urban comparison
Flamant-Hulin M, Annesi-Maesano I, Caillaud D (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

The role of inflammasome-derived IL-1 in driving IL-17 responses
Mills KH, Dungan LS, Jones SA, Harris J (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis
Silva MP, Baroody FM (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Airway and parenchymal manifestations of pulmonary aspergillosis
Tunnicliffe G, Schomberg L, Walsh S, Tinwell B, Harrison T, Chua F (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Azole-Resistant Aspergillus fumigatus, Iran
Seyedmousavi S, Hashemi SJ, Zibafar E, Zoll J, Hedayati MT, Mouton JW, Melchers WJ, Verweij PE (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

The Use of Dilute Dakin's Solution for the Treatment of Angioinvasive Fungal Infection in the Combat Wounded: A Case Series
Lewandowski L, Purcell R, Fleming M, Gordon WT (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news

Azole fungicides disturb intracellular Ca2 in an additive manner in dopaminergic PC12 cells
Heusinkveld HJ, Molendijk J, van den Berg M, Westerink RH (Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles)
Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - June 11, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news