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<title><![CDATA[Friends Say Anthony, TX, Teen Died From Asthma Attack (KFOX 14 El Paso)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/friends-say-anthony-tx-teen-died-from-asthma-attack-kfox-14-el-paso/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/friends-say-anthony-tx-teen-died-from-asthma-attack-kfox-14-el-paso/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:31:10 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Friends of Austin Smith, 15, say their friend collapsed and died at baseball practice, and this wasn't the first time he had an asthma attack while playing sports.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Northern asthma alert (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/northern-asthma-alert-abc-via-yahoo7-news/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/northern-asthma-alert-abc-via-yahoo7-news/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:30:14 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/northern-asthma-alert-abc-via-yahoo7-news/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Asthma Foundation is warning north-east Tasmanians affected by respiratory illness to stay indoors today and keep medication on hand.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Scientific breakthrough could be ‘crucial’ to treating asthma (Irish Examiner)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/scientific-breakthrough-could-be-%E2%80%98crucial%E2%80%99-to-treating-asthma-irish-examiner/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/scientific-breakthrough-could-be-%E2%80%98crucial%E2%80%99-to-treating-asthma-irish-examiner/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:30:09 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/scientific-breakthrough-could-be-%E2%80%98crucial%E2%80%99-to-treating-asthma-irish-examiner/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[IRISH scientists have helped make a discovery which may be crucial in the treatment of asthma and other allergic diseases which affect half a million people in this country.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[lchs spectrum]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/a/lchs-spectrum/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/a/lchs-spectrum/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:01:58 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Janinas</dc:creator>
<category>A</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/a/lchs-spectrum/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[internet newsletter of the alumni of lanao chung hua school<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[War Trauma Doubles Asthma Risk (redOrbit)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/war-trauma-doubles-asthma-risk-redorbit/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/war-trauma-doubles-asthma-risk-redorbit/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:30:10 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/war-trauma-doubles-asthma-risk-redorbit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[War-related stressors are associated with asthma risk among older Kuwaitis following the 1990 Iraqi invasion and occupation.Living through the trauma of war seems to increase the risk of developing asthma, suggests research published ahead of print in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.Those who are most traumatised are twice as likely to develop the condition as those who are ...<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New iphone Application Claims to Help Clear Acne (ABC 26 New Orleans)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/new-iphone-application-claims-to-help-clear-acne-abc-26-new-orleans/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/new-iphone-application-claims-to-help-clear-acne-abc-26-new-orleans/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:45:04 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Acne</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/new-iphone-application-claims-to-help-clear-acne-abc-26-new-orleans/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A new iPhone application promises to clear up acne while you're talking on the phone.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dave Grohl Sees Doctor Due To Caffeine Addiction (ChartAttack.com)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/dave-grohl-sees-doctor-due-to-caffeine-addiction-chartattack-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/dave-grohl-sees-doctor-due-to-caffeine-addiction-chartattack-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:30:30 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Addiction</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/dave-grohl-sees-doctor-due-to-caffeine-addiction-chartattack-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how Dave Grohl manages to play such insane drum rolls and why he's always seemingly hyper? It's because he consumes waaaaaaaaaaay too much caffeine, apparently.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Family Mealtimes Help Children With Asthma Breathe Easier (redOrbit)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-redorbit/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-redorbit/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:30:08 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-redorbit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Children who have asthma are at high risk for separation anxiety, but a new study has found a home remedy that parents can use-regular family mealtimes."It makes sense that children who have difficulty breathing might be anxious and prefer to keep their parents, who can help them in an emergency, close by," said Barbara H.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stem Cells Might One Day Treat Severe Asthma (MedicineNet.com)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-might-one-day-treat-severe-asthma-medicinenet-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-might-one-day-treat-severe-asthma-medicinenet-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:30:23 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-might-one-day-treat-severe-asthma-medicinenet-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Title: Stem Cells Might One Day Treat Severe Asthma Category: Health News Created: 3/15/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2010<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Addiction center can count on equestrians' support (The Palm Beach Post)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/addiction-center-can-count-on-equestrians-support-the-palm-beach-post/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/addiction-center-can-count-on-equestrians-support-the-palm-beach-post/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:15:17 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Addiction</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/addiction-center-can-count-on-equestrians-support-the-palm-beach-post/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Addiction center can count on equestrians' support<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reversed changes of lipoxin A4 and leukotrienes in children with asthma in different severity degree]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/reversed-changes-of-lipoxin-a4-and-leukotrienes-in-children-with-asthma-in-different-severity-degree/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/reversed-changes-of-lipoxin-a4-and-leukotrienes-in-children-with-asthma-in-different-severity-degree/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:01:25 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/reversed-changes-of-lipoxin-a4-and-leukotrienes-in-children-with-asthma-in-different-severity-degree/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[To investigate the expressions of 15-lipoxygenase (15-LO) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) in leukocytes and the changes of blood lipoxin A4(LXA4), leukotriene (LT)B4 and LTC4 in children with asthma, and to explore the relationship between the blood eicosanoids and one of serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), interleukin (IL)-5, IL-8 and IL-13 and IgE in children with asthma.One hundred si<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[War-Related Stress Associated with Increased Risk of Asthma]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/war-related-stress-associated-with-increased-risk-of-asthma/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/war-related-stress-associated-with-increased-risk-of-asthma/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:01:18 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/war-related-stress-associated-with-increased-risk-of-asthma/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital found that trauma of war may increase the risk of developing asthma. (Source: BWH for Journalists)MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed -  updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Outcomes after middle turbinate resection: Revisiting a controversial topic]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/outcomes-after-middle-turbinate-resection-revisiting-a-controversial-topic/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/outcomes-after-middle-turbinate-resection-revisiting-a-controversial-topic/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:01:12 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/outcomes-after-middle-turbinate-resection-revisiting-a-controversial-topic/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[To evaluate differences in endoscopy exam, olfactory function, and quality-of-life (QOL) status after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for patients with and without bilateral middle turbinate (BMT) resection.Open, prospective, multi-institutional cohort.Subjects completing enrollment interviews, computed tomography (CT), and endoscopy exam were asked to provide pre- and postoperative responses to t<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart Trouble]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/many-wtc-responders-show-signs-of-heart-trouble/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/many-wtc-responders-show-signs-of-heart-trouble/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:01:08 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/many-wtc-responders-show-signs-of-heart-trouble/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Title: Many WTC Responders Show Signs of Heart TroubleCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/13/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 3/15/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Asthma General)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stem cells are latest weapon against asthma]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-are-latest-weapon-against-asthma/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-are-latest-weapon-against-asthma/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:01:07 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-are-latest-weapon-against-asthma/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Stem cells could be used to treat patients with severe asthma, a study shows. (Source: Telegraph Health)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Haiti update from Michael Agus, MD: Days 7-9]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/haiti-update-from-michael-agus-md-days-7-9/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/haiti-update-from-michael-agus-md-days-7-9/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:01:01 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/haiti-update-from-michael-agus-md-days-7-9/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dr. Agus, shown here with a Haitian resident, spent hours assembling this medical supply closet in the acute pediatrics tent.by Michael Agus, MD, director of Children&#8217;s Medicine Critical Care Program. Agus is currently in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and sending us updates by email.Day 7There was a buzz around the hospital this morning that Hillary Clinton might visit, though it did not turn out <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stem Cells Might One Day Treat Severe Asthma]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-might-one-day-treat-severe-asthma/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-might-one-day-treat-severe-asthma/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:56 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/stem-cells-might-one-day-treat-severe-asthma/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Mouse study suggests treatment aimed at immune system could work in humansSource: HealthDayRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Asthma, Stem Cells (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity induced bronchopulmonary hyperresponsiveness in Tunisian women]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-induced-bronchopulmonary-hyperresponsiveness-in-tunisian-women/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-induced-bronchopulmonary-hyperresponsiveness-in-tunisian-women/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:47 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-induced-bronchopulmonary-hyperresponsiveness-in-tunisian-women/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Authors: A Chouchane, H Mi&#226;di-Messaoud, I Ghannouchi, S Rouatbi, A Zbidi, Z Tabka          & A Ben-Jebria (Source: International Journal of Obesity)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Trauma of war increases asthma risk]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-increases-asthma-risk/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-increases-asthma-risk/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:45 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-increases-asthma-risk/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Civilians in war zones who have been traumatized by their experiences are at an increased risk for developing asthma, researchers have found. (Source: MedWire News - Respiratory)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Influence of maternal and perinatal factors on subsequent hospitalisation for asthma in children: evidence from the Oxford record linkage study]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/influence-of-maternal-and-perinatal-factors-on-subsequent-hospitalisation-for-asthma-in-children-evidence-from-the-oxford-record-linkage-study/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/influence-of-maternal-and-perinatal-factors-on-subsequent-hospitalisation-for-asthma-in-children-evidence-from-the-oxford-record-linkage-study/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:43 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/influence-of-maternal-and-perinatal-factors-on-subsequent-hospitalisation-for-asthma-in-children-evidence-from-the-oxford-record-linkage-study/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Conclusion:Several maternal characteristics and perinatal factors are associated with an elevated risk of hospital admission for asthma in the child in later life. (Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles)MedWorm Message: Get the very latest Swine Flu news via the MedWorm Swine Flu RSS news feed -  updated hourly from thousands of authoritative health and news sources.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Family mealtimes help children with asthma breathe easier, study says]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-2/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-2/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:42 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Children who have asthma are at high risk for separation anxiety, but a new study has found a home remedy that parents can use -- regular family mealtimes. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Trauma of War Doubles Asthma Risk]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-doubles-asthma-risk-3/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-doubles-asthma-risk-3/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:41 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-doubles-asthma-risk-3/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Living through the trauma of war seems to increase the risk of developing asthma, and those who are most traumatized are twice as likely to develop the condition as those who are least traumatized by their experiences. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Trauma of war doubles asthma risk among civilians]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-doubles-asthma-risk-among-civilians-2/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-doubles-asthma-risk-among-civilians-2/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:40 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/trauma-of-war-doubles-asthma-risk-among-civilians-2/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Living through the trauma of war seems to increase the risk of developing asthma, suggests new research. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity, asthma, and oxidative stress]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-asthma-and-oxidative-stress/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-asthma-and-oxidative-stress/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:37 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-asthma-and-oxidative-stress/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Obesity is associated with increased systemic and airway oxidative stress, which may result from a combination of adipokine imbalance, comorbidities, and reduced antioxidant defenses. While obesity-mediated increased oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of vascular disease and nonalcoholic hepatic steatosis, little is known of how it may affect the lung. Contrary to what h<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity, adipokines, and lung disease]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-adipokines-and-lung-disease/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-adipokines-and-lung-disease/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:35 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-adipokines-and-lung-disease/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This review summarizes the state of the current literature relating to the associations of lung disease on obesity and adipokines (proteins produced by adipose tissue) in humans. Obesity is an independent risk factor for asthma. Recent studies suggest that obesity is also an independent risk factor for chronic airflow obstruction, as is seen with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Obesity, airway hyperresponsiveness, and inflammation]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-airway-hyperresponsiveness-and-inflammation/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-airway-hyperresponsiveness-and-inflammation/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:33 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/obesity-airway-hyperresponsiveness-and-inflammation/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Epidemiological data indicate that obesity is a risk factor for asthma, but the mechanistic basis for this relationship is not established. Here we review data from human subjects and animal models investigating the relationship between obesity and airway hyperresponsiveness, a characteristic feature of asthma. We discuss obesity as a state of chronic systemic inflammation resulting from interact<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Does obesity produce a distinct asthma phenotype?]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/does-obesity-produce-a-distinct-asthma-phenotype/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/does-obesity-produce-a-distinct-asthma-phenotype/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:30 CET</pubDate>
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<category>Asthma</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Obesity and asthma prevalence have been increasing over the past decade. Epidemiological evidence demonstrates that obesity results in an increased risk of developing incident asthma. Even modest levels of increased weight increase asthma risk. Recently published data suggest that obese asthma patients may represent a distinct phenotype of asthma. Obese asthma patients demonstrate increased asthm<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Analyses of mouse breath with ion mobility spectrometry: a feasibility study]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/analyses-of-mouse-breath-with-ion-mobility-spectrometry-a-feasibility-study/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/analyses-of-mouse-breath-with-ion-mobility-spectrometry-a-feasibility-study/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:23 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/analyses-of-mouse-breath-with-ion-mobility-spectrometry-a-feasibility-study/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Exhaled breath can provide comprehensive information about the metabolic state of the subject. Breath analysis carried out during animal experiments promises to increase the information obtained from a particular experiment significantly. This feasibility study should demonstrate the potential of ion mobility spectrometry for animal breath analysis, even for mice. In the framework of the feasibil<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Globe article on the cost of care at Children’s]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/globe-article-on-the-cost-of-care-at-children%E2%80%99s/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/globe-article-on-the-cost-of-care-at-children%E2%80%99s/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:16 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/globe-article-on-the-cost-of-care-at-children%E2%80%99s/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[A Boston Globe article this morning brought the cost of care here at Children's Hospital Boston into question, saying, among other things, that "Children's charges the highest fees for both outpatient and inpatient care." It's based on data by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (HPHC) that we don't feel accurately reflects the care that we provide.While the writer, Liz Kowalczyk, did say that because ab<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The truth about internet profiles]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/the-truth-about-internet-profiles/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/the-truth-about-internet-profiles/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:00:03 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Acne</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/the-truth-about-internet-profiles/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[There's more honesty out there than you thinkNearly 17 years ago, the New Yorker ran what is probably still the best-known cartoon about the world wide web. It featured two dogs sat at a computer, with one pawing the keyboard while saying to his chum, "On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog."The notion that the internet is full of barefaced liars remains a popular one. And with good reason: d<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dermatologist to Donate 'The Pimple Clinic' Acne Products (redOrbit)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/dermatologist-to-donate-the-pimple-clinic-acne-products-redorbit/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/dermatologist-to-donate-the-pimple-clinic-acne-products-redorbit/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:30:05 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Acne</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/dermatologist-to-donate-the-pimple-clinic-acne-products-redorbit/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pimple Clinic, a safe, effective non-prescription line of acne products developed by the dermatologist who founded Skinstore.com, is being provided to low-income teens that otherwise cannot afford acne treatments. Teenage acne has reached epidemic proportions.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Dermatologist to Donate 'The Pimple Clinic' Acne Products (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/dermatologist-to-donate-the-pimple-clinic-acne-products-pr-newswire-via-yahoo-finance/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/dermatologist-to-donate-the-pimple-clinic-acne-products-pr-newswire-via-yahoo-finance/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:15:06 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Acne</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/dermatologist-to-donate-the-pimple-clinic-acne-products-pr-newswire-via-yahoo-finance/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Pimple Clinic, a safe, effective non-prescription line of acne products developed by the dermatologist who founded Skinstore.com, is being provided to low-income teens that otherwise cannot afford acne treatments.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Family mealtimes help children with asthma breathe easier, study says (Science Daily)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-science-daily/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-science-daily/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:15:17 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-science-daily/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Children who have asthma are at high risk for separation anxiety, but a new study has found a home remedy that parents can use -- regular family mealtimes.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Endgame: Obama Sets Sights on Wavering Dems (CBS News)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/endgame-obama-sets-sights-on-wavering-dems-cbs-news/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/endgame-obama-sets-sights-on-wavering-dems-cbs-news/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:15:05 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Acne</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/endgame-obama-sets-sights-on-wavering-dems-cbs-news/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Days Away from Make-or-Break Vote, President Targets Lawmakers Still on the Fence; Will He Make it? Cast Your Vote More Coverage<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 reasons to see an asthma specialist (KIVI Boise)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kivi-boise/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kivi-boise/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:45:25 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kivi-boise/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Being hospitalized for asthma is not the only time you should see an asthma specialist. Learn about the role of an allergist and pulmonologist in treating asthma and if you may benefit from a referral.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 reasons to see an asthma specialist (KMIR 6 Palm Springs)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kmir-6-palm-springs/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kmir-6-palm-springs/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:30:27 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kmir-6-palm-springs/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[If you've spent hours in the emergency room breathing in medicated mist or been hospitalized because of an asthma flare-up, it may be time you see an asthma specialist.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 reasons to see an asthma specialist (KFJX Pittsburg)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kfjx-pittsburg/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kfjx-pittsburg/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:30:26 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/10-reasons-to-see-an-asthma-specialist-kfjx-pittsburg/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Being hospitalized for asthma is not the only time you should see an asthma specialist. Learn about the role of an allergist and pulmonologist in treating asthma and if you may benefit from a referral.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Family mealtimes help children with asthma breathe easier, study says (EurekAlert!)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-eurekalert/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-eurekalert/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:15:32 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Asthma</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/asthma/family-mealtimes-help-children-with-asthma-breathe-easier-study-says-eurekalert/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Children who have asthma are at high risk for separation anxiety, but a new study has found a home remedy that parents can use -- regular family mealtimes.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[In pictures: Vietnam's internet addiction (BBC News)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/in-pictures-vietnams-internet-addiction-bbc-news/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/in-pictures-vietnams-internet-addiction-bbc-news/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:00:18 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Addiction</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/addiction/in-pictures-vietnams-internet-addiction-bbc-news/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Images from Vietnam, where more and more teenagers are getting involved in online gaming.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The magic’s in the water (The New Straits Times)]]></title>
<link>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/the-magic%E2%80%99s-in-the-water-the-new-straits-times/</link>
<comments>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/the-magic%E2%80%99s-in-the-water-the-new-straits-times/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:30:08 CET</pubDate>
<dc:creator>healthtopics</dc:creator>
<category>Acne</category>
<guid>http://www.healthtopics.ws/acne/the-magic%E2%80%99s-in-the-water-the-new-straits-times/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[SHE is known to her clients as "the one with miracle hands" a compliment earned due to Reiko Soo's expertise in nurturing and caring for skin in the treatment and extraction of skin and impurities like milia and oil seeds.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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