Respiratory - Biotech, Pharma and Life Science Channel
Respiratory medicine is concerned with the study of the lungs and diseases that affect them. This includes lung cancers, pneumonia and other infections, fibrosis of the lungs, effusions, obstructions and collapse of the lungs. Becuase of the fundamental role lungs play in keeping us alive, this area of medicine has many emergency cases.
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PubMed Articles
Clinical significance of serum adipokines levels in lung cancer.
Adipokines have a significant effect on metabolism, immunoinflammatory responses as well as on carcinogenesis; therefore, we aimed at evaluating their potential predictive and prognostic significance...
Chorea due to TITF1/NKX2-1 mutation: phenotypical description and therapeutic response in a family.
INTRODUCTION. Chorea due to a mutation in the TITF1 gene, which is also known as benign hereditary chorea, is an autosomal dominant disorder that usually begins before the age of 5 years. In most case...
Although intestinal flora are crucial in maintaining immune homeostasis of the intestine, the role of intestinal flora in immune responses at other mucosal surfaces remains less clear. Here, we show t...
Global concerns regarding novel influenza A (H7N9) virus infections.
Human infection with a novel avian-origin influenza A (H7N9) virus.
Infection of poultry with influenza A subtype H7 viruses occurs worldwide, but the introduction of this subtype to humans in Asia has not been observed previously. In March 2013, three urban residents...
Perioperative outcome in dogs with hemoperitoneum: 83 cases (2005-2010).
Objective-To characterize the clinical course of dogs with hemoperitoneum in the perioperative setting and to determine risk factors that may affect short-term outcome. Design-Retrospective case serie...
PURPOSE: Pulmonary vascular dysfunction is common during acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), but there is controversy concerning prevalence and prognosis of cor pulmonale during protective ven...
Complication Rates After Hip or Knee Arthroplasty in Morbidly Obese Patients.
BACKGROUND: Morbid obesity has been shown to be a risk factor for increased complications after THA and TKA; however, large studies that would determine the effect size are lacking. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES...
A number of studies assessed the association of -589C/T polymorphism in the promoter region of interleukin-4 (IL-4) with asthma in different populations. However, the results were contradictory. A met...
On March 29, 2013, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention completed laboratory confirmation of three human infections with an avian influenza A(H7N9) virus not previously reported in hu...
News Articles
Week in Review: RuiYi Signs Up Shanghai’s Genor to Develop mAb in China
RuiYi Inc., a San Diego-Shanghai biotech, signed an exclusive license with Genor BioPharma of Shanghai to develop RuiYi’s lead molecule in China; RuiYi also enlisted CMC Biologics to develop a c...
Sleep Apnea Devices Market to reach $19.72 Billion by 2017 - New Report by MarketandMarkets
(PRWEB) May 18, 2013 The âSleep Apnea Diagnostic & Therapeutic Devices Market [Polysomnographs, Respiratory Polygraphs, Pulse Oximeters, CPAP, Masks, Adaptive Servo-Ventilation (ASV), Oral...
Boehringer Ingelheim updates HCPs, patients on COMBIVENT RESPIMAT Inhalation Spray
As part of the company's commitment to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a leader in respiratory health, is updating healthcare professionals...
[Chiesi], [Eddingpharm] form JV, [Chiesi Edding Hong Kong]
[Chiesi Farmaceutici SPA] and [Eddingpharm International Holdings Ltd.] have formed [Chiesi Edding Hong Kong Ltd.], a joint venture which will focus on marketing respiratory therapeutics in China. The...
[Elan] pays $1bn for 21% interest in [Theravance]/[GSK] respiratory drugs
In exchange for $1bn up front in cash, [Elan Corp. PLC] will receive 21% of the future royalty revenues realized by [Theravance Inc.] (small molecules for respiratory, CNS, GI, and infectious diseases...
FOPO nets $13.4mm for [Discovery Laboratories]
[Discovery Laboratories Inc.] (respiratory therapeutics) has netted $13.4mm through the follow-on public offering of 9.5mm common shares at $1.50. The company will use the funds to commercialize FDA-a...
WHO Reports Coronavirus Sickens Two Saudi Healthcare Workers
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday announced it received confirmation from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health that two healthca...
Vectura establishes strategic partnership for new respiratory business in China
Vectura Group plc has established Tianjin Kinnovata Pharmaceutical Company Limited (Kinnovata) in China with two partners, Tianjin KingYork Group Company Limited (KingYork), a Chinese pharmaceutical c...
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. , May 17, 2013 /- Boehringer Ingelheim will contribute to advancing the scientific discussion in respiratory disease at the American Thoracic Society International Conference (...
[Series] Non-communicable diseases and injuries in Pakistan: strategic priorities
Non-communicable diseases, including cardiovascular diseases, cancers, respiratory diseases, diabetes, and mental disorders, and injuries have become the major causes of morbidity and mortality in Pak...
Events
Dry Powder Inhalers - Annual International Conference and Dinner
Dry Powder Inhalers - Annual International Conference and Dinner
Companies
Sunovion is a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing therapeutic products that advance the science of medicine in the central nerv...
Revalesio Corporation is a biomedical development company dedicated to restoring hope and transforming lives. Founded in 2000 and based in Tacoma, Washington, the company is advan...
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business with a primary focus on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines. As a lead...
Activaero is the world leader in the design of controlled breathing drug delivery technologies that maximize the efficiency and precision of inhaled drugs. These innovative techno...
Okairos is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, developing genetic vaccines for major infectious diseases - including malaria, hepatitis C, influenza, respiratory syncytial...
iSonea Limited (formerly KarmelSonix) is an emerging medical technology company developing innovative, non-invasive Acoustic Respiratory Monitoring⢠(ARM) devices and softwar...
iSonea Limited (formerly KarmelSonix) is an emerging medical technology company developing innovative, non-invasive Acoustic Respiratory Monitoring⢠(ARM) devices and softwar...
Headquartered in Everett, WA, SNBL USA, Ltd. offers a unique range of safety assessment services to support the drug development process. Managed and operated by a team world reno...
Anaxsys is a medical device company that develops and markets innovative respiratory devices that meet clinical needs. Anaxsysâ unique approach to identifying and meeting cli...
Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots
As the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2011 sales of $72 billion, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) vision is to become Americaâs first choice for health and daily l...
Clinical Trials
Suspension of Mechanical Ventilation in Ureteroscopic Lithotripsy Under General Anesthesia
For some upper ureteral and renal stones,ureteroscopic lithotripsy needs to be performed under general anesthesia with interrupted suspension of mechanical ventilation, which could result...
In this study, newborn babies with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), receiving oxygen via nasal CPAP, and needing surfactant treatment will be randomized to standard delivery of surfact...
Pilot Trial of Surfactant Booster Prophylaxis For Ventilated Preterm Neonates
A research study that will evaluate if giving surfactant medication to premature babies weighing < 1250 gm at birth during the second and third weeks of life will help their lungs. We are...
Airway Inflammation in Swimmers
Studies have shown that the prevalence of respiratory symptoms, airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and asthma is high and increasing in elite athletes. The inflammation seen in the airways o...
Sedation and Psychopharmacology in Critical Care
Certain methods of sedation increase the duration of respiratory failure. Two strategies, a nursing- implemented sedation algorithm and daily interruption of sedatives, decrease length of...
ANTEAB: a Study of Early Antibiotherapy in the ICU Management of Acute Exacerbations of COPD
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in such patients. Although bacterial of mo...
Comparison of Humidification Devices During Non Invasive Ventilation, in Acute Respiratory Failure
Comparison of humidification devices during non invasive ventilation, in acute respiratory failure. The hypothesis was, due to dead space, lower humidification, a reduced efficiency of th...
Noninvasive ventilation is a therapeutic option in some patients with chronic respiratory failure. Patients usually ventilate during nightime with a domiciliary ventilator either in assist...
Etiologies and Outcomes of Acute Respiratory Failure in Community
Acute respiratory failure (ARF) remains a common reason for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). ARF to be present in 32% of patients on ICU admission, with a further 24% of patient...
Induction of Cytokines in Human Monocytes by SARS-CoV in Adults and Children
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a new emerging infectious disease. Its pathogen is a newly discovered coronavirus (SARS-CoV). The clinical course can be classified to 3 stages:...
Videos
The Respiratory System
Paul Andersen starts this video with a description of the respiratory surface. He explains how worms, insects, fish and mammals take in oxygen and release ca...
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
Streptococcus Mitis
A species of gram-positive, coccoid bacteria commensal in the respiratory tract.
Viridans Streptococci
A large heterogeneous group of mostly alpha-hemolytic streptococci. They colonize the respiratory tract at birth and generally have a low degree of pathogenicity. This group of species includes STREPTOCOCCUS MITIS; STREPTOCOCCUS MUTANS; STREPTOCOCCUS ORALIS; STREPTOCOCCUS SANGUIS; STREPTOCOCCUS SOBRINUS; and the STREPTOCOCCUS MILLERI GROUP. The latter are often beta-hemolytic and commonly produce invasive pyogenic infections including brain and abdominal abscesses.
Streptococcus Constellatus
A species of gram-positive bacteria in the STREPTOCOCCUS MILLERI GROUP. It is commonly found in the oropharnyx flora and has a proclivity for abscess formation in the upper body and respiratory tract.
Chest Wall Oscillation
A respiratory support system used to remove mucus and clear airway by oscillating pressure on the chest.
Pulmonary Surfactant-associated Protein B
A pulmonary surfactant associated-protein that plays an essential role in alveolar stability by lowering the surface tension at the air-liquid interface. Inherited deficiency of pulmonary surfactant-associated protein B is one cause of RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEWBORN.
