Title: Characteristics and Correlates of Asthma in a University Clinic Population Author: Bailey, W. C.; Richards, J. M., Jr.; Manzella, B. A.; Brooks, C. M.; Windsor, R. A.; Soong, S. J.; (Date: Oct, 1990) Journal: Chest; V. 98; Issue: 4; Pages: 821-8 Abstract: To contribute more comprehensive information about the characteristics of asthma, this article …
Soup Kettle Topics: Physical Conditioning – Obesity, Overweight Read More »
Title: Effects of Exercise and Lack of Exercise on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Sensitivity Author: Heath, G. W.; Gavin, J. R., 3rd; Hinderliter, J. M.; Hagberg, J. M.; Bloomfield, S. A.; Holloszy, J. O.; (Date: Aug, 1983) Journal: J Appl Physiol; V. 55; Issue: 2; Pages: 512-7 Abstract: Physically trained individuals have a markedly blunted …
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Title: A New Model for the Origins of Chronic Disease Author: Barker, D. J.; 2001) Journal: Med Health Care Philos; V. 4; Issue: 1; Pages: 31-5 Abstract: Living things are often plastic during their early development and are moulded by the environment. Many human fetuses have to adapt to a limited supply of nutrients, and …
Title: Effect of Maternal Immunotherapy on Immediate Skin Test Reactivity, Specific Rye I Igg and Ige Antibody, and Total Ige of the Children Author: Glovsky, M. M.; Ghekiere, L.; Rejzek, E.; (Date: Jul, 1991) Journal: Ann Allergy; V. 67; Issue: 1; Pages: 21-4 Abstract: The effect of specific immunotherapy during pregnancy was studied in 14 …
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Title: Immunotherapy in Asthma: An Updated Systematic Review M. Abramson, R. Puy, J. Weiner First published: 09 October 2008 A/Prof. M. Abramson, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash Medical School, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Vic 3181, Australia Background Allergen-specific immunotherapy (“hyposensitization” or “desensitization”) has long been a controversial treatment for asthma. Although beneficial effects upon …
Title: Deleterious Effects of Salt Intake Other Than Effects on Blood Pressure Author: Antonios, T. F.; MacGregor, G. A.; (Date: Mar, 1995) Journal: Clin Exp Pharmacol Physiol; V. 22; Issue: 3; Pages: 180-4 Abstract: 1. Salt intake is not only known to play an important role in determining blood pressure (BP) but has been shown …
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Title: Acute Effect of Sodium Cromoglycate on Airway Narrowing Induced by 4.5 Percent Saline Aerosol. Outcome before and During Treatment with Aerosol Corticosteroids in Patients with Asthma Author: Anderson, S. D.; du Toit, J. I.; Rodwell, L. T.; Jenkins, C. R.; (Date: Mar, 1994) Journal: Chest; V. 105; Issue: 3; Pages: 673-80 Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE: …
Title: Arterial Plasma Histamine Levels at Rest, and During and after Exercise in Patients with Asthma: Effects of Terbutaline Aerosol Author: Anderson, S. D.; Bye, P. T.; Schoeffel, R. E.; Seale, J. P.; Taylor, K. M.; Ferris, L.; (Date: Apr, 1981) Journal: Thorax; V. 36; Issue: 4; Pages: 259-67 Abstract: Eight asthmatic patients and two …
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Title: The Enteric Nervous System: A Second Brain Author: Gershon, M. D.; (Date: Jul 15, 1999) Journal: Hosp Pract (Off Ed); V. 34; Issue: 7; Pages: 31-2, 35-8, 41-2 passim Abstract: Once dismissed as a simple collection of relay ganglia, the enteric nervous system is now recognized as a complex, integrative brain in its own …
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Title: Microflora-Associated Characteristics in Faeces from Allergic and Nonallergic Infants Author: Bottcher, M. F.; Nordin, E. K.; Sandin, A.; Midtvedt, T.; Bjorksten, B.; (Date: Nov, 2000) Journal: Clin Exp Allergy; V. 30; Issue: 11; Pages: 1590-6 Abstract: BACKGROUND: The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased particularly over the past 30-40 years. A reduced microbial stimulation …
