Asthma - JCI table of contents: December 1, 2006
Saturday, December 2nd, 2006JCI table of contents: December 1, 2006
BSE (more commonly known as mad cow disease) and CJD, which is a related disease in humans that can occur spontaneously, be inherited, or be acquired (in some cases probably from cows with BSE), are fatal neurodegenerative diseases.
Source: www.eurekalert.org
Hong Kong theme park reports growth but fears smoggy future
Tourists flooded to Hong Kong’s oldest theme park in record numbers last year, a report showed, while its new rival Disneyland struggled. But the chairman of government-owned zoo and recreation park, Ocean Park, warned that worsening pollution was likely to dent future growth.
Source: dailynews.muzi.com
Wildfire smoke sickens young, research finds
Even non-asthmatic children experience respiratory problems when exposed to soot and gases from blazes, USC study says.
Source: www.latimes.com
Asthma prisoner’s death inquest set
AN inquest into the asthma related death of a prisoner at Port Phillip private prison in Melbourne will begin tomorrow at the Victorian Coroner’s court.
Source: www.news.com.au
Smoking ban date is named
The date when England’s smoking ban will come into force has been set for July 1 next year. It will be illegal to smoke in all public places, including bars and pubs.
Source: www.itv.com
New test identifies severe asthma cases
A new clinical tool to help doctors identify asthma patients most likely to need hospital treatment could improve the care of patients and reduce costs, researchers said.
Source: www.msnbc.msn.com