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291. Herald and the Sunday Herald, The (Glasgow, Scotland) – August 7, 1998 The Herald (United Kingdom): Business: No smoke without fire Zeneca bid chatter unlikely to die down ZENECA’S pharmaceutical activities are what interest most people about the group, but it must be remembered that it is also the world’s third-largest agrochemical producer and this business generates 30% ofprofits. Genetically-modified crops are beginning to make an impact on agrochemicals. For all the opposition on this side of the Atlantic, genetically-modified seed is making big inroads on the US farming scene, notably in soya, maize and cotton. The …. The Kansas City Star – December 5, 1998 The morning memo BankAmerica brokerage jobs BankAmerica Corp. said Friday that it will eliminate 300 jobs from its brokerage unit that sells investments to retail customers as the nation’s largest bank consolidates units after its merger with NationsBank Corp. Charlotte, N. C. -based BankAmerica will eliminate the broker and support staff jobs across the country from both NationsBanc Investments Inc. and BA Investment Services, said spokeswoman Ann Anderson. Anderson said she didn’t …. 3. USA TODAY – May 30, 2000 A very real interest in new drugs Researchers’ financial ties to industry are big concern in academia ”Is Academic Medicine For Sale? ” Marcia Angell, editor in chief of The New England Journal of Medicine, asked that pointed question in an editorial that appeared the same week her successor was named. Though the editorial in the May 18 edition did not discuss Jeffrey Drazen and his financial ties to the pharmaceutical industry, it was an uncomfortable reminder that the new editor in chief of The New England Journal of Medicine represents …. 4. South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – August 12, 2005 DR. PAUL DONOHUE GOOD HEALTH Dear Dr. Donohue: I have had hives for almost three years. They pop up anywhere on my body. Sometimes my hands swell, too. I have seen a dermatologist, an allergist and a rheumatologist. Nothing has worked so far. Do you have any ideas? — D. F. Dear D. F. : Allergies, medicines such as ACE inhibitors and anti-inflammatory drugs, thyroid-gland disorders, parasite infections and lupus are some of the hidden causes of recurrent crops of hives. And the hand-swelling, called angioedema, is a …. 5. – April 1, 1997 INHALING STEROIDS FOR ASTHMA PRODUCES FEWER SIDE EFFECTS DEAR DR. GOTT: For 10 years, I have had asthma that I can control only by taking prednisone pills. Because of the side effects of the drug, I would like to discontinue it but have been unable to do so. Are there any vitamins or herbs that I might substitute? Unfortunately, no. Prednisone and similar steroid medicines basically shut off the immune system. Hence, they are useful in treating hyperimmune disorders (such as lupus and acute allergies) and asthma, a breathing abnormality …. 6. Newstex Blogs (USA) – June 13, 2009 Twitter activity by Aircrew Health Jun. 12, 2009 ( Newstex Newstwits delivered by Newstex) Latest from @whonews Influenza A(H1N1) – update 48 http://tinyurl. com/luv466 #H1N1 #swineflu #influenza #pandemic #WHO 06-12-2009 at 20:38:09 UTC Thank you @HMCRespiratory @diseaseaday @PandiBearSRT #followfriday 06-12-2009 at 20:42:31 UTC Communication expert endorses WHO’s declaration delay http://bit. ly/biVWW (via @CIDRAP) #H1N1 #influenza #pandemic #communication #policy 06-12-2009 at …. 7. MondayMorning (USA) – March 31, 2008 FDA Investigates Merck’s Singulair for Suicide Risk. Merck & Co. ’s (Whitehouse Station NJ) Singulair may be linked to suicide as well as changes in mood and behavior, the Food and Drug Administration said in announcing a review of the company’s top-selling asthma drug. FDA said it is working with Merck to evaluate studies and patient reports, the agency said in a notice on its Web site. The examination may take as long as nine months. The company declined to say how many deaths were reported. Singulair is …. 8. Winchester (VA) – January 24, 2005 Pregnant Women Should Still Treat Asthma Federal experts have issued new guidelines advising women with asthma not to stop their medications during pregnancy. The guidelines, published in this month’s Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, call asthma drugs less of a risk to mother and fetus than asthma attacks. The advice is issued by a panel of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. An estimated 3. 7 to 8. 4 percent of pregnant women have asthma, an inflammation and constriction of the airways that …. 9. (WV) – June 20, 2000 The sneezing season Doctors offer tests, remedies to treat sniffles, red eyes MOST people take for granted romping with their pets, mowing grass and sleeping soundly on a soft feather pillow. Not William Lingan. And not 5-year-old James David Lingan. The Big Chimney father and son suffer from allergies and asthma. James was diagnosed nearly three years ago, after several scary trips with his parents to the emergency room at Women and Children’s Hospital. For his dad, the definitive diagnosis came just last week from Dr. Nasim Sheikh, a local …. 300. Stuart News, The (FL) – April 1, 1997 ASTHMATICS HAVE TREATMENT OPTIONS DEAR DR. GOTT: For 10 years, I have had asthma that I can control only by taking prednisone pills. Because of the side effects of the drug, I would like to discontinue it but have been unable to do so. Are there any vitamins or herbs that I might substitute? DEAR READER: Unfortunately, no. Prednisone and similar steroid medicines basically shut off the immune system. Hence, they are useful in treating hyper-immune disorders (such as lupus and acute allergies) and asthma, a breathing ….

301. Time – October 14, 1996 NOTEBOOK WINNERS & LOSERS AMERICA IN FLIGHT [WINNERS] VALUJET Troubled carrier returns to the skies with seven planes and $19 one-way fares PAN AM Once proud international line is reincarnated with domestic flights–for now DELTA New low-cost Delta Express division begins service to capture slice of rich leisure market [& LOSERS] KIWI INTERNATIONAL Filing for bankruptcy, company cuts service by two-thirds and faces renewed competition AMERICA WEST …. Nevada Appeal (Carson City, NV) – January 24, 2005 Pregnant? Treat your asthma seriously Breathe Easier Federal experts have issued new guidelines advising women with asthma not to stop their medications during pregnancy. The guidelines, published in this month’s Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, call asthma drugs less of a risk to mother and fetus than asthma attacks. The advice is issued by a panel of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. Taking It Seriously An estimated 3. 7 to 8. 4 percent of pregnant women have asthma, an ….. (DC) – January 18, 2005 Pregnant? Treat Your Asthma Breathe Easier Federal experts have issued new guidelines advising women with asthma not to stop their medications during pregnancy. The guidelines, published in this month’s Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, call asthma drugs less of a risk to mother and fetus than asthma attacks. The advice is issued by a panel of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program. Taking It Seriously An estimated 3. 7 to 8. 4 percent of pregnant women have asthma, an ….. Hunterdon County Democrat (Flemington, NJ) – December 19, 2002 Dr. Edwin Schulhafer HEALTH CAPSULE Winter’s Cold Weather Can Bring On Asthma Many people are diagnosed with asthma, the first symptoms of which are chest tightness or shortness of breath, as the weather grows cold. Outdoor running in the cold air is more likely to result in exercise-induced asthma than running in summer conditions. Also, as indoor heating increases, dry indoor air is filled with dormant dust mite and animal dander particles that conspire against those with allergies and ….. Parramatta Advertiser (Sydney, Australia) – October 17, 2001 Asthma plan boon for kids’ wellbeing While there are many effective treatments for asthma, one of the most important factors in achieving asthma control is to make sure your child has an Asthma Action Plan developed in consultation with the family doctor. Parents who have been educated about the causes and treatment of asthma cope better and their children’s asthma is better controlled too. Prof Kim Oates, Chief Executive, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. MORE than two million Australians have …. – May 8, 2000 MINI HINTS/HELP FOR CHILDREN * Children do not grieve. * Children get over loss quickly. * Children should be shielded from loss. These are some of the myths about how children and adolescents deal with grief – myths that the Hospice Foundation of America is dedicated this year to abolishing. Children do grieve when someone they love dies, and they need help from their families, teachers and other adults to learn how to live with the loss. The foundation has published a book, “Children, ….. – December 11, 1999 Asthma, athletics compatible Q: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teen-ager activities. My doctor is no help at all. — N. Y. A: Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. Today, doctors realize asthma is a chronic inflammation of the airways, and they keep patients on ….. (Walnut Creek, CA) – December 7, 1999 ASTHMA NEED NOT PROHIBIT EXERCISE Q: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teen-age activities. My doctor is no help at all. A: Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. In the 1988 Olympics games, 52 of the 667 athletes suffered from asthma. They had the illness under such good ….. (Walnut Creek, CA) – December 7, 1999 ASTHMA NEED NOT PROHIBIT EXERCISE Q: I am an overweight asthmatic. I am trying to lose weight so that I can look better. Exercise makes it difficult for me to breathe. I have had asthma since I was 3. I seek help in finding a way to participate in normal teen-age activities. My doctor is no help at all. A: Most people with asthma can gain an upper hand on the illness so they can exercise and participate in sports. In the 1988 Olympics games, 52 of the 667 athletes suffered from asthma. They had the illness under such good ….. KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE BUSINESS NEWS – February 18, 1999 DAILY MAIL, LONDON, ANDREW ALEXANDER COLUMN Feb. 18–ZENECA HOPES ITS HONEYMOON WILL NOT END WITH A HEADACHE: My, how the child has grown! And now it is all set for a sparkling marriage. When Zeneca was spun out of ICI in 1993, it looked a healthy infant with its portfolio of drugs plus its less important agrochemicals and specialities businesses. Few would have thought Zeneca would now have a market value of UKpound 25 billion while ICI languishes at only UKpound 3. 9 billion. Later this year, when Zeneca merges with Swedish ….

311. – 5 KFSM (Fort Smith-Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR) – June 15, 2009 KFSMMORN – 06:00:12 TIME START: 06:00:12 OMAHA ….WE’LL HAVE THE DETAILS ON TONIGHT’S GAME COMING UP ….THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH FIVE NEWS THIS MORNING. IT’S MONDAY JUNE 14TH I’M ASHLEY BECK. HERE’S WHAT’S COMING UP IN THIS MORNING’S TOP STORIES ….. THIS WEEKEND’S SEVERE WEATHER LEFT MANY CLEANING UP ….WE’LL TAKE A LOOK AT THEIR PROGRESS, PLUS TALK ABOUT CHANGES COMING TO ….. – June 15, 2009 Health and Science News NASA schedules new launch dates CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. , June 15 (UPI) — Space shuttle Endeavour’s next launch attempt has been set for 5:40 a. m. EDT Wednesday from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. As a result of the shuttle re-scheduling, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration said its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite will lift off together Thursday aboard an Atlas V rocket Thursday. NASA officials say they have ….. Newstex Blogs (USA) – June 13, 2009 Twitter activity by Drug Injury Watch Jun. 12, 2009 ( Newstex Newstwits delivered by Newstex) RT @pharmalot: Lilly sold Zyprexa for dementia knowing it was useless for the ailment http://bit. ly/kDOec 06-12-2009 at 12:09:45 UTC Merck’s Lack of Social Responsibility Exposed [re phony medical journals] (Reputation Report, 6/10/09) http://bit. ly/OGmAT 06-12-2009 at 12:15:53 UTC RT @InVivoBlogChris: Ah, olde-timey drug ads are a blast. heroin, for coughs! tooth ache? try cocaine! ….. – June 12, 2009 FDA flags psychiatric risks of asthma drugs New labels on popular asthma drugs like Merck’s Singulair must highlight language about suicidal behavior, depression and anxiety seen in a small number of patients, federal regulators said Friday. After 15 months of investigation, the Food and Drug Administration said Merck & Co. Inc. , AstraZeneca and Cornerstone Therapeutics will have to raise label warnings about psychiatric problems reported by a handful of patients taking their drugs ….. . azcentral. com (AZ) – June 12, 2009 FDA flags psychiatric risks of asthma drugs ….. Liverpool Echo (England) – April 4, 2009 Liverpool Echo: City stars so Scouse proud FOOTBALL legends, artists, businessmen and media figures were among the first round of official “Honorary Scousers”. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool will bestow the coveted title upon nearly 40 people who have made the city their home and become some of its top ambassadors. Some obvious choices, such as Danish footballer Jan Molby and RLPO conductor Vasily Petrenko, sit alongside more unexpected names such as Wirral-raised DJ Pete Price. All will be attending an ….. Morning Sun, The (Mount Pleasant – Alma, MI) – January 14, 2009 Features IN BRIEF STDs up; might be the testing ATLANTA (AP) – Sexually spread diseases – for years on the decline – are on the rise in the United States, with reported chlamydia cases setting a record, government health officials said Tuesday. The increase in chlamydia, a sometimes symptomless infection that can lead to infertility in women, is likely because of better screening, experts said. In 2007, there were 1. 1 million cases, the most ever reported, said officials at the Centers for ….. (NJ) – January 14, 2009 World, Nation and State briefs b>Indonesia / Osama bin Laden courier goes on trial JAKARTA — A Singaporean who was a courier for Osama bin Laden before the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks went on trial in Indonesia on Tuesday with nine other suspected Islamic militants. The case highlights the lingering threat in Indonesia, home of the 2002 Bali nightclub attacks that thrust the world’s most populous Muslim nation onto the front lines in the war on terror. The indictment said the men are believed …. (Dubuque, IA) – July 28, 2008 Working out a Diagnosis The symptoms A child might have exercise-induced asthma if he or she: 3 Feels winded or tired easily during or after exercise. 3 Coughs when he or she comes inside from playing outdoors. 3 Cannot run for more than a few minutes without stopping. Children with exercise-induced asthma often begin experiencing symptoms five to 10 minutes after they start exercising. Symptoms usually peak five to 10 minutes after stopping the activity and might take an hour or longer to subside. Source: Nemours ….. (Hopkinton, RI) – May 29, 2008 RX home NEWS RX ASK THE PHARMACIST Allergy drugs: the side effects and the damage they might cause Q: I usually start taking Singulair ® for my allergies around this time of year. Should I opt for something else since the recent reports of increased suicide with this drug? A: Singulair ® , or montelukast is a widely used medication for the treatment of asthma or allergic rhinitis. Patients tend to prefer it because it is oral and not inhaled, like many ….

321. AFX-CNF (UK) – April 24, 2008 AFX CNF: AstraZeneca PLC – 1st Quarter Results (1 of 2) RNS Number:0196T AstraZeneca PLC 24 April 2008 AstraZeneca PLC First Quarter Results 2008 – Core EPS increased by 9 percent at CER to $1. 28. – First quarter sales increased by 4 percent at CER to $7, 677 million. – Inclusion of MedImmune sales more than offset the decline in Toprol-XL((TM)) sales in the US. – Strong growth in Emerging Markets, with sales up 11 percent at CER. – Underlying business performance on track. Core EPS target increased to reflect year to date currency impact. – Revised ….. (NC) – April 24, 2008 Asthma poses serious health problem for children H HENDERSONVILLE— Asthma is the leading serious chronic illness of children in the U. S. , and it is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children younger than 15, according to the American Lung Association. This week, Dr. Chona S. Reguyal with Western Carolina Medical Associates in Fletcher answers some frequently asked questions about asthma. Question: What are the warning signs of asthma in children? Answer: Difficulty breathing, fast or rapid breathing, …. – April 3, 2008 IN BRIEF Sports Study suggests high mound a factor in pitchers’ injuries As baseball season begins, pitchers will stand atop regulation-height, 10-inch mounds to wind up. Then they’ll stride, cock their arms, accelerate, decelerate and follow through to release a ball that can reach speeds of 100 mph. Now, a motion analysis study of 20 elite pitchers from the major leagues and NCAA Division I-A college teams suggests that a 10-inch mound, also standard for high school ….. (FL) – March 29, 2008 ALLERGY DRUG RISK FAR FROM CERTAIN Patients with asthma and allergies called doctors across Tampa Bay Friday, worried as Singulair became the latest blockbuster drug hit by safety questions. But right now, the biggest safety threat is that asthma patients might stop the drug without talking to their physicians first, some bay area doctors said Friday. “What I would not want to see is somebody having a flare-up with their asthma and ending up in the E. R. because of (worry about) an event that’s ….. Montgomery Advertiser (AL) – March 29, 2008 FDA looks into Singulair The Food and Drug Administration is investigating anecdotal reports that people who use Singulair, the popular asthma and allergy drug, are at greater risk for suicidal thoughts and suicide. Singulair is a pill prescribed to treat asthma and hay fever symptoms. It blocks an inflammation pathway in the body that can cause both asthma and allergy symptoms. It was approved for treating asthma in 1998, and to treat seasonal allergy symptoms in 2003. In the past year, drugmaker Merck, of ….. – March 28, 2008 FDA investigates possible link between drug, suicide MATTHEW PERRONE AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) – The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said it is reviewing reports of mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of side effects: tremors, anxiousness, ….. (CA) – March 28, 2008 Possible drug, suicide link probed, FDA looks into reports involving best-selling Singulair by Merck WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiousness, ….. – March 28, 2008 Green Zone Lockdown: Diplomats Ordered Inside Suicide Link to the Drug Singulair? Sen. Bill Nelson’s Plan to Elect a President Dad Saves Son Who Fell in the Well KIRAN CHETRY, ANCHOR: Meanwhile, though, we have breaking news and rising tensions in Baghdad this morning. New moves from the prime minister of Iraq, Nuri al-Maliki. Iraq’s parliament convenes a special session this morning to address days of fighting that has been taking place between government troops and Shiite militias. U. S. diplomats in Baghdad are being warned to stay under cover until further notice after repeated rocket attacks into the Green Zone. Two U. S ….. 329. USA TODAY (Arlington, VA) – March 28, 2008 FDA looks into Singulair, risks of suicidal thoughts, Anecdotal reports from doctors, patients studied The Food and Drug Administration is investigating anecdotal reports that people who use Singulair, the popular asthma and allergy drug, are at greater risk for suicidal thoughts and suicide. Singulair is a pill prescribed to treat asthma and hay fever symptoms such as sneezing and a nose that is stuffy, runny or itchy. It blocks an inflammation pathway in the body that can cause both asthma and allergy symptoms. It was approved for treating asthma in 1998 and to treat seasonal …. – March 28, 2008 ‘Marketplace’ Report: Singulair Suicide Link? MADELEINE BRAND, host: From N , this is Day to Day. Federal regulators are looking into possible safety problems with the widely used asthma drug Singulair. There have been anecdotal reports of a link between Singulair and suicidal behavior. The Food and Drug Administration says it is investigating three or four suicides. Marketplace’s Bob Moon is here now, and Bob, is the FDA saying consumers should immediately stop taking this drug until they’ve concluded ….

341. – March 27, 2008 FDA investigating possible link between Merck’s Singulair allergy drug and suicide The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiousness, depression and ….. FD (FAIR DISCLOSURE) WIRE – March 27, 2008 Q4 2007 Critical Therapeutics, Inc. Earnings Conference Call – Final OPERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Critical Therapeutics fourth quarter and year end 2007 financial results conference call. There will be an opportunity for questions and comments after the prepared remarks. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) At this time, I’d like to turn the call over to Ms. Linda Lennox, Vice President, Investor and Media Relations. Please go ahead, Ms. Lennox. LINDA LENNOX, VP, IR AND MEDIA RELATIONS, CRITICAL THERAPEUTICS, INC. : Thank you …. – February 1, 2008 When the nose knows no relief By NEERAV GOYAL and ALOK GOYAL MD SPECIAL TO DESINJ Do you ever feel as if your cold is not going away? Has it been over a week? Do you have toothaches, headaches, or feel other pressures like pain around your face? Are you noticing a yellowish greenish discharge when you blow your nose? It may be that you no longer simply have a cold. You may also have sinusitis, an inflammation of your sinuses. There are four pairs of sinuses, three of which are located around the front of ….. (TX) – November 24, 2007 Walter C. Stephens Jr. Services for Walter C. Stephens Jr. , 81, of Lubbock will be at 2 p. m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 at Vandelia Church of Christ with Mr. Doug Hale officiating. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memorial Park under the direction of Resthaven Funeral Home. Mr. Stephens passed away Nov. 21, 2007 in Lubbock He was born Oct. 5, 1926 in Quanah to the late Walter C. Sr. and Dessie Faye (Gist) Stephens. He grew up in and around Childress County. He married Roxie Ann Arnn Aug. 19, 1946. She preceded him ….. – 8 KLAS (Las Vegas, NV) – November 15, 2007 Morning News – 05:00:14 TIME START: 05:00:14 S ACCIDENTALLY SHOT OVERNIGHT ….AFTER OPENING HER DOOR DURING A SHOOTING. WE’LL HAVE DETAILS. > THE PODIUMS ARE SET ….THE CABLES ARE LAID ….AND TONIGHT ….THE EYES OF THE NATION WILL BE ON NEVADA. EVERY MAJOR DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT IS HERE FOR A HIGH-PROFILE DEBATE. WE’RE LIVE WITH DETAILS PLUS: > AT LEAST ONE OF THE REPORTERS IN THE CROWD TONIGHT WILL BE THIS FIFTH ….. Observer, The (London, England) – June 10, 2007 The Observer: ALLERGIES: Asthma: Every six hours someone in Britain dies, gasping for breath, from this chronic condition Britain, the US, Australia and New Zealand share the unhappy similarity of having the world’s highest asthma rates, with one in every five households having a sufferer – and no one really knows why. The burden it places on children and adults is considerable and is largely not understood by people who have never experienced it. In Britain, a child is admitted to hospital with asthma every 19 minutes and one person dies of it every six hours. If this were a new infectious disease, ….. EDGAR Online 8-K Glimpse (USA) – March 30, 2007 8-K: MEDICINOVA INC ——————————————————————————– UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D. C. 20549 ——————————————————————————– FORM 8-K ——————————————————————————– CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): ….. – February 2, 2007 AstraZeneca to eliminate 3, 000 jobs by 2010 By GARY HABER The News Journal AstraZeneca PLC plans to eliminate 3, 000 manufacturing and distribution jobs during the next three years, the company said Thursday. The cuts, which represent about 4. 6 percent of AstraZeneca’s worldwide work force of about 65, 000, come as the United Kingdom’s second-largest pharmaceutical maker moves to shrink manufacturing capacity in the face of generic competition to its Toprol-XL high blood pressure drug, and after it …. 349. (TN) – December 20, 2006 Living with asthma: The role of education, communication, medication Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States, affecting more than 20 million people, including nine million under the age of 18. Acute attacks result in two million emergency room visits and 500, 000 admissions to hospitals every year. In 2001 there were more than 5, 000 deaths from asthma. Untreated, the disease can progress to marked respiratory disability in some individuals. People who have asthma may experience a number of symptoms. The symptom that is most ….. , The (IL) – November 18, 2006 BRIEFS College soccer McKendree’s Holmeswins league honor LEBANON – McKendree College soccer player Jarius Holmes of O’Fallon has been named the American Midwest Conference’s Newcomer of the Year, awarded each season to the league’s top transfer player. Holmes, a junior forward, came to McKendree from Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville. He was second on the Bearcats in scoring with 15 points (five goals, five assists). Holmes ….

331. Chronicle Herald, The (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) – March 28, 2008 Link between allergy drug, suicide probed WASHINGTON – The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating a possible link between Merck’s bestselling Singulair and suicide. The FDA says it is reviewing reports of mood changes, suicidal behaviour and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labelling four times in the past year to include information on a range of side-effects: tremors, anxiousness, depression and suicidal behaviour. The FDA says it ….. Sauk Valley Newspapers (Dixon-Sterling, IL) – March 28, 2008 FDA looks into Singulair, reports of suicidal thoughts Gannett News Service The Food and Drug Administration is investigating anecdotal reports that people who use Singulair, the popular asthma and allergy drug, are at greater risk for suicidal thoughts and suicide. Singulair is a pill prescribed to treat asthma and hay fever symptoms such as sneezing and a nose that is stuffy, runny or itchy. It blocks an inflammation pathway in the body that can cause both asthma and allergy symptoms. It was approved for treating asthma in 1998, and …. – March 28, 2008 Singulair-suicide reports probed The Food and Drug Administration said yesterday it is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. The FDA said it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiety, depression and ….. – March 28, 2008 Merck asthma pill probed by FDA for link to suicide The Food and Drug Administration, raising yet another red flag about drug safety, said yesterday it is investigating a possible association between Merck’s top-selling allergy and asthma drug Singulair and suicide. In an alert to patients and doctors, the FDA said it is working with the New Jersey drugmaker to evaluate whether the heavily prescribed medicine is linked to mood changes, suicidal thinking and behavior and to suicide. The FDA said patients should not ….. – March 28, 2008 World Briefly Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey set to assume command of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the Army’s most Iraq- generals is taking charge, at least temporarily, of arguably the most important command in the U. S. military, with responsibility for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. In a ceremony Friday at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. , Lt. Gen. Martin Dempsey is to assume command of U. S. Central Command from Navy Adm. William J. Fallon, who announced ….. – March 28, 2008 ALLERGY DRUG UNDER REVIEW, POSSIBLE SUICIDE LINK CITED The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiousness, depression and ….. Waterloo Region Record (Ontario, Canada) – March 28, 2008 Allergy drug probe launched U. S. and Canadian drug regulators are investigating the popular allergy medication Singulair in response to reports of mood changes, suicidal behaviour and suicide in patients. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration said yesterday it is reviewing a handful of such patient reports and has asked Singulair’s maker, Merck & Co. , to dig deeper into its data for more evidence of possible links to suicide. Meanwhile, “patients should not stop taking Singulair ….. Portsmouth Daily Times (OH) – March 28, 2008 FDA investigates possible Singulair suicide link WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is investigating a possible link between Mercks’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiousness, ….. Times Argus, The (Montpelier-Barre, VT) – March 28, 2008 Merck’s Singulair drug under suicide probe WASHINGTON – The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is investigating a possible link between Merck’s best-selling Singulair and suicide. FDA said it is reviewing a handful of reports involving mood changes, suicidal behavior and suicide in patients who have taken the popular allergy and asthma drug. Merck has updated the drug’s labeling four times in the past year to include information on a range of reported side effects: tremors, anxiousness, ….. FD (FAIR DISCLOSURE) WIRE – March 27, 2008 Q4 2007 Critical Therapeutics, Inc. Earnings Conference Call – Final OPERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Critical Therapeutics fourth quarter and year end 2007 financial results conference call. There will be an opportunity for questions and comments after the prepared remarks. (OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS) At this time, I’d like to turn the call over to Ms. Linda Lennox, Vice President, Investor and Media Relations. Please go ahead, Ms. Lennox. LINDA LENNOX, VP, IR AND MEDIA RELATIONS, CRITICAL THERAPEUTICS, INC. : Thank you ….

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The 3-year-old’s skin cracks and burns from the eczema that has plagued
her since birth. And her weak, small lungs wheeze and cough from chronic
asthma. Her mom, Regina Rodriguez, just holds onto her daughter,
helplessly. Regina, 25, is three months pregnant now with her second
child.And what her growing family needs more desperately than anything,
she knows, is fresh air. Perhaps a dash of sunshine on their… , of 684
words 47. Sunday Times, The London, England – October 24, 2004 Why this
disease is a family affair One child in eight has asthma, a condition
that affects school life and home life, says Carol Cooper Most mothers
dread adolescence but I couldn’t wait till my son Oliver turned .The hope
was that his asthma would improve, as it does in nearly half of
youngsters. On the other hand, those who still have symptoms at are
likely to have asthma for life.Even as a baby, Oliver’s breathing had a
rasping quality, as if he were on borrowed time. Despite this, and… ,
of 1022 words 47. Sunday Times, The London, England – October 24, 2004
Don’t simply put up with the symptoms Thousands of people with asthma are
suffering needlessly. The UK has one of the highest rates of asthma in
the world, but many patients have symptoms that could and should be
prevented.Research shows that more than 500,000 people in Britain suffer
an asthma attack almost every day, even though their asthma is relatively
mild and ought to be under control.Too many people with asthma put up
with symptoms when they could be better controlled: The majority of
people with mild… , of 456 words 47. South Florida Sun-Sentinel Fort
Lauderdale, FL – August 8, 2004 FAIR TAKES ON ASTHMA, ALLERGIES SUFFERERS
TO RECEIVE TIPS ON BETTER LIVING If left untreated, asthma and allergies
can have serious consequences, but a daylong fair will give sufferers
advice on leading healthier lives. There are many people who are
suffering, but not getting treatment, said Dr. Frank J. Eidelman,
chairman of the department of allergy and clinical immunology at
Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston. There is good treatment available.
Eidelman founded the Asthma & Allergy Health Fair,… , of 688 words 47.
Birmingham Post, The England – August 7, 2004 The Birmingham Post: Food:
Asthma sufferers can take control of their illness More than half a
million people with mild asthma are suffering an attack almost every day
despite the fact that their condition could easily be brought under
control.And a further one million people in the UK put up with an asthma
attack every week, according to a recent study by charity Asthma UK. The
organisation is calling for patients to get regular asthma reviews with
their GPs, saying this is likely to help reduce symptoms. ‘This survey
highlights the shocking state of… , of 945 words 47. Grand Rapids
Press, The MI – June 13, 2004 Get with the plan and control asthma If you
have asthma, you should have a written asthma action plan. And you should
follow it faithfully. We have to raise the level of education, asthma
educator Karen Meyerson says. Most people think of asthma as an episodic
disease — something to deal with as a crisis, when there’s an attack.
But asthma is an ongoing disease, and most asthma patients should be
taking asthma medication every day to prevent attacks, she… , of 446
words 47. Newsletter Belfast, Northern Ireland – May 4, 2004 Newsletter:
HEALTH WATCH: Asthma sufferers live in fear More than half a million
asthma sufferer in the UK are living in constant fear that their next
attack will kill them, a report revealed yesterday.There are 5.1 million
people living with asthma in the UK, with 2.6 million suffering severe
symptoms that seriously affect their lives. These symptoms – debilitating
breathlessness, coughing and wheezing – can be so bad that victims are
even left unable to speak.Of the 2.6 million with severe symptoms, one in
five are seriously concerned… , of 654 words 47. Daily Yomiuri and The
Yomiuri Shimbun Tokyo, Japan – April 3, 2004 The Yomiuri Shimbun/Daily
Yomiuri: TO YOUR HEALTH / Asthma: When taking a deep breath doesn’t TO
YOUR HEALTH / Asthma: When taking a deep breath doesn’t help Ann Endo
Special to The Daily Yomiuri Yomiuri Eight-year-old Jennie woke up very
early almost every morning with severe coughing and the feeling that she
couldn’t breathe. After several hours, she was able to go to school,
although she was already tired from her struggle.Her mother–also
exhausted from trying to comfort Jennie in the early hours–took her to
the doctor. Diagnosis: asthma. The… , of 1047 words : 2011 – 2020 of
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A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 579 words 47. *- April , 2005 Study
finds less medicine OK for mild asthma People with mild asthma may not
need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A
study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day. If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A…. , of 545 words 47. *- April , 2005 Less medicine may be
better for mild asthma cases People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day.If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. *- April , 2005 Less medicine may be
better for mild asthma cases People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day.If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. *- April , 2005 Best treatment for
mild asthma may be less medicine, Linda A. Johnson People with mild
asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
recommend.A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma
attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use
inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and
patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2
billion a year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead
researcher Dr. Homer A. Boushey… , of 577 words : 2001 – 2010 of 295480
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47. *- April 13, 2005 Study: For mild asthma, less medicine might be
right People with mild asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent
flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found that patients who take
medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about as well as those who
swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If a bigger, longer
study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma switched to
attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be saved on
medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A. Boushey…
, of 596 words 47. *- April 13, 2005 Study: For mild asthma, less
medicine might be right People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey… , of 592 words 47. *- February 16, 2005 -PREGNANT BX. MOM IN
THE ASTHMA ZONE: WE’VE GOT TO LEAVE M -I’M DESPERATE TO LEAVE, SAYS
PREGNANT MOM IN ASTHMA ZONE S, LCF SOMETIMES, late at night, little
Samantha Rodriguez cries in her bed.
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.. , of 475 words 47. South China Morning Post Hong Kong – May 3, 2005
South China Morning Post: Admissions for asthma dip – but deaths rise
World Asthma Day today puts focus on the treatment and management of
child sufferers Hospital admissions for asthma in Hong Kong have declined
sharply in recent years, but the good news has been tempered by a slight
increase in the number of deaths from the disease.The mixed will bolster
a joint effort by medical groups to raise public awareness of asthma,
starting with World Asthma Day today. Latest figures from the Department
of Health showed that 11,227 asthma patients were admitted for hospital
treatment in 2001. This declined to 10,886 in 2002, and 7,568 in… , of
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05206207208209210| 47. Hindu, The Madras, India – May 2, 2005 The Hindu:
Inhaler therapy key to asthma control Common triggers for asthma Domestic
dust mites,animals with fur, cockroach, pollens and molds Occupational
irritants Tobacco smoke, air pollution, or respiratory infections
Chemical irritants and drugs Artificial colouring/flavouring agents in
fast food Uninterrupted inhaler therapy is essential for gaining good
control over asthma, according to respiratory physicians who have raised
concern over the tendency of patients to discontinue the use of inhalers
once they obtained… , of 678 words 47. *- April , 2005 Study finds less
asthma medicine OK People with mild asthma may not need daily medicine to
prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend.On the Net:
http://www.nejm.org American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology:
http://www.aaaai.org A study found that patients who take medicine only
when asthma attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill
or use inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the
and patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment,… , of
590 words 47. Press of Atlantic City, The NJ – April , 2005 FOR MILD
ASTHMA, LESS MEDICINE MAY BE BETTER, STUDY SAYS People with mild asthma
may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
recommend.A study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma
attacks occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use
inhaled steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and
patients with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2
billion a year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead
researcher Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 1 words 47. *- April , 2005
For mild asthma, less medicine might be right People with mild asthma may
not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend. A
study found that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks
occur fare about as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled
steroids every day.If a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients
with mild asthma switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a
year would be saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher
Dr. Homer A. Boushey said…. , of 5 words 47. *- April , 2005 LESS
ASTHMA DRUG USE URGED, STUDY: TREATMENT WHEN ATTACKS HIT AS EFFECTIVE AS
DAILY DOSE FOR MILD CASES. People with mild asthma may not need daily
medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now recommend.A study found
that patients who take medicine only when asthma attacks occur fare about
as well as those who swallow a pill or use inhaled steroids every day. If
a bigger, longer study confirmed the and patients with mild asthma
switched to attacks-only treatment, about $2 billion a year would be
saved on medication in the United States, lead researcher Dr. Homer A.
Boushey said…. , of 583 words 47. Victoria Advocate, The TX – April ,
2005 For mild asthma, less medicine might be right People with mild
asthma may not need daily medicine to prevent flare-ups, as doctors now
recommend.
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The European Academy of Allergology and Clinical Immunology said the
findings exposed a critical information gap between doctors who treat
asthma and the parents of youngsters diagnosed with it. Many patients
with asthma underestimate their disease severity and… , of 6 words 47.
*- June , 2006 Global asthma survey: 1 in 3 fatal attacks involves
children with mild form One in three fatal asthma attacks worldwide
involves a child with a mild form of the disease, and nearly half of all
parents are unaware of the risk, according to a global survey presented
Wednesday. The report said the findings exposed a critical information
gap between doctors who treat asthma and parents of youngsters diagnosed
with the condition. Many patients with asthma underestimate their disease
severity and overestimate their degree of asthma control, … , of 674
words 47. Herbert River Express Australia – May 6, 2006 Asthma needs
brought to fore RAISING community awareness about asthma and best
practice management of the condition in Australia was brought to the fore
on World Asthma Day, held on Tuesday. Parliamentary Secretary to the
Minister for Health and Ageing, Christopher Pyne, said the theme of this
year’s World Asthma Day was `the Unmet Needs of Asthma’, including
diagnosis, management and education.“In Australia, asthma affects more
than two million people — about 11 per cent of the population –… , of
261 words 47. Charlotte Observer, The NC – April 9, 2006 MORE
PRESCHOOLERS GETTING ASTHMA, KIDS ARE VULNERABLE TO BREATHING PROBLEMS
AGGRAVATED BY POLLUTION An 8-year-old asthma sufferer once told me that
his asthma attacks make him feel like he is suffocating on the inside.
Asthma is America’s newest childhood epidemic. Affecting more than 4
million children annually, it’s the leading medical cause of school
absenteeism. This year alone, more than $8 billion will be spent treating
the disease, and 5,000 people will die from it. Asthma is characterized
by an exaggerated response of the bronchial… , of 561 words 47. *-
March 17, 2006 Arm yourself with the facts on asthma Event seeks to get
asthma info to the community By Jed Chernabaeff Staff writer A part of
Andrew Dever’s childhood is being stripped away because of asthma, his
mother says.The 4-year-old boy from Porterville can’t play near dogs or
cats, in the dirt or in sand. He can’t eat peanuts, tomatoes, oranges or
bananas. He coughs and clears his throat all the time, said his mother,
Lisa Dever. He only sleeps… , of 0 words 47. Long Island Business News
Ronkonkoma, NY – December 2, 2005 Asthma Coalition of Long Island
supports families in their fight against asthma Each day, 49,000 children
grapple with asthma on Long Island. Since July of 2000, the Asthma
Coalition of Long Island, which was created as part of a State Department
of Health grant to the American Lung Association of State, has been
trying to improve the quality of life for children with asthma. We are a
group of diverse organizations who work together to support families on
Long Island in their fight against asthma, said Anne Little, Coordinator
of… , of 8 words 47. Thai Press Reports Thailand – September 1, 2005
Thai Press Reports: Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City hosts international
conference to control asthma Section: Regional News – Asthma-free living
is within people’s reach, delegates told an international symposium in
HCM City on Saturday.More than 0 physicians from Singapore, Malaysia,
Indonesia, and Vietnam attended the one-day meeting, Asthma Management -
Towards a Control-Centric Era, where Asian, Australian and Danish experts
also presented new information on asthma and the latest global
developments in managing the disease. The symposium discussed managing
the… , of 722 words 47. Herbert River Express Australia – May 10, 2005
Asthma action plan A BETTER understanding of asthma will lead to better
management. This is one of the key messages to come from World Asthma
Day, May 3. The message is simple, perhaps even obvious, but certainly a
most important message ~ not only for doctors and other health
professionals, but also for people with asthma: because once diagnosed,
and with the benefit of an `asthma action plan’, asthma can be
effectively self-managed in most cases.Asthma is one of the most common
of all chronic.
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