Asthma treatment

401. (FL) – May 18, 2002 EXERCISE-FREE METHOD OF BUILDING MUSCLE IN THE WORKS Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your evenings watching TV or reading and still build fit muscles? That fantasy may one day be a reality, thanks to the recent discovery in animal studies that muscle fibers can be transformed without exercise into the oxygen-burning, energizing type that are the pride of marathon runners. For about 10 years, scientists have been studying the chemical signals that turn muscle fibers that tire easily into fatigue-resistant ones. One signal that ….. – May 18, 2002 EXERCISE-FREE METHOD OF BUILDING MUSCLE IN THE WORKS Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your evenings watching TV or reading and still build fit muscles? That fantasy may one day be a reality, thanks to the recent discovery in animal studies that muscle fibers can be transformed without exercise into the oxygen-burning, energizing type that are the pride of marathon runners. For about 10 years, scientists have been studying the chemical signals that turn muscle fibers that tire easily into fatigue-resistant ones. One signal that ….. (FL) – May 18, 2002 EXERCISE-FREE METHOD OF BUILDING MUSCLE IN THE WORKS Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your evenings watching TV or reading and still build fit muscles? That fantasy may one day be a reality, thanks to the recent discovery in animal studies that muscle fibers can be transformed without exercise into the oxygen-burning, energizing type that are the pride of marathon runners. For about 10 years, scientists have been studying the chemical signals that turn muscle fibers that tire easily into fatigue-resistant ones. One signal that ….. – May 18, 2002 EXERCISE-FREE METHOD OF BUILDING MUSCLE IN THE WORKS Wouldn’t it be nice to spend your evenings watching TV or reading and still build fit muscles? That fantasy may one day be a reality, thanks to the recent discovery in animal studies that muscle fibers can be transformed without exercise into the oxygen-burning, energizing type that are the pride of marathon runners. For about 10 years, scientists have been studying the chemical signals that turn muscle fibers that tire easily into fatigue-resistant ones. One signal that ….. Los Angeles Times – April 29, 2002 Capsules Delaying Breast Biopsy May Be a Poor Strategy When a mammogram reveals a highly suspicious area, a biopsy is done quickly to determine if it’s malignant. But when there’s a subtle abnormality, the doctor may say, “Come back in six months and we’ll take another look. ” If it is cancer, that six months may be too long to wait. A study of 4, 465 Canadian women with breast cancer found that delaying diagnosis for more than 20 weeks after abnormal screening tests worsens prognostic ….. (PA) – April 11, 2002 Sinus lavage might be alternative to surgery Q I’m 68 and in good health. However, for the past few months, I’ve had balance problems; I sometimes stagger when I walk and frequently experience unsteadiness. In the process of investigating this symptom, my otolaryngologist performed a CT scan and was surprised to discover that I have a serious infection in two of my sinuses. He feels that the irritation is somehow affecting my inner ear, which throws off my balance. He gave me a two-month course of antibiotics ….. Times, The (Trenton, NJ) – April 11, 2002 Is sinus lavage out of style? DEAR DR. GOTT: I’m 68 and in good health. However, for the past few months, I’ve had balance problems; I sometimes stagger when I walk and frequently experience unsteadiness. In the process of investigating this symptom, my otolaryngologist performed a CT scan and was surprised to discover that I have a serious infection in two of my sinuses. He feels that the irritation is somehow affecting my inner ear, which throws off my balance. He gave me a two- month course of ….. – March 13, 2002 Ask Dr. Gott Little things mean lot to asthmatics Q. My son, 31, has suffered from asthma for years. He’s happily married and enjoys his pets, plants and dried flower arrangements — all of which aggravate his condition. Just how serious is this for his well-being? A. It could be quite serious. Although I understand your concern about your son’s health, only he can choose which steps he can take to improve it. For some asthma patients, the disease is a life-threatening handicap requiring aggressive ….. (FL) – March 13, 2002 How serious is son’s long-term asthma condition? DEAR DR. GOTT: My son, 31, has suffered from asthma for years. He’s happily married and enjoys his pets, plants and dried flower arrangements — all of which aggravate his condition. Just how serious is this for his wellbeing? DEAR READER: It could be quite serious. Although I understand your concern about your son’s health, only he can choose which steps he can take to improve it. For some asthma patients, the disease is a life-threatening handicap requiring …. Times, The (Trenton, NJ) – March 13, 2002 How to treat asthma DEAR DR. GOTT: My son, 31, has suffered from asthma for years. He’s happily married and enjoys his pets, plants and dried flower arrangements — all of which aggravate his condition. Just how serious is this for his well-being? DEAR READER: It could be quite serious. Although I understand your concern about your son’s health, only he can choose which steps he can take to improve it. For some asthma patients, the disease is a life-threatening handicap requiring ….