Asthma treatment

381. – December 15, 2004 Drug Induced Liver Injury Expected to Increase with Almost Half of All Americans Now Using Prescription Drugs HepaLife Technologies, Inc. Ms. Sarah H. Simpson, 800-518-4879 www. HepaLife. com HepaLife Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:HPLF), a development stage biotechnology company focused on the research, development and eventual commercialization of technologies and products for liver toxicity detection and the treatment of various forms of liver dysfunction and disease, today announces its expectations of increased drug induced liver injuries and adverse drug reactions due to a dramatic rise in ….. Honolulu Advertiser, The (HI) – May 8, 2004 Prescriptions By Landis Lum Inhaled steroids crucial for asthma Q. Both my son and I have asthma, and my doctor wants us to use a steroid inhaler every day, even when we’re not wheezing. What gives? Not only does it not work as fast as quick-relief inhalers like Albuterol, Alupent, or Maxair, but aren’t steroids bad? If you or your child awakens three or more nights a month because of coughing or wheezing, or needs to use a quick-relief medication like albuterol inhaler ….. Financial Times (London, England) – April 20, 2004 All eyes on stores as bid speculation takes hold Retail stocks were the centre of attention in the London equity market yesterday on bid speculation which, in the case of Marks and Spencer, lost some momentum by the close of trading. M&S rose as high as 280p following weekend reports that US equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and UK retail entrepreneur Philip Green were interested in buying the struggling retailer, however it finally ended just 4. 9 per cent higher at 277{1/2}p. KKR’s attention appeared to be ….. Times, The (London, England) – April 20, 2004 Rival’s problems provide a boost for mmO2, Larger capitalisation shares THE takeover ambitions of KPN towards mmO2 were cast in a new light yesterday after it emerged that the success of the UK mobile operator in the German market had prompted belt-tightening at the Dutch carrier’s E-Plus subsidiary. Following KPN’s admission of a takeover approach for mmO2 in February, thought to have been pitched at 108p a share, the Dutch group’s insistence that it had no current plans to revisit its bid has forced shareholders of the ….. Washington Post – February 24, 2004 Dialing for Drugs A Weekly Check on Health Care Costs and Coverage Carolyn Odio of Herndon doesn’t know why it was so hard to get a prescription filled for her son, but she’s sure “there was a lot of miscommunication going on. ” On Dec. 24, she wrote in a letter of complaint, psychiatrist Peter Robbins prescribed Concerta for her son. At the pharmacy, however, she was told MAMSI would not help pay for the ADHD drug unless Robbins got prior authorization from the insurer. On Dec. 26, Odio added, ….. (CA) – December 25, 2003 Q&A DEAR STEVE: One of our two cats has fleas really bad. If you rub her, it feels like there are bumps all over her skin. We’ve soaked her with flea spray and tried a flea collar but they haven’t helped. How can I economically deal with these pests? –L. B. , Charlotte, N. C. Steve Dale ANSWER: Michael Dryden, a veterinary parasitologist at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, says it’s no surprise the over-the-counter products ….. (KS) – December 22, 2003 B Cat’s extreme flea problem calls for serious action Question: One of our two cats has fleas really bad. If you rub her, it feels like there are bumps all over her skin. We have soaked her with flea spray and tried a flea collar but they haven’t helped. How can I economically deal with these pests? — L. B. , Charlotte, N. C. Answer: Dr. Michael Dryden, a veterinary parasitologist at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in Manhattan, Kan. , says it …. Clay County Advocate-Press, The (Flora, IL) – June 25, 2003 Everyone seeks relief from allergies Summer is the season of when nearly everyone wants to be outdoors enjoying the warm weather and sunshine. But for many people this season brings sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes, and runny noses – all allergic reactions for many individuals. “Allergic symptoms are caused by the immune system overreacting to harmless substances called allergens, which create irritation and inflammation of the lining of the upper airway, ” said Dr. Akshay Sood, assistant professor of …. Herbert River Express (Australia) – May 6, 2003 Asthma treatments THIS year World Asthma Day (May 7) has focused our attention on the need for everyone with asthma to recognise the severity of their symptoms and to understand what are the most effective treatments for them personally. It has been estimated that more than two million people in Australia have asthma, and this number is increasing. There is an enormous cost, therefore, to our community both in terms of quality of life and in financial terms. The disease costs us about $700 million per …. 0. FD (FAIR DISCLOSURE) WIRE – April 30, 2003 Event Brief of Q1 2003 AstraZeneca PLC Earnings Conference Call – Final CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS. Ed Seage, AstraZeneca PLC, IR. Jon Symonds, AstraZeneca PLC, CFO & Director. Mike Anse, AstraZeneca PLC, Corporate Affairs OVERVIEW AZN reported 1Q03 sales in constant currency were up 4% to $4. 7b, with EPS down 3% to $0. 54. The pace of transformation saw AZN able to absorb almost $700m of generic erosion in the US in the quarter. US pharmaceutical sales were up 3%, with generic erosion in some brands more than offset by 55% growth in the ….