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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
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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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47. Scotsman, The Edinburgh, Scotland – February 17, 2004 The Scotsman:
Scotland has world’s worst asthma rates SCOTLAND has the worst rates of
asthma among children aged 13 and in the world, according to figures
published today.Experts in the potentially-fatal respiratory condition
are now calling for the government to give asthma as high a priority for
funding and research as cancer and heart disease. The Global Initiative
for Asthma GINA says that more than per cent of Scottish youngsters aged
13 to experienced asthma symptoms in the space of a year, compared to per
cent in England… , of 8 words 47. Connecticut Post Bridgeport, CT -
October 3, 2003 Most Asthma Drugs Safe for Moms-to-Be THURSDAY, Oct. 2
HealthDayNews — Pregnant women with asthma can breathe easy about using
mild or moderate medications to control their symptoms — doing so isn’t
likely to harm your baby. In fact, new research shows that leaving your
asthma untreated is more likely to cause both you and your newborn
harm.However, the study also finds women who use more powerful asthma
drugs during pregnancy — such as oral steroids — risk giving birth
prematurely.In the study in the… , of 1018 words 47. Connecticut Post
Bridgeport, CT – October 2, 2003 Most Asthma Drugs Safe for Moms-to-Be
THURSDAY, Oct. 2 HealthDayNews — Pregnant women with asthma can breathe
easy about using mild or moderate medications to control their symptoms
– doing so isn’t likely to harm your baby. In fact, new research shows
that leaving your asthma untreated is more likely to cause both you and
your newborn harm.However, the study also finds women who use more
powerful asthma drugs during pregnancy — such as oral steroids — risk
giving birth prematurely.In the study in the… , of 1018 words 47. *-
June 23, 2003 Camp staffs need to know about children with asthma When
children with asthma head off to summer camp, parents need to make sure
the camp staff knows that their child has asthma and what to do in case
of an emergency. Children almost always bring their medications, but
parents often forget to tell anyone at camp that their child has asthma.
That is a big mistake, said Epi Mazzei, R.N., manager of Lung Line at
National Jewish Medical and Research Center. Make sure that the camp
nurse has a copy of the asthma… , of 7 words 47. Knight-Ridder/Tribune
Business News – April 9, 2003 Winston-Salem, N.C.-Based Biotechnology
Firm Begins Marketing Asthma Drug Apr. 9 Pilot Therapeutics Holdings
Inc., one of Winston-Salem’s earliest biotechnology companies, began
marketing its over-the-counter treatment for asthma in some North and
South Carolina areas this week. Airozin, Pilot’s first product, is being
sold in 72 outlets in Charleston, where the company is now based, and in
Asheville, Greenville and Spartanburg, said Floyd H. Ski Chilton, the
founder, chief executive and president of Pilot…. , of 851 words 47.
Hamilton Spectator, The Ontario, Canada – March 15, 2003 Storms give rise
to asthma attacks; Winds spread fungal spores, study Rather than washing
asthma-inducing pollens and pollutants from the air, thunderstorms can
actually provoke asthma attacks, research done by some Ottawa scientists
suggests. The culprit, they believe, is an increase in fungal spores,
circulated perhaps by turbulent winds associated with storms.Thunderstorm
asthma has been reported, on and off, for the past couple of decades.
Several reports from England and Australia showed a dramatic increase –
in one case, a… , of 504 words 47. Hamilton Spectator, The Ontario,
Canada – March 15, 2003 Storms give rise to asthma attacks; Winds spread
fungal spores, study Rather than washing asthma-inducing pollens and
pollutants from the air, thunderstorms can actually provoke asthma
attacks, research done by some Ottawa scientists suggests. The culprit,
they believe, is an increase in fungal spores, circulated perhaps by
turbulent winds associated with storms.Thunderstorm asthma has been
reported, on and off, for the past couple of decades. Several reports
from England and Australia showed a dramatic increase — in one case,
a… , of 504 words 47. *- February 3, 2003 Harold Farber, February 2:
Fighting asthma For many children with asthma, winter is the toughest
season. They are spending more time indoors — more time exposed to
smoke, to dust and molds.
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Daily Telegraph (Sydney, Australia) – New respiratory drugs under PBS TWO new drugs to treat respiratory disease will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme at a cost of million a year.From , Singulair, used to treat children with asthma, and Spiriva, a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, will be covered by the PBS.Federal Cabinet approved the drugs for listing at its meeting on Monday.However, on advice from the independent Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC), it decided against… BOY CAUGHT IN A MEDICAL PREDICAMENT INSURANCE DETERMINES CARE Ethan Bortin gets his asthma medicine off the sample shelf at his doctor’s office because his health insurance won’t cover it.It’s that medicine, the -year-old explains, hands in the pockets of his baggy khaki pants, that keeps him out of the hospital and on his skateboard.But he never knows when he’ll run out.Ethan has been in the hospital times, the last time a year ago this month. His mother has lost count of emergency room… BOY CAUGHT IN A MEDICAL PREDICAMENT INSURANCE DETERMINES CARE Ethan Bortin gets his asthma medicine off the sample shelf at his doctor’s office because his health insurance won’t cover it.It’s that medicine, the -year-old explains, hands in the pockets of his baggy khaki pants, that keeps him out of the hospital and on his skateboard.But he never knows when he’ll run out.Ethan has been in the hospital times, the last time a year ago this month. His mother has lost count of emergency room… BOY CAUGHT IN A MEDICAL PREDICAMENT INSURANCE DETERMINES CARE Ethan Bortin gets his asthma medicine off the sample shelf at his doctor’s office because his health insurance won’t cover it.It’s that medicine, the -year-old explains, hands in the pockets of his baggy khaki pants, that keeps him out of the hospital and on his skateboard.But he never knows when he’ll run out.Ethan has been in the hospital times, the last time a year ago this month. His mother has lost count of emergency room… . Hamilton Spectator, The (Ontario, Canada) – New asthma drugs help after exercise, studies find Two new asthma drugs can help prevent attacks after exercising, but one loses its effectiveness over time and the other fails to work for one-in-four sufferers, recent studies say.Most people with asthma can exercise vigorously, but they risk an attack if their workout ends abruptly after three to eight minutes or if they exercise in cold, dry air.The studies, published in a recent edition of the New England Journal of Medicine, say the two drugs, approved in the U.S. earlier this… Big Movers in the Stock Market Some of the stocks that are moving substantially or trading heavily today on the New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Stock Market, and American Stock Exchange.NYSE Merck, up / at / The Food and Drug Administration cleared the drugmaker to begin selling its Singulair asthma drug next month. Singulair is one of a new class of oral asthma drugs that targets the causes of the disease, rather than symptoms. The first such drug to win FDA approval was Zeneca… . ABC – KVUE (Austin, TX) – KVUE News at pm – TIME START SIDE EFFECTS ARE GENERALLY MILD AND VARY BY AGE AND INCLUDE HEADACHE, EAR INFECTION, SORE THROAT AND UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION.SINGULAIR.A DIFFERENT WAY TO TREAT ALLERGIES.WHAT ABOUT LIKE, ‘YOU’VE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME’?MOM, YOU’VE ALWAYS BEEN THERE FOR ME.RECORD SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE NOSTALGIC.EVER SINCE I WAS A LITTLE GIRL…( laughing ) I GOT ONE, I GOT… –

http://www.healasthma.com past six monthsthe past twelve months Search Hint Connecting terms with OR broadens your search to give more results …more on search operators – . Allergizer – Medicines for Your Allergic Rhinitis Aug. , ( Allergizer delivered by Newstex) — Don’t let yourself be backed down by allergies.Most allergy medicines work by blocking a chemical produced by the body called histamine, which is what causes allergy symptoms. The more popular brands (generic names in brackets) of antihistamines are Allegra (fexofenadine) Benadryl (diphenhydramine) Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine) Clarinex (desloratadine) Claritin (loratadine) Dimetapp (brompheniramine) Zyrtec (cetirizine)… . 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Hospitalization occurs as needed, usually a minimum of five days on an average of one to two episodes yearly.She is… . Times, The (London, England) – A spoonful of help, Health ANY PARENT, or grandparent, who has tried to persuade an asthmatic toddler to inhale steroids would have no difficulty in agreeing that, as far as medicines are concerned, children cannot be treated as small adults. Not only there be problems of delivery but the immaturity of their metabolic system result in drugs being dealt with by their bodies less efficiently or in a way which will give rise to unexpected adverse effects. The changes in the present regulations referring to… . Express, The (London, England) – The Express Infant asthma granules PARENTS who find it difficult to persuade their asthmatic children to use inhalers or swallow pills have new help with a drug that can be sprinkled on food. The non-steroidal drug Singulair is designed for infants and toddlers and can even be mixed with baby food.It contains a milligram dose of the drug montelukast and comes in the form of white, tasteless granules. A six- week trial of the medicine among children aged between six months and two years showed significantly improved… . (Bellevue, WA) – BRIEFLY Microsoft names Gilmartin to board REDMOND — Microsoft Corp. yesterday named Raymond Gilmartin, chief executive of No. drugmaker Merck & Co., to its board.Gilmartin, , has headed Merck since . The company makes drugs such as Singulair asthma medicine.Gilmartin becomes the only chief executive from another company currently serving on the board of Redmond-based Microsoft. Directors from outside Microsoft include Safeco Corp. Chairman Gary Reed, venture capitalist David Marquardt and Ann… BRIEFLY Microsoft names Gilmartin to board REDMOND — Microsoft Corp. yesterday named Raymond Gilmartin, chief executive of No. drugmaker Merck & Co., to its board.Gilmartin, , has headed Merck since . The company makes drugs such as Singulair asthma medicine.Gilmartin becomes the only chief executive from another company currently serving on the board of Redmond-based Microsoft. Directors from outside Microsoft include Safeco Corp. Chairman Gary Reed, venture capitalist David Marquardt and Ann… ASTHMA DRUG NEXT IN MERCK PIPELINE LET’S GO TO PRESS! The pharmaceutical giant Merck & Co. will unveil, subject to FDA approval, a new drug for treating asthma – perhaps by . The word on the drug, called Singulair, came from Eleanor Stathis and Lisa Burkholder, who greeted more than physicians and their guests at Giovanni’s on The Hill Wednesday evening. Stathis and Burkholder were there on behalf of their employer, Merck, to host a feedbag at which Dr. Peter Jones of Baylor University… . Drugmakers Ease Eligibility for Discounts In this tough economy, a few drug companies are broadening their programs that help people struggling to pay for prescription drugs. Last month, Merck, whose drugs include Januvia for diabetes and Singulair for asthma, increased the income eligibility of its assistance plan to percent of the federal poverty level, from its previous percent level.This means that patients in the contiguous United States qualify if they have an annual household income of , or less… . Allergizer – ASTHMyths Asthma Facts vs Myths Jan. , ( Creative Weblogging delivered by Newstex) Are you or someone you know recently diagnosed of asthma? Find out more about asthma from AsthMyths, a website put together by Merck (manufacturer of Singulair), to help patients separate fact from myths. Will moving to a dry climate improve your asthma?Can one outgrow asthma?Can one help prevent asthma symptoms from occuring? Find out the answers and more, here. … –

http://www.healasthma.com – . M Presswire – Biotech News In- Depth Research on Merck & Co. Inc In- Depth Research on Merck & Co. Inc (NYSE MRK) Merck & Co., Inc. engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and marketing of various products for human and animal health. It offers Singulair for the chronic treatment of asthma, and relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis; Cozaar/Hyzaar and Vasotec for the treatment of hypertension/heart failure; Fosamax and Fosamax Plus D for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis; Zocor, an… . Patents expiring in * Claritin by Schering-Plough * Augmentin by GlaxoSmithKline * Intron A by Schering-Plough * Axid by Eli Lilly * Relafen by GlaxoSmithKline Patents expiring in * Cipro by Bayer * Singulair by Merck & Co. * Flovent by GlaxoSmithKline * Flonase by GlaxoSmithKline * Engerix-B by GlaxoSmithKline Patents expiring in * Lovenox by Aventis Pharmaceuticals * Diflucan by Pfizer * Lupron by Tap Pharmaceutical * Lamisil… . Times, The (London, England) – Breathe easy, the family pet can stay, Body and Mind Kim, an aged but friendly labrador, is now too stiff and arthritic to accompany his master out shooting, but he thoroughly enjoys life. Kim, who wags his tail with huge enthusiasm whenever he greets his family, is unaware how they were planning the final treachery – to put him down. This was not entirely because of Kim’s age but because of the moderately severe but uncontrolled asthma suffered by the -year-old son of the house. Kim’s life was saved, and the… . The Kansas City Star – The morning memo BankAmerica brokerage jobs BankAmerica Corp. said Friday that it will eliminate 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… FDA delves into possible side effect Suicide By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar The Associated Press WASHINGTON Cody Miller was a high school football player who was allergic to ragweed. Douglas Briggs was a doctor coping with pain from an old back injury.Both are now dead, hanging victims driven to suicide, their families believe, when drugs prescribed to relieve physical symptoms upset their mental and emotional balance.Federal drug regulators are investigating to see whether the families could be right.Until now, the… Suicide risks studied in medications By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar The Associated Press WASHINGTON � Cody Miller was a high school football player who was allergic to ragweed . Douglas Briggs was a doctor coping with pain from an old back injury.Both are now dead, hanging victims driven to suicide, their families believe, when drugs prescribed to relieve physical symptoms upset their mental and emotional balance.Federal drug regulators are investigating to see if the families could be right.Until now,… . Hidden dangers of medicine WASHINGTON — Cody Miller was a high school football player who was allergic to ragweed. Douglas Briggs was a doctor coping with pain from an old back injury. Both are now dead, hanging victims driven to suicide, their families believe, when drugs prescribed to relieve physical symptoms upset their mental and emotional balance.Federal drug regulators are investigating to see if the families could be right.Until now, the Food and Drug Administration’s attention to the… WPEC (West Palm Beach, FL) – CHANNEL NEWS – TIME START A MA R DECISION JUST MADE TO DETERMINE WHETHER DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY VOTES WILL COUNT.(( TAKE WX GFX)) THE FIRST TROPICAL STORM OF THE SEASON IS SWEEPING THROUGH THE CARIBBEAN.A LOOK AT WHERE ARTHUR IS ALREADY MAKING LANDFALL.(VO) THE SPACE SHUTTLE DISCOVERY LIFTS OFF FROM THE KENNEDY SPACE CENTER.WE TAKE YOU LIVE FOR DETAILS ON ITS LATEST MISSION (VO) PLUS A LOCAL EAGLE SCOUT RALLIES HUNDREDS TO HONOR A FALLEN DEPUTY SOT STEPHANIE BREAKING NEWS…… . ABC – ABC (USA) – Good Morning Americ – TIME START >WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MORNING TO BE HERE IN NEW YORK CITY IN BRYANT PARK, GETTING READY FOR USHER.IT’S FANTASTIC, THIS CROWD.UNBELIEVABLE.DO YOU FEEL IT THERE AT HOME AS WE SAY GOOD MORNING, AMERICA.WE’LL GET YOU READY FOR THE WEEKEND THIS FRIDAY MORNING.GOT THE NUMBER ONE SONG IN THE COUNTRY.NUMBER ONE STAR.WE WELCOME YOU BACK, DIANE SAWYER WITH ROBIN ROBERTS.AND COMING UP AS… . FD (FAIR DISCLOSURE) WIRE – Event Brief of Q Merck & Co., Inc. Earnings Conference Call – Final PARTICIPANTS . Graeme Bell, Merck & Co., Inc., VP, Investor Relations . Richard Clark, Merck & Co., Inc., Chairman, President & CEO . Ken Frazier, Merck & Co., Inc., EVP & CFO . Peter Kellogg, Merck & Co., Inc., EVP, CFO . Tim Anderson, Sanford Bernstein, Analyst . Roopesh Patel, UBS, Analyst . Jami Rubin, Morgan Stanley, Analyst . Norman Fidel, Alliance Capital, Analyst . Tony Butler, Lehman… –

http://www.healasthma.com – Merck posts . B loss for the fourth quarter Merck & Co. posted a . billion fourth-quarter loss Wednesday as a whopping charge for its Vioxx litigation settlement dragged down results.The maker of allergy and asthma pill Singulair and osteoporosis treatment Fosamax said the net loss amounted to cents per share, compared with a year-ago profit of cents, or . million.Merck’s fourth-quarter revenues were below analysts’ expectations and the drug maker’s shares closed… KCNC (Denver, CO) – News AT PM – TIME START ARICEPT IS WELL TOLERATED BUT NOT FOR EVERYONE.PEOPLE AT RISK FOR STOMACH ULCERS…OR WHO TAKE CERTAIN OTHER MEDICINES…SHOULD TELL THEIR DOCTORS…BECAUSE SERIOUS STOMACH PROBLEMS…SUCH AS BLEEDING GET WORSE.SOME PEOPLE PERIENCE FAINT G.SOME PEOPLE HAVE NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, BRUISING OR NOT SLEEP WELL.SOME PEOPLE HAVE MUSCLE CRAMPS OR LOSS OF APPETITE…OR FEEL TIRED.IN… . ASTHMA DRUG FOUND TO REDUCE COLD SYMPTOMS An asthma drug is showing promise as a treatment for the common cold.In a new study from Allegheny General Hospital, adults who took the drug montelukast, marketed as Singulair, when they came down with a cold experienced a percent reduction in nasal secretions and their symptoms resolved about / days sooner than those who took a placebo.The findings were presented yesterday in San Diego at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology…. . Age, The (Melbourne, Australia) – Asthma drug to get PBS listing Canberra Children with asthma and sufferers of chronic lung disease will benefit from dramatic cost reductions to new drugs, but those with type two diabetes miss out under changes federal cabinet has approved.Cabinet has decided to list on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme a tablet for the treatment of asthma in children, called Singulair, and Spiriva which is used for sufferers of chronic lung disease. This will cost million over four years.But fearing a cost surge to… . Guardian, The (London, England) – THE GUARDIAN FINANCE MERCK NOTEBOOK AS Glaxo Wellcome/ SmithKline Beecham forge their pounds billion merger, their closest rival, Merck, has stolen a in the asthma market with an FDA approval. Its new drug, Singulair, which is seen as revolutionising asthma care, is one of those rare creatures of which ethical drug companies dream – a Dollars billion-a-year product which will put pressure on all its leading rivals. … At A Glance Merck and Schering-Plough NAME Merck & Co. LOCATION Whitehouse Station, N.J.TOP EXECUTIVE Chairman and Chief Executive Richard Clark EMPLOYEES , . MAJOR PRODUCTS Asthma and allergy treatment Singulair, blood-pressure drug Cozaar, osteoporosis drug Fosamax, diabetes drug Januvia, and human papillomavirus vaccine Gardasil. NAME Schering-Plough Co. LOCATION Kenilworth, N.J. TOP EXECUTIVE Chairman and Chief Executive Fred Hassan EMPLOYEES … . USA TODAY (Arlington, VA) – Profits at Merck and Boeing plunge; AT& T’s earnings increase . % Merck said Wednesday that it will slash , positions, % of its workforce, and narrowed its earnings outlook because of disappointing sales of some of its key drugs. It said % of the job cuts would come from the U.S. and many from its executive ranks. Merck, maker of allergy and asthma drug Singulair and now-defunct painkiller Vioxx, has cut , jobs since .The cuts were announced along with Merck’s third-quarter earnings. Because of a big restructuring… . ABC – KTRK (Houston, TX) – Eyewitness pm – TIME START STAY TUNED.THERE’S MORE ‘INSIDE EDITION’ TO COME.IT SEEMS LIKE NO MATTER WHAT ANTI-AGING TREATMENT YOU USE…YOU CAN BARELY SEE A DIFFERENCE.IF I’M GOING TO DO THE WORK, THEN I WANT TO SEE THE RESULTS.NEW NEUTROGENA HEALTHY SKIN REJUVENATOR.EACH PUFF’S ULTRA-FINE CRYSTALS…GENTLY CREATE MORE LUMINOUS SKIN TODAY…WHILE MICRO-VIBRATIONS BOOST CIRCULATION…AND… Vioxx deal drags Merck’s results into the red, Fourth-quarter loss totals . B TRENTON � Merck & Co. posted a . billion fourth-quarter loss Wednesday as a whopping charge for its Vioxx litigation settlement dragged down results.The maker of the allergy and asthma pill Singulair and the osteoporosis treatment Fosamax said the net loss amounted to cents per share, compared with a year-ago profit of cents, or . million.Merck’s fourth-quarter revenue was below analysts’ forecasts, and its shares closed… Merck posts . billion Q loss due to Vioxx deal, other charges Merck & Co. posted a . billion fourth-quarter loss Wednesday as a whopping charge for its Vioxx litigation settlement dragged down results. The maker of allergy and asthma pill Singulair and osteoporosis treatment Fosamax said the net loss amounted to cents per share, compared with a year-ago profit of cents, or . million.Merck’s fourth-quarter revenues were below analysts’ expectations and the drug maker’s shares… –