Recent news on Epinephrine

Sleep apnea is associated with gestational diabetes mellitus and ...  -  25 May 2007
News-Medical.net,..."The body also secretes more hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine, and the body responds by producing more glucose coupled with a decreased sensitivity

Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Diabetes and Hypertension in ...  -  25 May 2007
MedIndia,...“The body also secretes more hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine, and the body responds by producing more glucose coupled with a decreased sensitivity

Red Cross offering Epi-Pen training  -  May 23, 2007
Today's Sunbeam,The free Epinephrine Auto-Injector Training Module last one hour. It is ideal for coaches, teachers, childcare providers. This module is designed to help

YOUR HEALTH  -  May 22, 2007
Orange County News,Also, seek medical attention as soon as possible after the epinephrine is administered; and if your child is stung in the mouth seek immediate medical

Albuterol may help kids with bronchiolitis  -  May 20, 2007
News-Medical.net,There are two drugs in general use to treat this condition, epinephrine and albuterol, and there is some controversy and passion involved in the choice of

Changing Cardiovascular Response to Epinephrine with Increasing ...  -  Apr 27, 2007
AEM (subscription)Epinephrine continues to be a primary adjuvant during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to increase perfusion pressure and improve initial resuscitation

Media Invitation - Press briefing with Normand Brathwaite  -  May 16, 2007
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),...placing them at risk for anaphylaxis? ...anaphylaxis can be fatal within minutes if untreated by an auto-injector that administers epinephrine,

Video: Anaphylaxis Treatment Made Easier with New, Enhanced ...  -  May 1, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Twinject(R) auto-injector 0.3 and 0.15 mg (epinephrine injection, USP 1:1000) is indicated in the emergency treatment of severe allergic reaction including

In the nick of time  -  May 3, 2007
Trenton Times,The Princeton squad only began equipping its ambulances with EpiPens -- auto-injecting syringes with epinephrine -- eight days before Andrew suffered his

Video: Anaphylaxis Treatment Made Easier with New, Enhanced ...  -  May 1, 2007
Earthtimes.orgSAN DIEGO, May 1 -- Verus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced the availability of its enhanced Twinject(R) epinephrine auto- injector for anaphylaxis.

Cedar Lane Elementary honored for food allergy efforts  -  May 16, 2007
The News Journal,...has an action plan that covers food allergy education, the administration of the lifesaving drug epinephrine, recognition of the signs and symptoms of

Bad reactions to foods are a growing cause of childhood illness  -  May 21, 2007
Indianapolis Star,Make sure that you, your child and other supervisory adults always have an epinephrine pen on hand in case of severe reaction.

June Safety and Preparedness Classes in Putnam/West Point Offered ...  -  May 8, 2007
Putnam County News and Recorder (subscription),An optional one-hour module on administration of an epinephrine autoinjector for camp counselors will follow the second day of class.

EMS: Courage And Compassion In Action  -  Apr 30, 2007
iBerkshires.com,Epinephrine is a medication that inhibits your body from releasing chemicals that may cause an allergic reaction. Along with relieving the aforementioned

Deaths from allergic reactions spark call for action  -  May 7, 2007
Victoria Times Colonist,..."Maybe Carley's epinephrine would have been on her, and maybe she wouldn't have ordered that sandwich, we don't know," said Shannon, who attended a rally at

Amy McGuire: Laughter clubs worth a good laugh  -  Apr 25, 2007
Burleson-Crowley Connection,Laughter also reduces the levels of stress hormones epinephrine and cortisol. Laughter helps control blood pressure by reducing the release of epinephrine

Volunteering May Be Good For Your Health  -  May 7, 2007
U.S. News & World Report,...he notes that the stress hormones associated with depression, such as cortisol and epinephrine, have been shown to impair the immune system.

Food allergy alert!  -  May 23, 2007
Daily News & Analysis,Or if it’s more serious (like anaphylaxis), you may have to carry an epinephrine injection till you can get to a hospital.

Sleep Apnea Increases Risk Of Diabetes And Hypertension In ...  -  May 23, 2007
Science Daily (press release)..."The body also secretes more hormones such as cortisol and epinephrine, and the body responds by producing more glucose coupled with a decreased sensitivity

School board hires four, accepts four resignations  -  May 22, 2007
Carmi Times,...as well as granting authority to students to self-medicate using prescription asthma medicine or epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPen).

• Deadly nut allergies prompt move to ban certain foods from schools  -  May 22, 2007
MLive.com,Along with pencils and paper, she takes an EpiPen to school, a spring-loaded syringe containing epinephrine, a powerful drug than can fight life-threatening

Guard against pesky biters and stingers  -  May 22, 2007
The Daily News,Breathing might be affected, and a shot of epinephrine - or two - could be needed to keep the person alive en route to hospital.

Protect against biting insects  -  May 21, 2007
London Free Press,Breathing might be affected, and a shot of epinephrine -- or two -- could be needed to keep the person alive en route to hospital.

Taking the heat off  -  May 21, 2007
Rocky Mountain News,If you know you or your child are allergic, carry an "epi-pen," a dose of epinephrine to battle the allergy. • The danger: More than 500 cases were reported

Food allergy facts  -  May 21, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,The timely injection of epinephrine (Adrenalin) is important in treating anaphylaxis, studies show. It is available by prescription as EpiPen or Twinject.

Baseball please - but no peanuts  -  May 21, 2007
Jackson Clarion Ledger,Sam always carries with him an EpiPen, a cylinder containing epinephrine, or Adrenalin, which he will inject with a needle into his thigh if he begins to

Teen promotes food allergy initiative  -  May 7, 2007
Greenwich Time,The epinephrine injector, which looks like a pen, injects medicine to treat a severe allergic reaction. Without it, a person suffering from a severe

DR. HOOK- No kidding: Keep potassium levels high  -  May 17, 2007
The Hook,A person who experiences angina can become hypokalemic from the sympathetic response, because epinephrine drives serum potassium down.

Efficacy of Chemical Neurolysis for the Treatment of Interdigital ...  -  May 16, 2007
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (subscription)The neurolysis injection was prepared by adding 2 mL of dehydrated alcohol to 48 mL of 0.5% bupivacaine hydrochloride with epinephrine (1:200000).

Coverage fights ended  -  May 15, 2007
Wilkes Barre Times-Leader,In 2002, she helped push through state legislation requiring ambulances to carry epinephrine shots, which can treat life-threatening allergic reactions.

The Bad Boy of Plastic Surgery: Dr. Robert Ersek  -  May 10, 2007
Make Me Heal,I merely injected the area with Xylocaine with epinephrine. In a few minutes, it is completely numb. The epinephrine causes the blood vessels to shrink down

Doctors Find New Use For Liposuction  -  May 11, 2007
Boston Channel.com,He fills up the breast with a saline solution that has a local anesthetic and epinephrine mixed in. There is no additional plastic surgery, and removing the

Resuscitation of a child following a near-drowning  -  May 11, 2007
EMS Magazine,The advanced provider administers 12 mg epinephrine via the intraosseous route and assesses the patient. Approximately one minute later, the patient's heart

Penicillin Allergies  -  May 10, 2007
About - News & Issues,More severe reactions may need to be treated with steroids and/or and epinephrine injection. If your child is allergic to penicillin, then he should also

Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Initiates Azedra(TM ...  -  May 10, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),Pheochromocytomas, which typically affect the adrenal gland, cause excess release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine, producing adverse and

DCF Removes Children  -  May 10, 2007
Hartford Courant,...equipment such as epinephrine pens and emergency inhalers and a lack of documentation about medication errors and who was administering medication.

A sneezy situation  -  May 9, 2007
Port Huron Times Herald,...has started a diary to make note of suspected allergens and keeps an epinephrine-filled EpiPen tucked in her purse for severe allergic reactions.

Amy McGuire: Laughter clubs worth a good laugh  -  26 Apr 2007
Burleson-Crowley Connection,Laughter also reduces the levels of stress hormones epinephrine and cortisol. Laughter helps control blood pressure by reducing the release of epinephrine

New Research Links Stress to Cancer  -  Apr 24, 2007
Associated Content,According to an article posted in Mercola.com (www.mercola.com), the stress hormone epinephrine changes prostate and breast cancer cells in ways that may

Emotional stress reduces the effectiveness of cancer treatments  -  Apr 23, 2007
TopCancerNews.com,Previous research shows levels of epinephrine, produced by the adrenal glands, are sharply increased during stressful situations and can stay elevated

New Pediatric Guidelines Issued For Epinephrine Use In Possibly ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
All Headline News...(AHN) - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued new guidelines for the pediatric care of administering epinephrine to children who may suffer from

Good Counsel: Insect sting allergies  -  Apr 19, 2007
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle,Treatment for a bodywide allergic reaction, called "anaphylaxis," usually requires the prompt administration of epinephrine (a synthetic form of adrenaline)

Stress, cancer deadly combo  -  Apr 14, 2007
Times of India,Previous research had shown that levels of epinephrine, which is produced by the adrenal glands, are sharply increased in response to stressful situations

Mother's invention aims to cut risk of anaphylactic shock deaths ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
Ottawa Citizen (subscription),EpiPens carry varying prescription doses of epinephrine, also known as adrenaline, so it's vital to know which pen belongs to which child.

Stress May Help Cancer Cells Resist Treatment, Research Shows  -  Apr 15, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Levels of epinephrine, which is produced by the adrenal glands, are sharply increased in response to stressful situations and can remain continuously

Stress and Cancer  -  Apr 12, 2007
Ivanhoe,New research shows the stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in cancer cells, making them more resistant to cell death.

Emotional stress may contribute to development of cancer and may ...  -  Apr 11, 2007
News-Medical.net,Scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine are the first to report that the stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast

Stress May Help Cancer Cells Resist Treatment  -  Apr 10, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Science Daily — Scientists from Wake Forest University School of Medicine are the first to report that the stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in

Stress May Help Cancer Cells Stay Alive  -  Apr 10, 2007
DG NewsWINSTON-SALEM, NC -- April 10, 2007 -- Scientists report that the stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast cancer cells that may

Hall schools keep life-saving allergy drug on campus  -  Apr 12, 2007
Gainesville Times,Epinephrine, an adrenaline-like drug administered in a device called an Epi-Pen or Twinject, is the only treatment. "Epinephrine reverses anaphylaxis within

Stress may make cancer cells resist treatment  -  Apr 11, 2007
PakTribune.com,ISLAMABAD: Stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast cancer cells that may make them resistant to cell death, says a new study.

Stress may make cancer cells resist treatment  -  Apr 11, 2007
Andhra Cafe,Washington, April 11 (Xinhua) Stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast cancer cells that may make them resistant to cell death,

Stress may help cancer cells resist treatment  -  Apr 10, 2007
Xinhua,WASHINGTON, April 10 (Xinhua) -- Scientists from Wake Forest University are the first to report that the stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in

Stress may make cancer cells resist treatment  -  Apr 10, 2007
RxPG NEWS,By Xinhua, [RxPG] Washington, April 11 - Stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast cancer cells that may make them resistant to cell

Stress may make cancer cells resist treatment  -  Apr 10, 2007
India eNews.com,Stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast cancer cells that may make them resistant to cell death, says a new study.

Stress may help cancer cells resist treatment, research shows  -  Apr 10, 2007
People's Daily Online,Scientists from Wake Forest University are the first to report that the stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast cancer cells that

Stress Causes Cancer Cells To Resist Treatment  -  Apr 11, 2007
Keep the Doctor Away,The stress hormone epinephrine causes changes in prostate and breast cancer cells that may make them resistant to cell death, according to new research.

A Milestone Change in Practice  -  Apr 11, 2007
EMS Magazine,Atropine, epinephrine and vasopressin are all capable of being administered intranasally. While epinephrine given via the nasal route is complicated by the

Study: Allergic reactions more fatal for teenagers  -  Apr 2, 2007
Penn State Digital Collegian,If a reaction is severe enough, epinephrine pens can be used to counteract the symptoms, Muñoz-Furlong said. Epinephrine pens inject a pre-measured dose of

Outbound escapes  -  Apr 19, 2007
Sacramento Bee,Although participants won't learn CPR, the class does cover dislocation reduction, spinal assessment and epinephrine administration.

Damage Control: The History and Science Behind Cutmen  -  Apr 9, 2007
ringsidereport.com,Though there are many safer chemicals available, most cutmen today use cotton swabs soaked in diluted epinephrine (once known as adrenaline).

Dharma Therapeutics Shows IDDS Is Effective in Reducing Pain ...  -  Apr 6, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Subjects were randomized to receive an 8 minute administration of lidocaine plus epinephrine (Treatment Arm) or epinephrine alone (Placebo-Control Arm) at

Daily Dose: Stressed Cancer Patients, Dark Chocolate Benefits, Dieting  -  Apr 10, 2007
NBC 10.com,Levels of the hormone epinephrine increase in people under stress. Epinephrine causes changes in some cancer cells that may make those cells harder to kill,

Stress Keeps Cancer Cells Alive, Study Says  -  Apr 10, 2007
NBC5.com,A research team led by George Kulik said that the stress hormone epinephrine causes changes to breast and prostate cancer cells.

Food allergies: One bite can be deadly  -  Mar 27, 2007
CNNExperts say those with severe food allergies should always carry self-injectable epinephrine, a form of adrenaline usually carried in a small device called

Study: Stress Hormone Makes It Harder To Kill Cancer Cells  -  Apr 12, 2007
All Headline NewsResearchers at Wake Forest University have found that the hormone epinephrine causes prostate and breast cancer cells to change in a way that makes them

Study: Stress Causes Cancer Development  -  Apr 11, 2007
Post ChronicleUS medical scientists have discovered the stress hormone epinephrine makes prostate and breast cancer cells resistant to cell death.

Study: Stress causes cancer development  -  Apr 11, 2007
Earthtimes.orgWINSTON-SALEM, NC, April 11 US medical scientists have discovered the stress hormone epinephrine makes prostate and breast cancer cells resistant to cell

Study: Stress causes cancer development  -  Apr 11, 2007
ImediNews,WINSTON-SALEM, NC, April 11 (UPI) — US medical scientists have discovered the stress hormone epinephrine makes prostate and breast cancer cells resistant to

Video: Food Allergy Fatalities Continue Unabated  -  Mar 28, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),Most of the individuals were not carrying their self-injectable epinephrine, and some had never been prescribed this life-saving drug.

Hormones key to dropping excess weight  -  Mar 28, 2007
Rocklin and Roseville Today,Epinephrine is necessary to activate cortisol and thyroid receptors to maintain normal metabolism. Epinephrine deficiency may result from hypochlorhydria

Stephanie Krol  -  Apr 10, 2007
MyWestTexas.com,Some legislators, however, were concerned some students would improperly use the self-injectable drug epinephrine or it might cause a health problem if

Study: Food Allergy Deaths High In Youths  -  Mar 27, 2007
All Headline NewsThe study showed that most of those who died were not treated with epinephrine, a form of adrenaline, in a timely manner. It recommended that those with

Allergy woes  -  Apr 25, 2007
Elmira Star-Gazette,...has started a diary to make note of suspected allergens and keeps an epinephrine-filled EpiPen tucked in her purse for severe allergic reactions.

Managing Your Anger  -  Apr 11, 2007
EsquireWhen you get angry, your adrenal glands release epinephrine and norepinephrine, your fight-or-flight hormones. They tell your body that it's under stress,

Climate change with spark 'surge in street crime'  -  Apr 10, 2007
24dash.com,Animal research, meanwhile, has suggested warmer temperatures boost aggression hormones such as epinephrine and testosterone.

Wilderness First Aid offered by UCSC Recreation  -  Apr 1, 2007
Currents,...includes many advanced topics that other programs leave out such as dislocation reduction, focused spinal assessment, and epinephrine administration.

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