| Zirtek_Allergy Advice for allergy sufferers to understand and cope with the effects of their allergy including hayfever, dust, animals and skin allergies. |
| Alcohol_and_Health Describes scientific medical evidence about the effects of moderate alcohol consumption on health and longevity. |
| FOXNews_com__Drinking_May_Boost_Brain_Power_in_Women_Over_65 A WebMD story reports on a study published in the journal Neuroepidemiology, which found that older women reporting at least one alcoholic drink per day tested higher in mental -- particularly verbal |
| Health_24__Daily_Drink,_Better_for_Men A large, long-term Danish study published in the British Medical Journal finds that both men and women who drink moderately experience a lower risk of heart disease. Only men, though, appear to furthe |
| WebMD__Moderate_Alcohol_Use__Brain_Booster? A study done on a diverse, older US population published in 'Stroke' reports better scores on mental skills tests among women who drink 1-2 alcoholic drinks per day, but shows no such effect among men |
| The_Australian__Brandy_is_Health\'s_New_Hero Scientists at Australia's Monash University suggest that the antioxidants in copper-distilled brandy have a similar health benefit to those found in red wine. (December 21, 2005) |
| WebMD__Moderate_Drinking_May_Prevent_Type_2_Diabetes Review of 15 studies, published in the journal Diabetes Care, reports that consumption of up to four standard drinks per day reduced the overall risk of onset diabetes by as much as 30%. |
| BostonHerald_com__Women_Age_Better_with_a_Fine_Wine__Study__Alcohol_Helps_Memory A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine finds that moderate alcohol consumption among women aged 70 to 81 was associated with better memory, and less deterioration of memory over time |
| di-ve_com__The_Importance_of_Moderate_Frequent_Alcohol_Consumption The protective effect of alcohol consumption against coronary heart disease has been known for some time. An 11-year follow-up study of 10,000 UK civil servants emphasizes the significance of frequenc |
| HeartCenterOnline__Moderate_Drinking_can_Benefit_Heart_Patients Researchers at Heidelberg University in Germany find evidence of alcohol's protective effect on coronary artery disease even after balloon angioplasty treatment. (September 15, 2004) |
| Telegraph_News__Alcohol_Sharpens_Your_Brain,_Say_Researchers A long-term UK-based study reported in the American Journal of Epidemiology found a significant positive correlation between alcohol consumption and cognitive ability, probably due to alcohol's reduct |
| Forbes_com__U_S__Report_Backs_Drinking_in_Moderation A review of studies, conducted by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, recommends moderate alcohol consumption for most people, based on the cardiovasular and other health benefits. |
| Medical_News_Today__Moderate_Drinking_Raises_Hormone_that_Protects_from_Artery_Disease A study done at TNO Nutrition and Food Research, Netherlands suggests that moderate drinkers have better hormone levels than heavy drinkers or people who do not drink any alcohol at all. (May 1 |
| Wine_Spectator__Drinking_Alcohol_Reduces_Risk_Factors_for_Heart_Disease_in_Elderly,_Research_Finds A study published in the medical journal Atherosclerosis finds that senior citizens who drink beverage alcohol are less likely to develop heart disease than teetotalers. (March 11, 2004) |
| The_Globe_and_Mail__A_Drink_a_Day_Keeps_the_Bats_From_Your_Belfry A US medical study of people aged 65 and over, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, finds that light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with lower risks of developi |
| CNN_com__Light_Drinking_May_Cut_Stroke_Risk Studies have indicated that drinking alcohol in moderation can cut heart attack risks, and new research supports the theory that the same holds true for preventing strokes. (February 5, 2003) |
| Wine_Spectator__Frequent_Drinking_Lowers_Chance_of_Heart_Attack A study which appeared in The New England Journal of Medicine finds that people who drink alcoholic beverages more often have a reduced chance of developing heart disease. (January 10, 2003) |
| Wine_Spectator__Drinking_Has_Little_Effect_on_Risk_of_Lung_Cancer Reports on an epidemiological study by researchers at the Boston University School of Medicine, which showed no difference in risks, based on alcohol consumption. (January 7, 2003) |
| Wine_Spectator__Moderate_Alcohol_Consumption_May_Be_Better_for_Women\'s_Hearts_Than_for_Men\'s,_Canadian_Study_Finds Statistics Canada data indicates a beneficial effect on heart disease in Canadian women who report moderate alcohol consumption. (December 24, 2002) |
| ScienceDaily__Alcohol_Linked_to_Decreased_Hypertension_Risk_in_Young_Women Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital in the US find that moderate alcohol consumption in women was beneficial to blood pressure and at high levels it was |
| JAMA__Moderate_Alcohol_Consumption_and_Risk_of_Heart_Failure_Among_Older_Persons Increasing levels of moderate alcohol consumption are associated with a decreasing risk of heart failure among older persons. Journal of the American Medical Association. (April 18, 2001) |
| JAMA__Protective_Effects_of_Moderate_Alcohol_Consumption_on_Ischemic_Stroke The protective effect of moderate consumption of alcohol was found in various populations. Journal of the American Medical Association. (January 6, 1999) |
| 2nd_International_Congress_of_Nephrology_in_Internet Presented by Spanish Society of Nephrology, Nov 5-30 2001. |
| NephroAsia_2004 Information about the Asia Nephrology Meeting from February 9 to 12, 2004. Exhibition, travel and accommodation information and congress registration. |
| Certified_Nurse_Assistant_-_Who_We_Are Includes a message board, articles written by CNAs, and documentation for use in study. |
| Certified_Nursing_Assistants Includes frequently asked questions, tips on taking the exam, sample exam questions,informational and encouraging articles, poetry and prose, message board, and patient memorials. |
| CNA_Web This site has information about diseases, procedures and other items of interest for nursing assistants. |
| CNA_World A site for certified nurse aides. Explores both the positive and nagative parts of the job. |
| Nursing_Assistant_Resources_On_The_Web On line resource for nursing assistants and others interested in long Term Care. |
| The_Affiliate Non-profit organization helps provide residential services to handicapped people in several states across the US. |
| Anandalok_-_Welfare_Centre_for_Mentally_Handicapped An Indian based NGO working for the upliftment of the mentally disabled. Offers a residential care unit, respite facility, and day treatment program. Kolkata, India. |
| Ashley_Valley_Wilderness AVW is a therapeutic wilderness program for s ages 18 and older. Focus is on addictions, behavior disorders, low self-esteem, depression, and underachievement. Individualized treatment plans and |
| Caramore_Community,_Inc_ Employment and independent living skills training facility for the mentally ill. Group homes have live in supervision and operate 365 days per year. North Carolina. |
| Center_for_Better_Living Offers an Emotional Wellness Clinic providing outpatient, partial hospital and other programs throughout Southern Louisiana. |
| Dual_Diagnosis_Program An inpatient treatment program for persons who are suffering from chemical dependency and psychiatric problems and, who are residents of Kentucky. |
| Hundred_Acre_Homestead A therapeutic community residence with a holistic model of wellness. Offers a barn residence, animals and gardens on a historic 100 acre farm in Worcester, Vermont. |
| La_Amistad_Foundation_/_Lakewood_Cente Long-term treatment facility for s with chronic mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar illness and depression. Florida. |
| La_Hacienda_Treatment_Facility Offers a specialized program designed to reverse the progression of the compulsive craving, seeking, and usage of alcohol and other drugs. |
| Life_Healing_Center_of_Santa_Fe Facility that provides continuing care for severe emotional trauma caused by chemical dependency, eating disorders, and relationship difficulties. Based in New Mexico. |
| NorthStar_Center Program for young s eighteen to twenty-five years of age in a boarding school environment. |
Your Pharmacy Jobs and Business to Business e-Resource ™ More Monographs • Disclaimer • Pharmacist Jobs • Nursing Jobs • CE • R.Ph & RN Salary Data ALLERGIES What are ALLERGIES? - Allergies (allergic rhinitis, hay fever, seasonal allergies) occur when certain cells in an individual’s body become too sensitive to a foreign particle (allergen) thus causing a variety of general and local symptoms. - Allergies affect approximately 20% of the general population. - Allergic rhinitis usually develops in the teenage years or young hood and continues for 30 to 40 years before gradually improving. - Allergic rhinitis is associated with asthma and sinusitis as well as affecting the nasal passages thus increasing the morbidity related to the disease. - Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Defined by symptoms which occur at the same time every year during exposure to seasonal allergens (ragweed, grasses, and tree pollens). - Perennial allergic rhinitis: Defined by symptoms lasting more than 2 hours per day and lasting for more than 9 months of the year. Occurs when allergies develop to house dust mites, indoor molds, animal danders, or when a person acquires sensitivities to multiple seasonal allergens. - Episodic allergic rhinitis: Defined by symptoms which occur when a person is exposed to allergens not normally present in the environment (pets in someone else’s home). Causes and symptoms of ALLERGIES - Allergies occur when an individual becomes hypersensitive to a foreign substance (allergen). The most common allergens are particles in the air, such as pollen, house dust mites, mold or mildew, and animal dander. - Upon exposure to these allergens, the individual’s immune system overreacts (an IgE mediated response). - One of the consequences of this immune system response is the release of a number of inflammatory substances (mediators and cytokines). Histamine is one of these substances. - Histamine and other mediators cause inflammation of tissues, dilation of blood vessels, and contraction of smooth muscle (i.e muscles in the lungs). - Symptoms may include itchy or watery eyes, sneezing, runny, stuffy, or itchy nose, temporary loss of smell, headache, fatigue, post nasal drip, dark circles under the eyes, sore throat, insomnia, and irritability. Treatment of ALLERGIES - If the cause of the allergic reaction can be discovered, avoidance of that substance is the best treatment. (Examples: seasonal- keep the house and car windows closed, limit time outside. perennial- keep the house well ventilated and dry, keep the kitchen and bathrooms clean, dust often, avoid pets which may cause sensitivity.) - Patients with severe, persistent allergies who get no relief from environmental modification or over-the-counter medications or those who develop difficulty breathing and asthma-type symptoms should consult a physician. - Oral antihistamines may relieve some symptoms including itchy, watery eyes, post nasal drip, runny nose, itchy nose etc. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.) - Oral decongestants may relieve sinus congestion thereby helping symptoms like headache and stuffy nose. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.) - Topical decongestants applied as nasal sprays may provide relief from a stuffy nose. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.) - Oral analgesics may help with sore throat and headache. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or pharmacist.) - Options like corticosteroids, anticholinergics, leukotriene modifiers, and immunotherapy are available by prescription only. More Monographs • Disclaimer • Pharmacist Jobs • Nursing Jobs • CE • R.Ph & RN Salary Data This information is of a general nature and may not apply to your special circumstances. If you have specific questions, please contact your physician or an appropriate health care professional. These monographs are counseling aids for healthcare professionals only and are not to be used as a reference to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Copyright 2005 RXinsider LTD 
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