US Judge Charles Sifton, 74; ruled on NYC term limits Nov 13, 2009
The cause was complications of sarcoidosis, a disease in which lesions form in the lungs and other organs, said his son Sam. Judge Sifton handled many major cases in more than 30 years on the bench, many of them as chief judge of the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York. (Boston Globe)
On the job training Oct 20, 2009
Mr. Ashley has been relying on disability payments since the inflammatory disease sarcoidosis attacked his lungs and left him gasping for air when he overexerts himself. But there is more to Mr. Ashley than his disability, which he refers to as his "challenge," and he wants to prove it. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mayweathers heal wounds before Marquez bout Sep 19, 2009
Floyd Sr. has sarcoidosis, a rare disease that inflames his lungs and other tissues, causing coughing fits. Floyd Jr.'s concern for his 56-year-old father's health clearly was one reason for their reconciliation, and Roger has urged his brother to follow a diet high in vegetables. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease Need Not Avoid Air Travel, Study Finds Sep 16, 2009
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health reviewed records and imaging studies of 449 patients with sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, and LAM, who made a total of 816 trips by airplane and 416 trips by land ... No patients with IPF or sarcoidosis had a new pneumothorax while traveling. (Science Daily)
Family ties start to bind for 'money' man Mayweather Sep 16, 2009
Now, the father, 56, who struggles a little with sarcoidosis, a disease that can result in chronic coughing and fatigue, is back in the gym. He's helping his son train but, mostly, the father says, he's just being a father. (USA Today -- Sports)
Click to read:In 9/11's Wake, Anguish and Anger Sep 11, 2009
Retired police detective Mike Valentin, 44, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, sarcoidosis and several inoperable tumors. Medical bills forced the father of three to lose his house and move back in with his parents. (CBS News)
Cholecalciferol - Vitamin D Sep 5, 2009
Do We Really Need To Supplement With D. We all know that Vitamin D can be derived from the sun through our skin, but what we also need to know are the factors that prevent this conversion from happening. (Suite101.com)
Orangeburg man battles for life against pulmonary disease Aug 11, 2009
"They sent me to a doctor in Aiken. He said I had a touch of pneumonia. Then, I went to Bamberg to my family doctor. He couldn't find out what was wrong with me," said Lee, who was eventually diagnosed with pulmonary sarcoidosis after visiting a specialist at Palmetto Baptist Medical Center in Columbia ... Sarcoidosis is a rare disease that results from inflammation ... Ninety percent of the cases of sarcoidosis are found in the lungs, but it can occur in almost any organ. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Announcements 7/30 Jul 29, 2009
The West Tennessee Sarcoidosis Support Group will meet on Saturday, August 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Reedy Creek Baptist Church. For more info. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Blacks Die From Cancer More Often Than Whites. We Need To Find Out Why. Jul 16, 2009
The disease sarcoidosis occurs in blacks about 40% more frequently, as an example. So now genetic research affirms some of the broader racial evidence previously understood. (Slate)
Contest eaters face obesity, other health risks Jul 5, 2009
He had an inflammatory disease called sarcoidosis. His arteries were halfway clogged, triggering chest pains. (CNN)
Risk of tuberculosis from arthritis medication examined Jul 1, 2009
The authors conclude that the differences seen with the two types of anti-TNF treatment may also explain the better efficacy of monoclonal antibody therapy in certain diseases, such as Crohn's disease, sarcoidosis and uveitis. . (EurekAlert!)
Identification Of Protein Domain Contributes To Safer Food May 25, 2009
Examples in humans include diseases like Crohn disease, sarcoidosis, gout and Blau syndrome. In plants, these mutations give rise to phenomena like paranoid plants where plants defend themselves against illusory pathogens. (Science Daily)
Temporary Transient Heart Dysfunction Found In Some Long-distance Runners May 20, 2009
15, 2006) To detect heart damage early in patients with the immune system disorder sarcoidosis, who are at elevated risk of dying from heart problems, magnetic resonance imaging is twice as sensitive as. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Signs can be subtle for pulmonary hypertension May 5, 2009
Most folks develop pulmonary hypertension because of an underlying condition such as emphysema (destruction of the tiny alveoli lung sacs where oxygen and carbon dioxide gas exchange occurs), untreated severe sleep apnea, chronic clots, valvular problems like mitral valve narrowing, scleroderma, sarcoidosis or sickle cell disease. Rarely, folks develop pulmonary hypertension for no clear cause. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
'Autoantibodies' may be created in response to bacterial DNA Apr 28, 2009
For example, the team notes that the single gene ACE has an impact on myocardial infarction, renal tubular dysgenesis, Alzheimer's, the progression of SARS, diabetes mellitus, and sarcoidosis, yet recently ACE has been shown to be affected by the common species Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. Found in yogurt, these species are often considered to be innocuous or "friendly.". (EurekAlert!)
