�Premature infants whose mothers smoked during pregnancy may be at even higher risk for sudden babe death syndrome (SIDS) than preemies whose mothers did not smoke, according to new enquiry out of the University of Calgary. In the first-ever experimental study to compare the breathing reflexes of preemies of smokers versus non-smokers, researchers set up that babies whose mothers had smoked showed a number of signs of impaired respiratory function.
"Smoking during pregnancy is a double-edged sword with respect to SIDS," aforementioned Shabih Hasan, M.D., a staff neonatologist and prof in the department of pediatrics at the University of Calgary, and the principal investigator of the new study. "Not only if does it raise a mother's likelihood of having a preterm baby, world Health Organization is already among the most vulnerable to SIDS, but it increases the infant's susceptibility to SIDS even further."
The research will be published in the first issue for September of the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Studies feature indicated that a combination of hypoxia (low atomic number 8) and hypercarbia (excess of carbon dioxide) may be acute precursors to SIDS. Infants at the superlative risk for SIDS experience been shown to possess both attenuated arousal and ventilatory responses to hypoxia and/or hypercarbia.
"Preterm babies are known to have increased breathing difficulties in proportion to their prematurity and cigarette fume is known to increase apneas in full-term babies," said Dr. Hasan. "But until now, cigarette smoke exposure and preterm birth have non been investigated together with respect to their potential effects on respiratory dysfunction."
To analyze the effects of cigarette smoke exposure on preterm infants' respiratory wellness and their risk of SIDS, the researchers recruited 22 preterm infants wHO had been spontaneously born between 28 and 32 weeks with no early complicating respiratory factors. Twelve of the infants had mothers world Health Organization had smoked five or more cigarettes every day in gestation. The mothers of the other ten infants did not smoke during pregnancy.
They obtained baseline readings on the infants' breathing patterns in normal conditions, assessing breathing rate, pauses in breathing, recovery period and heart rate. Saturation of oxygen in their blood was likewise monitored. After baseline readings were recorded, the infants were challenged with a five-minute period of decreased oxygen delivered through a nasal cannula. During this period they were monitored very closely with babe resuscitation equipment near at hand.
The deuce groups were remarkably similar in some measures: respiratory rates and number of breathing pauses were exchangeable among both groups of infants.
But there were pregnant differences 'tween the deuce groups of preterm babies with deference to ticker rate and recovery period of time. The cigarette-smoke exposed infants showed increased heart rate during the hypoxemic period compared with their baseline values, just there was no divergence in heart rates was observed in control infants, indicating that the o depletion assign their bodies under more stress than the controller groups.
Furthermore, piece blood atomic number 8 levels reduced similarly in both groups during the hypoxemic challenge, infants wHO were open to fag smoke did not recover as easily, as quickly or as often as the infants born to non-smoking mothers.
"Our study shows that preterm infants make incomplete and/or delayed recovery from interruptions in external respiration," said Dr. Hasan. "This has clear implications for their risk of SIDS. But thither is level still some other reason for concern even after the risk of SIDS has passed. Inability or delayed recovery from repeated low-pitched oxygen episodes can as well be prejudicious to wit development. There is increasing evidence that infants uncovered to antepartum cigarette hummer are at high risk for developmental and behavioural disorders."
To explain their findings, the researchers point to evidence that suggests that nicotine interacts with highly selective endogenous neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, which english hawthorn in change state affect development of areas in the central nervous system all-important for respiratory control. Alternatively, alterations in lung development and lung mechanics could contribute to poor gas exchange leading to poorer recovery seen in the group exposed to cigarette smoke.
Regardless of the mechanism, the survey has immediate clinical relevance: "Since preterm infants continue to have significant cardiorespiratory events later on discharge from the hospital, our study may help identify the infants at risk for attenuated retrieval from hypoxemic episodes spell at home," said Dr. Hasan. "Furthermore, it mightiness help recognize the infants, who will arouse in response to hypoxemia. The infants identified to be at danger can subsequently be further investigated and/or monitored at home."
Source: Keely Savoie
American Thoracic Society
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Thursday, 14 August 2008
B.B. King heads into fall with more dates, new album
B.B. King [ ], who simply finished a coast-to-coast summer jaunt, will hit the pavement again next month for a string of US shows that stretches into December.
The 82-year-old vapours legend has added 20 cities to the fall leg since last train, including a two-night bandstand in Houston. The expedition is scheduled to launch Sept. 6 in Laughlin, NV, and visit a mix of clubs, theaters and casinos across the country through Dec. 1. Details are listed below.
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Meanwhile, King is getting ready to release a new album, "One Kind Favor," which features covers of old blues songs that inspired him as a young man. Produced by T Bone Burnett (Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Roy Orbison), the book was made to sound like it was recorded in the '50s. Players include Dr. John on piano, Nathan East on standup bass and Jim Keltner on drums. The set is scheduled to be released Aug. 26 on Geffen Records.
Earlier this year, King offered up "Live," a DVD/CD compendium recorded during several 2006 concerts at his have B.B. King's Blues Clubs in Nashville and Memphis. The DVD comprises 18 classic King tracks, piece the CD features 12 songs from the live sets.
In other news, the blue devils icon testament preside over the Sept. 13 opening of the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in his hometown of Indianola, MS. Also next month, King will begin hosting his possess weekly express on XM Radio's newly relaunched blues channel, "B.B. King's Bluesville."
King, who started his transcription career in the '40s, has released more than 50 albums, won 14 Grammys and been inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His many honors also include the Presidential Medal of Freedom and a "Living Legend" palm from the Library of Congress.
[Note: The following tour of duty dates hold been provided by artist and/or tour sources, world Health Organization verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before go on sale. Check with official creative person websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
September 20086 - Laughlin, NV - Harrah's Laughlin Rio Vista Amphitheatre7 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theater18 - Bossier City, LA - CenturyTel Center19 - Biloxi, MS - Beau Rivage Resort & Casino20 - Choctaw, MS - Pearl River Resort21 - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center25 - Bridgeport, CT - Klein Memorial Auditorium26 - Hartford, CT - The Bushnell Center for Performing Arts27 - Reading, PA - Sovereign Performing Arts Center28 - Peekskill, NY - Paramount Center for the Arts30 - Detroit, MI - MGM Grand Detroit CasinoOctober 20082 - Toledo, OH - Stranahan Theater3 - Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre4 - Carbondale, IL - Southern Illinois University Arena5 - Branson, MO - Welk Resort Theatre7 - Wichita, KS - Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center17 - Albuquerque, NM - Route 66 Casino23 - Mescalero, NM - Inn of the Mountain Gods Casino25 - Boulder, CO - Boulder Theater31 - Milwaukee, WI - The Riverside TheatreNovember 200814 - Norman, OK - Riverwind Casino15 - Thackerville, OK - Winstar Casino16 - Dallas, TX - Meyerson Symphony Center21-22 - Houston, TX - House of Blues 24 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle26 - Alexandria, VA - Birchmere28 - Beverly, MA - North Shore Music Theatre29 - Atlantic City, NJ - House of Blues30 - Durham, NC - Durham Performing Arts CenterDecember 20081 - Hagerstown, MD - Maryland Theatre
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Wednesday, 6 August 2008
Dropkick Murphys VS Business
Artist: Dropkick Murphys VS Business
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Rock: Punk-Rock
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Mob Mentality
Year: 2000
Tracks: 12
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Friday, 27 June 2008
Spheric Lounge
Artist: Spheric Lounge
Genre(s):
Ambient
Other
Discography:
Session 2006.03.28
Year: 2006
Tracks: 3
Session 2006.03.23
Year: 2006
Tracks: 9
Session 2006.03.19
Year: 2006
Tracks: 5
Session 2006.02.12 Cd2
Year: 2006
Tracks: 3
Session 2006.02.12 Cd1
Year: 2006
Tracks: 5
Session 2006.01.30
Year: 2006
Tracks: 6
Session 2006.01.26
Year: 2006
Tracks: 6
Session 2006.01.25
Year: 2006
Tracks: 3
Session 2006.01.22
Year: 2006
Tracks: 2
20. Session 06.01.2006
Year: 2006
Tracks: 8
Angelina Und Enzo
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
19. Session 27.12.- 30.12.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
18.A Session 12.12.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 6
18. Session 01.12.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 9
17.B Session 28.11.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
17.A Session 11.11.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 9
17. Session 03.11.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 8
16.C Session 22.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 8
16.B Session 16.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 7
16.A Session 13.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
16. Session 06.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
15.C Session 01.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 6
15.B Session 17.09.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
15.A Session 09.09.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
15. Session 02.09.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
14.C Session 01.09.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
14.B Session 19.08.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
14.A Session 15.08.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
14. Session 13.08.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
13.A Session 05.08.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
13. Session 29.07.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
12. Session 24.06.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 6
11.B Session 18.06.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
11.A Session 08.06.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
11. Session 20.05.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 6
10.A Session 30.04.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
10. Session 22.04.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 4
09.B Session 16.04.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
09.A Session 28.03.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
09. Session 25.03.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 5
08.A Session 18.03.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 4
08. Session 04.- 06.03.2005 Geretsried One
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
08. Session 04.- 06.03.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 7
07. Session 12.02.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 4
06.B Session 04.02.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 5
06.A Session 28.01.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
06. Session 14.01.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
05. Session 19.12.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
04. Session 26.11.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
03. Session 29.10.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
02. Session 08.10.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
01. Session 17.09.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
Thursday, 19 June 2008
Constantine - The Things They Say 8579
"I won a Best Newcomer award (for CONSTANTINE) actually. It's currently acting as a doorstop in the guest bathroom." Former BUSH frontman GAVIN ROSSDALE finds a practical use for his first acting award.
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Thursday, 12 June 2008
Spheric Lounge
Artist: Spheric Lounge
Genre(s):
Ambient
Other
Discography:
Session 2006.03.28
Year: 2006
Tracks: 3
Session 2006.03.23
Year: 2006
Tracks: 9
Session 2006.03.19
Year: 2006
Tracks: 5
Session 2006.02.12 Cd2
Year: 2006
Tracks: 3
Session 2006.02.12 Cd1
Year: 2006
Tracks: 5
Session 2006.01.30
Year: 2006
Tracks: 6
Session 2006.01.26
Year: 2006
Tracks: 6
Session 2006.01.25
Year: 2006
Tracks: 3
Session 2006.01.22
Year: 2006
Tracks: 2
20. Session 06.01.2006
Year: 2006
Tracks: 8
Angelina Und Enzo
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
19. Session 27.12.- 30.12.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
18.A Session 12.12.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 6
18. Session 01.12.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 9
17.B Session 28.11.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
17.A Session 11.11.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 9
17. Session 03.11.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 8
16.C Session 22.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 8
16.B Session 16.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 7
16.A Session 13.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
16. Session 06.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
15.C Session 01.10.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 6
15.B Session 17.09.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
15.A Session 09.09.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
15. Session 02.09.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
14.C Session 01.09.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
14.B Session 19.08.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
14.A Session 15.08.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
14. Session 13.08.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
13.A Session 05.08.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
13. Session 29.07.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
12. Session 24.06.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 6
11.B Session 18.06.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
11.A Session 08.06.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
11. Session 20.05.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 6
10.A Session 30.04.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
10. Session 22.04.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 4
09.B Session 16.04.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
09.A Session 28.03.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 2
09. Session 25.03.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 5
08.A Session 18.03.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 4
08. Session 04.- 06.03.2005 Geretsried One
Year: 2005
Tracks: 11
08. Session 04.- 06.03.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 7
07. Session 12.02.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 4
06.B Session 04.02.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 5
06.A Session 28.01.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 3
06. Session 14.01.2005
Year: 2005
Tracks: 1
05. Session 19.12.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
04. Session 26.11.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
03. Session 29.10.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
02. Session 08.10.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
01. Session 17.09.2004
Year: 2004
Tracks: 1
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