Asthma and wheezing in young children

Article Abstract:

Wheezing may be common among infants and young children, with certain patterns predictive of lung damage or asthma. A population-based study of infants followed through age six found that wheezing occurred in almost half of the children. Most wheezing had stopped by the time the children were six. The children who wheezed at six but not before age three may follow the pattern of late-onset asthma, similar to that of older children and young adults. Differences in the age at which sensitization to allergens occurs may be important. Six-year-olds who had experienced wheezing since birth had poorer lung function than children with late-onset wheezing. Persistent wheezing may cause deterioration of children's growing lungs. Such findings may help researchers understand the natural history of asthma and its characteristics.

Editorial, Development and progression, Asthma in children, Childhood asthma, Wheeze, Wheezing

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Life-threatening of implantable cardiac devices

Article Abstract:

The Guidant Corporation created an independent panel in 2005 to conduct an unbiased investigation into incidents of fatal malfunctions of its implantable defibrillators including the methods used to identify the malfunctions. A discussion on the panel's findings and its recommendations for corrective actions is presented.

England, Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, Discussion

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