Author Archives: Sharon Kramer

About Sharon Kramer

Hi, I'm an advocate for integrity in health marketing and in the courts.

Severe Fungal Infections Linked to Drugs

After receiving numerous reports of serious fungal infections among patients taking tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers—infections that in some cases resulted in prolonged hospitalizations and death—the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered manufacturers of the drugs to add … Continue reading →

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Detection of fungal development in closed spaces through the determination of specific chemical targets

Abstract In addition to the biodegradation problems encountered in buildings, exposure of their occupants to moulds is responsible for numerous diseases: infections (invasive nosocomial aspergillosis), immediate or delayed allergies, food-borne infections and different types of irritation. In this context, the … Continue reading →

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The latest over at the Aviana

Anonymous said… The Aviana is up for sale. Our sources say Avalon Properties is about to buy the place. This is good and bad. The “good” is that they manage their own properties, so we can say goodbye to Joby … Continue reading →

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Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis – need for routine screening of all patients with asthma with an Aspergillus skin test

Ritesh Agarwal, MD, DM, FCCP   From the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.   Abstract   Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an immunologic pulmonary disorder caused by hypersensitivity to Aspergillus fumigatus. Clinically, … Continue reading →

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Property owners – Riverstone Group, L.L.C. – want to clear-cut Cove Swamp – Video

The state is offering to buy the land from Riverstone for about $700,000, but the company said it wants about $50,000 more. March 19, 2009 Reported by Max Winitz Posted by Debra Worley  Updated by Kristy Ondo COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC … Continue reading →

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