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Geography Over Need Is Putting Sicker Patients Needing Lung Transplant At Higher Risk Of Dying -
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
The current system for allocating donated lungs based on proximity and not on need appears to decrea......
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Pneumonia Survival May Improve With Stimulation Of Brain Hormone Action -
Thu, 02 Feb 2012
An international research team may have found a way to block a second wave of death that can result ......
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Some Allergic Inflammation May Be Due To Exposure To Common Environmental Bacteria -
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Could some cases of asthma actually be caused by an allergic reaction to a common environmental bact......
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Lungs Infected With Plague Bacteria Also Become Playgrounds For Other Microbes -
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Among medical mysteries baffling many infectious disease experts is exactly how the deadly pneumonic......
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CAT Assesses COPD Exacerbation Severity -
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
A UK study revealed that the COPD Assessment Test (CAT) can accurately evaluate exacerbation severit......
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Early Cystic Fibrosis Detected Using Bronchoalveolar Lavage And Lung Clearance Index -
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
According to a new Australian study published online before he print publication in the American Tho......
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Lung Tumor Gene Test Predicts Surgery Outcomes -
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
An assay which measures the activity of 14 genes in lung cancer tumors can accurately predict who wi......
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Asthma Rates And Costs Rise Due To Traffic Pollution -
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
An international study of asthma, published in the early online version of the European Respiratory ......
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Experts Warn Cost Of Asthma Caused By Traffic-Related Air Pollution Is Much Higher Than Previous Estimates -
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
The total cost of asthma due to traffic-related air pollution is much higher than previous estimates......
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Encouraging Patients To Take Moments To Enjoy Life Helps Them Make Better Health Decisions -
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
The experience of daily positive affect -- a mild, happy feeling -- and self-affirmation helps some ......
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Accelerated Infant Growth Increases Risk Of Future Asthma Symptoms In Children -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
Accelerated growth in the first three months of life, but not fetal growth, is associated with an in......
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Short-Term Pulmonary, Immunologic, Or Coagulation Status Unaffected By Duration Of RBC Storage -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
There is no difference in early measures of pulmonary function, immunologic status or coagulation st......
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation As A Bridge To Lung Transplantation -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support in awake, non-intubated patients may be an effect......
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First Genome-Wide Study Of High-Altitude Adaptations -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
Over many generations, people living in the high-altitude regions of the Andes or on the Tibetan Pla......
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Lung Transplantation - Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Can Be Used As a Bridge -
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
A German Study published online in the American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory a......
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Cystic Fibrosis |
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Kalydeco - A Cystic Fibrosis Treatment -
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Kalydeco has been approved by the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) to treat a vicious type of Cyst......
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Bronchoalveolar Lavage And Lung Clearance Index Detects Early Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease -
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
The lung clearance index (LCI) is a sensitive non-invasive marker of early lung disease in young chi......
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Early Cystic Fibrosis Detected Using Bronchoalveolar Lavage And Lung Clearance Index -
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
According to a new Australian study published online before he print publication in the American Tho......
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Chemists Unlock Potential Target For Drug Development -
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
A receptor found on blood platelets whose importance as a potential pharmaceutical target has long b......
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Better Treatments For Systemic Fungal Infections May Result From Discovery Of Powerful Drug's Surprising, Simple Method -
Wed, 18 Jan 2012
With one simple experiment, University of Illinois chemists have debunked a widely held misconceptio......
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Lung Function In CF Improved By Long-Term Inhaled Dry Powder Mannitol -
Tue, 20 Dec 2011
Adding inhaled dry powder mannitol to standard therapy for cystic fibrosis produced sustained improv......
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Cystic Fibrosis - Inhaling Mannitol Plus Standard therapy Improves Lung Function -
Mon, 19 Dec 2011
A new study found that the combination of inhaled dry powder mannitol with standard therapy for cyst......
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Inhaled Dry Powder Mannitol Improves Lung Function In CF -
Mon, 19 Dec 2011
Adding inhaled dry powder mannitol to standard therapy for cystic fibrosis produced sustained improv......
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Adults With Hemophilia B Benefit From Gene Therapy -
Tue, 13 Dec 2011
Symptoms improved significantly in adults with the bleeding disorder hemophilia B following a single......
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The Tale Of An Outbreak's Evolution Told By Bacterial Genes -
Mon, 14 Nov 2011
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Children's Hospital Boston have retraced the evolution of ......
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New Therapy Marks A Milestone In Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis -
Fri, 04 Nov 2011
Results of the pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial published in the Nov. 3, 2011 New England Journal of M......
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New Medication Effectively Treats Underlying Cause Of Cystic Fibrosis -
Fri, 04 Nov 2011
A new study has confirmed that the drug, ivacaftor (VX-770), significantly improves lung function in......
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New Drug Candidates Discovered For Cystic Fibrosis And Other Diseases -
Thu, 03 Nov 2011
A new discovery by Californian scientists may lead to a pharmaceutical breakthrough for a wide range......
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'Vampire' Bacteria Has Potential As Living Antibiotic -
Wed, 02 Nov 2011
A vampire-like bacteria that leeches onto specific other bacteria - including certain human pathogen......
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Link Between Smoking Cigarettes And Cystic Fibrosis -
Fri, 14 Oct 2011
New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that cigarette smoke interferes with the Cystic Fibrosis ......
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MedicineNet - Asthma |
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clarithromycin, Biaxin, Biaxin XL -
Fri, 3 Feb 2012
Title: clarithromycin, Biaxin, Biaxin XLCategory: Medications......
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Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDC -
Fri, 3 Feb 2012
Title: Too Few American Adults Getting Needed Vaccinations: CDCCategory: Health News......
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Does Obesity Cause Pain? -
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Title: Does Obesity Cause Pain?Category: Health News......
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Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2012 -
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Title: Health Highlights: Jan. 25, 2012Category: Health News......
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Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With Asthma -
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
Title: Heartburn Meds Won't Help, May Harm Kids With AsthmaCategory: Health News......
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Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune System -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
Title: Study Shows How Stress Triggers Immune SystemCategory: Health News......
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Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy: Study -
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
Title: Asthma Meds Likely Safe During Pregnancy: StudyCategory: Health News......
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Asthma Drugs During Pregnancy Linked to Slight Risk of Rare Birth Defects -
Wed, 18 Jan 2012
Title: Asthma Drugs During Pregnancy Linked to Slight Risk of Rare Birth DefectsCategory: Health News......
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Why Don't Some People With Asthma Respond to Medication? -
Mon, 9 Jan 2012
Title: Why Don't Some People With Asthma Respond to Medication?Category: Health News......
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Are Vacuum Cleaners Bad for Your Health? -
Mon, 9 Jan 2012
Title: Are Vacuum Cleaners Bad for Your Health?Category: Health News......
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Chronic Heartburn a Growing Problem in U.S. -
Thu, 5 Jan 2012
Title: Chronic Heartburn a Growing Problem in U.S.Category: Health News......
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Cortisone Injection -
Wed, 4 Jan 2012
Title: Cortisone InjectionCategory: Procedures and Tests......
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MedicineNet - Lungs |
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sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, Bactrim, Septra -
Thu, 2 Feb 2012
Title: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, Bactrim, SeptraCategory: Medications......
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Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2012 -
Wed, 1 Feb 2012
Title: Health Highlights: Jan. 31, 2012Category: Health News......
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First Drug to Target Cause of Cystic Fibrosis Approved -
Wed, 1 Feb 2012
Title: First Drug to Target Cause of Cystic Fibrosis ApprovedCategory: Health News......
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Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From Parents -
Tue, 31 Jan 2012
Title: Pediatricians' Group Urges More Input From ParentsCategory: Health News......
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Active Ingredient in Viagra Shrunk Disfiguring Growths in Kids -
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Title: Active Ingredient in Viagra Shrunk Disfiguring Growths in KidsCategory: Health News......
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Study: Vitamin D Has No Clear Benefit for COPD Patients -
Tue, 17 Jan 2012
Title: Study: Vitamin D Has No Clear Benefit for COPD PatientsCategory: Health News......
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Certain Antidepressants May Raise Lung Risk in Newborns -
Fri, 13 Jan 2012
Title: Certain Antidepressants May Raise Lung Risk in NewbornsCategory: Health News......
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Marijuana Smoking Not Linked to Chronic Breathing Problems -
Wed, 11 Jan 2012
Title: Marijuana Smoking Not Linked to Chronic Breathing ProblemsCategory: Health News......
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trimethoprim, Trimpex, Proloprim, Primsol -
Wed, 4 Jan 2012
Title: trimethoprim, Trimpex, Proloprim, PrimsolCategory: Medications......
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Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot Risk -
Thu, 15 Dec 2011
Title: Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot RiskCategory: Health News......
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Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Repeat Blood Clots -
Thu, 15 Dec 2011
Title: Aspirin May Reduce Risk of Repeat Blood ClotsCategory: Health News......
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Procedure May Lower Complications After Leg Clots -
Wed, 14 Dec 2011
Title: Procedure May Lower Complications After Leg ClotsCategory: Health News......
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MedPage Today |
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Sleep Troubles May Up Prostate Cancer Risk -
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
SAN FRANCISCO (MedPage Today) -- Severe sleep problems suggestive of insomnia are associated with an......
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Breastfeeding Linked to Better Lung Function (CME/CE) -
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
(MedPage Today) -- Children who were breastfed for at least four months had significantly better lun......
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Lab Notes: Wall Street Success Genetic -
Fri, 03 Feb 2012
(MedPage Today) -- A look at why some stockbrokers are successful, a study that brings oncologists' ......
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Lab Notes: Steak and Surgery May Not Mix -
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- Tops in this week's edition, research in mice suggests that taking protein out of......
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Traffic-Related Asthma Costs Underestimated (CME/CE) -
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- The impact that motor vehicle exhaust has on asthma costs is much bigger than onc......
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Sleep Problems Tied to CV, Metabolic Troubles (CME/CE) -
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- Reported difficulty falling or staying asleep or sleeping too much was associated......
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Gene Test Predicts Mortality Risk After Lung Cancer Surgery (CME/CE) -
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- A new assay looking for 14 genetic signatures may help predict which patients wit......
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Bird Flu Research Debate Leaves Docs Up in the Air -
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- What should be done about controversial research on the H5N1 avian flu that some ......
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Reflux Drugs No Help for Children With Asthma (CME/CE, with video) -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- Proton pump inhibitor treatment doesn't ease asthma for children without gastroes......
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Time in ER Sends Infection Back to Nursing Home (CME/CE) -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- An emergency department visit may triple the risk of respiratory and GI infection......
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'Awake ECMO' May Boost Survival After Lung Transplant (CME/CE) -
Sun, 22 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a bridge to lung transplantation in......
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Smoke-Activated Cells Ravage Lungs in Emphysema (CME/CE) -
Sat, 21 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- The destruction of lung tissue in emphysema was mediated by antigen-presenting ce......
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Transfusion Results Same for Stored, Fresh Red Cells (CME/CE) -
Sat, 21 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- The duration of red blood cell storage did not adversely affect outcomes in venti......
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Flu Researchers Will Halt Controversial Studies for 60 Days -
Fri, 20 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- Scientists involved in controversial influenza research say they'll halt such stu......
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Early Infant Weight Gain Tied to Asthma (CME/CE) -
Fri, 20 Jan 2012
(MedPage Today) -- Rapid weight gain during the first months of life is associated with an increased......
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Smoking |
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Barrett's Patients Who Smoke Are Twice As Likely To Develop Esophageal Cancer -
Wed, 01 Feb 2012
Barrett's esophagus (BE) patients who smoke tobacco are at a two-fold increased risk of developing e......
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Erlotinib Dose-Adjusted For Smoking Status Effective As First Treatment For Head And Neck Cancer -
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
Head and neck cancers respond well to the anti-cancer drug erlotinib when it is administered before ......
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Rise In Heart Disease Prevalence In The Gulf States Linked To Rapid Urbanisation As Well As Cultural Habits -
Fri, 27 Jan 2012
While the rapid improvement in socio-economic conditions is thought responsible for the high rates o......
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Smoking Cessation In Ethnic Minorities -
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Telephone counseling services (also known as quitlines) are an effective intervention for Chinese-, ......
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What Is Nicotine? -
Thu, 26 Jan 2012
Nicotine is a nitrogen-containing chemical - an alkaloid, which is made by several types of plants, ......
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The Biggest Killers Of Japanese Adults Are Tobacco Smoking And High Blood Pressure -
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
The life expectancy of a person born in Japan is among the highest in the world (82.........
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Blood Levels Of Lead May Increase Smokers' Risk For Kidney Cancer -
Wed, 25 Jan 2012
Higher than normal levels of lead in the blood may signal a risk two times higher than average of de......
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Smokers Continue Habit After Being Diagnosed With Cancer -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
According to a study published January 23 online in Cancer, many smokers do not drop the habit after......
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After A Cancer Diagnosis, Many People Continue To Smoke -
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
A new analysis has found that a substantial number of lung and colorectal cancer patients continue t......
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When Kicking The Habit, The Poorest Smokers Face The Toughest Odds -
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
Quitting smoking is never easy. However, when you're poor and uneducated, kicking the habit for good......
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From Cigarette To Emphysema: Mapping The Destructive Path -
Fri, 20 Jan 2012
From the cherry red tip of a lighted cigarette through the respiratory tract to vital lung cells, th......
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Identifying Patients With Increased Risk From Throat Cancer -
Wed, 18 Jan 2012
Independent of other factors, such as smoking history and HPV status, matted lymph nodes appear to s......
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Comparing Alcohol Use And Other Disorders Between The United States And South Korea -
Wed, 18 Jan 2012
Hazardous alcohol use and depression are among the 10 leading causes of disability and premature dea......
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University Of California Announces Blanket Smoking Ban -
Fri, 13 Jan 2012
University of California, which includes campuses in Berkely, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Ri......
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Potential New Treatment For Smoking-Related Diseases -
Fri, 13 Jan 2012
The discovery, by researchers at the University of Melbourne, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia, a......
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