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Cigarette smoke causes harmful changes in the lungs even at the lowest levels
Casual smokers may think that smoking a few cigarettes a week is "no big deal." But according to new research from physician-scientists at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, having an infrequent smoke, ...
Aug 20, 2010 |
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Doctors Providing Critical Patient Care Remotely With a Smartphone (w/Video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- AirStrip Technologies is revolutionizing the medical field by giving physicians the ability to monitor their patient's vital signs form their smartphone. Doctors can now keep track of heartbeats, ...
May 01, 2010 |
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'Near-death experience' explained by carbon dioxide: study
People who have "near-death experiences," such as flashing lights, feelings of peace and joy and divine encounters before they pull back from the brink may simply have raised levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood, ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Apr 07, 2010 |
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Stress during pregnancy may increase offspring's risk of asthma
Stress during pregnancy may raise the risk of asthma in offspring, according to researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. The researchers investigated differences in immune function ...
Mar 18, 2010 |
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Fish oil not snake oil
A randomised controlled trial of fish oil given intravenously to patients in intensive care has found that it improves gas exchange, reduces inflammatory chemicals and results in a shorter length of hospital stay. Researchers ...
Jan 18, 2010 |
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Obstructive sleep apnea may worsen diabetes
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) adversely affects glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago.
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jan 14, 2010 |
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Being overweight super-sizes both risk and consequences of sleep-disordered breathing
Overweight individuals are not just at greater risk of having sleep-disordered-breathing (SDB), they are also likely to suffer greater consequences, according to new research.
Oct 08, 2009 |
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Vitamin D levels linked to asthma severity
New research provides evidence for a link between vitamin D insufficiency and asthma severity.
Apr 23, 2009 |
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Starting periods before the age of 10 increases risk of lung complaints in future
Women who suffer from asthma or poor lung function as adults generally started their periods at the age of 10 or before. This is the conclusion of a European research study with Spanish participation, which ...
Apr 05, 2011 |
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Protein associated with allergic response causes airway changes in asthma patients
Changes that occur in the airways of asthma patients are in part caused by the naturally occurring protein interleukin-13 (IL-13) which stimulates invasion of airway cells called fibroblasts, according to a study conducted ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 22, 2011 |
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Researchers link novel biomarkers to asthma and COPD
Four novel biomarkers have been identified which may aid in the diagnosis and management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study conducted by researchers in Australia, who determined ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 11, 2011 |
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Simple blood test detects early emphysema in smokers before symptoms appear
During a regular annual physical exam, blood is usually drawn to check the health of a person's heart, kidneys and liver. Now, researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center say a blood test that ...
Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 11, 2011 |
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Viral infection not responsible for exacerbation of lung disease in most patients
Acute viral infection does not appear to be a primary cause of acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive, deadly disease resulting in thickening and scarring of the lungs, according to a study ...
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Feb 25, 2011 |
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Cigarette smoking increases production of mucus in patients with bronchitis
Cigarette smoking has been linked with overproduction of mucus associated with chronic bronchitis, according to a study conducted by researchers in New Mexico. The study indicates cigarette smoke suppresses a protein that ...
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Feb 17, 2011 |
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Leptin resistance may prevent severe lung disease in patients with diabetes
Resistance to leptin, a protein that plays a key role in regulating metabolism and appetite, may help prevent the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute lung injury (ALI) in individuals with type ...
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