News tagged with lung problem
Researchers identify insect host species of a famous Tibetan medicinal fungus
A team of researchers from the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (Xiao-Liang Wang and Yi-Jian Yao), summarized all the available information on the insect species associated with the Tibetan ...
Sep 08, 2011 |
4.7 / 5 (3) |
0
Study finds even with fetal lung maturity, babies delivered prior to 39 weeks are at risk
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that despite fetal pulmonary maturity, ...
Feb 11, 2011 |
not rated yet |
0
Hold the gas? Inhaled nitric oxide of no benefit to most premature babies
A new Johns Hopkins Children?s Center study challenges the widespread practice of treating premature babies with nitric oxide gas to prevent lung problems, neurological damage and death. The research, based on analysis of ...
Jan 14, 2011 |
not rated yet |
0
Premature babies to benefit from breathing-support trial
(PhysOrg.com) -- A North West trial of alternatives to ventilators for helping premature babies to breathe could reduce the risk of lung problems and other complications for around 7,000 babies a year.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Dec 10, 2010 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
Smoke from fireworks is harmful to health
The metallic particles in the smoke emitted by fireworks pose a health risk, particularly to people who suffer from asthma. This is the conclusion of a study led by researchers from the Institute of Environmental ...
Nov 16, 2010 |
not rated yet |
0
Family carers share the illness experience of the dying patient
Family carers need to be supported throughout the whole illness of their loved ones as they witness and share much of the experience of the dying person, according to research published in the British Medical Journal today.
Jun 10, 2010 |
not rated yet |
0
New therapy protects lungs from runaway inflammation
A novel anti-inflammatory therapy designed by Vanderbilt University Medical Center investigators prevents acute lung injury in mice exposed to an inflammation-causing toxin, the researchers report in the journal Molecular Th ...
Mar 11, 2009 |
not rated yet |
0
Close relationships can perpetuate individual health problems
Human problems rarely occur in a vacuum, but persist as part of ongoing social interaction in which causes and effects are interwoven. One person's behavior can set the stage for what another does. A new study in the journal ...
Mar 11, 2009 |
4 / 5 (1) |
0
