May 2004
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Lactoferrin Research Holds Promise for Asthma Treatment |
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by Laura Gater |
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Recombinant human lactoferrin is a natural immunomodulatory protein that has demonstrated preclinical efficacy in treating asthma. |
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Understanding Influenza, RSV Infection, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, and SARS |
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by Phyllis C. Braun, PhD, and John D. Zoidis, MD |
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Viral infections of the lower respiratory tract are less common but generally more serious and, in some cases, may be life-threatening. |
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Treatment Protocol for Prolonged Weaning |
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by M. Paneroni, RT; M. Sarvā, MD; and M. Vitacca, MD |
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Advanced, cost-effective diagnostic, therapeutic, and adaptive modalities, combined with a multidisciplinary approach, help successfully wean a patient with COPD. |
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Acute Lung Injury: The Role of Surfactant Protein A |
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by Kendra L. Gram, MD; Shuxia Yang; and Imad Y. Haddad, MD |
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Attempts to lower mortality associated with ARDS have been unsuccessful. The alveolar epithelium as a major feature in the disease’s injury and repair phases is the focus of a study at the University of Minnesota. |
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Nutritional Support, Body Weight, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
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by Padmini Shankar, PhD, RD; Jim McMillan, EdD; and Rick Carter, PhD |
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Nutritional countermeasures, coupled with other good health habits, should be implemented when COPD is diagnosed. First a of two-part article. |
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Editor's Message |
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Smoke Signals |
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by Anne Welsbacher |
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When it comes to talking tobacco prevention, teens might prove more effective than our nation’s leaders |
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Guest Editorial |
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by Lourdes Baezconde-Garbanati, PhD, MPH |
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Tobacco-related Disparities among Hispanic/Latinos |
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Letters |
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Spotlight |
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Taking it to the Streets |
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by Kelly Stephens |
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In its seventh year, the ACAAI Asthma Screening Program focuses on workplace settings. |
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Industry News |
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Manufacturing News |
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Straight Talk |
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RT interviews David Lawson, CFO, Compumedics Limited. |
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Facility Profile |
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Brain Power |
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by Rich Smith |
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RT students at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center are taught to be critical thinkers. |
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Technology Focus |
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Spirometry |
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Product Profiles |
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