June 2004
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Sleep and the Aerodigestive Complications of Gastroesophageal Reflux |
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by William C. Orr, PhD |
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Sleep disturbances that occur with nocturnal reflux may have serious consequences for the well-being of patients and their ability to perform well the next day. |
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and African Americans |
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by Donna Oliver-Freeman, RRT, and Roberta B. Hollander, PhD, MPH |
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Despite a dramatic decline in deaths following a national Back to Sleep campaign, the racial gap for SIDS has not only persisted, but widened, crossing all educational and income categories among African Americans. |
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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. Second of a two-part article. |
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Editor's Message |
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Asthma Action |
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Guest Editorial |
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by Tom Smalling, MS, RRT, RPFT, RPSGT |
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Playing Nicely |
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Industry News |
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by Kelly Stephens |
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Manufacturing News |
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by Kelly Stephens |
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Straight Talk |
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RT interviews Ron Richard, Vice President of Marketing for the Americas, Resmed. |
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Spotlight |
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by Fran Howard |
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Improving Care for Muscular Dystrophy Patients.
Parent Project MD, an international nonprofit organization, is working to standardize DMD respiratory treatment. A new legislative act is an important first step. |
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Product Profiles |
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Technology Focus |
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CPAP |
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Facility Profile |
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by Seleen Street Collins |
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Breathing Easier in St Louis
Pediatric patients and area residents are learning to become involved in their own respiratory health with the help of RTs, nurse practitioners, and physicians at St Louis Children’s Hospital. |
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