May 2008
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RX for COPD |
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by Craig Rosebrock, MD, and James Donohue, MD |
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Pharmacologic interventions are an important component in COPD management; here we look at usual treatments and some new ones in the pipeline. |
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Inhaled Nitric Oxide in the Newborn Infant |
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by Jonathan D. Finder, MD |
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Inhaled nitric oxide might be an alternative to more invasive, costlier ECMO. |
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Losing Sleep Over Weight |
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by James S. Williams, PhD; Anna Tacon, PhD; and Rick Carter, PhD, MBA |
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Obesity and OSA secondary to obesity represent major health hazards. Untreated OSA is associated with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, mood/memory disorders, and motor vehicle accidents. |
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Breathing Room |
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by Renee Diiulio |
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Advances in ventilation technology help clinicians better manage patients and allow them to breathe more comfortably. |
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Oxygen Roundup |
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A look at six oxygen delivery products. |
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RTs Shift Focus to Assist Endangered Species |
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by Paul Nuccio, RRT, FAARC, and Truman Read, RRT |
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Two RTs from Boston use their skills to try to save an endangered species. |
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The Latest Word in Blood Gas Analyzers |
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by Tor Valenza |
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