News Stories
Biomedical Company Investigates Stem Cell Therapy for COPD
Bio-Matrix Scientific subsidiary has initiated studies to support stem cell and laser regenerative therapy for COPD.
2/5/2010
Giving Birth May Spur Parents to Quit Smoking
Counseling during postpartum period results in increased quit attempts by new parents.
2/3/2010
Kentucky Researcher Zeroes in on Respiratory Weakness in ICU Morbidity
A University of Kentucky researcher is investigating respiratory weakness as a factor in the morbidity of intensive-care patients. He hypothesizes that physicians significantly underestimate both the degree of patient weakness and the length of timethat the patients will require mechanical ventilation.
2/1/2010
HHS Launches Web Site to Organize Medical Volunteers for Haiti
Medical professionals who wish to volunteer to assist the victims of the earthquake in Haiti should visit the site to send in information.
1/29/2010
New Class Uses Collaborative Approach to Solving Asthma Problem
Students will develop a new understanding of asthma and its related issues by examining how different disciplines approach and define the problems it causes.
1/28/2010
Therapeutic Lung Flute Cleared by the FDA
The hand-held, reusable therapeutic device supplements a patients natural mucus clearing system.
1/27/2010
EPA Announces New NO2 Limits and Monitoring Guidelines
The ATS applauded the efforts of the EPA, but urges further action.
1/26/2010
Doctors Develop Low-Cost Ventilators for Emergency Use
According to the researchers, such devices could be mass-produced for crises where there is an overwhelming demand for mechanical ventilation and a limited oxygen supply.
1/25/2010
CareFusion to Donate $3.1 Million in Products to Relief Efforts in Haiti
The company is donating 100 ventilators and 200 infusion pumps to aid relief efforts.
1/22/2010
COPD Limits Heart Function Even in Mild Cases
The link between lung and heart function was strongest in current smokers and especially in those with emphysema.
1/21/2010
Childhood Harms Linked to Lung Cancer
Adverse childhood experiences were associated with an increased risk of lung cancer and particularly premature death from lung cancer.
1/20/2010
HHS Medical Teams Providing Medical Care in Haiti
"With more medical teams in place, we will be able to significantly increase the numbers of people getting medical attention," said HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
1/19/2010
Study Demonstrates Clear, Graded, Inverse Relationship Between OSA and Diabetes
The University of Chicago study also confirmed that undiagnosed OSA is common among patients with type 2 diabetes.
1/18/2010
FDA Clears Nasal-Aire II Petite Mask for Pediatric Use
The mask fits comparably to an oversized cannula for a nonclaustrophobic feel.
1/15/2010
Hamilton Medical Ventilators Take Top Spot
MD Buylines User Satisfaction Report ranks Hamilton for eighth consecutive quarter.
1/14/2010
Can Green Tea Help Modify the Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Lung Cancer Risk?
Results of a study presented at the AACR-IASLC Joint Conference on Molecular Origins of Lung Cancer shows reason to believe that it can.
1/13/2010
Positive Preclinical Results for RSV Vaccine Candidate from Novavax
No signs were found that immunization with the Novavax RSV-F vaccine candidate resulted in enhanced disease in the preclinical safety and efficacy study in cotton rats.
1/12/2010
Poor Lung Function in Adolescence Influenced by Several Factors
A new study finds factors including birth weight, height, and gender are related to poorer lung function.
1/11/2010
Free Asthma Screenings Scheduled Nationwide for May
The 14th annual screening program will take place at over 200 locations across the United States during National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
1/8/2010
American College of Physicians Reminds Public and Physicians to Get H1N1 Shot
As National Influenza Vaccination Week begins Sunday, the ACP acknowledges that infections have declined, but getting vaccinated now can help prevent a third wave of H1N1 flu.
1/8/2010
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