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Majority of NCAA Sports Medicine Programs Do Not Adhere to National Asthma Guidelines
A recent study finds that only 17% of NCAA athletic trainers responding to a survey screen athletes for exercise-induced bronchospasm.
4/28/2009
Update: Number of H1N1 Flu Cases Jumps to 68
CDC say sthe number of confirmed H1N1 flu cases in the United States has jumped to 64, and states say there are at least four more.
4/28/2009
Muscle Deterioration May Be Connected to High CO2 in Patients with Lung Diseases
International research team finds increased levels of carbon dioxide reduces spontaneous movement capability.
4/27/2009
Vitamin D Levels Inversely Related to Asthma Severity
Study authors suggest possible added health benefits to vitamin D supplementation other than preserving bone health.
4/24/2009
CDC Concerned About Outbreak of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
Preliminary testing matched seven isolates found in Mexico outbreak match those of the US strains.
4/24/2009
Double Lung Transplant More Than Doubles Chances of Extended Life
New findings show that having both lungs replaced, a college education, and matching immune systems increase the likelihood of an extended life span after a lung transplant.
4/23/2009
American Lung Association Reports on 2008 State-Legislated Actions on Tobacco Issues
2008 was a slow year for tobacco control policies at the state level, says the ALA.
4/22/2009
Link Between anti-TNF Therapies and Increased Tuberculosis Identified
German researchers identify a mechanism by which anti-TNF therapies lead to decreased ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis.
4/21/2009
Researcher Designs Study to Map Asthma Triggers with GPS
The postdoctoral fellow hopes to map previously unknown causes of asthma with his study.
4/20/2009
Increased Enforcement of Tobacco Laws Aimed at Minors Decreases Underage Smoking
Results of a new study show that for every 1% increase in the rate of merchant compliance, daily smoking rates among 10th graders fell by 2%.
4/17/2009
Global Analysis Finds Former Soviet States and China Have the Most Cases of MDR-TB
The fourth round of data from a World Health Organization global project finds strong regional and national variation in trends of drug-resistant tuberculosis.
4/16/2009
National Survey Uncovers G.A.P. in Asthma Knowledge
While most asthma patients surveyed know the risks of uncontrolled asthma, they misinterpret asthma control, and do not realize that asthma is a chronic disease that requires long-term therapy.
4/15/2009
Chronically Ill Patients Need An Extra Push to Quit Smoking
The author of this recent study supports increased insurance coverage of smoking cessation.
4/14/2009
Researchers Search for Link Between Stay in ICU and Depression
Johns Hopkins researchers report on their preliminary findings.
4/13/2009
High-Dose Radiation and Chemotherapy Improves Survival
Concurrent treatment yields best results.
4/10/2009
They've Moved!
B&B relocates
4/10/2009
Medical Technology Company Offers Discounts, Updated Web Site, and Free CEUs
VORTRAN launches three new initiatives.
4/9/2009
Is a Shorter Treatment Time for TB Around the Corner?
New research indicates that the antibiotic moxifloxacin may shorten the duration of treatment for tuberculosis.
4/8/2009
Radiometer Relaunches Informational Web Site Under New Name
The relaunch is designed to reflect the growing scope of articles supplied through the site.
4/7/2009
FDA Says AstraZeneca Lacks Data to Establish Approriateness of SYMBICORT in Children
In a complete response letter to the company, the FDA requests more information to establish appropriate doses in children 6 to11 years of age.
4/6/2009
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