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Researchers Find Additional Benefits of Hemofiltration for Newborns
Hemofiltration during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) improves outcomes and cuts costs.
4/3/2009

Legislation Granting the FDA Regulation of Tobacco Passes in House
Today the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act passed in the US House of Representatives, but it faces stiff opposition as it arrives in the Senate.
4/2/2009

Medical Leaders Call for Overhaul of Conflicting Relationships Between PMAs and Industry
Dependence on funding from industry deemed a threat to quality patient care.
4/1/2009

COPD Patients Experience Imbalance in the Lungs During Acute Exacerbations
Respiratory load and capacity are out of balance during early phases of an acute exacerbation.
3/31/2009

ER Finale Highlights Respiratory Conditions and Therapies
PARI nebulizer and compressor used in the filming of the shows last episode.
3/30/2009

Gene Mutation May Cause Poor Lung Development in Children
Researchers move towards identifying possible genetic targets to control healthy lung development.
3/27/2009

HIT Manufacturers Deserve More Liability for Medical Errors
A recent editorial in JAMA discusses the HIT industrys seemingly unfaultable ranking, and why it should be changed.
3/26/2009

AHRQ Delivers Guidance on Protecting Children During Public Health Emergencies
Two new sets of guidelines address the safety of children in schools or hospitals during public health emergencies.
3/25/2009

World TB Day 2009
I am stopping TB.
3/24/2009

FDA Clears the Nellcor OxiMax N-600x Pulse Oximeter with OxiMax SPD Alert
OxiMax SPD alert detects patterns of desaturation that are indicative of repetitive reductions in airflow.
3/23/2009

Sleep-Disordered Breathing Often Accompanies Cardiac Arrhythmias
Study shows both central sleep apnea and obstructive sleep apnea are common in patients with atrial fibrillation.
3/20/2009

Pitt Receives 4.7 Million to Investigate Hospital-Acquired Infections
The funding comes as part of the 2008-2009 national tobacco settlement.
3/19/2009

Prestigious Health Care Award Goes to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is honored for leadership in improving care.
3/18/2009

Ultraviolet Lights Could Reduce Spread of TB
The use of ultraviolet C lights in hospitals could reduce transmission of TB, including drug-resistant strains.
3/17/2009

Estrogen Improves Lung Function Following Preterm Birth
Study conducted on preterm primates finds estrogen increases abundance of nitric oxide synthases in the lungs.
3/16/2009

Long-term Ozone Exposure Raises the Risk of Dying from Lung Disease
Study is the first to separate ozones effects from those of fine particulate matter.
3/13/2009

Study Supports Obesity-Driven Testing Strategies to ID Truck Drivers with OSA
Findings also show that few drivers diagnosed follow through with treatment for OSA.
3/12/2009

New York State Leads the Way in Health Care IT
The state could serve as a blueprint for federal health care information technology plans.
3/11/2009

Helium Helps Lung Patients Breathe Easier
New University of Calgary research creates innovative intervention to help people with lung disease exercise longer and harder.
3/10/2009

Helium Helps Lung Patients Breathe Easier
New University of Calgary research creates innovative intervention to help people with lung disease exercise longer and harder.
3/10/2009

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