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Thunderstorms Increase Asthma Attacks
A study of the Atlanta area has found that thunderstorms lead to an increased incidence of asthma-related emergency room visits.
7/14/2008

Visual Proof that OSA Causes Structural Brain Damage
Researchers utilize new technology to show damage to multiple regions of the brain.
7/11/2008

Senate Passes Medicare Package
Now the Medicare package heads to the desk of President Bush, who has threatened to veto.
7/10/2008

Alupent MDI Will Be Discontinued
Prescription will be discontinued once the existing supplies available through pharmacies have been exhausted.
7/10/2008

Scientists Discover How Bird Flu Adapts in Humans
The recent discovery supplies genetic markers to help scientist monitor bird flu viruses with pandemic potential.
7/9/2008

Older Respiratory Patients Who Smoke Not Receiving Proper Treatment
Older patients, especially those who smoke, are not receiving treatments that adhere to suggested guidelines.
7/8/2008

EPA Announces Proposed Approval for Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Air Plan
This is the first proposed approval by the Environmental Protection Agency.
7/7/2008

TB Treatment Gets Faster, More Accurate, and Cheaper
New initiatives from a partnership of four large health organizations will provide faster and more appropriate treatment for multidrug-resistant TB.
7/3/2008

Masimo Patient SafetyNet Outgrows the Hospital Setting
The patient SafetyNet allows patients to be monitored remotely and provides early warning alarms that indicate physiological parameters that have been set for the patient are violated.
7/2/2008

Ron Richard Named CEO of SeQual
Richard takes the position after 30 years in the health care industry.
7/1/2008

COPD Exacerbations Linked to Depression
Study directly links COPD exacerbations and depression, supports idea that COPD patients are prone to lower quality of life.
6/30/2008

San Diego Union Tribune Recognizes Work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
The recent article recognizes the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as venture philanthropy leader.
6/27/2008

Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation Act Passes in House of Representatives
The Senate must now pass the bill by July 1.
6/26/2008

Mpex Initiates a Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Aerosol Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis Patients
MP-376 acts against key bacteria pathogens associated with CF.
6/25/2008

Hill-Rom Signs Distribution Agreement with Tri-Anim
The distribution agreement is intended to boost Hill-Roms sales of The Vest.
6/24/2008

Free to Breathe Events are Coming to a City Near You
You can participate in races across the country, or sign up for the national virtual race!
6/23/2008

Covidien Partners with Sleep Pointe to Bring Sleep Apnea Education to Transportation Industry
Recent partnership is intended to diagnose and treat the approximately 28% of commercial truck drivers that are affected by sleep apnea.
6/20/2008

Risk of Asthma Increased for Babies Delivered Through Caesarean Sections
Researchers give two main theories on why the risk of asthma is increased in Caesarean section babies.
6/19/2008

Joint Commission Announces New Patient Safety Goals
Compliance with the revised requirements is required to continue accreditation from The Joint Commission.
6/18/2008

Expand-A-Lung Voted Number 1 by the Los Angeles Times
The breathing resistance exercisers compact size and consumer marketing bring it to the top of the ranks.
6/17/2008

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