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New Guidelines for Palliative Care Recognize the Growth of the Field
The American Thoracic Society has published official guidelines to help structure the now prominent field of palliative care.
4/15/2008

ATTRACT-1 Trial to Explore Latest Potential Lung Cancer Treatment
The novel cancer agent ASA404 enters Phase III trial for use in treatment of lung cancer after a successful Phase II trial.
4/14/2008

Paradoxical Pharmacology Turns Up in Asthma Research
An innovative idea for the treatment of asthma symptoms has led one Texas professor to research what could be the next step in asthma medicine.
4/11/2008

Susceptibility of Asthma Linked to Gene Variant
Previous findings that the protein YKL-40 is a blood marker for asthma inspired researchers to look at the gene that regulates the protein.
4/10/2008

Dry Airways Contribute to More Than Cystic Fibrosis
Research finds a link between insufficiently hydrated airways and the development of acquired lung diseases such as asthma and smokers lung.
4/9/2008

Masimo's PVI Cleared for Market in Japan
Masimo's PVI could help clinicians assess a patient's fluid responsiveness quickly and noninvasively.
4/8/2008

Infant Lungs Exposed to Cigarette Smoke Suffer Inhibited Gene Expression
A new study performed on neonatal mice finds that exposure to cigarette smoke inhibits innate gene expression and impairs alveolar growth.
4/7/2008

Known Marker of Severe Asthma May Also Play a Role Causing the Disease
New findings could lead to a novel way to treat asthma.
4/4/2008

Disproportionately Large Number of Respiratory Diseases Reported in Rural Alaska
Arctic Investigations Program finds a larger health risk for those who lack in-home running water.
4/3/2008

Multiple Studies Identify a Link between Gene Variants and Lung Cancer
Variation of an area of chromosome 15 has three nicotine receptor genes that affect risk for lung cancer.
4/2/2008

New Test Found Effective in Differentiating Between Bacteria of Tuberculosis and Closely Related MAC
A new diagnostic test to distinguish between tuberculosis (TB) and a closely related pulmonary disease, known as MAC, has shown positive results in preliminary testing.
4/1/2008

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Finds Its place in Modern Medicine
Bumrungrad International Hospital to utilize the oxygen therapy system to aid treatment of various ailments.
3/31/2008

New Oral Drug First to Curb Sweat Chloride Levels in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
The drug shows dramatic positive results in an ongoing Phase 2a clinical trial.
3/28/2008

General Electric Healthcare Acquires VersaMed Corp
General Electric Healthcare, one of six businesses within the GE company, has completed the acquisition of VersaMed a leading provider of software-based smart mechanical ventilators.
3/27/2008

Portable Flu Detection Test Proves Successful in Trials
A microelectronics company and a medical diagnostic company have developed the worlds first lab-on-chip portable detection device for human influenza.
3/26/2008

World TB Day Receives Global Recognition
Yesterdays designation recognized by entire countries, whole organizations, and numerous individuals around the world.
3/25/2008

University of Pittsburgh receives $11.4 million to Utilize New Technology in TB Research
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation donates multimillion dollar grant to fund TB research.
3/24/2008

Kimberly-Clark Healthcare Hits the Road to Educate Healthcare Workers
Interactive tour bus brings continuing education courses to hospitals front door.
3/21/2008

National Guidelines Not Being Met for Asthma Medications
Researchers find disparities between recommended medications and those actually being prescribed.
3/20/2008

Asthma-Related Hospitalizations Reduced with Use of Advair
Two observational studies find that use of Advair results in fewer serious asthma-related outcomes.
3/19/2008

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