RESEARCH
Special Report: Infants & Pediatrics
The Use of Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Preterm Infants: Yes or No?
Use of iNO in term and late preterm infants has resulted in improvements in respiratory function, but its efficacy in very low birth weight infants is uncertain.
In the Pipeline: New Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis
Thanks to venture philanthropy, new drugs in the pipeline give researchers hope that there may someday be a cure for CF.
Now Is the Time! Pulmonary Rehabilitation via Telemedicine
Technology has brought great gains to the health care arena. Telehealth may take it to new heights.
The First Step Is the Hardest
With some 440,000 deaths attributable to smoking annually, health care professionals are focusing on cessation programs. For these programs to be successful, clinicians need to offer support and follow up to their smoking patients.
Lung Diseases
Lung Cancer in Women: the Secret, Silent Killer
Women began smoking at greater rates in the 1960s, and since that time, the rate of lung cancer deaths in women has escalated.
Inner City Violence Contributes to Asthma Problems
A new study links exposure of adults with asthma to violence in their community to an increased risk for an asthma-related hospitalization and emergency room visits.
9/2/2010
Study Finds Extensive Indirect Tobacco Marketing to Youth on YouTube
Researchers found that the YouTube videos contain tobacco brands that appeal to youth and normalized smoking.
8/31/2010
Blood Profiling Could Identify Patients Who Will Develop Tuberculosis
Researchers have identified specific changes tuberculosis makes to a patients blood.
8/30/2010
Vitamin D May Treat and Prevent Mold Allergy in Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma Sufferers
Aspergillus fumigatus is one of the most common airborne molds, and while it does not cause illness in the vast majority of those who inhale it, it can cause life threatening allergic symptoms in cystic fibrosis patients.
8/26/2010
AMGA Invites Applicants for COPD Learning Collaborative
Of the 15 groups invited to participate, five groups will receive $10,000 in education support, while the other 10 groups will receive travel stipends to attend collaborative meetings.
8/25/2010
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