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Respiratory Report

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May 9th, 2013
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News
Combined Infections of Flu and Bacteria Can Prove Fatal
New research demonstrates how deadly bacteria can be when in the lungs of people with the flu. Scientists believe influenza increases a patient's susceptibility to bacterial infection.

 
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Research
Lung Assist Device Helps Kids Survive to Transplant
Research results are the first on use of a pumpless paracorporeal assist device in very young patients, say researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis.

 
Ideal SpO2 Levels in Preterm Infants Still Uncertain
Targeting oxygen saturations in extremely preterm infants at 85-89%, compared with 91-95%, had no significant effect on the rate of death or disability at 18 months, according to researchers.

 
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News
Vulnerability on RSV Protein Might Lead to Vaccine
Scientists from the NIAID identified prefusion-specific antibodies that bind to a newly identified site of vulnerability. These findings could design improved vaccine antigens and guide new approaches for passive prevention of RSV.

 
Human Coronavirus-EMC Changes How Cells Genes are Regulated
Researchers believe the new data will help to generate hypotheses and make rapid advancements in characterizing this new virus.

 
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Research
Low Levels of Vitamin D Increase Risk of Pneumonia
Finnish researchers discover a connection between low levels of serum vitamin D and an increased risk of developing the respiratory illness. The risk of contracting pneumonia also increased by age and was greater in men than women.

 
Pregnant Smokers Taking Vitamin C Reduces Infant Wheezing
In women who continue to smoke during pregnancy, supplemental vitamin C was found to improve the newborn's lung function and prevent wheezing in the first year of life.

 
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Assurance Biosense Showcases its Alar Sensor
The company will unveil its recently FDA-approved pulse oximetry device at the International Anesthesia Research Society Meeting. The company believes the nasal ala is a better location for SpO2 measurement than the fingertip.

 
Masimo Patient Monitoring Devices Earn Awards From JEMS
JEMS, a publication for emergency medical services professionals, recognized the iSpO2 Pulse Oximeter and EMMA Emergency Capnometer. Masimo was one of two companies with two products selected in the top 25.

 
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