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Vaccine Lowers Incidents of Bacterial Pneumonia
In Vitro Drug Response Assay Holds Hope for Lung Cancer Patients
RSV May Not Be Directly Linked to Increased Asthma Risk
CDC Study Confirms Variability of Flu
African Americans and Hispanics Use ER for Asthma Incidents More Often than Caucasians

TOP STORY

Research IDs Genetic Basis for Determining Severity of Allergic Asthma
The news may lead to future therapeutic strategies for the condition. Read more...

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REGULATORY UPDATE

Medicare Expands Coverage of Tobacco Cessation Counseling
HHS last week extended availability of the programs to any smoker covered by Medicare. Read more...
 

CMS Hopes New Protections Will Help Prevent Fraud
Medicare last week issued a final rule for medical equipment suppliers. Read more...

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BEST PRACTICES

Aerobic Training Improves Quality of Life for Asthma Patients
Researchers find that aerobic training can play an important role in the clinical management of patients with persistent asthma. Read more...
 

Vaccine Lowers Incidents of Bacterial Pneumonia
A London-based research team finds a new vaccine decreases the illness by one-fifth. Read more...

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RESEARCH

In Vitro Drug Response Assay Holds Hope for Lung Cancer Patients
Individualized chemo improved survival rates for patients with NSCLC. Read more...
 

RSV May Not Be Directly Linked to Increased Asthma Risk
Results from a Danish study of twins were unable to establish a clear connection between the respiratory conditions. Read more...

CDC Study Confirms Variability of Flu
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) provides estimates of US deaths associated with seasonal influenza. Read more...

African Americans and Hispanics Use ER for Asthma Incidents More Often than Caucasians
The study examined differences in the use of the emergency room (ER) by minority populations suffering from asthma. Read more...

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