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Marathon running could trigger pulmonary oedema development in the lungs

A new study has found evidence that marathon running could trigger pulmonary oedema, where fluid builds up in the lungs.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study sheds light on lung cancers that are undetected by radiograph

New research has revealed why some lung cancers are undetected by radiograph and helped to identify the type of people who may be at risk of this form of the disease.

Cancer created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Overactive bladder linked to sleep apnoea in women

Sleep apnoea in women has been linked to overactive bladder syndrome in a new study.

Sleep apnea created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New technique helps determine degree of muscle wasting in critically ill patients

Researchers have identified a new technique that can help determine the severity of muscle loss in critically ill patients. The breakthrough could lead to new research to help prevent muscle-wasting and new therapeutic interventions ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Experts warn that e-cigarettes can damage the lungs

New research has shown that despite electronic cigarettes being marketed as a potentially safer alternative to normal cigarettes, they are still causing harm to the lungs.

Health created Sep 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study explores why children with asthma are more likely to be bullied

New research has uncovered several factors which could explain why children with asthma are at an increased risk of being bullied.

Health created Sep 02, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Asthma symptoms could be aggravated by imbalance problems

Asthma patients could be at a higher risk of worsening symptoms due to problems with their balance, according to new research.

Immunology created Sep 02, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Exposure to common toxic substances could increase asthma symptoms

Vienna, Austria: Children who are exposed to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), which were commonly used in a range of industrial products, could be at risk of an increase in asthma symptoms, according to new research.

Immunology created Sep 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Commercial drivers could be understating sleep apnoea symptoms for fear of losing their licence

People who drive commercial vehicles, such as buses, taxis, trucks and aeroplanes, could be incorrectly reporting their symptoms of sleep apnoea due to their fears of endangering their employment, according to a new study.

Sleep apnea created Aug 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study finds high rates of sleep apnea in women

New research has found high rates of sleep apnoea in women, despite the condition usually being regarded as a disorder predominantly of males.

Sleep apnea created Aug 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Tai Chi shown to improve COPD exercise capacity

Tai Chi can be used as an effective form of exercise therapy for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to new findings.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

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