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Sleep apnoea patients more likely to report nodding at the wheel and fail driving simulator tests

People with sleep apnoea are more likely to fail a driving simulator test and report nodding whilst driving, according to new research.

Sleep apnea created Apr 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CPAP improves work productivity for sleep apnea patients

Continuous positive airway pressure is effective at increasing work productivity, according to a new study.

Sleep apnea created Apr 10, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Road traffic pollution as serious as passive smoke in the development of childhood asthma

New research conducted in 10 European cities has estimated that 14% of chronic childhood asthma is due to exposure to traffic pollution near busy roads.

Inflammatory disorders created Mar 21, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

GP judgement not enough to accurately diagnose cases of pneumonia

Pneumonia cannot be accurately diagnosed solely on a doctor's analysis of symptoms and patient history, according to new findings.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Asthmatics at increased risk of pulmonary embolism

People with asthma have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism, according to new research.

Inflammatory disorders created Dec 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Electronic nose could be used to detect sleep apnoea

An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnea created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Electronic nose could be used to detect sleep apnoea

An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnoea.

Sleep apnea created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

TB drug could reduce mortality for MDR-TB and XDR-TB cases

Results from an observational study evaluating a new anti-TB drug have found that the treatment can improve outcomes and reduce mortality among patients with both MDR-TB and XDR-TB.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Sep 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Increase in respiratory symptoms following volcanic eruption

Exposure to volcanic ash can increase respiratory symptoms such as an extreme cough, or phlegm, according to a new study.

Health created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Smoking and natural disasters: Christchurch residents increase tobacco consumption post-earthquake

The prevalence of smoking in Christchurch, New Zealand, increased following the 2010 earthquake, according to a new study.

Health created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Sleep apnoea linked with increased risk of cancer death

Sleep apnoea severity has been associated with increased cancer mortality in a new study.

Sleep apnea created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Parental problems prevent children taking much-needed asthma medication

Vienna, Austria: Parental problems and a chaotic home environment could be preventing children from taking their prescribed asthma medication.

Immunology created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Improved diagnosis of lung disease: New global benchmarks

New research has established the first global benchmarks for assessing lung function across the entire life span. The lung growth charts will help healthcare professionals better understand lung disease progression and help ...

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

Study finds increase in number of non-smokers being diagnosed with lung cancer

There has been an increase in the number of non-smokers being diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer, according to new findings.

Cancer created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Smoking history can predict survival time in COPD

Vienna, Austria: Identifying an individual's the smoking history could help doctors to predict survival time in people with COPD.

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