News tagged with european respiratory journal

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Sniffer dogs can be used to detect lung cancer

Sniffer dogs could be used for the early detection of lung cancer, according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal.

Cancer created Aug 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

New WHO guidelines call for more evidence on drug-resistant TB

The European Respiratory Journal is today (04 August 2011) publishing the updated guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO) that aim to help manage drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Aug 04, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Breastfeeding may prevent asthma

Feeding a baby on only breast milk and for up to 6 months after birth can reduce their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, according to new research.

Health created Jul 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Vitamin A deficiency does not affect onset of asthma

Vitamin A deficiency does not increase the risk of asthma, according to new research published online in the European Respiratory Journal.

Health created Jun 23, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Circulating levels of a lung protein found to be 'strongly predictive' of cardiovascular disease

A blood protein known as surfactant protein-D (SP-D), which is mainly synthesised in the lungs, has been described as "a good predictor" of cardiovascular disease following a large study in North America. Reporting the study ...

Cardiology created Jun 08, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Fake cigarettes increase success rate for quitting smoking

Nicotine-free plastic inhalers may increase a smoker's chance of quitting, according to new research published online in the European Respiratory Journal.

Health created May 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0


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