Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Immediate care doctor talks about bronchitis
When a cold has lasted too long or a cough is especially bothersome, it's important to see a medical professional.
May 18, 2015
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Cardiology
High-value research of 2014 presented for internal medicine
(HealthDay)—Articles relating to atrial fibrillation, venous thromboembolism, acute bronchitis, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for hypertension screening, and guidelines relevant to generalist practice are included ...
May 4, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COPD takes big toll on employment, mobility in US
(HealthDay)—The respiratory illness known as COPD takes a toll on mobility and employment, with a new report finding that nearly one-quarter of Americans with the condition are unable to work.
Mar 27, 2015
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Health
Healthy diet linked to lower risk of chronic lung disease
Eating a diet rich in whole grains, polyunsaturated fats and nuts—and low in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary drinks—is associated with a lower risk of chronic lung disease (chronic obstructive pulmonary ...
Feb 3, 2015
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Health
Vitamin D reduces lung disease flare-ups by over 40 percent
Vitamin D supplements can reduce COPD lung disease flare-ups by over 40% in patients with a vitamin D deficiency - according to new research from Queen Mary University of London. COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) ...
Dec 1, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Previous pulmonary disease linked to increased lung cancer risk in large study
Links between a number of common respiratory diseases and an increased risk of developing lung cancer have been found in a large pooled analysis of seven studies involving more than 25,000 individuals.
Aug 15, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Antibiotics continue to be prescribed at high rate for bronchitis, contrary to guidelines
Despite clear evidence of ineffectiveness, guidelines and more than 15 years of educational efforts stating that the antibiotic prescribing rate for acute bronchitis should be zero, the rate was about 70 percent from 1996-2010 ...
May 20, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Inhaled corticosteroids raise pneumonia risk
A University of Alberta researcher says health professionals should be cautious about prescribing inhaled corticosteroids to high-risk patients such as pneumonia survivors, citing a twofold risk for repeat infection.
Sep 18, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
Stopping cancer in its tracks?
We've come a long way in cancer treatments – we have powerful, effective drugs for many types of cancer and we're moving toward ever more specific, less invasive therapies. But the problem with cancer is that it's always ...
Aug 27, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Viral infection and specialized lung cells linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Investigators at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have described another link in the chain of events that connect acute viral infections to the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). ...
Aug 15, 2013
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