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High Doses of Vitamin D to Reduce Exacerbations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
156, No. 2. , pp. 105-114., doi:10.1059/0003-4819-156-2-201201170-00004 Background: Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels have been associated with lower FEV , impaired immunologic control, and increased airway inflammation.
Cardiac Autonomic Function and Cardiovascular Response to Exercise in ...
Abstract Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is associated with impaired exercise tolerance, but it has not been established to what extent cardiac autonomic function impacts on exercise capacity.
Influence of Lightweight Ambulatory Oxygen on Oxygen Use and Activity ...
We studied 22 patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease receiving long-term oxygen therapy who were using E-cylinders as their portable oxygen.
Soft Drink Consumption Could Lead to Respiratory Problems
If you're one of those types who always has a soda in your hand, you may want to drink something else instead.
A new study suggests drinking soda might raise the risk for respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .
ERT and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Initiate...
PHILADELPHIA, February 08, 2012 - ERT, a global technology-driven provider of health outcomes services and customizable medical devices to biopharmaceutical sponsors and Contract Research Organizations , announces the launch of the CLEAR Study in collaboration with UCLA, an innovative program to help patients suffering from Chronic Obstructive ... (more)
Angeion Corporation's Medical Graphics Business Awarded National Group Purchasing Contract by
HealthTrust members will have direct access to specially negotiated pricing and terms for MedGraphics systems.
Switch to Juice? Soft drinks associated with asthma and COPD in new study
Scientists have found a new link between drinking soda and a diagnosis of respiratory disorders.
Percutaneous Femoral Arteriovenous Shunt Creation for Advanced...
Advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes a significant reduction in functional capacity because of dyspnea and fatigue, partially related to hypoxemia and compromised oxygen delivery.
Dr. Paul Donohue: Chronic pulmonary disease therapies don't include cure
Dear Dr. Donohue: My wife was diagnosed with COPD. She is on medicines and has been given lung tests that confirm COPD.
Drinking Large Amounts of Soft Drinks Associated with Asthma and COPD
Led by Zumin Shi, MD, PhD, of the University of Adelaide, researchers conducted computer assisted telephone interviewing among 16,907 participants aged 16 years and older in South Australia between March 2008 and June 2010 inquiring about soft drink consumption.
COPD breathing relief from a pill?
COPD is the third-leading cause of death in the United States. Twelve-million Americans have been diagnosed with the condition, which some know as emphysema or chronic bronchitis.
With bated breath, companies await approval for inhalable drugs
The drug inhaler has become a medical mainstay for many people with asthma, cystic fibrosis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Cigarette smoke induces CXCL8 production by human neutrophils via activation of TLR9 receptor
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a major health problem and cigarette smoke is the main risk factor for the development of COPD.
Epidemiology and costs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Scientist's thirst for knowledge continued after retirement
Scientist's thirst for knowledge continued after retirement. LIFE-LONG LEARNER: Burlington resident Richard Bader took an interest in science at a very early age.
PhRMA: More than 50 drugs in development for COPD
More than 50 drugs are under development for treating a respiratory disease that is the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Noel Cunningham's widow keeps philanthropic spirit alive
Tammy Cunningham never expected to take charge of Strings restaurant, and she didn't anticipate she would be running the charity she started with her husband, Noel, alone.
CAT Assesses COPD Exacerbation Severity
A UK study revealed that the COPD Assessment TestA can accurately evaluate exacerbation severity in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .
Orexo: Orexoa s Drug Discovery Collaboration Terminated and OX-CLI/OX-ESI Projects End
Orexo AB and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., formerly Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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