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Monday | The Seattle Times

Steam therapy aimed at lung disease | Interface

Interface Company profiles and personalities. What: Uptake Medical, Seattle Who: Robert Barry, 46, founder and CEO Mission: Developed a technology called bronchoscopic thermal vapor ablation that delivers steam heat to the lungs of emphysema patients to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Fri Feb 05, 2010

InteliHealth

One Type of COPD Drug May Not Help

A new study finds that a common type of drug used for people with chronic lung disease may not help them.

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Related Topix: Copd, Medicine, Health, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Bronchitis, Bronchitis, Foradil, Formoterol (generic), Medication

Mon Feb 01, 2010

FOX 4 Florida

Nebulizer for asthma treatment

What is a nebulizer? A nebulizer is a machine that uses compressed air to deliver asthma medicine as wet aerosol, a mist that can be inhaled.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Asthma, Medication, Albuterol (generic), Ventolin, Proventil

Tue Jan 19, 2010

VentureBeat

Pulmonx breathes in $11.5M to treat chronic respiratory disease

Pulmonx , maker of medical devices used to treat emphysema and other chronic respiratory disorders, has raised $11.5 million in options, warrants and debt financing, according to a filing with the SEC .

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Redwood City, CA, Venture Capital, Emerging Technology

Thu Jan 14, 2010

Drugs.com

Leading COPD Drug Won't Harm Heart: FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday said it found no good evidence that the Spiriva HandiHaler boosts heart risks in patients who use it to help control chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .

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Related Topix: Healthcare Law, Food and Drug Administration, Law, Copd, Medicine, Health, Bronchitis

Wed Jan 13, 2010

HeraldTribune.com

Every breath you take

Published: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 1:06 p.m. Poet Maya Angelou once said, "Life is not measured by how many breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." FYI What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease describes a group of lung conditions that make it difficult to ...

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Bronchitis

Thu Dec 10, 2009

Mayo Clinic

Emphysema: Does cold weather make it worse?

Edward C. Rosenow III, M.D. read biography Biography of Edward C. Rosenow III, M.D. Edward C. Rosenow III, M.D. Dr.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Weather, Rochester Metro, Rochester, MN, 9

Mon Nov 23, 2009

Greeley Tribune

Your Two Cents for Nov. 21

How about if all the people who voted for 3A just wrote a check to District 6, starting with The Tribune? This would generate about $8 million a year and would solve most of their fiscal problems.

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Related Topix: Greeley, CO, Greeley Metro, Smoking, Medicine, Health

Sat Nov 21, 2009

BBC

Lung damage is a creeping killer

When Lynda Mitchell dies, she intends to have a humanist funeral - she has the whole ceremony planned.

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Related Topix: Medicine

Wed Nov 04, 2009

PR-inside.com

Health Care : What is Emphysema ?

This condition is chronic, and leads to destruction of the elastic fibers that open and close the air sacs during breathing.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Thu Sep 24, 2009

Buzzle.com

Emphysema Treatment - Natural Emphysema Treatment

Emphysema treatment - natural emphysema treatment emphysema treatment natural tips emphysema treatment with worlds fastest lungs detox Here are some natural tips for emphysema treatment: - In order to heal your throat and relief from coughing drink garlic hips tea and fennel.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Life, Fruits, Food, Vegetables

Mon Sep 21, 2009

The Town Talk

Dr. Donnhue: Enzyme deficiency gives rise to emphysema

Dear Dr. Donohue: I would like to call your attention to a question you answered about emphysema.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Smoking

Fri Sep 04, 2009

US Recall News

Cardiomyopathy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, and Pulmonary Hypertension

Cardiomyopathy , Pulmonary Hypertension , and Cerebrovascular Disorders are often symptoms of conditions or diseases like Lupus or chronic liver disease, but could also be side effects associated with certain medications , such as Xoliar and Vioxx.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Hypertension, Vioxx, Rofecoxib (generic), Medication

Fri Aug 28, 2009

ABC7 Chicago

Healthbeat Report: Device could help emphysema patients

A tiny device may provide big relief for emphysema patients. There are millions of Americans right now struggling to catch their breath after doing something as simple as combing their hair or washing the dishes.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, University of Chicago

Tue Aug 18, 2009

VentureBeat

Portaero still looking for $182K to treat emphysema

Portaero, developer of a device used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases - particularly emphysema - has raised the bulk of its targeted $12 million round of equity.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cupertino, CA, Emerging Technology

Sat Aug 01, 2009

The Daily Democrat

People needed to test emphysema treatments

UC Davis Medical Center is among several sites across the United States that is now recruiting patients with acute and chronic conditions of the lung for a study of a minimally invasive treatment for severe emphysema.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health, Healthcare Law, Law, Food and Drug Administration

Mon Jul 27, 2009

Science Daily

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Shown To Prolong And Improve Life For Some Emphysema Patients

"We found lung reduction surgery is good treatment alternative for selected emphysema patients since it not only improves survival but also meaningfully improves quality of life for a period of at least five years after the operation," said lead author of the study, Roberto Benzo, M.D., MSc.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

Fri Jul 24, 2009

Newswise

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Shown to Prolong and Improve Life for Some Emphysema Patients

Lung volume reduction surgery can have a significantly beneficial effect in patients with severe emphysema, according to the first ever study to randomize emphysema patients to receive either LVRS or non-surgical medical care.

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Related Topix: Medicine, Health

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