Pulmonary Health

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Recent news about HIV and AIDS research suggests there may be more progress in developing novel approaches for treatment rather than prevention. Reporting in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, seven researchers recently blocked HIV infections in a test tube by inactivating a human protein that influences cells associated with the human immune system. The approach differs from some conventional treatment efforts that directly target the HIV virus...

Adieu to an Icon Centre View, VA - 6 hours ago Hunter, of Gate Post Estates, led a full and colorful life, but the final chapter ended July 25 when he died of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) ...

Healthy Interactions and the American Thoracic Society Establish ... SunHerald.com, MS - Jul 31, 2008 With more than 34 million people in the US who suffer from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)(1) and 43 million smokers(2), ...

Healthy Interactions and the American Thoracic Society Establish ... SunHerald.com, MS - 13 hours ago With more than 34 million people in the US who suffer from asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)(1) and 43 million smokers(2), ...

Air quality improves, but more work needed Louisville Courier-Journal, KY - 15 hours ago The region's polluted summer air affects many with lung ailments, said Dr. Frances Weinstock, whose family practice includes patients with asthma and COPD. ...

Emphysema is a long-term, progressive disease of the lung that primarily causes shortness of breath.

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Pulmonary abnormalities common among adult survivors of ... Medicexchange, UK - Jul 30, 2008 Bronchopulmonary dysplasia as a complication of extreme preterm birth is strongly associated with reduced lung function and structural abnormalities ...

Phyllis Gretzky Memorial Golf Classic raises $10000 Brantford Expositor, Canada - 10 hours ago COPD patients and their families attend this ongoing workshop for support and resources to help them deal with this very serious disease that not only ...