Open Thread – December 29, 2009 The Moderate Voice (blog) I hope to keep up today, but I have a few errands to run and my COPD is acting up. As an extra treat today, here's some marvelous video of Keith picking on ... |
 bolohealth.com | Children exposed to cigarette smoking at risk for lung disease in adulthood bolohealth.com Emphysema is a subset of the group of conditions known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The research proves that early exposures to tobacco ... and more » |
Top 10 health tips for 2010 Pembroke Daily Observer If you've smoked, ask your doctor about early screening tests for COPD or lung cancer. Check out www.cancer.ca for more. Know your numbers. ... and more » |
Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Terminal Respiratory Disease Medscape Validation study demonstrating the poor performance of existing prognostic models for patients with severe COPD, congestive heart failure and end-stage ... |
How can 'Wii' enhance the effects of pulmonary rehabilitation? Nursing Times Pulmonary rehabilitation is an effective strategy for managing COPD. Yet, up-take by patients is low and attrition high. There are multiple factors ... and more » |
Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on family health history. The transcript is also available.
It's the time of the year when many families are together to enjoy the blessings of the season. One free -- but valuable -- gift you might give to yourself and your family members this year is to complete a family health portrait...
Top 10 health tips for 2010 Standard Freeholder If you've smoked, ask your doctor about early screening tests for COPD or lung cancer. Check out www.cancer.ca for more. Know your numbers. ... and more » |
Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on salivary gland cancer.
Your salivary glands make saliva - sometimes called spit - and empty it into your mouth through openings called ducts. Saliva makes your food moist, which helps you chew and swallow. It helps you digest your food. It also cleans your mouth and contains antibodies that can kill germs...
Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on pituitary tumors.
Your pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland at the base of your brain. The pituitary is the "master control gland" - it makes hormones that affect growth and the functions of other glands in the body...