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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

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Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Defined

A combination of the lung diseases emphysema and bronchitis, characterized by blockage of airflow in and out of the lungs

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New Beta Blocker To Offer Hope To Heart And Lung Sufferers

Published August 29, 2008, 7:12 am, Medical News Today

Researchers at The University of Nottingham have been awarded £2.8 million by the Wellcome Trust to develop a new drug that could ease the suffering of hundreds of thousands of heart disease patients who are unable to take beta-blockers. In the UK, 2.

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Novel Therapeutic Options Uncovered By Khat Chewing

Published August 29, 2008, 3:09 am, Medical News Today

Fresh khat (Catha edulis) leaves have been chewed for centuries in eastern Africa and in the Arabian Peninsula in order to reach a state of euphoria and stimulation. This is due to its main active constituent, cathinone, which increases the release of catecholamines in the brain, evoking an "ampthetamine-like" effect.

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease And Home Rehabilitation - The Mobile Phone's Crucial Role

Published August 29, 2008, 3:09 am, Medical News Today

A home coaching programme using an ordinary mobile phone has led to major improvements in the stamina of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and significantly reduced hospital admissions.

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Health Calendar: 08/28/2008

Published August 28, 2008, 7:13 am, Traverse City Record-Eagle

The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

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Controlling Asthma a Challenge in Children

Published August 28, 2008, 3:26 am, Carteret County News-Times

(ARA) - Asthma is the most common chronic childhood disease, affecting nearly 9 million children in the United States. Although it has serious health consequences, many parents don't know how to keep their child's asthma under control.

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Angeion Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

Published August 27, 2008, 1:28 pm, Centre Daily Times

Angeion Corporation (NASDAQ: ANGN) today reported results for its fiscal 2008 third quarter ended July 31, 2008.

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Published August 27, 2008, 9:10 am, Cape May County Herald

TRENTON — A recently released state report that shows the number of hospital admissions that are potentially preventable through effective primary care puts Cape May County at or better than the state rates in 11 of 14 categories.

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The burning question

Published August 27, 2008, 3:08 am, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Sure, smoking is bad for you – but what happens when you combine it with something really good – like running eight miles a day? Do you get a healthier smoker? Or an unhealthy athlete? It’s one of those is-the-cigarette-half-smoked-or-half-unsmoked conundrums. And there’s no definitive answer. Photo caption: “I play volleyball on Saturday and Sunday for about six hours,” says Rob McCool, ...

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Uganda: The Ten Leading Killers of Country's Men

Published August 25, 2008, 3:48 am, AllAfrica.com

THE average Ugandan man lives two years less than the average woman. Inherited traits and male sex hormones may play a role, affecting such characteristics as body fat distribution.

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Graphic anti-smoking ads hit target

Published August 25, 2008, 12:43 am, AAP via Yahoo!7 News

A national anti-smoking campaign has prompted nearly 200,000 people to kick the habit and should prevent about 55,000 deaths, new research has shown.

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