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This is a selection of articles from the February 2008 archive. Click here for this month's Respiratory Medicine headlines.
Efforts To Fix Or Kill Lung Cancer Cells Thwarted By Protein
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Source: Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
High-intensity, constant-load arm exercise too taxing for COPD patients
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
New Survey Finds Highest Rates Of Drug-Resistant TB To Date
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Source: Asthma / Respiratory News From Medical News Today - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
Chest Pain
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Source: MedicineNet Asthma General - February 29, 2008 Source Type: news
Reduced required TFAD leads to reduced accuracy in diagnosing CAP
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
CBT and COPD education both improve quality of life in COPD patients
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
Decline In Cystic Fibrosis Since Introduction Of Prenatal Carrier Screening
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Source: Cystic Fibrosis News From Medical News Today - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
Social Impact Of Asthma Needs Treating Too, Warns Study, UK
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Source: Asthma / Respiratory News From Medical News Today - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
Massive Pulmonary Embolism: What Level of Aggression?
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Source: Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
The Future of Anticoagulation
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Source: Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
Asthma No Penalty To Sporting Goals, UK
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Source: Asthma / Respiratory News From Medical News Today - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
Statement On Citizens Advice Press Release 'Prescription Costs Are Barrier To Health', UK
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Source: Asthma / Respiratory News From Medical News Today - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
Household cleaning products increase risk for wheezing in children
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
Newborn Screening Suggests Decline in Cystic Fibrosis
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Source: MedicineNet Lungs General - February 28, 2008 Source Type: news
[PostScript] Simple, easily memorised "rules of thumb" for the rapid assessment of physiological compensation for respiratory acid-base disorders
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Baillie, J K Tags: PostScript Source Type: news
[Review series] Exacerbations in cystic fibrosis: 4 {middle dot} Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Chang, A B, Bilton, D Tags: Review series Source Type: news
[PostScript] Lung Cancer Peer Review Survey
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Beckett, P A Tags: PostScript Source Type: news
[Pulmonary vasculature] Primary determinants of ischaemic stroke/brain abscess risks are independent of severity of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations in hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Shovlin, C L, Jackson, J E, Bamford, K B, Jenkins, I H, Benjamin, A R, Ramadan, H, Kulinskaya, E Tags: Pulmonary vasculature Source Type: news
[Miscellaneous] Smoke-free legislation reduces exposure in children
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Gupta, V. Tags: Miscellaneous Source Type: news
[PostScript] Smoking cessation trial may be missing the point
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Greaves, C Tags: PostScript Source Type: news
[Miscellaneous] A role for squamous metaplasia in COPD airway obstruction
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Dillon, M. Tags: Miscellaneous Source Type: news
[Editorials] Community care for COPD: the good, the bad and the ugly
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Halpin, D M G Tags: Editorials Source Type: news
[PostScript] Author's reply
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Weiss, S T, Litonjua, A A Tags: PostScript Source Type: news
[Review series] Challenges in pulmonary fibrosis: 8 {middle dot} The need for an international registry for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Wilson, J W, du Bois, R M, King, T E Tags: Review series Source Type: news
[Interstitial lung disease] Activation of somatostatin receptors attenuates pulmonary fibrosisA role for squamous metaplasia in COPD airway obstruction
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Borie, R, Fabre, A, Prost, F, Marchal-Somme, J, Lebtahi, R, Marchand-Adam, S, Aubier, M, Soler, P, Crestani, B Tags: Interstitial lung disease Source Type: news
Different effects of deep inspirations on central and peripheral airways in healthy and allergen-challenged mice
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Source: Respiratory Research - February 28, 2008 Authors: Sofia Jonasson, Linda Swedin, Maria Lundqvist, Goran Hedenstierna, Sven-Erik Dahlen and Josephine Hjoberg Source Type: news
[PostScript] Air pollution and health: indoor air pollution in the developing world is the real key to reducing the burden of ill health
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Fullerton, D G, Semple, S Tags: PostScript Source Type: news
[Miscellaneous] IP-10 as a biomarker for rhinoviral infections in asthma
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Quint, J. K Tags: Miscellaneous Source Type: news
[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] A nurse led intermediate care package in patients who have been hospitalised with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseIP-10 as a biomarker for rhinoviral infections in asthma
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Sridhar, M, Taylor, R, Dawson, S, Roberts, N J, Partridge, M R Tags: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Source Type: news
[Editorials] {beta}2 Adrenergic agonist therapy may enhance alveolar epithelial repair in patients with acute lung injury
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Matthay, M. A, Lee, J. Tags: Editorials Source Type: news
[PostScript] Vitamin D deficiency and the asthma epidemic
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Shaheen, S O Tags: PostScript Source Type: news
[PostScript] Author's reply
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Thurston, G D Tags: PostScript Source Type: news
[PostScript] Authors' reply
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Source: Thorax - February 28, 2008 Authors: Aveyard, P, Munafo, M, Murphy, M, Johnstone, E Tags: PostScript Source Type: news
Assessing airway inflammation in clinical practice -
experience with spontaneous sputum analysis
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Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - February 28, 2008 Authors: Olaf Holz, Tanja Seiler, Andreas Karmeier, Jan Fraedrich, Helmut Leiner, Helgo Magnussen, Rudolf A Joerrres and Lutz Welker Source Type: news
OSA role in pre-pubescent metabolic derangements uncovered
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 27, 2008 Source Type: news
Pre-Eclampsia Risk To Mothers And Babies Is Greater For Smokers
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Source: Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today - February 27, 2008 Source Type: news
Heart Attack Rates Fall Following National Smoking Bans
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Source: Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today - February 27, 2008 Source Type: news
Mycobacterium tuberculosis PE_PGRS16 and PE_PGRS26 genetic polymorphism among clinical isolates.
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Source: Tuberculosis - February 27, 2008 Authors: Talarico S, Zhang L, Marrs CF, Foxman B, Cave MD, Brennan MJ, Yang Z Tags: Tuberculosis (Edinb) Source Type: news
BMP expression altered in asthmatic airways
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
New Tools To Diagnose, Prevent, And Treat TB, Europe
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Source: Asthma / Respiratory News From Medical News Today - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Health Groups Call On Chancellor To Prioritise Anti-tobacco Smuggling Measures And Sign EU-Wide Agreements
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Source: Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Blood Clots in Legs, Lungs Predispose Patients to Repeat Episodes
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Source: MedicineNet Lungs General - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Laser Screen Detects Diseases in Breath
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Source: MedicineNet Asthma General - February 26, 2008 Source Type: news
Fungus balls of the paranasal sinuses: a review
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Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - February 26, 2008 Tags: Articles Source Type: news
1,3-Beta-D-glucan antigenemia for early diagnosis of invasive fungal infections in neutropenic patients with acute leukemia.
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Source: The Aspergillus Website - articles - February 26, 2008 Tags: Articles Source Type: news
Tests and Procedures: Sleep Study
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Source: MUSC Lungs Podcast - February 25, 2008 Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: news
Clinicians reluctant to prescribe beta blockers to elderly asthmatics
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 25, 2008 Source Type: news
Intracapsular tonsillectomy improves QOL in children with OSDB
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 24, 2008 Source Type: news
Bronchial Responsiveness During Esophageal Acid Infusion
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Source: Lung - February 23, 2008 Tags: Lung Source Type: news
Change in editor. Some things change: many things remain the same.
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Source: Respiratory Care - February 23, 2008 Authors: Hess DR Tags: Respir Care Source Type: news
Evaluation of the user interface simplicity in the modern generation of mechanical ventilators.
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Source: Respiratory Care - February 23, 2008 Authors: Uzawa Y, Yamada Y, Suzukawa M Tags: Respir Care Source Type: news
The conversion to metered-dose inhaler with valved holding chamber to administer inhaled albuterol: a pediatric hospital experience.
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Source: Respiratory Care - February 23, 2008 Authors: Salyer JW, Diblasi RM, Crotwell DN, Cowan CA, Carter ER Tags: Respir Care Source Type: news
Spontaneous recovery in idiopathic unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis.
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Source: Respiratory Care - February 23, 2008 Authors: Dernaika TA, Younis WG, Carlile PV Tags: Respir Care Source Type: news
Amiodarone pneumonitis.
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Source: Respiratory Care - February 23, 2008 Authors: Stewart JI, Chawla R, Lloyd JM, Kane GC Tags: Respir Care Source Type: news
Influence of the incremental step size in work rate on exercise response and gas exchange in patients with pulmonary hypertension
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Source: BMC Pulmonary Medicine - Latest articles - February 23, 2008 Authors: Sven Glaeser, Sven Lodziewski, Beate Koch, Christian F. Opitz, Henry Volzke and Ralf Ewert Source Type: news
Correction: Impaired cortical processing of inspiratory loads in children with chronic respiratory defects
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Source: Respiratory Research - February 23, 2008 Authors: Brigitte Fauroux, Francis Renault, Pierre Yves Boelle, Christine Donzel-Raynaud, Frederic Nicot, Annick Clement, Christian Straus and Thomas Similowski Source Type: news
Role for neurotrophins in airway pathophysiology of allergic rhinitis
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
FDA Panel OKs 3 New Flu Strains for Next Year's Vaccine
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Source: MedicineNet Asthma General - February 22, 2008 Source Type: news
A decremental PEEP trial for determining open-lung PEEP in a rabbit model of acute lung injury
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Source: Pediatric Pulmonology - February 22, 2008 Authors: Yi-Ming Hua, Shao-Hung Lien, Tao-Yuan Liu, Chuen-Ming Lee, Yeong-Seng Yuh Source Type: news
Psychopathological features of a patient population of targets of workplace bullying
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Source: Occupational Medicine - February 22, 2008 Authors: Brousse, G., Fontana, L., Ouchchane, L., Boisson, C., Gerbaud, L., Bourguet, D., Perrier, A., Schmitt, A., Llorca, P. M., Chamoux, A. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: news
Work-related factors, sleep debt and insomnia in IT professionals
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Source: Occupational Medicine - February 22, 2008 Authors: Kivisto, M., Harma, M., Sallinen, M., Kalimo, R. Tags: Short Reports Source Type: news
Caveolin-1: A Critical Regulator of Pulmonary Vascular Architecture and Nitric Oxide Bioavailability in Pulmonary Hypertension.
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Source: Am J Physiol Lung Ce... - February 22, 2008 Authors: Ryter SW, Choi AM Tags: Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol Source Type: news
Diagnosing and reporting of occupational diseases: a quality improvement study
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Source: Occupational Medicine - February 22, 2008 Authors: Spreeuwers, D., de Boer, A. G. E. M., Verbeek, J. H. A. M., van Beurden, M. M., van Dijk, F. J. H. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: news
Inhalation of Endothelin receptor blockers in pulmonary hypertension.
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Source: Am J Physiol Lung Ce... - February 22, 2008 Authors: Leuchte HH, Meis T, El-Nounou M, Michalek J, Behr J Tags: Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol Source Type: news
Lovastatin inhibits bronchial hyperresponsiveness by reducing RhoA signaling in rat allergic asthma.
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Source: Am J Physiol Lung Ce... - February 22, 2008 Authors: Chiba Y, Arima J, Sakai H, Misawa M Tags: Am J Physiol Lung Cell Mol Physiol Source Type: news
The scent of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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Source: Tuberculosis - February 22, 2008 Authors: Syhre M, Chambers ST Tags: Tuberculosis (Edinb) Source Type: news
Re: Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and current perception thresholds (CPT) in workers assessed for hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
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Source: Occupational Medicine - February 22, 2008 Authors: Katims, J. J. Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: news
Scotland: Schools To Get Smoking Clinics
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Source: Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today - February 21, 2008 Source Type: news
Two New Published Studies Emphasize The Need For Testing Tobacco Use And Second-Hand Smoke Exposure
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Source: Smoking / Quit Smoking News From Medical News Today - February 21, 2008 Source Type: news
Counseling via email helps smokers fight addiction
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 21, 2008 Source Type: news
Angiopoietin-2 contributes to EIB in asthmatics receiving ICS therapy
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news
Hypercapnic COPD patients benefit from NIV
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Source: MedWire News - Respiratory - February 20, 2008 Source Type: news<
