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The Eclipse Study To Better Understand COPD (Chronic Obstructive ...  -  25 Mar 2008
Medical News Today (press release),Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the only major cause of death that is currently on the increase. As there is no cure, continued research

Evidence mounting on Mediterranean diet  -  25 Mar 2008
Newsday,...published a study suggesting that Mediterranean eating patterns might cut people's chances of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in half.

COAL MINING, POLLUTION, CHRONIC DISEASES, WVU, WEST VIRGINIA  -  25 Mar 2008
Newswise (press release)...have a 64 percent increased risk for developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as emphysema. - are 30 percent more likely to report high

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Announces Definitive Purchase  -  25 Mar 2008
Pharmaceutical Online (press release),Chongcao Qingfei is considered one of the top brands treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in China. We intend to drive Pulante's sales with a

Medical clinic short on patients  -  25 Mar 2008
Calgary Herald,...and suffer from one of five chronic diseases: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Forum looks at asthma issues  -  25 Mar 2008
Altoona Mirror,...such as adult and pediatric asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea, allergic asthma and proper treatment of asthma during pregnancy.

Cipla develops combination drugs for US, Europe  -  25 Mar 2008
Sify,...the company has launched Triohale, its triple-drug combination inhaler for patients with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

High fiber intake improves lung function  -  25 Mar 2008
PRESS TV,...the highest fiber levels independent of the antioxidant vitamin intake were less likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Thumbs up to impressive actions and great ideas  -  25 Mar 2008
Portsmouth Herald News,The 66-year-old Hampton falls woman had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and was given six months to live back in June 2007. So, at the time,

Involuntary manslaugter trial for Parkhurst-Boice begins  -  25 Mar 2008
Towanda Daily Review,She described her mother as having had severe scoliosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and an oxygen tank. Ondrey also called two of

Lawyers argue two views on woman's death  -  25 Mar 2008
Elmira Star-Gazette,Rose Parkhurst was on 24-hour oxygen because she had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, witnesses said. Kester said Rose was alert and oriented,

UNC, Harvard Researchers Develop Inhaled TB Vaccine  -  25 Mar 2008
WRAL.com,...to effectively deliver medicines to the lungs to treat a wide range of respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Well Note Britain needs to address ill workplaces  -  25 Mar 2008
Abeceder,Exposures to fumes, chemicals and dusts at work also account for around 4000 deaths each year from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Agony of pollen allergy patients  -  25 Mar 2008
The News - International,Dr. Nauman Niaz, a physician, said that burning trash led to exacerbation of bronchial asthma and causes allergy and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

A Once-Daily Oral Drug for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ...  -  Feb 27, 2008
FOXBusinessThe new report entitled Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Opportunity Lies in Drugs That Address COPD-Related Inflammation finds that an oral,

Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using ...  -  Mar 3, 2008
Annals of Internal MedicineDescription: New US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation about screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using spirometry

Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: US Preventive ...  -  Mar 3, 2008
Annals of Internal MedicineThe full reports are titled "Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using Spirometry: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation

Task Force Recommends Against Screening for Chronic Obstructive ...  -  Mar 3, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),ROCKVILLE, Md., March 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Adults without symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should not be screened for the

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease  -  Mar 3, 2008
Annals of Internal MedicineThis issue provides a clinical overview of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, focusing on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, practice improvement,

Pitt Physicians Confirm Autoimmunity as Factor in Chronic ...  -  Feb 29, 2008
WebWire (press release),Pulmonary specialists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine are reporting solid evidence that chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is

New inhaler to result in 40% cost saving  -  Mar 24, 2008
Moneycontrol.com,This is for the treatment of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease), which is a multi-component disease and has to be treated with three drugs

Exercise help for lung patients  -  Mar 22, 2008
Bolton News,A Â£177000 scheme will see people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) join 10-week programmes, aimed at keeping them fitter for longer and

In the Neighborhood  -  Mar 24, 2008
Battle Creek Enquirer,Battle Creek Health System is hosting a free physician lecture series on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disease that makes breathing

Boehringer Inhaler Might Pose Higher Stroke Risk, FDA Says  -  Mar 18, 2008
Wall Street JournalAccording to the National Institutes of Health, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, marked by damaged lungs, is the fourth leading cause of death in the

How to sort out hormones and replacement  -  Feb 25, 2008
Chicago Tribune,Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one more reason not to smoke. This disabling breathing disorder is increasingly becoming a problem,

Cor Pulmonale-Diseases  -  Mar 4, 2008
Los Angeles Chronicle,For instance, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease produces pulmonary hypertension, which leads to right ventricular enlargement and failure.

Stress Common Among US College Students  -  Mar 20, 2008
BusinessWeekThe US Food and Drug Administration cautioned Tuesday that a respiratory inhaler used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may heighten the risk for

NicOx signs agreement for the commercial manufacture of ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
PR-USA.net (press release),...the treatment of prevalent and underserved diseases, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, glaucoma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

MAP Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results From Comparative ...  -  Mar 24, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),...pipeline also includes a drug candidate in early clinical development for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Carbon monoxide 'could save lives'  -  Mar 18, 2008
The Press AssociationThe gas has been trialled on patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by scientists at the University Medical Centre, Groningen,

Device Gives New Meaning to the Idea of Power Walking  -  Mar 10, 2008
Voice of AmericaChronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, affects more than two hundred million people around the world. The World Health Organization says at least

Angeion Corporation Reports First Quarter Results  -  Mar 17, 2008
WELT ONLINE,...support branch office in Milan, Italy; and expanded sales focus in the physician office segment targeting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Webcast Alert: Lippert/Heilshorn Life Sciences Virtual Conference ...  -  Mar 17, 2008
WELT ONLINE,...include cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis, pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), smoking, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Epix Halts Clinical Drug Development  -  Mar 20, 2008
Houston Chronicle,...catheter study by mid-2008 for drug candidate PRX-08066 in patients who have pulmonary hypertension from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

COPD lung disease can take your breath away  -  Mar 13, 2008
Battle Creek Enquirer,But that can all change if we have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). To help increase awareness of COPD, Battle Creek Health System is again

Argenta Discovery Announces the Initiation of a Phase II Clinical ...  -  Feb 25, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),Argenta has leading expertise in chronic respiratory diseases, including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and severe asthma, and is developing a

Tech bytes: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 [2 hrs ago]  -  Mar 10, 2008
NewsOK.com (subscription),Patients who suffer from end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will benefit from Odyssey CareBeyond, a new hospice program designed to meet the

MedWatch - Tiotropium (marketed as Spiriva HandiHaler): Ongoing ...  -  Mar 18, 2008
PharmaLive.com (press release),This product contains tiotropium bromide and is used to treat bronchospasm associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

'It Was Like Colditz, A Coven Of Caves'  -  Feb 27, 2008
Sky News,Her doctor has said she has five years left before the respiratory disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease takes her life. Her whole life has been one

WHEN TAKING A SIMPLE BREATH'S A MAJOR BATTLE  -  Mar 10, 2008
Express & Echo,..."Doctors use a spirometer to distinguish between asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease but unfortunately, it's only used if somebody is extremely

Alkermes closes Massachusetts plant  -  Mar 21, 2008
Wilmington News Journal, OH,...and will continue to pursue these opportunities, most notably ALKS 27 for the treatment of COPD [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease],â€? said Viera.

Letter: If you have these symptoms, see a doctor  -  Mar 13, 2008
St. Cloud Times,By Pam Arola, Dassel Next week is Pulmonary Rehabilitation Week, an excellent time to review the symptoms of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Announces Definitive Purchase ...  -  Mar 20, 2008
Ad-Hoc-News (Pressemitteilung),Chongcao Qingfei is considered one of the top brands treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in China. We intend to drive Pulante's sales with a

Alkermes to trim 150 jobs, close plant  -  Mar 19, 2008
Boston Globe,...she said, the company will try to use the technology to develop inhalable treatments for other diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Encouraging results in Medisave scheme for treating chronic illnesses  -  Mar 17, 2008
TODAYonline,From April, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will be included. Such help is a relief for Mr Ong Tiong Kia, 73, who suffers from asthma,

Genetic Factors for Smoking Boost Chronic Bronchitis Risk  -  Feb 29, 2008
U.S. News & World Report,Chronic bronchitis and emphysema account for most cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The American Academy of Family Physicians has more

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company to acquire Qinghai Pulante ...  -  Mar 21, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),Pulante's major revenue-generating product, Chongcao Qingfei Capsules, targets patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Surgery for Acquired Cardiovascular Disease  -  Mar 18, 2008
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery...end-stage renal failure requiring dialysis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, peripheral vascular disease including atherosclerosis obliterans,

Seniors are still in need of shut-eye  -  Mar 23, 2008
Fort Worth Star Telegram,These include arthritis, cancer, diabetes, enlarged prostate, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restless-leg syndrome

LifeMasters Looks to Life After Scuttled Deal  -  Mar 21, 2008
Orange County Business Journal,Services include allowing patients with conditions such as diabetes, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to track their

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