Aug 23, 2013

COPD is a group of progressively debilitating respiratory conditions, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and it ranks as the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to th...

Aug 12, 2013

Health literacy has been defined as the ability to obtain, process, and understand the basic health information that is needed to make appropriate healthcare decisions. Studies have shown that many ad...

Aug 02, 2013

Intra-abdominal injuries resulting from blunt torso trauma are a leading cause of morbidity in children and account for a significant number of ED admissions each year. Identifying these injuries earl...

Jun 28, 2013

Allergies appear to be common among adults with asthma, according to findings from a national survey. The study found that 75.4% of people with asthma aged 20 to 40 and 65.2% of those aged 55 and olde...

Jun 03, 2013

Patients with COPD appear to use large and disproportionate amounts of health services, according to a Canadian study. Results showed that hospital use among patients with COPD was 63% higher than tha...

Jun 02, 2013

Findings from a large, prospective 20-year study indicate that a high level of cardiovascular fitness in middle age reduces mens risk of developing and dying from lung and colorectal cancer, two of th...

May 21, 2013

The Particulars: Previous research has indicated that early intervention appears to improve outcomes for many conditions that are indications for inpatient transfer to the ICU. These findings suggest ...

May 20, 2013

The Particulars: Studies indicate that pneumonia is prevalent and potentially life-threatening in elderly patients presenting to the ED. In this population, delirium is common and may be the only mani...

May 20, 2013

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — A program of walking enhancement is therapeutic for patients with mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study has shown. Advice alone was not suffi...

May 20, 2013

The Particulars: The lung volume reduction coil (LVRC) is a bronchoscopic device that gathers and compresses diseased lung tissue, allowing healthy tissue to function more efficiently. Previous resear...

May 20, 2013

The Particulars: Studies have suggested that using analgesics during pregnancy or early childhood can increase the risk of asthma-related outcomes. These studies, however, are limited because of poten...

May 20, 2013

The Particulars: Studies suggest that the rate of depression among patients with COPD is significantly higher than that of the general population. The ability to identify patients with COPD who are mo...

May 19, 2013

The Particulars: Sleep apnea has been shown in clinical research to be associated with abnormal glucose metabolism. It has yet to be determined whether treating sleep apnea benefits glucose metabolism...

May 17, 2013

PHILADELPHIA — As the multiple disciplines that make up pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine gather here, the 2013 American Thoracic Society (ATS) International Conference will have a "big t...

May 14, 2013

New research is being presented at ATS 2013, the American Thoracic Society International Conference, from May 17-22 in Philadelphia. Meeting Highlights Identifying Depression Risk in COPD Patien...

May 10, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Breo Ellipta (fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder) for the long-term, once-daily, maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in ...

Apr 30, 2013

Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) declares May to be National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. May is peak season for asthma and allergy sufferers and a perfect time t...

Mar 25, 2013

You often see a football player on the sidelines breathing oxygen after running a long distance or having worked hard during a long series of plays. Have you ever wondered if it works? Does breathi...

Mar 13, 2013

The Particulars: The weight loss that is achievable with bariatric surgery may be accompanied by remission of diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. The effects of bariatric surgery on left ventric...

Mar 13, 2013

The addition of antibiotics to regimens that include steroids for patients hospitalized with acute exacerbations of COPD appears to improve short-term outcomes. In a study, receipt of antibiotics was ...