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Mediastinoscopy
Mediastinoscopy is a surgical procedure to examine the inside of the upper chest between and in front of the lungs (mediastinum)....More...
Infectious Lung Complications in Patients with HIV/AIDS
An update on HAART and the impact of pathogens which cause pulmonary infections, including Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Streptococcus pneumoniae and Pneumocystis pneumonia....More...
SARS Prompts Broader Powers WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) today approved sweeping new regulations to give the organization authority to track and respond to future global health threats like SARS....More...
Myth or Fact: Only Smokers Get Lung Cancer
Myths about the causes and treatment of lung cancer are common. What is the truth behind these common lung cancer myths?...More...
Early Lung Cancer With Lepidic Pattern
Lepidic tumor growth is mirrored by specific characteristics in computed tomography images thus allowing for a combined assessment of histomorphology and imaging data for an optimized classification of lepidic neoplasms....More...
Exercise Pain & Breathing
When the systems of the body are stressed by exercise, they need even more oxygen than normal to function properly. Improper breathing during exercise may limit your body's oxygen intake during this crucial time and lead to pain....More...
Relationship of Inflammation to Hospitalization in Cystic Fibrosis
In cystic fibrosis, what is the relationship of inflammatory biomarkers to lung function and hospitalization history?...More...
Bacteria May Lurk on Your Showerhead
Showerheads in your home may harbor potentially infectious bacteria and may also enrich their growth, according to a new study....More...
What are Cancer Cells?
Cancer cells differ from normal cells in a number of ways. How can you tell if a cell is a cancer cell?...More...
Wii Fit Exercises May Help COPD Patients
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be able to reap significant health benefits by engaging in an interactive video exercising program at home using Nintendo’s Wii Fit video game, a new study says....More...
Undiagnosed Airflow Obstruction: Prevalence and Implications
Airflow obstruction refers to an abnormal slowing of airflow from the lungs on exhalation....More...
Dangers of Play Sand
Not all child's play is safe. Parents of small children have learned to watch for recommended ages on toys for babies and toddlers, but many of them have haven't thought about putting the same time and consideration into purchasing sand to fill the sand box. After extensive testing, the State of Cal...More...
What is an Endobronchial Ultrasound and Why is it Done?
If your doctor has recommended an endobronchial ultrasound you may be wondering what she is looking for. What is the procedure and why is it done?...More...
Indian Healing Methods for Breathing Problems
Ayurvedic treatments are a form of India holistic medicine, which is more than three to five thousand years old. Ayurvedic treatment concentrates on balancing life energies within the human body for optimal health, and a healthy mind and body is a divine gift from Paramataman: the divine or absolute...More...
FDA OKs Asthma Drug for COPD
The FDA has approved the use of Symbicort pMDI (pressurized metered-dose inhaler), which is used to treat asthma, to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)....More...
Severe pulmonary hypertension in patients with COPD
How common is PH in COPD? Should these patients receive therapies to reduce pulmonary vascular resistance?...More...
Drug May Ease Progressive Lung Disease
A drug available in Europe called roflumilast helps ease symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)....More...
What's Happening on Medscape Pulmonary Medicine?
Are you getting all you can out of Medscape Pulmonary Medicine?...More...
What is Primary Lung Cancer?
Your doctor may use the term primary cancer when talking about your lung cancer. What does this mean?...More...
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