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Asthma ups risk of pulmonary embolism

Written by | 5 Feb 2013

Asthma increases the risk of pulmonary embolism, researchers reported online on Dec. 20, 2012 in the European Respiratory Journal.

Study identifies infants at highest risk of death from pertussis – Early and repeated white blood cell counts are a critical tool

Written by | 10 Jan 2013

A study released today from the upcoming issue of the Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (JPIDS) found that taking early and repeated white blood cell counts (WBC) is… read more.

World’s largest respiratory genetics study launches on World COPD Day

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

Researchers from the Universities of Nottingham and Leicester are leading the largest ever study of the genetics relating to lung disease.

High-risk carotid artery plaque formation is increased in older COPD patients

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

Older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are at increased risk for carotid artery plaque formation and for the presence of vulnerable plaques with a lipid core,… read more.

Irish Thoracic Society meeting – Research shows that one in seven Irish people have an undiagnosed lung condition

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

New research shows that one in seven or 15% of Irish people have an undiagnosed lung condition and that this figure doubles to almost 30% in people over… read more.

Highlights of the Irish Thoracic Society Annual Scientific Meeting 23-24 November 2012

Written by | 21 Dec 2012

by Dr Aidan O’Brien, Consultant Respiratory Physician, Mid Western Regional Hospital, Limerick, Local Organiser of the ITS Meeting 2012 – State of the art developments in respiratory medicine… read more.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate improves exacerbations in mild-to-moderate COPD

Written by | 14 Dec 2012

by Bruce Sylvester – FDA Highlights – According to a study published online on September 7, 2012 in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, treatment… read more.

Respiratory symptoms vary during menstrual cycle

Written by | 13 Dec 2012

by Bruce Sylvester – Researchers report that respiratory symptoms vary significantly in different stages of the menstrual cycle, and that there are more symptoms during the mid-luteal to… read more.

‘Fitness and fatness’: Not all obese people have the same prognosis

Written by | 31 Oct 2012

Second study sheds light on the ‘obesity paradox’ People can be obese but metabolically healthy and fit, with no greater risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease… read more.

'Fitness and fatness': Not all obese people have the same prognosis

Written by | 31 Oct 2012

Second study sheds light on the ‘obesity paradox’ People can be obese but metabolically healthy and fit, with no greater risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease… read more.

Respiratory disease rates high among older seniors

Written by | 26 Oct 2012

by Bruce Sylvester – Older seniors, aged 85 and over, show a high burden of respiratory disease, researchers reported on September 3, 2012 at the European Respiratory Society’s… read more.

Supercomputer offers hope for improved ‘cold’ treatments

Written by | 26 Oct 2012

by Gary Finnegan – World Health Matters (Australia) – Click here for more information Melbourne researchers are using Australia’s fasted supercomputer to simulate the motion of the complete… read more.

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