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Opportunity for Grade 9-12 students with asthma to participate in study
May 26th, 2010
Researchers at the University of New Brunswick are looking for youth to participate in a study about self-esteem in adolescents with chronic illness. Youth in grades 9-12 who have been diagnosed with asthma, arthritis...
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The Lung Association of Saskatchewan at Your Door
May 26th, 2010
The Lung Association of Saskatchewan at Your Door
May 25, 2010 - The Lung Association of Saskatchewan will be knocking on your door during the annual Asthma & Allergies Residential Campaign. From June 1 – 7,...
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Surveillance System Detected Increased Respiratory Problems During Wildfires
April 23rd, 2009
Surveillance System Detected Increased Respiratory Problems During Wildfires
MedPage Today, July 11, 2008 -- There was a spike in respiratory illnesses that coincided with the wildfires in San Diego County last...
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Asthma Wheeze Follows Thunderstorms
April 23rd, 2009
Asthma Wheeze Follows Thunderstorms
MedPage Today, July 11, 2008-- Thunderstorms -- usually thought to clear the air -- are associated with about a 3% spike in emergency room visits
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As Amy Winehouse shows, signs of emphysema can begin early
April 23rd, 2009
As Amy Winehouse shows, signs of emphysema can begin early
Los Angeles Times, June 30, 2008
Younger adults often don't notice the damage that years of smoking can cause until later in life when lung capacity may...
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Guidelines for care of elderly patients ignored
April 23rd, 2009
Guidelines for care of elderly patients ignored
News release 7-Jul-2008
Guidelines for the treatment of older patients with respiratory conditions are routinely ignored. Research published...
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Note to pediatricians: Taper meds in kids with stable asthma
April 23rd, 2009
Note to pediatricians: Taper meds in kids with stable asthma
News release 7-Jul-2008
Hopkins Children's study shows many doctors wouldn't
A study of how pediatricians prescribe asthma medications...
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Aggressive treatment of childhood eczema could help prevent asthma
April 23rd, 2009
Aggressive treatment of childhood eczema could help prevent asthma
News release 6-Jul-2008
More aggressive treatment of childhood eczema may be an important step in preventing asthma, says a new Australian study...
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Positive school environments can help reduce student smoking
April 23rd, 2009
Positive school environments can help reduce student smoking
News release 19-Jun-2008
A survey of high-school children in Scotland has shown that pupils who...
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Forest fire smoke creates havoc in north
April 23rd, 2009
Forest fire smoke creates havoc in north
Prince Albert Daily Herald - 12 June 2008
The fire situation near UraniumCity is spreading and now the hamlet of...
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