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Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Reduces Flare-ups
July 8th, 2008
Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease Reduces Flare-ups
Annals of Internal Medicine
6 September 2005
A study has found that treatment of COPD with tiotropium reduced the number of flare-ups of COPD and...
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Women 'unaware of lung disease'
July 8th, 2008
Women 'unaware of lung disease'
BBC News, 2005-09-12
The British Lung Foundation says rates of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are soaring and it may soon be the fourth biggest killer of women.
But only 1...
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Irish smoking ban improving health
July 8th, 2008
Irish smoking ban improving health
By Bridget Morris, SundayHerald online, September 18, 2005
Ireland’s ban on smoking in all workplaces has not only cleaned up the air in pubs and restaurants, it has also...
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Climate Change and Human Health
July 8th, 2008
Climate Change and Human Health
Paul R. Epstein, M.D., M.P.H.
New England Journal of Medicine
October 6, 2005
This article summarises the health threats resulting from climate change.
Full story
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Safety information about asthma drugs
July 8th, 2008
Advisory
October 4, 2005 For immediate release
Safety information about a class of asthma drugs known as long-acting beta-2 agonists
OTTAWA - Health Canada is advising Canadians of the possible increased risks...
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US public health group attacks safety of GSKs asthma drug
July 8th, 2008
US public health group attacks safety of GSK's asthma drug
By Stephen Foley, The Independent
Published: 07 October 2005
An American consumer campaign group claims GSK manipulated results of a...
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Canada's tobacco health warnings at Museum of Modern Art
July 8th, 2008
Health Canada News Release
October 7, 2005
Canada's tobacco health warnings to be showcased at Museum of Modern Art
OTTAWA - The Government of Canada's pictorial health warnings for tobacco packaging will be...
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TB Alliance and Bayer Launch Historic Global TB Drug Trials
July 8th, 2008
TB Alliance and Bayer Launch Historic Global TB Drug Trials
Phase II Trials to Study Potential of Moxifloxacin to Shorten TB Treatment
Partners Commit to Affordable Pricing for Patients in the Developing World...
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Canada performs poorly in environmental protection
July 8th, 2008
Canada performs poorly in environmental protection
David Suzuki Foundation news release
October 18, 2005
OTTAWA - Canada is one of the worst environmental performers in the...
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Smoking May Slow Healing Time For Bone Injuries
July 8th, 2008
Smoking May Slow Healing Time For Bone Injuries
Study Looks At Smoking's Effect On Bones
WNBC posted: 3:40 pm EDT October 17, 2005
Washington -- Smokers' broken bones take a lot longer to heal. But scientists...
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