Nitric Oxide Doesn't Seem to Help Preemies' Lungs: Report
Jury still out on whether the treatment works in some infants, another doctor says
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Schizophrenia Linked to Raised Risk of Injury While Hospitalized
Expert says docs may not take physical complaints seriously because of patient's mental illness
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Avastin Largely Safe for Patients With Type of Advanced Lung Cancer
Post-marketing research shows some serious side effects, but most are controllable
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Can Cell Phones Cause Another Kind of Ringing?
Small study spots link -- but not causal relationship -- with tinnitus; outside expert calls the research flawed
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Traffic Pollution Linked to Risk Factor for Sudden Cardiac Death
High exposures tied to reduced heart rate variability in those with lung, heart disease, researchers find
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Cystic Fibrosis Flare-Ups May Be Treated Equally Well at Home
Study finds no difference in outcome for lung exacerbations compared to hospital care
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Ancestry May Affect Lung Function Tests
Adjusting for genetic history would improve results for asthma, COPD, study suggests
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Gene Mutation May Make People More Prone to Asthma
Variant could spur excess white blood cells, researchers speculate
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End-of-Life Care Has 'Room for Improvement'
Researchers urge hospitals to provide more evaluation, communication for dying patients
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'Rotten Eggs' Gas Might Cut Inflammation in Ventilated Patients
In mouse study, low doses of hydrogen sulfide reduced organ damage, study found
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Scientists Fashion New Lung for Rats
Feat might one day help those with lung diseases, researchers say
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Mold May Trigger Severe Asthma in Some Folks
Certain gene variants appear to increase risk of serious exacerbations, study finds
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Diabetes Seems to Up Risks for Lung Disease Patients
Longer hospital stays, more deaths noted in those with COPD plus high blood sugar
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Experts Try to Gauge Health Effects of Gulf Oil Spill
Some are known, others will unfold as years go on, government advisors say
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Breast Milk Reduces Infections in Babies
Study finds at least 4 to 6 months of exclusive breast-feeding best
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