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Task force recommends greater use of exercise testing in chronic disease
02-27-2007 · EurekAlert!Exercise testing can be a powerful tool for diagnosing chronic heart and lung conditions and measuring responses to treatment, according to new research published in the European Respiratory Journal.
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05-07-2007 · EurekAlert!
New evidence-based guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation recommend a comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, citing that pulmonary rehabilitation can help improve a patient's exercise tolerance, dyspnea and health-related quality of life, as well as decrease hospital stay and health-care utilization.
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- Tip sheet, Annals of Internal Medicine, Dec. 4, 2007, issue
12-03-2007 · EurekAlert!
The following articles are in the upcoming issue of Annals of Internal Medicine: "Internists Compare Health Plans and Describe How to Achieve Universal Coverage"; "Internists Say Pay-for-Performance Programs Must Put Patients First"; "Task Force Reaffirms BP Screening"; "3 Drugs for Older Adults Cause Many ED Visits"; "No Evidence that Vitamin D is Effective for Chronic Kidney Disease" ; and "Many Physicians Agree with Professionalism Standards but Don't Always Practice What They Preach."
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06-27-2007 · EurekAlert!
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- Study finds COPD patients taking inhaled steroids are at greater risk for severe pneumonia
07-16-2007 · EurekAlert!
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are increasingly being prescribed inhaled corticosteroids to control exacerbations of the disease, but a new study finds that the anti-inflammatory drugs increase the chances that these patients will be hospitalized for pneumonia.
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- Cardio exercise benefits in male vs. female hearts
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- Independent Panel Recommends Strong, Clear Guidelines for Development of Marine Aquaculture in the United States
01-08-2007 · Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
Congress should enact legislation to ensure that strong
environmental standards are in place to regulate the siting and conduct of
offshore marine aquaculture, according to an independent panel of leaders from
scientific, policymaking, business, and conservation institutions. The Task Force—organized by researchers from the Woods Hole
Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), with support from The Pew Charitable Trusts
and The Lenfest Foundation—was charged with examining the risks and benefits of
marine aquaculture and developing a set of national policy recommendations to
guide future development of our oceans.
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01-08-2007 · EurekAlert!
Congress should enact legislation to ensure that strong environmental standards are in place to regulate the siting and conduct of offshore marine aquaculture, according to an independent panel of leaders from scientific, policymaking, business and conservation institutions. At the same time, the Marine Aquaculture Task Force suggests that the federal government should provide funding and incentives for research, development and deployment of technologies, and techniques for sustainable marine aquaculture.
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Newly published data from a large, two-year trial in the November Kidney International report on the effects of chronic kidney disease on cognitive function in CKD Stage 5 patients with hyperphosphatemia (high serum phosphorus levels in the blood), treated with phosphate binder therapy. This study is particularly relevant, as there is evidence that individuals with reduced renal function experience a significantly greater decline in cognitive function compared to those with normal renal function.
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