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Radon in Minnesota Homes - EH: Minnesota Department of Health

2012-01-27T12:50:00.000-06:00

Radon in Minnesota Homes - EH: Minnesota Department of Health

1/08/2012 stem cell scams

2012-01-27T12:39:00.001-06:00

indcaterol(ARCAPTA) a new once/day LABA

2012-01-27T12:33:00.000-06:00

I spoke with a rep for Novartis today on 1/27/2012. They had a soft release for this month. Currently, they have no sales force for the product. The rep on the phone had no other helpful information other than referring me to www.arcapta.com

Exercise may boost mood for some chronically ill | Reuters

2012-01-25T18:05:00.000-06:00

Exercise may boost mood for some chronically ill | Reuters

The EPA debunks 10 myths about radon

2012-01-10T19:40:00.000-06:00

The EPA debunks 10 myths about radon

Special bike helps lung disease patients get around - chicagotribune.com

2011-12-30T09:16:00.000-06:00

Special bike helps lung disease patients get around - chicagotribune.com

recipe book for COPD

2011-12-18T09:26:00.001-06:00

respiratory-care-sleep-medicine.advanceweb.com/SignUp/RegDocFetchFile.aspx?BRID=4037803063BA4

Discovered: Why steroid treatment for COPD is ineffective : Johns Hopkins University – The Gazette

2011-11-30T09:30:00.000-06:00

Discovered: Why steroid treatment for COPD is ineffective : Johns Hopkins University – The Gazette

www.thoracic.org/education/breathing-in-america.pdf

2011-11-18T12:28:00.000-06:00

www.thoracic.org/education/breathing-in-america.pdf

Stem Cells and Cell Therapies for Lung Diseases

2011-11-18T11:40:00.000-06:00

Stem Cells and Cell Therapies for Lung Diseases

Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home | Indoor Air | US Environmental Protection Agency

2011-11-18T07:01:00.000-06:00

Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home | Indoor Air | US Environmental Protection Agency

Showers Linked to Chronic Lung Disease - New Video from National Jewish Health

2011-11-15T08:22:00.000-06:00

Showers Linked to Chronic Lung Disease - New Video from National Jewish Health

Dr. Cindy Haines - Healthday |

2011-11-06T08:45:00.000-06:00

Dr. Cindy Haines - Healthday |

Cyberchondria: Internet research can harm when patients use to self-diagnose - chicagotribune.com

2011-11-04T10:58:00.000-05:00

Cyberchondria: Internet research can harm when patients use to self-diagnose - chicagotribune.com

Indacaterol Equals or Tops Rival COPD Drugs in Meta-Analysis

2011-11-03T19:30:00.000-05:00

Indacaterol Equals or Tops Rival COPD Drugs in Meta-Analysis

CT Scans for Lung Cancer Screening May Be Beneficial in Detecting COPD | COPD News Of The Day

2011-11-03T19:12:00.000-05:00

CT Scans for Lung Cancer Screening May Be Beneficial in Detecting COPD | COPD News Of The Day

Richfield woman on oxygen dies after lighting cigarette | StarTribune.com

2011-10-26T17:56:00.000-05:00

Richfield woman on oxygen dies after lighting cigarette | StarTribune.com

Consumer Updates Black Licorice: Trick or Treat?

2011-10-26T08:27:00.000-05:00

Consumer Updates Black Licorice: Trick or Treat?

Medicare Open Enrollment–Happening Now! | COPD Foundation Blog

2011-10-18T17:37:00.000-05:00

Medicare Open Enrollment–Happening Now! | COPD Foundation Blog

The Benefits of Exercise After Cancer - NYTimes.com

2011-10-18T07:32:00.000-05:00

The Benefits of Exercise After Cancer - NYTimes.com

2012 Medicare enrollment has twists for some Minnesotans - TwinCities.com

2011-10-16T17:59:00.000-05:00

2012 Medicare enrollment has twists for some Minnesotans - TwinCities.com

Common Myths Regarding Oxygen Therapy | AMSR

2011-10-12T17:10:00.000-05:00

Common Myths Regarding Oxygen Therapy | AMSR

Patient Handbook | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | pulmonaryfibrosis.org

2011-10-07T15:08:00.000-05:00

Patient Handbook | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | pulmonaryfibrosis.org

Hmmm.. wonder when this is arriving

2011-09-30T12:10:00.000-05:00

Tubing SystDlr

pulmonary paper archives

2011-09-30T11:59:00.000-05:00

First U.S. Patient Receives Specially Processed Donor Lungs at the University of Maryland

2011-09-24T10:24:00.000-05:00

First U.S. Patient Receives Specially Processed Donor Lungs at the University of Maryland

Anti-Reflux Surgery Benefits Lung Transplant Patients' Airway Function | News | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

2011-09-23T12:54:00.000-05:00

Anti-Reflux Surgery Benefits Lung Transplant Patients' Airway Function | News | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

Alaska cruise from Sea Puffers Pulmonary Cruises

2011-09-17T14:51:00.000-05:00

Alaska cruise from Sea Puffers Pulmonary Cruises

The Associated Press: Time for flu shots, and some may get a tiny needle

2011-09-05T19:38:00.000-05:00

The Associated Press: Time for flu shots, and some may get a tiny needle

Daily Pollen Count, Allergy Testing, Treatment, and Research: Clinical Research Institute

2011-09-05T11:38:00.000-05:00

Daily Pollen Count, Allergy Testing, Treatment, and Research: Clinical Research Institute

No Progress On Nitrosamine Levels In U.S. Cigarettes | Latest News | Chemical & Engineering News

2011-09-04T17:09:00.000-05:00

No Progress On Nitrosamine Levels In U.S. Cigarettes | Latest News | Chemical & Engineering News

Bob McCoy oxygen expert talks about lack of physican awareness with oxygen

2011-09-02T11:28:00.001-05:00

Welcome to HME News

CDC - Facts, DVT/PE - NCBDDD

2011-09-02T11:14:00.000-05:00

CDC - Facts, DVT/PE - NCBDDD

Study gives insight on COPD treatment | Minnesota Public Radio News

2011-08-25T14:10:00.000-05:00

Study gives insight on COPD treatment | Minnesota Public Radio News

Storm was Factor in Death of Central Wis. Man | KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul

2011-08-24T11:32:00.000-05:00

Storm was Factor in Death of Central Wis. Man | KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul

Distracted at the Concert Hall - NYTimes.com

2011-08-23T12:21:00.000-05:00

Distracted at the Concert Hall - NYTimes.com

Lung Cancer Study CT screening

2011-08-10T07:40:00.000-05:00

Dr. Georgiou on Lung Cancer Study

Common Mold Causes Oxygen Shortage in the Lungs | News | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

2011-08-05T11:20:00.000-05:00

Common Mold Causes Oxygen Shortage in the Lungs | News | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

Entellus Medical (sinus treatment)

2011-08-05T10:47:00.000-05:00

Entellus Medical

Almost Everything You Need to Know About IPF | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | pulmonaryfibrosis.org

2011-08-04T19:57:00.000-05:00

Almost Everything You Need to Know About IPF | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | pulmonaryfibrosis.org

Market Analysis: Oxygen | February 2011 | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

2011-08-03T08:05:00.000-05:00

Market Analysis: Oxygen | February 2011 | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

advair successors are being studied right now.

2011-07-31T13:07:00.001-05:00

http://seekingalpha.com/article/282354-the-theravance-and-glaxosmithkline-love-affair

Publications about oxygen

2011-07-20T08:33:00.000-05:00

Publications

Everything Respiratory free magazine

2011-07-19T17:59:00.000-05:00

Everything Respiratory

Brain, thirst changes explain why even healthy, active seniors should be careful in heat waves | StarTribune.com

2011-07-19T17:57:00.000-05:00

Brain, thirst changes explain why even healthy, active seniors should be careful in heat waves | StarTribune.com

Food Allergy Clinical Practice Guidelines

2011-07-19T17:42:00.000-05:00

Food Allergy Clinical Practice Guidelines

Arcapta Inhaler Approved for COPD - US News and World Report

2011-07-09T12:31:00.000-05:00

Arcapta Inhaler Approved for COPD - US News and World Report

This is a really good thing. One patient I know was in this study and said his breathing was pretty darn good when on it. Had to go off the med at the end of the study.

Researchers Learn How Lung Fibrosis Begins and Identify Possible Treatment | News | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

2011-07-05T19:57:00.000-05:00

Researchers Learn How Lung Fibrosis Begins and Identify Possible Treatment | News | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

Walgreens: Express Scripts deal to end | Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

2011-06-21T20:15:00.000-05:00

Walgreens: Express Scripts deal to end | Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal

Press Release

2011-06-10T08:40:00.000-05:00

Press Release

Medical News: ASCO: Long-Time Smoking Ups Risk of Breast, Other Cancers - in Meeting Coverage, ASCO from MedPage Today

2011-06-05T11:51:00.000-05:00

Medical News: ASCO: Long-Time Smoking Ups Risk of Breast, Other Cancers - in Meeting Coverage, ASCO from MedPage Today

Sat June 18th PHA on the Road: PH Patients and Families Education Forum

2011-05-28T18:33:00.000-05:00

Pulmonary Hypertension Association - PHA on the Road: PH Patients and Families Education Forum

Wii Fit Provides a Solid Workout for COPD Patients | May 19, 2011 | RT's Respiratory Report | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

2011-05-27T17:50:00.000-05:00

Wii Fit Provides a Solid Workout for COPD Patients | May 19, 2011 | RT's Respiratory Report | RT: For Decision Makers in Respiratory Care

Medical News: ATS: Vitamin D May Aid COPD Pulmonary Rehab - in Meeting Coverage, ATS from MedPage Today

2011-05-21T09:00:00.000-05:00

Medical News: ATS: Vitamin D May Aid COPD Pulmonary Rehab - in Meeting Coverage, ATS from MedPage Today

My EIB Journal

2011-05-20T10:27:00.000-05:00

My EIB Journal

Excess weight in elderly makes daily tasks harder | Reuters

2011-05-16T19:06:00.000-05:00

Excess weight in elderly makes daily tasks harder | Reuters

Article Nycomed/Forest COPD drug Daliresp approved by FDA

2011-05-15T09:13:00.000-05:00

Article Nycomed/Forest COPD drug Daliresp approved by FDA

2011-05-11T17:47:00.000-05:00

Discovery of Lung Stem Cells May Herald New Treatments
But the research is preliminary, so human benefits won't come any time soon

By Amanda Gardner
HealthDay Reporter

WEDNESDAY, May 11 (HealthDay News) -- Contrary to current scientific thinking, human lungs do harbor stem cells capable of forming different parts of the lung, including blood vessels, a new study says.

The findings, reported May 12 in the New England Journal of Medicine, may open the door to eventual bioengineered lung tissue repair and replacement.

"These cells are very smart. They know what to do," said study senior author Dr. Piero Anversa. "The clinical implications are significant."

The findings could potentially offer a new avenue of treatment for patients suffering from respiratory conditions, such as emphysema, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or pulmonary hypertension, that currently have only limited treatment options.

"Now that we have identified these cells and have the potential of growing them, we know it's not science fiction," said Dr. Andrew Pecora, vice president of cancer services and a stem cell expert with Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. "A single cell placed in the right environment allows for the development of adult cells that can live for 80 years. The implications are potentially limitless."

Stem cells are those that first exist without organ-specific features but are capable of dividing and morphing into every other type of cell in the human body.

Stem cells are scattered throughout the body, and a growing cadre of scientists is attempting to harness their innate abilities to regenerate and repair parts of the human body, such as the heart.

The new findings challenge conventional knowledge about lung cells. According to an accompanying journal editorial, scientists had been holding on to the belief that no single cell in the lung could differentiate into multiple different types of cells, even though some cells do grow into specific cells, such as endothelial cells and the cells of the upper and lower airways.

For this trial, researchers were able to identify stem cells from 21 samples of normal human lungs, then expand them in a test tube.

The researchers coaxed the cells into developing into different types of lung cells, such as epithelial or vascular cells.

They next injected undifferentiated cells into mice whose lungs had been damaged.

"Over a period of about two weeks, we were able to regenerate a significant portion [of the lung] and essentially recreate various tissues," said Anversa, director of the Center for Regenerative Medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston. "The human structure was perfectly integrated with the structure of the mouse lung," he noted.

"The cells have the fundamental properties of stem cells," Anversa added. That means they could divide into new cells, form into many other types of cells and function when introduced into other environments.

But there's still a lot of work to be done before these cells actually have any implications for humans, the editorial cautioned.

Anversa will study the cells in larger animals before initiating a phase I clinical trial.

"We're talking a few years from now," he said. "We're not talking about tomorrow morning."

More information

The U.S. National Institutes of Health has more on stem cells.

SOURCES: Piero Anversa, M.D., director, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston; Andrew Pecora, M.D., vice president of cancer services and stem cell expert, Hackensack University Medical Center, N.J.; May 12, 2011, New England Journal of Medicine

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