Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease NewsNews on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Exacerbations Lead To Depression In COPD- June 30, 2008 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease causes limitation of airflow in the lungs that cannot be fully reversed, leading to symptoms of breathlessness, cough, wheeze and sputum production.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/exacerbations-le... Respiratory Function Conditioned By Inflammation Markers And Genetic Profile- June 30, 2008 There are close links between blood inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive protein , and respiratory function.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/respiratory-func... Protect Your Lungs From Wildfire Smoke- June 28, 2008 When wildfires are blazing -- and after threatened people have ensured their personal safety -- there are steps people can take to reduce the effects of smoke on their lungs and respiratory systems.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/protect-your-lun... Micromet and Nycomed Begin Formal Preclinical Safety Studies for...- June 26, 2008 Micromet and Nycomed Begin Formal Preclinical Safety Studies for Antibody MT203 for Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases BETHESDA, Md., and ZURICH, Switzerland, June 24 PRNewswire -- Micromet, Inc.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/micromet-and-nyc... Smoking Out The Mediators Of Airway Damage Caused By Pollutants- June 24, 2008 It is hoped that this information will help in the development of therapeutics to combat the effects of pollutants and perhaps help individuals with smoke-related diseases.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/smoking-out-the-... Victims breathe easy with cash- June 22, 2008 MORE help for people with breathing difficulties in the Capital was welcomed today.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/victims-breathe-... Huge cash boost aids fight against breathing problems- June 20, 2008 GYM equipment and new staff have been funded in Edinburgh health centres as part of a 168,000 bid to help people with breathing problems.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/huge-cash-boost-... Clinical Trials Update: June 18, 2008- June 18, 2008 Here are the latest clinical trials, courtesy of CenterWatch : COPD If you are 12 or older and have a one-year history of diagnosed asthma or COPD, you may qualify for this study.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/clinical-trials-... The PEACE study- June 18, 2008 This is a randomised controlled trial of the effect of carbocisteine on acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, although I can't immediately see why it is called PEACE.http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/the-peace-study?... Is there any evidence that tricyclic antidepressants can cause restless legs syndrome- June 16, 2008 Is there any evidence that tricyclic antidepressants can cause restless legs syndrome 11Jun08 Answer: We searched the NLH Mental Health Specialist Library and the TRIP and Medline databases but found little ...http://www.topix.net/health/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/2008/06/is-there-any-evi... |