News tagged with dyspnea
Researchers find new patterns in H1N1 deaths
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Brazilian researchers have performed the first-ever autopsy study to examine the precise causes of death in victims of the H1N1 swine flu.
New tool to predict the risk of death in COPD
Aug 28, 2009 |
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Researchers have developed an index scale to help physicians predict a patient's risk of dying from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The ADO index can help physicians assess the severity of a patient's illness ...
Recognizing signs and symptoms of acute HF
May 31, 2009 |
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Although heart failure is a chronic condition, acute exacerbations are frequent and occur with serious complications; patients with heart failure and their families can help improve prognosis in acute events if they are taught ...
Lifestyle program for patients with COPD is health and cost effective
May 20, 2009 |
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Patients with moderate COPD were randomized to receive "usual care" or to undergo an interdisciplinary, community-based program (INTERCOM) that offered an intensive lifestyle moderation phase of four months, during which ...
Hormone Relaxine helps treat heart failure: study
Mar 30, 2009 |
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Relaxine, a naturally occurring hormone that helps women adapt to pregnancy, is showing promise as a treatment for acute heart failure, a new study has found.
