ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
Title: ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 3/12/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/12/2007
MedicineNet Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Smoker's Lung: Pathology Photo Essay
Title: Smoker's Lung: Pathology Photo EssayCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 9/9/2002Last Editorial Review: 3/8/2007
medicinenet.com Thu, 8 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Cheney Treated for Blood Clot
Title: Cheney Treated for Blood ClotCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/6/2007Last Editorial Review: 3/6/2007
MedicineNet Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Study Uses Gene Test to Detect Lung Cancer Posted By : Greg Edwards
According to a study published in the Journal of Natural Medicine, United States scientists have developed a new method to detect lung cancer in its earliest stages by locating genetic changes in a smokers airway.
articlesphere.com Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Ask the Experts - Pulmonary
Title: Ask the Experts - PulmonaryCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 11/8/2006Last Editorial Review: 3/5/2007
medicinenet.com Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Health Tip: Help Reduce Smog
Title: Health Tip: Help Reduce SmogCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/3/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/5/2007
medicinenet.com Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Vacuum Method Breaks Up DVT Blood Clots
Title: Vacuum Method Breaks Up DVT Blood ClotsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/3/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/5/2007
MedicineNet Mon, 5 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Cancer Deaths for Blacks Remain High (HealthDay)
Since the early 1900s, there has been a decline in overall cancer death rates among black Americans but they're still higher than the rates for whites, says an American Cancer Society report released Thursday.
yahoo.com 2//Feb 2007

Gene Cluster May Predict Lung Cancer Outcome (HealthDay)
A cluster of five genes may predict a better outcome after treatment for patients with lung cancer, Taiwanese researchers report.
yahoo.com 4//Jan 2007

Combo Treatment Works Best for COPD
Title: Combo Treatment Works Best for COPDCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/22/2007Last Editorial Review: 2/22/2007
MedicineNet Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Health Tip: Tobacco Ills (HealthDay)
It's no secret that tobacco use isn't good for you.
yahoo.com Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:40:39 GMT

Asbestos Exposure Risk Factors Posted By : Roberto Bell
Find valuable info about asbestos, what products may contain asbestos fibers, how to avoid asbestos exposure, and also important facts about asbestos related diseases.
articlesphere.com Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Calcified Lung Nodules
Title: Calcified Lung NodulesCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 2/7/2007Last Editorial Review: 2/7/2007
medicinenet.com Wed, 7 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Learn How To Prevent Lung Cancer Posted By : Michael Russell
Lung cancer can be prevented by doing some important measures like proper diet, medical options, taking supplements and lifestyle change.
articlesphere.com Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Are You At Risk Of Developing Lung Cancer? Posted By : Michael Russell
Discovering lung cancer early before it has even the chance of spreading to other organs provides a higher chance of recovering from the disease. Learn if you are among those who are imminent lung cancer candidates.
articlesphere.com Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Experts Issue Blood Clot Treatment Guidelines
Title: Experts Issue Blood Clot Treatment GuidelinesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/31/2007Last Editorial Review: 1/31/2007
MedicineNet Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Antibody Holds Promise Against Lung Cancer (HealthDay)
A new antibody may be effective against both mutated forms of a protein linked to lung cancer, U.S. researchers report.
yahoo.com Fri, 26 Jan 2007 04:40:41 GMT

Susceptibility to Asbestos Posted By : Rick Ferring
For those that are suffering from a disease, such as Mesothelioma or cancer, there is an accompaniment of pain that is part of the therapy and treatment. Side effects such as nausea, vomiting, aches and pains and weakness are a part of the surgery or therapy process as well as part of the side effects that the body carries with cancer.
articlesphere.com Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Big Tobacco Boosting Nicotine in Cigarettes: Study (HealthDay)
U.S. tobacco companies increased the level of addictive nicotine in their cigarettes by 11 percent from 1998 to 2005, and did so in a variety of ways, new research shows.
yahoo.com Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:40:42 GMT

Genetic 'Signature' Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence (HealthDay)
A genetic "signature" that consists of 186 genes combined together can predict the risk of breast cancer recurrence in women with the disease, a new study found.
yahoo.com Thu, 18 Jan 2007 04:40:41 GMT

'Smoker's Cough' Strong Predictor of Lung Disease
Title: 'Smoker's Cough' Strong Predictor of Lung DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/5/2007 2:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/5/2007 2:05:51 AM
medicinenet.com Fri, 5 Jan 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Asbestos Exposure Can And Does Cause diseases Posted By : Ralph Caruzzo
Although asbestos is no longer a commonly used material for building there has been a rise in the number of diseases caused by asbestos exposure. This is because the fibers that cause the problem take about 20 to 30 years to manifest. Thus, after a long period of dormancy the symptoms show up dramatically. What is even more dangerous is the fact that many of the symptoms are similar to other diseases, and so it is all the more difficult to find the real cause.
articlesphere.com Tue, 02 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0700

Mesothelioma and its Treatment Posted By : Vinay Choubey
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is almost always caused by previous exposure to asbestos. In this disease, malignant cells develop in the mesothelium, a protective lining that covers most of the body's internal organs. Its most common site is the pleura, but it may also occur in the peritoneum or the pericardium.
articlesphere.com Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Smoking vs Marijuana and Lung Damage
Title: Smoking vs Marijuana and Lung DamageCategory: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 12/11/2006Last Editorial Review: 12/11/2006
medicinenet.com Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Pulmonary Fibrosis
Title: Pulmonary FibrosisCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 12/6/2006
MedicineNet Wed, 6 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Air Pollution: Is It That Bad For Your Lungs?
Title: Air Pollution: Is It That Bad For Your Lungs?Category: Ask The ExpertsCreated: 11/8/2006Last Editorial Review: 11/8/2006
medicinenet.com Wed, 8 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Many COPD Patients Going Without Tests
Title: Many COPD Patients Going Without TestsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/28/2006 2:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/30/2006
medicinenet.com Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT

Mesothelioma: 5 Top Tips to Help Cope Easier Posted By : E. Spence
Living with a diagnosis of Mesothelioma can be very emotionally difficult to deal with. Understandably, you may be feeling upset and confused as it is not uncommon for Mesothelioma to be diagnosed at an advanced stage. Here are five tips to help you or anyone else cope with Mesothelioma...
articlesphere.com Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Mesothelioma Overview Posted By : Steve Dimeck
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, but the deadliest one of all. It strikes about 3000 hard working people in the United States each year, mostly men over 40 years of age. Learn more in this article about mesothelioma.
articlesphere.com Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0700

Drug Combo Gives New Hope Against Lung Disease
Title: Drug Combo Gives New Hope Against Lung DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/24/2006 2:05:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/24/2006 2:05:00 AM
medicinenet.com Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT


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