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FDA approves Glaxo/Theravance drug for COPD lung disease

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a condition often associated with smoking that can include emphysema, chronic bronchitis, or both.

National survey of new mothers reveals concerns about overuse of maternity care practices and women’s readiness to make informed decisions

Key findings point to the need for quality improvement, consumer engagement and shared decision making Despite growing efforts to improve the quality of maternity care for women in the United States, results of a newly released, national survey reveal that risky procedures are overused in this largely healthy population, many beneficial prac...

US guidelines recommend CT scans for smokers

Older people with a history of smoking heavily should be offered annual low-dose CT scans to screen for lung cancer according to new US guidelines reported by the Reuters news agency. These guidelines recommend that annual CT (computerised tomography) scans should be offered to current or former smokers aged 55-74 who have smoked 20 cigarettes a day for 30 years or more. However, screening should...

California Weighs Expanded Role For Nurse Practitioners

As state governments get ready for the Affordable Care Act coverage expansion, some are taking a close look at their networks of health care professionals to make sure they will be able to meet increased demands as more people gain health insurance. California is one of 15 states expected to consider legislation this year that would give advanced practice nurses more independence and authority....

Eating Peppers Tied to Lower Parkinson's Risk, Study Finds

THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- Eating vegetables that naturally contain nicotine, such as peppers and tomatoes, may reduce your risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. Previous research has found that smoking and other...

Dr. Keith Ablow Conducts Study for Electronic Cigarette Effectiveness

LIVINGSTON, N.J., May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LOGIC Technology, makers of premium electronic cigarettes, today announced that Keith Ablow, MD will be conducting an expanded clinical study of LOGIC e-cigarettes in his practice to determine their effects on reducing or eliminating tobacco product usage.  Previously, Dr. Ablow reported that three individuals had ceased smoking when given e-...

Bladder Cancer Deserves Urgent Attention

It is the 4th most common cancer in men[1] (and 11th in women), but bladder cancer remains an extremely low priority in the UK. Action on Bladder Cancer[2] (ABC) reports that almost half (45%) of the UK public do not know that even just one episode o...

People with gout and elevated uric acid face increased risk of death

A study has highlighted the combined impact of gout and elevated uric acid levels on patients' risk of premature death.Researchers at the University of Limerick analysed data on more than 15,700 people who had taken part in the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in the US.They discovered that people with gout are 42 per cent more likely to die from all causes and 58 per cen...

Exposure to ultrafine particles in hospitality venues with partial smoking bans

UW-Stout’s Plan to Curb Alcohol Abuse Paying Off

Three years ago, Chancellor Charles W. Sorensen announced stricter measures to reduce alcohol abuse among University of Wisconsin-Stout students, and a new survey indicates the effort is working. The average number of alcoholic beverages consumed by drinkers is down, as are the number of underage drinking citations processed in Dunn County Circuit...

Burgers for Babymaking? How More Protein May Help You Get Pregnant

Whether you’re working hard at babymaking or just thinking about it, you may be wondering how to improve your odds. Until recently, changing what you eat hasn’t been high on the list of ways to do that. Your ob/gyn is much likelier to talk to you...

Totally Wicked Welcomes the JURI committee's Opinion of the EU Tobacco Products Directive

BLACKBURN, England, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Totally Wicked has welcomed the Draft Opinion from the JURI committee, the legal committee tasked with reviewing draft EU Tobacco Products Directive, (TPD). The draft Directive at present proposes to subject electronic cigarettes to the medicines licensing regime, essentially amounting to a ban on the product as currently sold. Though...

Cardioviva™ and the National Volunteer Fire Council Partner to Educate Firefighters and EMTs on the Dangers of High Cholesterol

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart attacks are the leading cause of on-duty firefighter fatalities, with more than half of all firefighter fatalities attributed to them.[1] In an effort to change this alarming statistic, Cardioviva™ and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are teaming up to educate fire service and emergency medical technician (EMT) volunteers about...

Advances in lung cancer treatment have major impact on short- and long-term outcomes

The American College of Chest Physicians third edition of evidence-based lung cancer guidelines, Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, recommends offering lo...

Garfield Medical Center Receives American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

Award demonstrates Garfield Medical Center’s commitment to quality care for stroke patients Garfield Medical Center has received the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The award recognizes Garfield Medical Center’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of ca...

Older, heavy smokers should get CT scan for lung cancer, doctors group advises

Stepping into the debate over who should be screened for lung cancer, a leading medical specialty group issued new guidelines on Tuesday recommending that doctors offer annual low-dose CT (computed tomography) scanning to people whose age and smoking history puts them at signifi …

Multiple Sclerosis Risk Higher For African Americans Than Whites

Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s official website, MS is “more common in Caucasians of northern European ancestry” than other ethnicities. However, a new study in the journal Neurology has found that African American women in particular are far more likely to contract the disease than white men and women. Both black...

CT Screening Reduces Lung Cancer Deaths

CT (computed tomography) screening can reduce lung cancer deaths among high-risk individuals, according to results from the National Lung Cancer Study. The research was conducted by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) which issued guideli...

Promising Strategies to Reduce Use of Indoor Tanning Devices and Prevent Skin Cancer

CDC papers discuss the potential roles of social and family networks, media, and lawmakers in efforts to prevent skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices, American Journal of Preventive Medicine reports SOURCE: Elsevier DESCRIPTION:San Diego, CA, May 7, 2013 – Preventing skin cancer by reducing use of indoor tanning devices requires a coordinated approach at the national, state, and...

There's More To Asthma Than Meets The Air

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- There is still no cure for asthma, so for 22 million people in the U.S., this chronic disease continues to be a daily burden no matter where they live. But it's not just air pollution they should be worried about. Factors such as pollen, secondhand smoke – even high rates of poverty, a large uninsured population or a high number of ER visits...

Doctors to older, heavy smokers: Get CT screening for lung cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stepping into the debate over who should be screened for lung cancer, a leading medical specialty group issued new guidelines on Tuesday recommending that doctors offer annual low-dose CT (computed tomography) scanning to people...

For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs

TUESDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) -- Vitamin C may help prevent lung problems in babies born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy, according to a small new study. Pregnant women are advised not to smoke because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead t...

New Lung Cancer Guidelines Recommends Offering Screening To High-Risk Individuals

NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) third edition of evidence-based lung cancer guidelines, Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, recommends offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scanning for lung cancer screening to people wi...

Smokers Taking Vitamin C During Pregnancy May Head Off Lung Problems In Newborns

Pregnant women are advised not to smoke during pregnancy because it can harm the baby's lungs and lead to wheezing and asthma, among other problems. If a woman absolutely can't kick the habit, taking vitamin C during pregnancy may improve her newborn...

ACCP lung cancer guidelines recommend screening for those at high risk

(NORTHBROOK, IL) -The American College of Chest Physicians' (ACCP) third edition of evidence-based lung cancer guidelines, Diagnosis and Management of Lung Cancer, 3rd ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines, recommends offering low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scanning for lung cancer screening to people with a significant risk of lung cancer due to...