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End-of-Life Oxygen Therapy

Medical professionals are reconsidering the efficacy of oxygen therapy for some end-of-life patients.
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Mitochondrial Biomarkers Could Improve Diagnosis of Respiratory Deficiency

Specific, rare mutations in the mitochondria account for more than 7% of patients with a mitochondrial disease manifesting itself as a respiratory deficiency, according to a study presented at the European Society of Human Genetics conference.
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New Flu Vaccine Earns FDA Approval

Sanofi Pasteur's Fluzone Quadrivalent helps protect adults and children as young as six months old against influenza B strain. The treatment is the newest addition to the company's "Fluzone" line of influenza vaccines.
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Maximizing Humidification While Minimizing Challenges

Providing proper humidification levels to invasively ventilated patients is of key importance. When the upper airway is bypassed during invasive mechanical ventilation, humidification is necessary to prevent a range of complications.
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Becoming a Certified Asthma Educator

What to know about the requirements, steps,and benefits of becoming a Certified Asthma Educator. Read more...

Interactive CDC Report Provides Weekly Influenza Surveillance Information

A new FluView Interactive application allows for customization and visual interpretations. Read more...

Site Looks to Boost Success Rate of Quit-Smoking New Year's Resolutions

The American Lung Association provides online support to smokers looking to start the new year smoke-free. Read more...

New Online Tools Provide Tips on Protecting Patient Data in Mobile Devices

The site includes content suggested through its Mobile Device Roundtable and a subsequent public comment period. Read more...

GlaxoSmithKline Creates a "Total Quit-Smoking Online Resource"

The site aims to provide a range of tools, designed to accommodate all methods of smoking cessation. Read more...

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