Exercise During Middle Age May Prevent Age-related Chronic Diseases
Middle-aged endurance athletes have better control of blood pressure and higher arterial elasticity than sedentary adults in the same age group.
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Pulmo Rehab Program Improved Physical Activity for Bronchiectasis
A pulmonary rehab program that included breathing exercises, pulmonary hygiene techniques, and more, improved physical activity in non-CF bronchiectasis patients.
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LatestTai Chi Tied to Reduced Fall Risk in Older Adults
Tai chi was associated with a 20% lower risk of falling at least once and a 31% drop in the number of falls, researchers found.
Arch Biopartners Identifies Candidate Drug to Treat Psuedomonas Respiratory Infections
Arch Biopartners has identified a new drug candidate to treat Pseudomonas aeruginosa respiratory infections and intends to move forward with a human trial this year to test its safety.
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Industry Profile: National Jewish Health
A closer look at one of the world’s premier pulmonary care hospitals, National Jewish Health in Denver, which was ranked #2 in best pulmonology programs by US News & World Report in 2014.
Read MoreStudy Finds Cardiorespiratory Fitness Improves Memory Among Older Adults
A new study reveals that greater lung and heart health may contribute to improved memory recall and cognitive capabilities.
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RT's August Issue Now Available via Mobile App
RT’s August issue reports on topics such as lung protective ventilation, pulse oximetry, exercise for COPD patients and physiotherapy in the intensive care unit. Download it to you mobile device now!
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Prescribing Exercise for Patients with COPD
An exercise program that increases COPD patients’ ability to perform physical activity with a lessened sensation of dyspnea is a primary goal of rehabilitation.
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Physiotherapy in the ICU
For mechanically ventilated patients, early physiotherapy has been shown to improve quality of life and to prevent ICU-associated complications like deconditioning, ventilator dependency, and respiratory conditions.
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Extra Exercise Helps Depressed Smokers Kick Cigarettes Faster
Extra exercise has been linked to reduced compulsions to reach for a cigarette in people who suffer from depression.
Read MoreYoga Provides Little Help for Asthma Sufferers
A recent report examined 14 studies to determine the effectiveness of yoga in the treatment of asthma and found there isn’t enough evidence to support yoga as a routine intervention to alleviate symptoms.
Read MoreUpcoming Conferences 2014 [Updated]
A look at upcoming state and national conferences and events related to the advancement of respiratory care, pulmonology, thoracic medicine, or sleep medicine. [Updated 5/1]
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Increasing Exercise Tolerance in COPD Patients with Ambulatory Ventilation
A new ambulatory noninvasive ventilation device is proving effective at increasing exercise tolerance for patients with COPD, an important factor for improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Read MoreFive-Repetition Sit-to-Stand Test Reliable for COPD
The five-repetition sit-to-stand test (5STS) is reliable, valid and responsive in patients with COPD, providing a more practical alternative to tests such as the 6-minute walk test and others., according to U.K. researchers.
Read MoreIncreased Physical Activity Decreases COPD Hospitalization
Physical inactivity in COPD patients appears to predict poor outcome, including more frequent hospitalization, according to researchers. The study found the relationship remains true even when accounting for other contributing factors.
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