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View Post: New Scan For Lung Diseases
15 Oct 2009
After a purpose-built MRI unit was established to help study lung diseases, a new technique was developed which will allow doctors to virtually see inside the lungs using a new type of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. ...
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View Post: A new scan for lung diseases
13 Oct 2009
The diseases to be studied using the new type of scan include asthma, lung fibrosis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). These diseases are a major health burden: for example COPD is among the top five causes of death and ...
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View Post: News: Once-in-a-lifetime coincidence offers new hope for lung ...
16 Oct 2009 by McGill University  
"Patients who may have a slightly reduced activity of LTBP4 might be more susceptible for chronic lung diseases later in life," Urban says. "Identifying genes that are central for the formation of alveoli may help us devise ways to ...
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View Post: Even now, teaching jobs increase « Joanne Jacobs
13 hours ago by Joanne  
... insulation, adhesives, cement or asbestos tile. Teachers and students should take care not to disturb any asbestos; exposure to asbestos fibers can result in mesothelioma, asbestosis and other lung diseases. ...
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View Post: LTBP4 mutation may reveal clues about treating lung diseases ...
15 Oct 2009 by News  
A genetic mutation found in four children born with multiple abnormalities may provide insight into potential treatments for newborn lung distress and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The children were born with abnormally ...
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View Post: rogersarkansasattorneys.com » Diesel Exhaust Exposure and Diseases
26 Oct 2009
Two chemical diseases caused from diesel exposure are cancer and obstructive lung diseases. The diesel components enter the body not only through respiratory system but also through eyes damaging optic nerve, brain and central nervous ...
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