Saturday, February 11, 2012

All People Who Are Interested In "COPD"

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Rick Frea

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A Registered Respiratory Therapist and asthmatic

Does Lack of Vitamin D Cause Asthma?

Surely we know the sun supplies us with an ample supply of vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin.  So is it possible lack of sun exposure may cause asthma?  We shall investigate the evidence.   John Grever, in his post "Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Asthma Severity," at Medpage Today reports that most researchers agree that we get... Read moreChevron
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Brad

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Looking for answers and insights.

From Broken Bones to Mega Flare to Back Again!

Hi guys! I've been AWOL for a couple of months, and have had quite an adventure!   It all started right around the end of October. I was off to a good start that day and had great intentions, I went to the YMCA and started my membership so I could use the pool and take their new chair yoga classes. When I got home I was feeling really good... Read moreChevron
Renee C.

An Update on the Experimental Drug Alpharadin

Alpharadin Update   Men whose prostate cancer has metastasized to the bone may have access to a new drug treatment that helps significantly extend their life by mid-year 2012.   In August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration agreed to fast-track Alpharadin based on the drug’s performance in a Phase III study.   The... Read moreChevron
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Granny B

Granny B

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Diagnosed w/COPD

Looking for members moving into later stages of COPD

Would like info from someone who has, or cared for someone moving into end stage COPD. I'm new to the site, and have read several pages of info. Thanks for reading!
posted 10/28/2011, comments (0)|
Renee

Renee

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THCN news editor

Your Tips Needed! How can you help make a loved one's hospital stay more pleasant.

Hello HealthCentral readers!   Members are weighing in on how to make a loved one's hospital stay easier, but we'd love to have more of your tips.   Head here to read what readers have already... Read moreChevron

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