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ATS 2017: New COPD Action Plan Outlines Strategies for Improved Care
A NHLBI national committee just released a national action plan for COPD diagnosis and care, providing updated professional guidelines and patient-centered recommendations.
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Exploring the Cause of Chronic Lung Transplant Rejection, in a Quest to Stop It
Exploring the Cause of Chronic Lung Transplant Rejection, in a Quest to Stop It
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Should a Heart or Lung Emergency Mean a Ticket to the ICU? Not Necessarily, Study Suggests
Sending a patient to an intensive care unit after a heart attack, or a flare-up of heart failure or COPD, may sound like the best option. But it’s not always the case.
Lab grown lungs from stem cells
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Lab-Grown Human ‘Mini Lungs’ Successfully Engraft in Mice, a Respiratory Research Breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Michigan have transplanted lab grown lungs into mice. Learn about stem cell research including how stem cell organs are created.
Global pulmonary fibrosis awareness month lung graphic
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Proclaiming the Need for Pulmonary Fibrosis Research
Research is needed for pulmonary fibrosis, or lung scarring. Learn about Larry's battle with the disease and how he is spreading pulmonary fibrosis awareness
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Care for COPD: Could More Be Done?
U-M researchers provide comprehensive view of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the U.S. Learn about their seven ares of focus to improve COPD care.
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COPD Symptoms Common Among Smokers, Even When Undiagnosed
Smokers who don’t meet the criteria for COPD may still have the symptoms. Should the diagnostic requirements change or should it be called something else.