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Dangerous Cinnamon Stunt

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) — As if parents didn’t have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the “Cinnamon Challenge” — a stunt that has landed some in the ER, pediatricians warn. The Cinnamon Challenge sounds simple but is …Read the Rest

Dangerous Cinnamon Stunt
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Dangerous Cinnamon Stunt

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) — As if parents didn’t have enough to worry about, …Read the Rest

US Launches New Batch of Graphic Anti-Smoking Ads
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US Launches New Batch of Graphic Anti-Smoking Ads

Government health officials launched the second round of a graphic ad campaign Thursday that is designed to get smokers off …Read the Rest

Draeger is sponsoring a one day neonatal conference March 1st in Vancouver
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Draeger is sponsoring a one day neonatal conference March 1st in Vancouver

This coming March 1st, DMCI will be hosting the second Canadian Neonatal Care Today Conference.  Additional details can be found …Read the Rest

OXYMASK Reference
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OXYMASK Reference

  OxyMask SouthMedic OxyMask’s logical advantages: Phthalate-Free The only O2 therapy device to deliver FiO2 of 24% – 90% Can be utilized …Read the Rest

Impaired pulmonary function may increase the risk for developing  diabetes.
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Impaired pulmonary function may increase the risk for developing diabetes.

G. P. Mishra1, T.M. Dhamgaye2, B.O. Tayade3, B. Fuladi Amol4, S. Agrawal Amit5, D. Mulani Jasmin6 1Department of Chest & …Read the Rest

Experts warn that e-cigarettes can damage the lungs
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Experts warn that e-cigarettes can damage the lungs

  Vienna, Austria: New research has shown that despite electronic cigarettes being marketed as a potentially safer alternative to normal …Read the Rest

Effects of cannabis on pulmonary structure, function and symptoms
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Effects of cannabis on pulmonary structure, function and symptoms

Conclusions: Smoking cannabis was associated with a dose-related impairment of large airways function resulting in airflow obstruction and hyperinflation. In …Read the Rest

Novel coronavirus infection in the United Kingdom
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Novel coronavirus infection in the United Kingdom

  23 SEPTEMBER 2012 - On 22 September 2012, the United Kingdom (UK) informed WHO of a case of acute respiratory …Read the Rest

Asthma drug ‘cut attacks by a fifth’ even for those with severe form of the disease
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Asthma drug ‘cut attacks by a fifth’ even for those with severe form of the disease

By MAIL ON SUNDAY REPORTER A DRUG that reduces the number of asthma attacks by more than a fifth could offer …Read the Rest

Nova Lung (Novalung)  Guide for Relatives and Carers
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Nova Lung (Novalung) Guide for Relatives and Carers

The Novalung® Interventional Lung Assist, often referred to as “The Novalung” or “The i-LA”, is a medical device used to …Read the Rest

Ventilation Strategies and Experimental Lung Injury
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Ventilation Strategies and Experimental Lung Injury

Ventilation Strategies and Experimental Lung Injury John Baier M.D. University of Manitoba  Hypercapnea_lecture_(rev_2004) PPT version Uploaded on SlideServe by vidar …Read the Rest

“The Use of Steroids in COPD Management” – Dr. Don D. Sin, MD
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“The Use of Steroids in COPD Management” – Dr. Don D. Sin, MD

“The Use of Steroids in COPD Management” – Dr. Don D. Sin, MD- DOWNLOAD RespTrec WebEx May 29 2012-1 Professor …Read the Rest

VGH Critical Care Grand Rounds March 16, 2012
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VGH Critical Care Grand Rounds March 16, 2012

VGH Critical Care Grand Rounds March 16, 2012 from Ana Palomino / Julia Cheung on Vimeo.  

Asthma risk increased by common antibiotic: Canadian research
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Asthma risk increased by common antibiotic: Canadian research

The antibiotic vancomycin, when used early in life, can increase the incidence and severity of “allergic” asthma, the common form …Read the Rest

Toronto doctor’s ‘magic pill’ goes viral
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Toronto doctor’s ‘magic pill’ goes viral

Here is a very good visual lecture on the benefits of (……watch the video…..) to help cure your ailments. FROM …Read the Rest

COPD: The Case for Building the Capacity of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
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COPD: The Case for Building the Capacity of Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Alberta Breathes is a coalition of agencies and over 500 individuals working to improve lung health and decrease the burden of respiratory …Read the Rest

HOP Criteria Fraser Health and Application Form
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HOP Criteria Fraser Health and Application Form

Home Oxygen Criteria Fraser Health FH HOP Criteria and Letter June 2012.doc SCANNED HOME OXYGEN PROGRAM APPLICATION

Hospital Contacts FraserHealth
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Hospital Contacts FraserHealth

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VGH Critical Care Grand Rounds – January 8, 2013
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VGH Critical Care Grand Rounds – January 8, 2013

This is a link to the Video Conference from yesterday on how important “Proper Resuscitation is” and some thoughts on …Read the Rest

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