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Leading Lung Disease Epidemiologist Named Chief of Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy and Immunology at Children’s Hospital of Pittsbur
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:02:00 GMT

, internationally recognized for his research into genetic and environmental factors that influence lung disease including asthma and chronic pulmonary obstructive disease, has been appointed chief of the Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Allergy
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COR-I: Combo Drug Leads to Significant Weight Loss, But CV Effects Questioned
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:01:00 GMT

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Interstitial lung disease common in dermatomyositis patients
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:58:00 GMT

MedWire News: Interstitial lung disease (ILD) and isolated low diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) reductions are common in dermatology patients with classic or skin-predominant dermatomyositis, say researchers. They suggest that due to the
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High methylglyoxal linked to adverse CV profile in Type 2 diabetics
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:49:00 GMT

MedWire News: Elevated methylglyoxal levels predict increased carotid intima-media thickness (IMT) and increased blood pressure (BP) in patients with Type 2 diabetes, report researchers. Urinary albumin excretion rate (ACR) and estimated glomerular
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Alcohol Consumption Inversely Associated with Risk and Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:44:00 GMT

Despite study limitations, alcohol consumption appeared to have an inverse and dose-related association with both risk and severity of rheumatoid arthritis. Medscape Medical News
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