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COPD :: Inhaled corticosteroids reduce death in patients with copd

Prescription sleep aids may do little to improve the use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) among patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A new study published in the November issue of CHEST, the peer-reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), finds that patients with OSA who were given prescription sleep aids were no more likely to use their CPAP machines than patients with OSA taking a placebo.

Healthcare :: Diagnostic waiting times fall further – UK

Health Minister Andy Burnham today welcomed the progress that has been made in reducing diagnostic waiting times.

Healthcare :: About the Dignity in care campaign – UK

On 14 November 2006, the Minister for Care Services, Ivan Lewis MP launched the first ever dignity in care campaign. The campaign aims to stimulate a national debate around dignity in care and create a care system where there is zero tolerance of abuse and disrespect of older people.

Healthcare :: Easier access to healthcare provider information – UK

A pilot project launched today alongside the booklet Choosing your hospital, offers members of the public access to healthcare provider information from their local library and GP surgery.

COPD :: Statement of Dr. Norman H. Edelman, Chief Medical Officer, American Lung Association, On COPD

COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in America, claiming the lives of 122,283 Americans in 2003. It is a term used to describe the obstruction of airflow associated primarily with emphysema and chronic bronchitis. While COPD cannot be cured, it can be treated.

Healthcare :: HHS and FDA Announce New Tools to Help Consumers Use the Nutrition Facts Label

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) in HHS’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the availability of two new learning tools to help consumers use the Nutrition Facts label to choose nutritious foods and achieve healthy weight management.

Flu :: U.S. and Mexico Pledge Increased Cooperation in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Along Border

The United States and M?xico today announced the signing of an agreement to boost cooperation on pandemic influenza preparedness among the six Mexican states and four U.S. states that share the international boundary.

Nutrition :: Tendulkar joins hands with ITC to promote energy food – India

Sachin Tendulkar today embarked on a new partnership with ITC’s food division to promote a new brand of health food in his name – Sunfeast Sachin’s Fit Kit.

Health :: New Report Finds Pain Affects Millions of Americans

One in four U.S. adults say they suffered a day-long bout of pain in the past month, and one in 10 say the pain lasted a year or more, according to the government’s annual, comprehensive report of Americans’ health, Health United States, 2006, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics.

Polio :: Pulse polio campaign a success – Ramadoss, India

Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss today said yesterday’s pulse polio campaign was successful but admitted that the programme missed some of the pockets in Uttar Pradesh due to apprehensions of local people.