Monday, August 30, 2010

Medical News

Medical News


Nordic walking benefits COPD patients

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Nordic walking is a simple and effective training technique for improving physical activity levels and capacity, and reducing breathlessness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, say researchers.

Guideline reminder cards improve emergency asthma care for children

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Supplying healthcare professionals working in emergency departments with pediatric acute asthma management guideline reminder cards significantly improves the care of children who present with asthma attacks, research shows.

Self-rated health predicts exacerbation, hospitalization in COPD

Posted: 30 Aug 2010 05:00 PM PDT

Self-rated health is a reliable predictor of acute exacerbation and hospitalization in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, say researchers.

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