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For the first time, three-dimensional images of protein being paralysed by the poison curare have been made by researchers of the Laboratory for Structural Neurobiology at K.U.Leuven. Curare has a paralysing effect and the poison's active chemical component is used in lung surgery.
link: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110330101040.htmFor the first time, three-dimensional images of protein being paralysed by the poison... more
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If deficiency diseases like rickets in infants and children and osteomalacia in adults are not reason enough for you to ensure sufficient intake of viatmin D, this should. Deficiency of vitamin D can affect lung structure and function, states a new study.If deficiency diseases like rickets in infants and children and osteomalacia in adults... more
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“When I was born, sickle cell disease was like a death sentence. Now, it’s totally the opposite, ” says Tiffany, 26. Her story offers information and hope for those with sickle cell disease.“When I was born, sickle cell disease was like a death sentence. Now, it’s... more
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A century after scientists first described sickle cell disease, the commitment continues for improved treatments and cures for those who have sickle cell disease, thanks in part to research funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.A century after scientists first described sickle cell disease, the commitment... more
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As a life long smoker, 75 year old Ron Sveden thought he had lung cancer when he started to lose his appetite and was coughing a lot more. He was then hospitalized, however luckily the doctors found out it wasn't cancer, but instead a one and a half inch pea plant growing inside a lung.
It's though the pea went down the wrong hole and then sprouted and started growing.
"It took two minutes for it to sink in and I thought it was quite funny,” said Sveden. “I giggled. It was shortly after that I realized it wasn’t cancer and for me, my wife and family, it was quite a relief.”-ABC
According to the report the hospital had a 'sense of humour' because they added peas to his first meal after the removal.As a life long smoker, 75 year old Ron Sveden thought he had lung cancer when he... more
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A gene that could help explain why some non-smokers develop lung cancer has been pinpointed by US researchers.
link:http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8576080.stmA gene that could help explain why some non-smokers develop lung cancer has been... more
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A Doctor’s Word--Tips to Escape the Smoking Trap
New America Media, Commentary, Erin Marcus, M.D., Posted: Oct 20, 2009
Editor's Note: In the debut of A Doctor's Word, Dr. Erin Marcus wrote about an African-American man's effort to quit smoking cigarettes. This week, she offers practical advice for all who would like to kick the habit. Dr. Marcus is associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
In my first column, I shared the story of Lawrence Jones, a 55-year-old man who smoked for 35 years until July, when he decided to quit. In his words, he was “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Giving up the addictive habit of tobacco is extremely difficult, and Jones’ success depended on the help of a counselor, smoking cessation classes, nicotine replacement patches, and the support of a friend. Here are some things that helped Jones, as well as tips I’ve garnered over the years as a primary care physician.
To succeed at quitting, you first have to decide that this is something you really want to do. Medicine and classes won’t work unless you have made a commitment. In Jones’ case, a graphic video that his counselor played at his first stop smoking class made him resolve to quit. It showed pictures of smokers that he could not forget: a man missing an eye and part of his nose from mouth cancer, and people breathing through tracheotomies – holes that doctors surgically cut in their throats when cancer prevented them from breathing. “You have to be willing to give it your all,” Jones said. “But the pros outweigh the cons.”
If you can, join a stop smoking group. This can be difficult to do, as often these are held during working hours. But if you can find one at a time convenient for you, these groups can be very helpful in providing support and strategies and keeping you focused on your goal. Jones attended seven hour-long classes and describes them as crucial to his success. Call your local county health department or hospital and ask if they offer or know of a local smoking cessation program. The American Lung Association is a national organization that can direct you to smoking cessation classes in your region: 1-800- lung USA, or www.ffsonline.org
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To cut through the clutter, today's PSAs need to have blood, boobs, and gross-out comedy. Hopefully all three.
infoMania is a half-hour satirical news show that airs on Current TV. The show puts a comedic spin on the 24-hour chaos and information overload brought about by the constant bombardment of the media. Hosted by Conor Knighton and co-starring Brett Erlich, Sarah Haskins, Ben Hoffman, Bryan Safi and Sergio Cilli, the show airs on Thursdays at 10 pm Eastern and Pacific Times and can be found online at http://current.com/infomania/ or on Current TV. And make sure to check out our facebook profile for special features at http://infomaniafacebook.com.To cut through the clutter, today's PSAs need to have blood, boobs, and gross-out... more
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A British Medical Journal study found smokers are twice as likely to quit if their doctor tells them how old their lungs are.
We teamed up with the British Lung Foundation to test six volunteers using a spirometry test, which measures how much air you can expel from your lungs in the first second of breathing out.
Lung age is then calculated using a mathematical formula that compares the readings to those of healthy non-smokers.A British Medical Journal study found smokers are twice as likely to quit if their... more
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