by Alfred Poor | July 1, 2016 | General News, Medical
Patients with chronic lung disease often have difficulty clearing their airways. Secretions build up in the smaller passages, reducing lung effectiveness. Under normal conditions, a person can cough to dislodge this material, but many patients lack the strength or...
by Alfred Poor | May 30, 2016 | General News, Health, Medical
We live in a time of medical miracles, not the least of which is the ability to peek inside DNA to sequence the genetic material, unlocking mysteries of disease and how the body operates. This information helps researchers and healthcare workers identify different...
by Bruce Brown | May 17, 2016 | General News, Health
Tremors are more common than you might think. The condition Essential Tremors affects approximately 10 million people in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Neurology. Tremors are also a symptom of a wide range of diseases and conditions including...
by Alfred Poor | May 2, 2016 | General News, Medical
Impaired lung function is one of the symptoms of many chronic and temporary diseases, and is a leading cause of death. Healthcare professionals measure functional lung capacity using a device called a spirometer, that can cost thousands of dollars. This means that...
by Alfred Poor | April 20, 2016 | General News, Health
About 400 million people worldwide suffer from either asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and the numbers are rising rapidly every year. Medication delivered in the form of aerosol sprays can be effective in treating the symptoms, but studies show...