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NETT - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/lung/nett/lvrsweb.htm
The first multi-center clinical trial designed to determine the role, safety, and effectiveness of bilateral lung volume reduction surgery in the treatment of emphysema. |
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National Jewish Medical and Research Center - http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/alpha1.html
Definition, diagnosis, and treatment for inherited emphysema. |
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Every Breath You Take - http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/1999/299_emph.html
Information about preventing and treating emphysema from US Food and Drug Administration. |
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National Emphysema Foundation - http://emphysemafoundation.org/
Information about the organization that is dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with emphysema, asthma and related diseases. Included are featured articles and resources. |
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WebMD Inc. - http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Chronic-Obstructive-Pulmonary-Disease-COPD-Overview
A look at emphysema with an introduction, a look at the symptoms, causes and treatments. |
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eMedicine Health - Emphysema - http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/16255-1.asp
Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment. |
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IBV Valve Trial - http://www.emphysematrial.com
Details about a clinical trial for those between the ages of forty and seventy four who have a confirmed diagnosis of emphysema. Information about participation and see if you are a candidate. |
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E-Medicine - http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic99.htm
An abstract on emphysema, discussing signs, symptoms, tests, and treatment. |
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HealthWorld Online - http://www.healthy.net/library/books/healthyself/emphysema.htm
Signs, symptoms, and treatment of emphysema. |
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International Health News Database - http://www.oilofpisces.com/emphysema.html
Summaries of the latest research concerning fish oils and emphysema and cystic fibrosis. |
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Ask Dr Stoll - http://askwaltstollmd.com/rebounding.html
An article about emphysema patients pulmonary function improving by very gentle rebounding. |
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Med Help - http://www.med-help.net/Emphysema.html
A look at the causes, symptoms, and treatment for emphysema. |
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National Trial Begins For Controversial Lung Surgery For Emphysema - http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1997/12/971208071459.htm
Article from ScienceDaily Magazine about medical researchers investigating whether removing portions of lungs can provide long-term benefit to patients severely disabled. |
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The Overholt-Blue Cross Emphysema Surgery Trial - http://www.ctsnet.org/doc/2375
A multicenter randomized clinical trial on lung volume reduction surgery. |
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Personal MD - http://www.personalmd.com/healthtopics/crs/emphysem.shtml
A description of emphysema as well as a look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. |