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Policywise

Improving COPD care: A call to action

September 13, 2024 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,  COPD,  lung disease,  policy,  pulmonary,  respiratory,  spirometry

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems, remains a major public health issue across the Americas, with

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Compression socks and stockings: what you need to know

June 27, 2024 Compression socks,  compression stockings,  pulmonary,  Section of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine,  vascular

Dr. Philip Alapat tells all about using compression socks and stockings to aide blood flow, and how they can help.

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COPD: what you need to know

November 29, 2021 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,  COPD,  pulmonary

Dr. Nicola Hanania offers advice on how to assess your risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a leading causes of death in the United States.

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New clinic provides care, support for patients managing COVID-19 at home

April 15, 2021 Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Healthcare,  Kaylee Dusang,  pulmonary

The COVID Clinic@Home offers virtual visits that help patients manage COVID-19 at home and recover safely.

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What are the long-term side effects of COVID-19?

February 9, 2021 Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Healthcare,  Kaylee Dusang,  pulmonary

A pulmonary expert shares insight and treatment advice for those with lingering COVID-19 symptoms.

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Resilience Through COVID-19: Dr. Kanta Velamuri

January 8, 2021 COVID-19,  Nicole Blanton,  pulmonary,  Resilience Through COVID-19

Dr. Kanta Velamuri discusses her experience as a physician during the COVID-19 pandemic, how it has impacted her, and what gives her hope.

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Know your risk for COPD

November 20, 2019 Healthcare,  Kaylee Dusang,  Lung,  pulmonary

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an illness that millions of people suffer from, yet it is not widely recognized by many patients and physicians.

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Healthy Habits: Dr. David Muigai practices mindfulness, swims to stay fit

August 6, 2018 Dr. David Muigai,  Healthy Habits,  Nutrition and Wellness,  pulmonary

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Healthy Habits: How Dr. Philip Alapat keeps fitness fun

March 21, 2016 Dr. Philip Alapat,  Fitness,  Healthcare,  Healthy Habits,  Houston,  Nutrition and Wellness,  pulmonary,  sleep medicine

Taking care of your health is a priority and nobody knows that more than physicians and healthcare providers. It can sometimes be difficult to find

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Controlling, not curing, asthma

October 9, 2013 asthma,  Dr. Nicola Hanania,  Healthcare,  Lung,  lungs,  pulmonary

Medications and lifestyle changes help manage asthma, but they will not actually cure it, according to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine. “You still

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From the Labs: Image of the Month

Blood vessels (magenta) intertwined with metastatic medulloblastoma tumor cells (green) nestled within the protective layers that surround the mouse spinal cord. From the Labs: a closer look at metastatic medulloblastoma

Healthy Habits: A DOC-umentary Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNiMWHUhbc

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