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New ‘Asthma Gene’ Could Lead to New Therapies

New ‘Asthma Gene’ Could Lead to New Therapies

A gene that is strongly associated with a risk of developing childhood onset asthma was identified by an international team…

28 Aug 2007

Young Smokers Want to Quit, But Don’t Seek Proven Treatment

Young Smokers Want to Quit, But Don’t Seek Proven Treatment

Despite tried and true methods to quit smoking, young adults do not take advantage of these proven smoking cessation treatments…

28 Aug 2007

Promising Protein may Prevent Eye Damage in Premature Babies

Promising Protein may Prevent Eye Damage in Premature Babies

A protein long thought to be one of the body’s supporting players has quietly been taking a lead role in…

28 Aug 2007

Genes Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

Genes Linked to Increased Asthma Risk

A University of Southern California-led study finds that certain genetic variations put children who live near a major roadway at…

24 Aug 2007

Allergies: The effect of pollution

Allergies: The effect of pollution

Since the beginning of industrialisation, pollution has become an increasing environmental problem. In Western countries, the amount of pollution has been continuously increasing. What is…

23 Aug 2007

Virtual Respiratory Centre

Virtual Respiratory Centre

Respiratory specialist Dr Peter Bremner recommends the medical website myVMC for information and questions about lung conditions.

21 Aug 2007

Cancer: Prevention Strategies

Cancer: Prevention Strategies

Don't know how to avoid cancer? Quit smoking, eat a healthy diet, exercise everyday and avoid excessive sun exposure to reduce cancer risk.

14 Aug 2007

Testimonial: Dr Linda Schachter

Testimonial: Dr Linda Schachter

Dr Linda Schachter recommends the Virtual Medical Centre for its reliable and current medical information about respiratory conditions.

14 Aug 2007

Mucositis

Mucositis

Mucositis is a common radiotherapy and chemotherapy side effect. It causes pain and ulceration of the mucosal surfaces, especially the oral mucosa (gums).

14 Aug 2007