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FDA Gives Clearance to PulmoScan Device for At-home Lung Function Monitoring
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted clearance to PulmoScan, a device developed by Cognita Labs that will facilitate at-home testing of lung function. The device could be useful in …
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) has issued a positive coverage policy for Pulmonx’s Zephyr Endobronchial Valve for treating severe emphysema, a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary …
Training in the handling of inhaler devices improved treatment and eased clinical symptoms in older people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a study found. COPD patients with …
The first participant has been treated in a clinical trial testing CSA Medical’s RejuvenAir System as a potential treatment for people with moderate to severe chronic obstructive pulmonary …
A committee from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended that AstraZeneca‘s triple combination therapy Trixeo Aerosphere (formoterol fumarate/glycopyrronium bromide/budesonide) be …
No Link Between Face Masks and CO2 Poisoning, Even in People With COPD, Study Finds
Mask Matters: Why Selecting The Right Mask Provides Pandemic Protection
Training in Use of Inhaler Devices Seen to Help Older Patients
Prenatal Smoke Exposure May Increase Baby’s Later COPD Risk, Mouse Study Says
Schiltz: ‘I did not violate any ethics rules’
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz on Friday publicly recounted the challenges of administering justice during Operation Metro Surge, just two days after the Justice Department filed an ethics complaint against him and other judges for criticizing the federal government’s actions during the immigration crackdown. University of St. Thomas law professor Michael Paulsen interviewed Schiltz at […]
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Minnesotans: We can trust our neighbors who run our elections
Our stomachs have settled from the State Fair, school buses are back on the roads and the leaves are …
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Protection of the Boundary Waters is on the ballot
When Congress voted to overturn hard-fought federal protections for the Boundary Waters watershed earlier …
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Removing federal protections for wolves would be catastrophic
President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order that seeks to sacrifice wolves to placate …
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A forward-thinking Agriculture secretary gifted us a wonder 100 years ago
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the policy directive by U.S. Agriculture Secretary William …
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Billionaire Glen Taylor’s right-hand man is a political player supporting Lisa Demuth for governor
House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for governor despite losing the Minnesota Republican …
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How much does memory care cost in Minnesota?
A Place for Mom reports on memory care costs in Minnesota and across the country.
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This week's sneak peek
Here's a quick look at what we have in store for you in this week's paper, from the fallout in …
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This week's sneak peek
Here's a taste of what to expect in the next edition of The Taos News, on stands and street corners …
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County has ‘moral obligation’ to ramp up tests
When President Donald Trump signed an executive order that sought to punish local governments with …
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This week's sneak peek
A quick look at what The Taos News is working on for tomorrow's paper.
4 ways to refresh and reset this New Year's
New Option for Certain Patients with Resectable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
5 Steps Schools Are Taking to Help Feed Children During the Pandemic
The Tooth Fairy Is Now Taking Calls
Why Long-Term Care Should Be A Retiree’s Top Concern
(NAPSI)—For many Boomers, retirement may involve taking vacations, taking up a new hobby, and spending more time with family, friends and the grandchildren. In anticipation of these activities, Boomers work diligently to build up their next egg. But as Boomers age, and as healthcare costs rise, one item they must account for is care in retirement. Unfortunately, too many are failing to prepare.
Long-Term Care Planning Made Easy: Find A Plan That’s Right For You
(NAPSI)—You may already be aware of what long-term care is, whether it’s through personal experience caregiving for a loved one who needs daily assistance, or knowing a family member or friend …
Supporting Children And Teens In Managing Their Diabetes
(NAPSI)—Diabetes is not just an adult disease. It’s one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children and teens in the United States. Today, it affects about 193,000 youth under 20 …
EdChoice Public Opinion Tracker New Poll Shows Parents More Pessimistic About K-12 Than Ever
(NAPSI)—A recent poll by EdChoice and Morning Consult reveals some concerning trends in public opinion on K-12 education. Here are the main points: 1. Americans are not impressed with the …
5 benefits of weighted blankets, including better sleep
(BPT) - Quality sleep is essential to good health, but daily life — the stresses of work and family, too much screen time, caffeine or alcohol — disrupts our body’s natural sleep …
When Recurring Respiratory Symptoms Could be the Sign of a Chronic Lung Condition
(BPT) - Living with a chronic lung condition can be challenging. The first step toward improving your lung health is understanding what kind of lung condition you have and what you can do to manage …
Multiple Myeloma: Maintaining Hope While Navigating a Chronic Blood Cancer
(BPT) - Tiffany Williams went to the doctor to see if something could be done about her severe back pain, but the root cause was something she wasn't planning on. She learned she had multiple …
Managing life with MS during the pandemic
(BPT) - Crystal is a wife, mother of four and a frontline healthcare worker who also happens to have multiple sclerosis (MS). Though she had experienced numbness, tingling and pain since she was a …
How a young woman became empowered to improve her rheumatoid arthritis care
(BPT) - At a young age, Randi learned the importance of self-advocacy and honest conversations in the face of health struggles. Like most kids, she enjoyed sports and being active. When she was …
Navy Vet is Armed with a Wearable Device during Battle against Cancer
(BPT) - When Navy vet Terry O’Keefe first started to get sick, he was enjoying his retirement, touring the U.S. in an R.V. with his wife, Diane.At first, the couple thought that Terry just had …
How to Be an Effective Partner in Your IBD Care
Consider these recommendations from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation to partner with your health care team to manage your IBD.
5 Ways to Help Prevent the Spread of Illness
This year, as cold and flu season converges with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important to take precautions to help prevent the spread of illness and infection both in and out of the home.
Match Your Winter Skin Care Routine with Your Active Lifestyle
Winter weather can pose some unique challenges to your skin, especially if you’re trying to maintain an active workout routine.
Make Managing Eczema Easier
People with eczema tend to have an overreactive immune system that produces inflammation on the skin when triggered by a substance outside or inside the body, such as food or pollen, along with factors like stress and sleep.
