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Clinical Articles / BY: Neal Shahidi, January/February 2008
... under 5 years of age. It also prevents carriage, which may contribute to herd immunity.  In early 2002 the National ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Ali Al Talag, MD, March 2008
... produces hypoxemia, but in more advanced disease can also contribute to hypercapnia and chronic respiratory acidosis. ... Ventilatory muscle dysfunction A number of factors contribute to ventilatory muscle dysfunction in COPD. A major ... also affect other skeletal muscles, which may further contribute to exercise limitation.[ 16 , 17 ] Cardiovascular ...
Council on Health Promotion / BY: Bill Mackie, MD March 2008
... pass on to patients. Although obesity and other factors contribute to hypertension, excessive sodium intake is one of ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Wen Q. Gan, MD, MSc, April 2008
... low-grade, systemic inflammation caused by COPD may contribute materially to the patho­biology of cardiovascular diseases.[ 12 ] Oxidative stress can also contribute to the development of atherosclerosis. Lung cancer ... clearance of inhaled carcinogens from the lungs may also contribute to the increased risk of lung cancer in COPD ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Don D. Sin, MD, MPH, FRCPC, April 2008
... have the potential to depress the respiratory centre and contribute to postoperative pulmonary complications. ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Nabil Al Lawati, MD, MRCP, April 2008
... are an important determinant of quality of life[ 6 ] and contribute to accelerated rates of decline in lung function.[ ...
Family Practice Services Committee / BY: Greg Dines, May 2008
... and regular practice schedules. Demographic factors also contribute to the decline. As family physicians become older, ...
News&Notes / BY: Kashmira Suraliwalla July/August 2008
... back cover of the White Reports. He urged members to contribute to this very worthwhile charity, proceeds of which ... be something for any member who wants to get involved and contribute. Unity in our profession This past year has had ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Betty Tang, MD, FRCPC, July/August 2008
... effects.  This lack of attention to medication needs can contribute to significant decompensation for those clients ...
Council on Health Promotion / BY: Kathleen Cadenhead, MD September 2008
... vitamin A in addition to vitamin D. Vitamin A may contribute to lower bone mass. Recommendation:  Suggest ...