Health-e-News, Winter 2008
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Categories include:
Health-e-Feature: Personalized Medicine
National Jewish Highlights
Asthma
Allergic Conditions
COPD
Immunologic Conditions
Infectious Diseases
Sleep Disorders
Other Respiratory Diseases
Health and Wellness
Clinical Trials
National Jewish Events
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- Initiatives in personalized medicine
Personalized medicine is an approach to treatment that is customized to a person's genetic profile. National Jewish is launching three initiatives that will support its pioneering efforts to develop personalized medicine programs. Advanced biomedical imaging, genetics, therapeutics and a centralized tissue repository will help usher in a new era in medicine. Read more.
- Giving help for tomorrow
A six-year-old girl found treatment at National Jewish and helped future patients by donating a tissue sample that will help further efforts in personalized medicine. Read more.
National Jewish Highlights
- Expanding hospital-based care
As part of its expanding scope of services, National Jewish has begun managing a growing hospitalist program at nearby Rose Medical Center in Denver. Read more.
- Tobacco-free campus
Effective January 1, 2008, National Jewish banned the use of tobacco products from all buildings, grounds, parking lots and vehicles on the property. Read more.
- Quitline expands to Iowa
The National Jewish telephonic tobacco cessation program, Quitline, now serves Iowa. Read more.
- Surviving winter with exercise-induced asthma
Don't let asthma slow you down on the ski slopes. Read more.
- What's new with metered dose inhalers?
You may find when you replace your MDI that a different propellant is used in the inhaler. This is an HFA (hydrofluoroalkane) propellant. Read more.
- Art therapy for eczema
Art therapy allows kids to express their feelings and has proven to be a fun distraction for those little scratching fingers. Read more.
- Dairy allergy? Try tofu!
Tofu is made from soy milk, which can be a great substitute for people with milk or dairy allergies. Try these tasty tofu recipes.
- Cognitive impairment and dependence
Can relying on others to complete daily tasks have an effect on a COPD patient's mental capabilities? Read more.
- Medication teamwork
Combination therapy can help improve symptoms of shortness of breath and lung function in severe cases of COPD. Read more.
- The importance of pulmonary rehab
Symptoms of COPD can improve through pulmonary rehabilitation, which involves exercise and learned breathing techniques. Read more.
- New clues to rheumatoid arthritis
National Jewish researchers have identified cells that contribute to inflammation and tissue damage in a mouse model of rheumatoid arthritis. Read more.
- Active vs. latent TB infections
If you test positive for TB it is important to know whether you have an active or latent form of the disease. Read more.
- NTM and health insurance
Patients who are diagnosed with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) disease often need assistance in determining which treatments and health services are covered by their health insurance. Read more.
- Why can't I fall asleep?
There are many reason people may experience insomnia (the failure to fall asleep and remain asleep). Read more.
- How to relieve VCD symptoms
A speech-language pathologist could be your best ally for reducing your vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) symptoms. Read more.
- Start exercising and stick with it
Follow these tips to help keep your New Year's resolution of exercising more. Read more.
- Healthy, tasty tofu recipes
Tofu has the ability to take on the flavors of what you cook it with, so the possibilities are endless regarding taste. Try these tofu recipes.
Clinical trial participants must live in the Denver area.
Featured pediatric clinical trials
Featured adult clinical trials
- Hoops and Hoopla
April 5th, 3:30-10pm
INVESCO Field at Mile High (West Club Level), Denver
HOOPS & Hoopla is a ‘fans night out’ full of food, fun and the Men’s College Basketball Semifinals (Division I). Learn more.
- New York A.I.R. Society, "The Sky's the Limit"
April 10th, 7-11pm
Skylight Ballroom, The Puck Building, New York City
This annual benefit helps fund research, patient care, and clinical and educational programs at National Jewish. Learn more.
- Free Lung Function Testing (Spirometry)
Ongoing, Denver metro area
This free test shows how healthy your lungs are, and it can help find lung damage before it is untreatable. Learn more.
- Monthly giving: A lifetime of returns
Establishing a monthly giving agreement with National Jewish enables us to continue providing top-rated patient care and research. Learn more.
- Fundraising events throughout the U.S.
National Jewish is proud to have support from across the nation. Learn more about an event near you.
- Interested in volunteering?
Your time and dedication can help children and adults who suffer from chronic illnesses. Check out current volunteer opportunities at National Jewish.
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