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Getting the correct treatment for bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition affecting 350,000 to 500,000 adults nationwide, is necessary to slow disease progression and help prevent further damage to the airways. The American Lung Association, with support from Boehringer Ingelheim, is raising awareness about the need for early diagnosis and...
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Es necesario obtener el tratamiento correcto para la bronquiectasia, una afección pulmonar crónica que afecta a entre 350,000 y 500,000 adultos en todo el país, para hacer más lenta la progresión de la enfermedad y ayudar a prevenir más daños en las vías respiratorias. La American Lung Association (Asociación...
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Getting your cholesterol checked, and talking with your doctor about steps to control high cholesterol, could save your life. If you, or someone you love, have experienced a heart attack or stroke, you know how life-changing those moments can be. What many don’t realize is high LDL (low-density lipoprotein)...
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Controlar su colesterol y hablar con su doctor sobre los pasos a seguir para controlar tu colesterol alto podría salvarle la vida. Si usted o un ser querido ha sufrido un ataque cardíaco o un ataque o derrame cerebral, sabe lo mucho que esos momentos pueden cambiar la vida....
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Expertos en Medicare advierten sobre una avalancha de anuncios engañosos dirigidos a adultos mayores, ya que muchos se preparan para la inscripción abierta de Medicare en unas semanas. Los californianos están recibiendo muchas llamadas y postales para los planes Medicare Advantage. Muchos prometen incentivos como tarjetas de regalo u...
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Experts on Medicare are warning of an onslaught of deceptive ads targeting older adults as many prepare for Medicare open enrollment in a few weeks. Californians are getting lots of calls and postcards for Medicare Advantage plans. Many promise incentives like gift cards, or offer benefits like vision or...
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Each year, 500 to 1,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare lung disease that can be fatal if left untreated. To encourage earlier diagnosis of PAH, the American Lung Association, with support from Johnson & Johnson, is sharing information about the...
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Cada año se diagnostica hipertensión arterial pulmonar (HAP) a entre 500 y 1,000 personas en Estados Unidos, una rara enfermedad pulmonar que puede ser mortal si no se trata. Para fomentar el diagnóstico temprano de la HAP, la American Lung Association, con el apoyo de Johnson & Johnson, está...
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Sunday September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day, so advocates are spreading the word about tools available to help families talk about dementia. A new card game called the Dementia Deck will make its debut, intended to spur conversations while a patient still has clarity. Lisa Pahl, a medical social...
Getting the correct treatment for bronchiectasis, a chronic lung condition affecting 350,000 to 500,000 adults nationwide, is necessary to slow disease progression and help prevent further damage to the airways. The American Lung Association, with support from Boehringer Ingelheim, is raising awareness about the need for early diagnosis and...
Es necesario obtener el tratamiento correcto para la bronquiectasia, una afección pulmonar crónica que afecta a entre 350,000 y 500,000 adultos en todo el país, para hacer más lenta la progresión de la enfermedad y ayudar a prevenir más daños en las vías respiratorias. La American Lung Association (Asociación...
Getting your cholesterol checked, and talking with your doctor about steps to control high cholesterol, could save your life. If you, or someone you love, have experienced a heart attack or stroke, you know how life-changing those moments can be. What many don’t realize is high LDL (low-density lipoprotein)...
Controlar su colesterol y hablar con su doctor sobre los pasos a seguir para controlar tu colesterol alto podría salvarle la vida. Si usted o un ser querido ha sufrido un ataque cardíaco o un ataque o derrame cerebral, sabe lo mucho que esos momentos pueden cambiar la vida....
Expertos en Medicare advierten sobre una avalancha de anuncios engañosos dirigidos a adultos mayores, ya que muchos se preparan para la inscripción abierta de Medicare en unas semanas. Los californianos están recibiendo muchas llamadas y postales para los planes Medicare Advantage. Muchos prometen incentivos como tarjetas de regalo u...
Experts on Medicare are warning of an onslaught of deceptive ads targeting older adults as many prepare for Medicare open enrollment in a few weeks. Californians are getting lots of calls and postcards for Medicare Advantage plans. Many promise incentives like gift cards, or offer benefits like vision or...
Each year, 500 to 1,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare lung disease that can be fatal if left untreated. To encourage earlier diagnosis of PAH, the American Lung Association, with support from Johnson & Johnson, is sharing information about the...
Cada año se diagnostica hipertensión arterial pulmonar (HAP) a entre 500 y 1,000 personas en Estados Unidos, una rara enfermedad pulmonar que puede ser mortal si no se trata. Para fomentar el diagnóstico temprano de la HAP, la American Lung Association, con el apoyo de Johnson & Johnson, está...
Sunday September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day, so advocates are spreading the word about tools available to help families talk about dementia. A new card game called the Dementia Deck will make its debut, intended to spur conversations while a patient still has clarity. Lisa Pahl, a medical social...