Respiratory Research Review - 2006 Archive

Richard Beasley
Dr. Richard Beasley

This is a unique publication providing topical, relevant and accessible information for healthcare professionals working in the area. In each edition our independent reviewers handpick some of the most important studies from key international and local journals. The Review summarises each study in an easy to read format, and provides commentary on the importance of the work and implications for clinical practice in the Asia Pacific region. Web links to the abstract or fully published papers are also provided where possible so you can make your own judgements.

We hope you enjoy the latest edition and you are welcome to email comments to the Editor, Dr. Richard Beasley - richardbeasley@researchreview.co.nz

Respiratory Research Review Contents
Current Issues
(after 2006)
2007 archive
Issue 3 (2006)
  • D-Dimer testing and anticoagulation duration
  • MODS assay for TB diagnosis
  • CT screening and lung cancer survival
  • Adrenal effects of ICS in adults
  • Primary-care spirometry and COPD
  • Spirometry and smoking cessation advice
  • CPAP treatment for bus drivers
  • ICS in Caucasian vs. Asian patients
  • Pneumococcal vaccine effectiveness
Issue 2 (2006)
  • Progress on H5N1 vaccine
  • Effect of BMI on lung volume
  • Pneumonia guidelines and local microbiologic data
  • Lymph node staging of lung cancer
  • Chest radiograph abnormalities in cancer screening
  • ICS and mortality in COPD
  • Intermittent asthma and 'as needed' therapy
  • HRCT classification of COPD phenotype characteristics
  • Reality of asthma control
  • Metal air pollutants and lung cancer incidence
Issue 1 (2006)
  • Trends in childhood asthma and eczema
  • Budesonide/formoterol as reliever therapy
  • Environmental tobacco smoke in Chinese women
  • Heparin for acute venous thromboembolism
  • Airway hyperresponsiveness and gene polymorphism
  • Virtual bronchoscopic navigation
  • FEV1 decline in occupational asthma
  • Surgical resection and drug-resistant TB
  • Drivers' sleep apnoea and short sleep duration
  • Theophylline in COPD

Disclaimer: The APSR Respiratory Research Review is not intended as a replacement for regular medical education but to assist in the process. The reviews are a summarised interpretation of the published study and reflect the opinion of the writer rather than those of the research group or scientific journal. It is suggested readers review the full trial data before forming a final conclusion on its merits.

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