Pulmonology

Pulmonology is the medical specialty dealing with disease involving the respiratory tract.[1] The term is derived from the Latinword pulmō, pulmonis ("lung") and the Greek -λογία, -logia. Pulmonology is synonymous with pneumology, from the Greekπνεύμων ("lung") and -λογία, -logia, respirology and respiratory medicine.

ESC: LV response to exercise differs in women

Posted on: 09/10/2015 - 18:49

LONDON – Left ventricular adaptation to intensive exercise is gender specific, and this novel observation could be useful in identifying female athletes who harbor a serious cardiac condition such as...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology
Type: News Item

Devices can help relieve dyspareunia in midlife

Posted on: 07/10/2015 - 18:24

LAS VEGAS – Physicians looking for more options for alleviating dyspareunia in postmenopausal women should consider vaginal dilators, specialized vibrators, and pelvic floor physical therapy,...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology
Type: News Item

A guide to topical options for easing vulvar discomfort

Posted on: 06/10/2015 - 18:06

LAS VEGAS – For postmenopausal women who don’t want a hormonal topical treatment, there are plenty of other nonhormonal options to ease the symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy, according to Susan...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology
Type: News Item

VIDEO: When to use MRI in breast cancer

Posted on: 06/10/2015 - 16:50

CHICAGO – For most women, there’s little role for MRI in screening for and treating breast cancer However, there are important exceptions. In an interview at the American College of Surgeons...

Field of Interest: Pulmonology
Type: News Item

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