Medscape Conference Coverage, based on selected sessions at the:
American Thoracic Society (ATS) 2008 International Conference
May 16 - 21, 2008, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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OSA in Very Young Children May Have Cardiovascular ConsequencesObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children younger than 3 years of age may cause systemic inflammation and strain the heart, according to research discussed today at the American Thoracic Society's annual meeting in Toronto.
Blood Test for Early Lung Cancer Shows PromiseGenes expressed in lymphocytes isolated from peripheral blood mononuclear cells can accurately distinguish patients with early-stage lung cancer from controls, according to research presented Monday at the annual meeting of the American Thoracic Society underway in Toronto.
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